The real prize at the 2025 PGA Family Golf Championship was time together on two of Wisconsin’s iconic golf courses. Nearly 160 golfers from 28 states and Canada teed it up Aug. 30–31 at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, bridging generations for two fun-filled days of family golf.
Dave DeSantis, PGA, wife Holly, and grandson Gordie Gatrell (Salt Lake City, Utah) lived up to their team name “3-Peaters,” capturing the Professional Division title for the third consecutive year. The trio went bogey-free on both days with an 18-under finish (126, 64-62), four shots ahead of second place.
“I boldly came up with the name this year,” said DeSantis (pictured with other top finishers). “When you are defending a title, you definitely feel the pressure. We set a goal to go bogey-free, and we did.”
In the Amateur Division, three-time participants Joe Herrera and his son Philip (GCL Golf) of Las Vegas won the title with at 15-under (129, 64-65).
The two-day scramble featured teams of two-to-four players, all biologically or legally related, competing in amateur and professional divisions. The professional division included teams with one or more PGA or LPGA Professional, while the amateur side showcased family golfers of all skill levels.
The PGA of America has named Eric Nuxol as Championship Director for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, scheduled for April 16-19 at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Now in his eighth year with the PGA of America, Nuxol possesses extensive operational and strategic experience. He will lead all onsite operations, sales and community relations for the Championship.
“We are proud to have Eric leading our team for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession,” says David Charles, PGA of America Senior Director of Championships. “Eric’s deep understanding of the logistical and operational needs at our major championships, as well as his strong leadership abilities and relationship building skills, will prove invaluable.”
Nuxol most recently served as the operations manager for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“This is a special opportunity to lead the PGA of America’s onsite team for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship, and one for which I am incredibly excited and grateful for,” says Nuxol.
The Senior PGA Championship will be contested at The Concession for the first time in 2026, beginning a three-year stretch that runs through 2028.
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a partnership renewal with the PGA of America to grow the game through sharing professional and career opportunities with two-year collegiate golfers.
The PGA of America will collaborate with NJCAA golf programs to present student-athletes with engagement in the game of golf beyond their collegiate experience, including career prospects within the sport.
The NJCAA will continue to connect the PGA of America with the two-year collegiate golf community by giving access to PGA Career Consultants, recruiters and leaders to participate and speak at NJCAA Golf Championships.
“As golf continues to surge in popularity, interest in pursuing careers within the $102 billion golf industry has also increased,” says PGA of America President, Don Rea Jr. “We are excited to continue our collaboration with the NJCAA.”
Adds Christopher Parker, NJCAA President and CEO: “This partnership will continue presenting opportunities for two-year collegiate golfers and prepare student-athletes for success long-term within the sport.”
