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

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.

PGA All Stars Advance to Wisconsin Final Four

The PGA Junior League All-Stars competed on Sunday, August 13 against Wausau and Appleton and won both matches to advance to the Final Four of the Wisconsin PGA Junior League Finals to be held at University Ridge GC on September 2nd. They will play the team from Janesville-Beloit to advance to the final match later that afternoon. Great playing Green Bay All-Stars!

Competing on the All-Star team from Green Bay Country Club are Grace Durkin, Max Reis, and Triston Behrend. 

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.

Drive, Chip and Putt Results

On Monday, July 31st we hosted over 100 golfers ages 7 to 15 from all over Northeast Wisconsin and the UP for the Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifier! Three Green Bay Country Club golfers advanced to the next stage of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at University Ridge in Madison, which will take place this Saturday. 

• Evelyn Cloud won the girls 10 to 11-year-old division 
• Emma Santos and Faith Flynn finished first and second respectively in the girls 14 to 15-year-old division. 

Best of luck girls and a huge thank you to the volunteers that came out to be a part of  Drive, Chip and Putt at Green Bay Country Club!

Drive, Chip, and Putt Qualifier at Green Bay Country Club

(Green Bay, WI) Over 150 youth golfers from throughout Northeast Wisconsin will be competing in the local qualifier for the national Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship. The qualifier will take place on Monday, July 31^st from 9 am – 3 pm at Green Bay Country Club, 2400 Klondike Road in Green Bay.

The general public is welcome to cheer on the competitors. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at an outdoor grill tent.

About Drive Chip and Putt (from www.drivechipandputt.com/about)
A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.

By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.

“These youth golfers are the future of the sport,” commented GBCC Director of Instruction Lucas Hana. “Having the Drive, Chip, and Putt qualifier at Green Bay Country Club is truly an honor for us.”

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.

PGA Junior League Comes to a Close

GBCC fell to Oneida in PGA Junior League play on Monday night, July 24th, 8.5 to 6.5. It was a great afternoon for golf and a very close match. Congrats to Team GBCC on a great season!

2017 PGA Jr League team GBCC

Max Reis

Triston Behrend

Sam Aleknavicius

Grace Durkin

Emma Wolf

Aiden Piencikowski

Chris Mitchell

Charles May

Bennett Madson 

Tara Janas

Lauren Schneider

Abby Busick

Mason Haupt

Drew Siudzinski

William Vincent

Nolan VanMiller

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.