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Dennis Tiziani

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Dennis B. Tiziani is an American retired professional golfer and golf coach.

Playing career

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He spent three years on the PGA Tour, played in 12 PGA Professional National Championship, three U.S. Opens, and the 1976 PGA Championship.[1] He finished T51st at the 1976 PGA Championship.[2]

Tiziani won the 1976 Wisconsin State Open.[3] He also is four-time winner of the Wisconsin PGA Championship (1976, 1982, 1984, and 1996).[4]

Coaching career

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For 26 years, Tiziani was head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers men's golf team.[5] While there he coached his son Mario Tiziani.[6] He also coached the women's team.[7]

Personal life

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He is father-in-law to PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions Steve Stricker.[8][9]

Results in major championships

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Tournament 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT
PGA Championship T51

Note: Tiziani never played in the Masters Tournament nor The Open Championship.

  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

U.S. national team appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Gullicksrud, Brandon (May 1, 2003). "A game of links". The Badger Herald. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  2. ^ "PGA Championship History for Dennis Tiziani". Databasegolf.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Luehr, Robb (August 22, 2002). "Tiziani takes State Open title". Journal Times. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "WPGA Stoke Play Champions" (PDF). Wisconsin PGA. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  5. ^ Newman, Dave (July 9, 2010). "Tiziani brings golf cart business to New Richmond". New Richmond News.
  6. ^ Van Sickle, Gary (March 7, 2005). "Brothers in Arms". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Godwin, Cealey (June 1, 2016). "Four inducted into Madison Sports Hall of Fame". WKOW.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Feinstein, John (June 7, 2011). "Stricker one of a kind". Golf Channel. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  9. ^ Moe, Doug (September 8, 2009). "Upcoming golf and concert events will benefit North Side schools". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
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