Celebrity starters

Every year we are thankful to have Wisconsin legends kick off our annual golf event. They each share their unique connection to Wisconsin that sets the tone for a fun & meaningful day on the links. Big cheers to our celebrity starters!

• 2026 TBD (Bucky would love BigCat)
• 2025 Howard Moore & Family, UW Basketball Coach
• 2024 Joe Thomas, UW & NFL Football Hall of Famer
• 2023 Chris McIntosh, UW Athletic Director
• 2022 Marisa Moseley, UW Basketball
• 2021 Kelly Kahl, CBS President
• 2020 Al Toon, UW & NFL Football
• 2019 Mike Leckrone, UW Band Director
• 2018 Mark Tauscher, UW & Packers Football
• 2017 Tony Granato, UW & NHL Hockey
• 2016 Greg Gard, UW Basketball
• 2015 Jim Leonhard, UW & NFL Football
• 2014 Mike Koval, Madison Police Chief + Former Bucky Mascot
• 2013 Mark Johnson, UW & Olympic Hockey
• 2012 Trent Jackson, UW Basketball
• 2011 Pat Richter, UW Football & Athletic Director
• 2010 Barry Alvarez, UW Football & Athletic Director
• 2009 Mike Eaves, UW & NHL Hockey
• 2008 Ron Dayne, UW & NFL Football