VSA arts of Wisconsin - Stricker Golf Exhibition


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10th annual Steve Stricker Golf Exhibition

Golfers pose with PGA golfers Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly

Last year, Stricker, the 2006 and 2007 PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year, was joined by fellow PGA golfer Jerry Kelly to play with event sponsor representatives (pictured above: Pat Ford, Clack Corporation golfer; Brian Doyle, Mid-West Family Broadcasting golfer; Steve Stricker; Jerry Kelly; Tom Domaszek, representing Cherokee Country Club; and Scott Kowalski, WPS golfer).

Steve Stricker looks on as VSA participant Steve Singel lines up his putt Wisconsin golf fans had the unique opportunity to join the gallery watching the pros play (above; at left, Stricker looks on as VSA participant Steve Singel lines up his putt.), and to join Stricker, Kelly and the other players for a luncheon, which included a Q&A with the golfers, a presentation by VSA Art Center participants and a silent auction.

Steve Stricker accepts plaque from Jim Modrick, VSA arts national vice president

A representative from the national VSA office came from Washington D.C. to attend the 2007 event to present Stricker with the 2007 VSA arts National Award for Excellence in Leadership for his efforts on behalf of VSA. The award goes to an individual who has made an exemplary contribution or who has been an outstanding champion for VSA. Stricker was chosen from a distinguished group of nominees from around the country who contribute to the work of VSA arts affiliates. In the first 10 years of the VSA Stricker Golf Exhibition, more than $425,000 has been raised to support the VSA Art Center.

VSA artist and board member Jon Wos present Stricker and Kelly with some original glass artwork

Internationally recognized Wisconsin VSA artist and board member Jon Wos (left) presented Stricker and Kelly with some original glass artwork at the 2007 luncheon.

"Steve is a ‘home grown’ professional golfer who became involved with VSA 10 years ago, just as his career began to draw national attention," says VSA arts of Wisconsin president Kathie Wagner. "Steve’s dedication continues to touch the lives of individuals with disabilities and it is clear that this event has great meaning for him. He is a champion!"

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