Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, March 27, 2023
1. Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. Marker
No one in the state of Wisconsin has done more to elevate the game of golf than Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. Always a passionate fan of professional golf, Mr. Kohler had the vision and perseverance to create two championship level golf courses in Wisconsin. Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits have hosted six separate Majors: the U.S. Women's Open two times; the PGA Championship three times; the U.S. Senior Open, and the Ryder Cup in 2020. Whistling Straits is "arguably the greatest championship course in the United States." These championships and their host Kohler courses, that were designed by Hall of Fame designer Pete Dye, have turned Wisconsin into an international golf destination and given fans the chance to see the game's best compete right here in Wisconsin. Kohler Co. also owns The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland, and Lodge Kohler in Green Bay's Titletown.
Erected by Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 2.538′ N, 87° 54.972′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is on Vel R. Phillips Ave., on the right when traveling south. The marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ron Wolf (here, next to this marker); Marques Johnson (here, next to this marker); Jordy Nelson (here, next to this marker); Brett Favre (here, next to this marker); Donald Driver (here, next to this marker); Bo Ryan (here, next to this marker); Sherri Steinhauer (a few steps from this marker); Ron Dayne (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2023
2. Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. Marker
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2023
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2023
4. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
