2018 PGA All-Stars Sectional Qualifier

The Green Bay PGA Junior League All-Star Team competed at Mascoutin Golf Course in Berlin, WI on Sunday, August 19th and just missed advancing to the Section Championship. The Green Bay team shot a score of 106 while the Madison North team won their division shooting a score of 95. 

Team Green Bay was led by Green Bay Country Club members Grace Durkin and Mason Haupt who shot an amazing nine-hole scramble score of 5 under par 31. Mason Haupt hit the shot of the day holing out for eagle on hole 9 (a par 4) from 130 yards with a 7-iron. Captain Lucas Hana witnessed the amazing shot which brought a huge smile to his face!

Also, GBCC Members Drew Siudzinski and Bennett Madson along with Oneida G&CC member Tommy Hall shot a solid nine-hole score of 1 over par 37 for the second best score on the team. Congrats to everyone on the PGA Junior League team at GBCC for a fantastic season!

GBCC All-Star Team Members
Grace Durkin
Mason Haupt
Bennett Madson
Drew Siudzinski

GBCC PGA Junior League Team Participants

William Vincent

Aiden Piencikowski 

Drew Siudzinski 

Charles May

Henry Weber

Bennett Madson

Mason Haupt

Grace Durkin

Danielle Dow

Evelyn Cloud

Claire Sonnenburg

Carter Broten

Sophia Sonnenburg

Owen Hein

Nolan VanMiller

Sam Behrend

Green Bay Country Club Named a Top 100 Club Fitter

Green Bay Country Club was named to Ping's Top 100 Club Fitter List, the only golf facility named to the list in the state of Wisconsin. PING’s Top 100 list recognizes those who demonstrate the highest commitment to custom fitting and promoting its benefits to golfers of all abilities. 

Top 100 honorees were saluted for their expertise in fitting those who’ve been through the process before, and for helping grow the game by fitting players who’ve never been fit, demonstrating what’s possible.

“We have a mountain of empirical evidence from tens of thousands of fittings over the years proving that properly fit PING equipment makes a measurable difference in a golfer’s ability to hit the ball consistently better and post lower scores,” said John K. Solheim, PING President. “Our Fitters of the Year see it every day in the smiles they bring to people’s faces as golfers watch shot after shot sail into the distance with the correct clubs in their hands. A PING fitting, with its unmatched level of detail, unlocks a player’s true potential. The fitter’s objective is simple: to make the game easier so the player has more success and enjoys the game more.”

“We’re delighted that so many PING-authorized custom-fitting facilities, large and small, across the nation, are providing a superior service so golfers can get the most from their game,” Solheim said. “These fitters emphasize to their customers that it’s about hitting quality shot after quality shot during the fitting. A single shot should not be the basis for making a buying decision. The goal of the fitting is to consistently hit shots that are long and straight that have the proper ball flight while achieving the tightest dispersion patterns. Once a player does that, their confidence goes up and their scores come down.”

Putting: The Set Up

GBCC Director of Instruction Lucas Hana offers video tips to help you improve your game. You can watch all his videos at the link below: 

>>>Golf Academy Video Library

How to Hit the Ball Longer

By Lucas Hana, PGA Director of Instruction

I frequently get asked the question, “How do I hit the ball longer?” from a number of my students and the answer is in the numbers. As you can see in the picture below, this player hit a drive 242 yards with 133 mph ball speed.

This ball speed is average for most male members here at GBCC, however the 242 yard drive is much above average because of how this individual struck the ball.

Here are 3 keys to getting more distance without more speed:

1. Strike the ball in the center of the club face. To get the most distance, you need to hit the ball in the center of the club face. We have impact stickers by the Golf Simulator to help you see where you strike the ball on the club and they are free for you to use at anytime.

2. By swinging up and to the right of your target (for a right handed golfer) you create the optimal launch angle and backspin. As you can see in the picture, this individual had a nice high launch angle of 13.7* and backspin of only 1603rpm. That’s a recipe for maximum distance.

3. To get a good amount of roll on your drive, you need to have LEFT sidespin by striking the ball with a closed clubface. A sidespin of 306 L is perfect for lots of roll.

As you can see, great distance comes from good numbers! Make a tee time on Foretees for the golf simulator and we will help you understand how you can create good numbers for more distance and a lot more fun in your game!

Lucas Hana Named Top Ten Instructor

Director of Instruction Lucas Hana was named a top ten instructor in the State of Wisconsin by Golf Digest.  The teachers were ranked by their peers. Congratulations, Lucas!

• The Best Teachers In Your State (2017-18) 

PGA Junior League All Stars Wrap Up Season

The Green Bay PGA Junior League All-Star team wrapped up their 2017 season with a loss and a win on Saturday, September 4th at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin in the sub regional Wisconsin Final 4. 

The team lost their first match to the eventual Champions Janesville-Beloit 4-8, but came back with a vengeance defeating the West Milwaukee team 8-4. Max Reis, Triston Behrend, and Grace Durkin represented GBCC well winning 8.5 of the team's 12 total points for the day. Congratulations on a great season to all of our PGA Junior League participants!

The Green Bay All-Star team is made up from players from Thornberry Creek, Oneida Golf &Country Club, and Green Bay Country Club.

Green Bay PGA Junior League All-Stars Win!

