*****************ECRWSS**** PRSRT STD Local ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE The Postal Customer PAID Kohler EDDM RETAIL Villager219 Church Street, Kohler, WI 53044 FREE www.kohlervillager.com JULY 18, 2020 [email protected] | 920-331-4904 Ryder Cup to be rescheduled for 2021 PALM BEACH GARDENS what matters most. The specta- ful that our global partners, our tinctive atmosphere generat- and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, tors who support both the U.S. friends at Quail Hollow Club, ed by the spectators, such as Fla. – The PGA of America, and European sides are what our long-time annual title spon- around the fi rst tee at Le Golf Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA make the Ryder Cup such a sor in Charlotte and all associat- National two years ago. If that TOUR jointly announced on unique and compelling event ed with the Presidents Cup and cannot be responsibly recreated July 8, 2020 that both the Ryder and playing without them was the Junior Presidents Cup have at Whistling Straits in Septem- Cup and Presidents Cup have not a realistic option. We stand approached this change with a ber, then it is correct that we all unifi ed, positive spirit. We are been rescheduled and will now united with our partners from wait until it can be. Ryder Cup Europe, the NBC confi dent the move will give us be played one year later than “I know, right now, that Sep- Sports Group, Sky and our oth- even more runway as we bring originally planned. tember 2021 feels like a long er broadcast partners around the Presidents Cup to Charlotte The 43rd Ryder Cup, sched- time away. But it will come uled for September 22-27, at the world. We look forward to in 2022.” delivering the Ryder Cup’s re- Additionally, as a result of around quickly and I guarantee Whistling Straits in Kohler, that the European players and I Wisconsin, has been resched- nowned pageantry, emotion and the Presidents Cup date change, will be ready when it does.” uled for September 21-26, competitive drama to a global Cups after Whistling Straits will the Wells Fargo Championship For Ryder Cup qualifying, 2021. audience in 2021.” also shift to odd years: 2023/ will be played at its traditional both the United States and Eu- The decision to reschedule Guy Kinnings, Europe’s Ry- Marco Simone Golf and Coun- venue at Quail Hollow Club in the Ryder Cup was based on der Cup Director, said: “The try Club (Rome, Italy); 2025/ 2021, at TPC Potomac in 2022 ropean teams will revisit their guidance from the Centers for Ryder Cup is rightly celebrated Bethpage Black (Farmingda- during the Presidents Cup year respective selection processes le, New York); 2027/Adare and will return to Quail Hollow Disease Control and Preven- as one of the world’s greatest in the near future. sporting occasions, made spe- Manor (County Limerick, Ire- in 2023. Presidents Cup 2022 tion, and in conjunction with Tickets purchased for the cial and totally unique in our land); 2029/Hazeltine Nation- qualifying will be determined at the state of Wisconsin and She- 2020 Ryder Cup via ryder- sport by the fervent atmosphere al Golf Club (Chaska, Min- a later date. boygan County, with the health cup.com will be automatically created by the passionate spec- nesota); 2031/Europe (to be The Ryder Cup, which began and well-being of all involved valid for the corresponding tators of both sides. determined); 2033/The Olym- in 1927, brings together the fi n- as the top priority, according to day(s) in 2021. “While that point is signifi - pic Club (San Francisco); 2035/ est tour professionals from the a release from the PGA. In the coming weeks, the cant, it is not as important as the Europe (to be determined); United States and Europe. “Unlike other major sporting PGA of America will contact health of the spectators which, 2037/Congressional Country “While it is disappointing events that are played in existing in these diffi cult times, is al- Club (Bethesda, Maryland). that the Ryder Cup won’t be those who secured tickets stadiums, we had to make a de- ways the main consideration. The the 14th playing of the played this year, the decision via rydercup.com to facilitate cision now about building facil- We considered all options in- Presidents Cup, initially slated to reschedule is the right thing refunds for those unable to ities to host the 2020 Ryder Cup cluding playing with a limited for September 30-October 3, to do under the circumstances,” attend in 2021. Further details at Whistling Straits,” said PGA attendance but all our stake- 2021, at Quail Hollow Club in said U.S. Ryder Cup Captain regarding this process are of America CEO Seth Waugh. holders agreed this would dilute