2026 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF & PICKLEBALL CLASSIC

Monday, June 1, 2026 -  River Club of Mequon

For 15 years, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee Scholarship Program has supported Milwaukee students, many the first in their families to attend college, with a financial award and mentorship.  51 scholars have graduated, and 25 students are currently part of the program.  Through that time, the funds raised at the annual Scholarship Golf Classic have allowed us to connect deserving students with scholarships.  

 

“I’m deeply grateful for the financial support and mentorship I received from Rotary.  Their investment in my growth has had a lasting impact, and I continue to value the meaningful connections I maintain with the Rotary community today.”  Brandon Holmes, a graduate of UW Oshkosh and Rotary Club scholarship recipient. 

Golf Classic Schedule

10:00 am Golf registration, grilled lunch buffet and Bloody Mary Bar. Putting contest and Umbrella Ball.

11:30 am Call to carts

12:00 pm Shot gun start, scramble format with course contests

4:30 pm Cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, silent auction

5:30 pm Program honoring Mary McCormick

Pickleball Schedule 

1:30 pm Pickleball registration

2:00 pm Pickleball tournament

2:30 pm Pickleball group lesson

4:30 pm Cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, silent auction

5:30 pm Program honoring Mary McCormick

Sponsorship
 
Sponsorship and golf packages offer a fun way to make an impact while you entertain clients, colleagues, or friends.  As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition prior to and throughout the event as well as the chance to participate in the Golf Classic.  Consider supporting our scholars with a sponsorship. Learn about sponsorship opportunities by clicking here. 
 
Ready to sign up as a sponsor? Click here.
 
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Golf Registration 
 
Gather clients, colleagues, and friends to join you in a foursome or sign up as an individual or twosome.  Enjoy lunch and a Bloody Mary bar, followed by a shotgun start at 12:00 pm.  Golf will be played in a scramble format with on course contests, beverages and snacks.  At 4:30 pm you and your guests will finish the day with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception and auction, all to benefit the Scholarship Program.  
 
Sign up to golf here.
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NEW! Pickleball 
 

Game on! Pickleball is joining the Scholarship Golf Classic. 

Players will participate in a round robin tournament starting at 2:00 pm followed by a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception and auction at 4:30 pm. Newbies to pickleball have the opportunity to participate in an hour small group lesson starting at 2:30 pm followed by a half hour of playing time and the reception. 

Register here and bring a friend!

Registration for the Pickleball Tournament is full. We are still accepting registrations for the Pickleball lesson!

 

Pickleball sponsorships are a great way to show your support for the Scholarship Program and this new event. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 - $1,500, and some include pickleball registrations. More details are attached. Sign up as a sponsor here.

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Not a Golfer or a Pickleball Player?
 
You don't have to swing a club to join the fun and support our scholars. Volunteer on the course or come out to the River Club at 4:30 pm for the Après Golf Cocktail Reception and auction, all to benefit the Scholarship Program.  
 
Sign up to volunteer here.
Register for the reception here.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

Gold
Findorff
 
Après Golf Cocktail Reception
The Bentley Family
 
Lunch
Jackie and Michael Barber
 
Golf Cart Sponsor
PNC Bank
 
Turn Bar Sponsors
Laffey, Leitner & Goode
 
Silver 
Associated Bank ● C.G. Schmidt ● Corley Real Estate ● Gass Turek ● GROTH Design Group ● New York Life ● North Shore Bank ● Northwestern Mutual ● Old National Bank ● RBC Wealth Management ● U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
 
Bloody Mary Bar
Holly & John Ferguson
  
On-Course Snack Sponsor
Kip & Amy Kussman
 
Hole-in-One Contest
Leslie Hauser & Karl Wuesthoff
 
Course Contests
JR Group ● MSOE
 
Two Tee Sign Sponsors
A.O. Smith Foundation ● Feerick Funeral Home ● Scribner Cohen & Company ● Town Bank
 
Tee Sign Sponsors
 Dr. Eve Hall ● Ideawake ● KCB Architecture & Design
 
In Kind Sponsors
Central Standard Craft Distillery ●  Mandel Graphic Solutions 
 
WARMING UP FOR THE GOLF CLASSIC
 
We sent ace reporter Patrick Fennelly to the River Club of Mequon to scope out the scene of the Scholarship Golf Classic and sharpen his own game.  Click on the video to see what Patrick learned about this fun Rotary event that also raises vital funds for scholarships.