Proceeds from the PGA TOUR Champions American Family Insurance Championship
provide $10,000 scholarships to two students
The Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation announced today the recipients of scholarships for two area high school seniors: Roland Kahl of Madison East High School and Reagan Raemisch of Waunakee Community High School.
Since 2019, the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation has committed to funding scholarships for local high school students. Each year, two deserving local high school seniors who meet certain criteria and live in the Wisconsin counties of Dane or Rock are awarded scholarships to help reach their educational goals. This year’s recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year up to a total of four years).
2025 recipients
Roland Kahl is a 2025 graduate of Madison East High School. He is on the golf team as well as vice president of the French Club, and founded the Pickleball Club. This summer will be his fourth year caddying at Maple Bluff Country Club. He will be attending UW-Madison in the fall.
A 2025 graduate of Waunakee Community High School, Reagan Raemisch will be attending UW-Madison in the fall pursuing a degree in interior architecture. She was involved in golf all four years of high school, as well as track and field, student council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Reagan says she is very grateful to be a recipient of the scholarship as she begins her college studies.
AmFam Champ proceeds fund scholarship program
The scholarship program is funded with proceeds from the PGA TOUR Champions American Family Insurance Championship, distributed through the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation, which has also distributed grants to the American Family Children’s Hospital and hundreds of other deserving charitable organizations.
Scholarship criteria
Scholarship applicants must be high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate participation in golf through competitive or recreational play, employment at a golf course or retailer, caddying, or volunteering at a golf tournament. They must also display exemplary character, leadership, and community service, among other requirements.
The scholarship application process was administered by a third party, Scholarship America.
For more information about the PGA TOUR American Family Insurance Championship, visit www.amfamchampionship.com.
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About the American Family Insurance Championship
The American Family Insurance Championship was created in 2016 by American Family Insurance, PGA TOUR Champions and PGA TOUR player and Wisconsin native Steve Stricker. Since its inception, the championship and associated events have raised $19.7 million for the American Family Children’s Hospital and other charities. The 2025 championship will be held June 2-8, with tournament play June 6-8, at TPC Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information: Web: www.amfamchampionship.com; Twitter: @AmFamChampionship; Facebook: American Family Insurance Championship; Instagram: amfamchampionship; TikTok: @AmFamChampionship. #AmFamChamp