Charlotte, North Carolina, will Steve Stricker. “At the end of available on the Ryder Cup “It became clear that as of to- the magic of this great occasion. now be played September 19- the day, we want to stage a Ry- website. day, our medical experts and the “We therefore stand beside 25, 2022. This is the fi rst time der Cup that will rival all other Those who have purchased public authorities in Wisconsin our partners at the PGA of the event will be hosted in the Ryder Cups in my home state tickets and hospitality packages could not give us certainty that America in the decision to post- United States, following the of Wisconsin, and now we have on the secondary market must conducting an event respon- pone the Ryder Cup for a year successful 2019 Presidents Cup the opportunity to showcase contact that specifi c site direct- sibly with thousands of spec- and join with them in extending played in Melbourne, Australia. the event as it was meant to be ly. The PGA of America will be tators in September would be our thanks to the PGA TOUR “These two premier inter- seen.” unable to process refunds for possible. Given that uncertain- for their willingness to move national team events are lifted Pádraig Harrington, Captain those purchases. ty, we knew rescheduling was by the spirit of the fans,” said of the European Ryder Cup the dates of the Presidents Cup. In a corresponding decision, the right call. We are grateful “We also thank NBC, Sky Monahan. “With the uncertain- Team, said: “Rescheduling the the PGA of America and Ryder to PGA TOUR Commissioner and our many broadcast part- ty of the current climate, we Ryder Cup was never going to Cup Europe also announced Jay Monahan and our partners ners around the globe, in addi- fully support the Ryder Cup’s be an easy decision given the at the TOUR for their fl exibility tion to the worldwide partners decision to delay a year in order many factors to take into con- that the Junior Ryder Cup will and generosity in the complex of this great event, whose sup- to ensure fans could be a part sideration. But I believe it is the be rescheduled for September task of shifting the global golf port and commitment are sec- of the incredible atmosphere in right assessment given the un- 20-21, 2021 at Blue Mound calendar. ond to none.” Wisconsin, and the delay of this precedented circumstances we Golf & Country Club in Wau- “As disappointing as this is, With the decision to play the year’s Presidents Cup was the are facing at this time. watosa, Wisconsin. It was orig- our mandate to do all we can 2020 Ryder Cup in September right decision in order to allow “When you think of the Ry- inally scheduled for September to safeguard public health is 2021, all subsequent Ryder for that option. We are thank- der Cup you think of the dis- 21-22, 2020. Kohler Co. receives Award from the Wisconsin Historical Society Kohler, WI. – The Wisconsin ers,” said Christian Overland, several other staff archivists. tours for area schools. The or- Historical Society’s governing Historical Society is excited to Ruth and Hartley Barker Di- The Kohler Archives offi cially ganization also hired a manager Board of Curators recognizes announce that the Kohler Ar- rector & CEO of the Wisconsin opened in April 2019. The new of storytelling to help distribute individuals and organizations chives is the recipient of the Historical Society. “Kohler Co. archives facility includes dis- heritage content to audiences for meritorious work in areas Governor’s Archives Award: has also demonstrated its com- play space and displays to date beyond the Kohler campus. relating to the Society’s mis- Archival Achievement Award mitment to preservation and include: recently discovered The Kohler Archives has also sion. The Board of Curators is for 2020. access of its history by sharing artifacts, a tribute to Kohler’s put a focus on using tools and made up of thirty-seven elected “Kohler Co. is an example of heritage content to audiences connection to military service, a methodologies for preserving and appointed members from how a corporation is committed beyond the Kohler campus and winter seasonal display of rec- digital content. Techniques in- across the state. to the creation and staffi ng of a by partnering with other local reation equipment, and an ex- clude capturing Kohler web- For information on corporate archive, including cli- businesses on preservation and hibit celebrating Kohler Power sites and social media channels award criteria, nominations mate-controlled space for stor- sharing of historic content.” group’s 100th anniversary. in real time, database access to and deadlines please visit age and exhibit space and pro- In 2017, Kohler Co.