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The Putt-Tato Open is particularly special because of the commitment of the people who participate in the golf outing, those buying mulligans and raffle tickets because they know the proceeds help the industry. Appreciation goes out to sponsors, all Associate Division members who volunteered time and donated gifts and money, and particularly to the
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WPVGA’s own Julie Braun, Karen Rasmussen and Danielle Sorano who work hard to make the event a success each year. There’s little doubt that those who worked hard to make the 2017 PuttTato Open successful, and enjoyed the event themselves, will be back next year and for years to come.
Above: O.J. Wojtalewicz, representing the Wysocki Family of Companies, keeps his eye on the ball while driving it off the tee during the 2017 Putt-Tato Open. Left: Retired but active University of WisconsinMadison researchers were well represented at the Putt-Tato Open, including, from left to right, Keith Kelling, Abe Aberle, Arlin Brannstrom and Larry Binning. Right: No fun was had at all by the Roberts Irrigation team at the Putt-Tato Open, represented well by, from left to right, Jerry Runnels, Ken Hynek (retiring after 40 years with Roberts), Marv Hopp (pointing out the retiree) and Pete Zakrzewski. Jerry, Ken and Marv say they have 120 years between them at Roberts Irrigation.