Madison,
27
June
2016
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17:31 PM
America/Chicago

Inaugural American Family Insurance Championship hits a hole in one

Summary

The American Family Insurance Championship, held June 24-26 at University Ridge Golf Course and hosted by Steve Stricker, was a resounding success. And the big winner is local charities.

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More than 56,000 spectactors attended the three-day (June 24-26) PGA TOUR Champions event at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison and hosted by Steve Stricker.

American Family Insurance Chairman, CEO and President Jack Salzwedel presented the "Dream Achieved" winner's trophy to Kirk Triplett.

Proceeds from the event, which will be donated to American Family Children's Hospital and other local charities (through the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation), are expected to reach $1 million.

Check out this recap video of some of the highlights of the event that brought professional golf back to Wisconsin.