Country Club Challenge
Monday, June 29, 2026 • Nakoma Country Club
Experience this unique and competitive two-person, best ball golf tournament at the exclusive Nakoma Country Club. 50 teams from the eight (8) premier Madison area Country Clubs will come together to impact the lives of local wish kids battling critical illnesses through a competitive round of shootout format golf and compete for prizes and the coveted course title. Includes 18 holes golf, cart, lunch, reception buffet, five (5) hole shootout for qualified teams, trophy and prizes.
Sponsorship opportunities: Secure your place as a highly valued sponsor today to reach a KEY audience of 100+ business & community leaders, while helping to give transformational hope, strength & joy to local kids battling critical illnesses! Please click here for the Sponsorship and Registration Packet or contact Carol McChesney Johnson at (608) 839-7011 or cjohnson@wisconsin.wish.org for more information.
Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin is a 501(c)3 charity.
“This is a great fundraiser that allows participants to golf and not get side tracked with mulligans, shaking dice and slow play.”
~ Mike Yaktus
Madison Country Club Leadership Committee:
Jason Hatch
Jonathon Jordan - Stone Pillars WM
Tony Vant
Rick Viviani
Chad Wellwood - Johnson Financial Group
Special thanks to our cherished Advisory Council members:
Sam Blahnik - 1848 Construction
Holly Courtney - Michael Best
Greg Davis - Choreo Advisors
Steve Dunai - American Family Insurance
Chad Eschler - JH Findorff
Susan Enlow - Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
Craig Faust - InPro Corporation
Jason Hatch - American Financial Services
Kevin Hayden - LK Financial
Jonathon Jordan - Stone Pillars WM
John Litscher - The Capital Group
Richelle Martin - The Winnow Group
Chris McIntosh - University of Wisconsin
Lynda Patterson - Association CEO/Bouchard Shores
Kevin Phelps - UW Bookstore
Nikki Stafford - American Family Children's Hospital
Steve Stark - Stark Web Design
Colleen Valkoun - Milwaukee Radio Alliance
Chad Welwood - Johnson Financial Group
Don’t wait for hope.
Create it.
Your participation in or sponsorship of the Country Club Challenge helps us create magical moments for children with critical illnesses. Contact Carol McChesney Johnson today to learn about the many ways you can get involved in this great event.