Dennis Tiziani
Dennis B. Tiziani is a retired professional golfer and golf coach.
Playing career
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
For 26 years, Tiziani was head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers men's golf team.[5] While there he coached Steve Stricker and his son Mario Tiziani.[6] He also coached the women's team.[7]
Personal life
He is father-in-law to Sticker.[8][9]
Results in major championships
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.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
U.S. national team appearances
- PGA Cup: 1976 (winners)
References
- ^ Gullicksrud, Brandon (May 1, 2003). "A game of links". The Badger Herald. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "PGA Championship History for Dennis Tiziani". Databasegolf.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Luehr, Robb (August 22, 2002). "Tiziani takes State Open title". Journal Times. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ "WPGA Stoke Play Champions" (PDF). Wisconsin PGA. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Newman, Dave (July 9, 2010). "Tiziani brings golf cart business to New Richmond". New Richmond News.
- ^ Van Sickle, Gary (March 7, 2005). "Brothers in Arms". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Godwin, Cealey (June 1, 2016). "Four inducted into Madison Sports Hall of Fame". WKOW.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Feinstein, John (June 7, 2011). "Stricker one of a kind". Golf Channel. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Moe, Doug (September 8, 2009). "Upcoming golf and concert events will benefit North Side schools". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
External links
- Dennis Tiziani at the PGA Tour official site