Submitted by GBCC Director of Instruction, Lucas Hana

The Green Bay PGA Junior League All-Stars defeated the Sheboygan All-Stars 8-4 at Oneida Golf and Country Club on Monday, August 7th. The Green Bay All-Stars were lead by a dominating performance from Max Reis (GBCC) and Ryan Darling (Oneida) who went undefeated 3-0 in their matches.

Next up the Green Bay All-Stars play the Wausau All-Stars on Sunday, August 13th at Mascoutin in New Berlin. If they win both their matches on Sunday, they would play at University Ridge on September 2nd for the state finals.

 Team GBCC consists of MaxReis, Grace Durkin, and Triston Behrend along with 3 juniors from Oneida and 4 juniors from Thornberry Creek.

Congratulations, High School Girls Golfers

Congratulations to the following GBCC members on their play in the girls' state golf tournament:

De Pere

• 39. GBCC Member Annie Schneider 179 (85-94) 
• 68. GBCC Member Megan Langer 202 (98-104), 
• 74. GBCC Member Lauren Owens 214 - 116-98 

Notre Dame Academy

• 47.GBCC Member Emily Smits 183 (92-91) 
• 60. GBCC Member Emily Martin 193 (96-97) 
• 71. GBCC Member Maddie Woodward 204 (108-96) 

 Also, in the Division 2 State Tournament Elizabeth Santos placed 35th, scoring 218 (109-109). The Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes finished 5th out of 6 teams.

• Preble’s Warpinski 14th at state golf meet | Rdp

Get Fit for a Better Game!

Fall golf is here and there are a lot of great golf shots to be played in September at GBCC! One of the best ways to hit better golf shots is to make sure that you are playing with the right equipment. As a member of GBCC, we want you to rest assured that you have the right clubs for your game by giving you a Custom Fit Golf Club Evaluation.

We feel strongly that every ability level can benefit from a proper set of custom fit golf clubs. We look at every club, the driver, irons, wedges, and even the putter, to assure that you have the right clubs for your swing and stroke. And, better yet, there is no fee for getting fit, so sign up today for a Custom Fit Golf Club Evaluation to see if your clubs are the right fit for you.

Do I need new clubs?
• Are there some clubs in your bag that you just cannot hit well?
• Are your clubs more than 3 years old?
• Were you fit for every club that is in your golf bag?

What tools will you use to ensure a good fit?
We will use our state-of-the-art Flightscope Launch Monitor, the Ping Putter Fitting App and all of our custom fitting tools to properly assess your game. We have the latest and greatest clubs from Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, and Cobra to help you play better!

How do I make an appointment?
To schedule a time to be fit, please call any of the golf professional staff at (920) 339-4653 or email Director of Instruction Lucas Hana at lhana@greenbaycc.org.

Lucas Hana Receives WPGA Award

(March 29th, 2016, Green Bay, Wis.) Lucas Hana, director of instruction at Green Bay Country Club, was recently awarded the Player Development Award by the Wisconsin Section, Professional Golf Association (WPGA).

The professional organization announced the 2016 WPGA Special Award winners at a reception on February 29^th at Blackwolf Run in Kohler Wisconsin. Annually, the WPGA gives out 10 awards in different categories to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Wisconsin PGA Professionals on and off the course.
Lucas Hana is the recipient of the 11th WPGA Player Development Award. The award marks the fourth time that Hana has been recognized by the Wisconsin PGA. His other honors include the Assistant Professional of the Year in 2005, Junior Leader in 2008 and Teacher of the Year in 2011.

Hana has been on staff at Green Bay Country Club for the past 15 years and is currently their director of instruction. Elected to PGA membership in 2002, he is a graduate of the New Mexico State University’s Professional Golf Management Program. During his tenure at Green Bay Country Club he also was able to dedicate time to being the UW-Green Bay women’s golf coach from 2007-2014.

Hana commented that he is proud of the programs he has helped to plan and grow at Green Bay Country Club. He has worked with members of all ages – they affectionately refer to him as “Dr. Swing.” He has developed programs for the ladies membership, instituting programs such as weekly clinics, the Green Bay Packer wives clinic and free lessons for moms on Mother’s Day weekend.

Although his work with the adult members at Green Bay Country Club is very impressive, Hana said it is the junior golf program that he takes the most enjoyment from. The junior program, the Green Bay Country Club Golf Academy for Kids, includes 90 different junior golf classes throughout the summer. The program offers some sort of offering five days a week. Hana was honored for his work with kids in 2011 when he was named a US Kids Top 50 instructor.

The highlight of his 2016 season with the juniors was his work with their PGA Junior League program. He coordinated the club team to the area championship and also was given the opportunity to lead the NE Wisconsin All Star squad.

“I share this award with my students, my facility and everyone who shares my passion for the game and helping others,” Hana said.

About Green Bay Country Club
Green Bay Country Club, established in 1995, is the epitome of what a country club should be: a fun, friendly, comfortable golf and tennis facility where everyone feels special. Our nationally recognized 18-hole course, designed by Dick Nugent, challenges players of every level. It's the kind of course you'll want to play again and again as you strive to master all of its nuances. We offer a full calendar of exclusive events, both on and off the course, creating a congenial atmosphere in which to meet and socialize with fellow club members. Our two full-service clubhouses, with their wide range of amenities, enhance your overall club experience. We are member-owned and operated; all regular members have voting privileges. An elected Board of Directors, composed of members, sets, maintains and enforces our standards of excellence. To learn more, please go to www.greenbaycountryclub.com.