Golf With Your Friends

Throughout the history of Brookfield Academy, there have been many attempts to organize a golf outing. The latest edition started thirteen years ago when a diverse group of 30 people ventured out to Willow Run Golf Club for a day of golf and camaraderie. Following golf, all participants were treated to a hot dog and limited refreshments. That was all the budget would allow! Over the years the outing has been played in oppressive heat, during biblical rain storms, in chilly August conditions. At the conclusion the golfers have been treated to a myriad of food options, both good and lousy.

Despite those fledgling first outings, the Academy golf outing has become a highly anticipated event, one that now attracts a loyal group of golfers who understand the reality that golf outings in Wisconsin offer all sorts of weather-related surprises. They willingly accept this reality in order to take part in the hi-jinks and whimsical foolishness that are trade marks of this particular outing.

The most recent outing was held Monday, August 24th, at Chenequa Country Club. Blessed with perhaps the nicest weather in the history of the outing, all who attended had an extraordinary time. Over 125 golfers and 150 dinner guests were treated to a great day of golf and fellowship. And, the food was terrific!

Eight years ago the outing was renamed the Wally Davis Memorial Outing, in honor of founder and avid golfer Wally Davis. Wally was one of those loyal participants, always appearing just prior to the shotgun start and sticking around for the awards ceremony and lousy food afterwards. One year later the outing name was expanded to include Wally's compatriot Bill Law, an equally avid golfer and also a founder of the Academy. Given their love of the Academy and golf, naming the outing in their memory was both most appropriate and quite logical.

Tradition is important to the BA outing. Every year the outing recognizes Mary Law and Betty Davis, the matriarchs of Brookfield Academy and the resolute women behind Bill and Wally. Their attendance and support for the outing makes it a very special event. It is always a highlight when Mary and Betty are introduced and recognized for their support of the outing and the Academy in general.
Four years ago it was decided that outing proceeds would benefit the Five Stars to Success Scholarship program. The scholarship program was established in order to provide city of Milwaukee students with an opportunity to attend Brookfield Academy. It provides tuition, transportation, and additional needs to worthy students. Thanks to the generous support of golfers and sponsors, the outing has generated almost $100,000 in support for this program.

Mark August 23, 2010 on your calendar and be sure to get in on the fun! You can view all the photos from this year's golf outing on Flickr.