KOHLER’S MICHAEL O’REILLY NAMED WISCONSIN PGA PRESIDENT

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WPGA Officers L-R VP-Mark Voeller, Pres. Michael O’Reilly and Sec. Matt Taken.

Kohler Companies Director of Golf, Michael O’Reilly has been named the 32nd President of the Wisconsin PGA.

But along with O’Reilly saw the announcements of Mark Voeller from Golf Galaxy (Brookfield) as VP, and Mark Taken of Tuckaway CC  (Franklin) as Secretary.

“So to have the chance to be of service to the Wisconsin PGA Section membership, staff and entire golf community in the state of Wisconsin is something I look forward to,” said O’Reilly.

O’Reilly is in his 19th year as a member of the PGA. But now in his 25th year with Kohler Company, working in golf roles within the Reality and Hospitality division.

O’Reilly has served since 2012 on the WPGA’s board of directors. But at Kohler he is in charge of Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run and the Kohler Swing Studio. O’Reilly was born in Darien Illinois and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois. He lives in Sheboygan, with his wife Beth and two sons Murphy and Connor.

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