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Vitense Golfland
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City golf champion, Tim Zwettler, right, receiving advice from his first teacher, George Vitense, at the Golfland; a combination miniature golf course, a par-three 18 hole course, and a driving range.
August 6, 1960
Stein, Edwin
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Vitense Golfland
August 6, 1960
Golfers playing the miniature golf course at George Vitense's Golfland; a combination of a miniature course, a par-three 18-hole layout, a driving range and professional instructors.
George Vitense Retires as Golf Pro
September 13, 1958
George Vitense retires as golf pro at Nakoma Golf Club and moves on to his West Beltline Golfland venture, a combination of a driving range, a pitch 'n' putt par 3 golf course and a miniature golf ...
Trick Golf Shot
July 14, 1954
Portrait of golfer, Jim Castle, to make a composite image that was published in the newspaper of him lying on the ground next to an enlarged golf hole at Maple Bluff Golf Course "so he can get a go...
Wisconsin Women's State Golf Finals
July 22, 1954
Joyce Ziske, 1952 women's golf champion, lifts a short iron shot onto the green during the 42nd annual state tournament of the Wisconsin Women's Golf Association at Blackhawk Country Club.
Wisconsin Women's State Golf Finals
July 22, 1954
oyce Ziske, 1952 women's golf champion, celebrating sinking a putt at the Blackhawk Country Club. She is competing in the 42nd annual state tournament of the Wisconsin Women's Golf Association.
