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David Roesch has forged a reputation as one of Wisconsin’s top golf instructors over the last 15 years. But with his win on July 22 in the Wisconsin Senior PGA Professional Championship he also reminded his many students what a talented player he has always been.
Roesch recorded twin rounds of 69 Monday and Tuesday at The Bog in Saukville to shoot 138 and win the title by four strokes over a trio of competitors. He held a one-stroke lead after Monday’s opening round, and he stretched it to a comfortable margin by the end.
Roesch’s two rounds were remarkably similar, as he went out in par-36 both days before shooting 33 on the back nine. He got off to strong starts both days, birdieing his first hole both times – and also No. 10 in both rounds.
When asked about that, Roesch suggested it was just him getting off to a slowish start in both rounds as he shook off some tournament rust that has built up. He admitted that playing golf has taken a backseat to teaching the game in recent years.
“It kind of takes me a little while to get going and get a feel for the swing,” Roesch said. “Both days I didn’t hit it that good on the front, and then I found something and got some momentum going on the back nine.
To be clear, Roesch is a state golf hall-of-famer, and he was elected (in 2016) due to his success as a player. But now, Roesch teaches golf at Storm’s Golf Range and through The Legend Clubs, as well as operating his own indoor facility. He also has two talented daughters playing junior golf in addition to his usual stable of players. So he’s busy all season long.
A resident of Menomonee Falls, Roesch said his competitive efforts are usually limited to the occasional pro-am these days.
At 51 years old, Roesch won the Wisconsin Senior PGA Professional Championship this week in his first attempt. He was eligible last year but didn’t play due to scheduling issues.
Finishing second at 142 were PGA Life Member Eddie Terasa (75-67), Ryan Helminen of Ridgeway CC (73-69) and Jim Schuman of Blue Mound G&CC (70-72).
A three-for-two playoff for the final spots was held Tuesday afternoon pitting Terasa, Helminen and Schuman. This time it was Schuman, a seven-time qualifier for the National Senior PGA Professional Championship, who was the odd man out.
The WPGA would like to thank Hornung’s Golf Products, The PGA Tour, PXG Golf and The Golf Channel for their great support of the Wisconsin Senior PGA Professional Championship.
The WPGA would also like to recognize and thank The Bog for taking the opportunity to host the senior and assistant championships the past few days.
- Andy Landenberger
