Cloete and Schultz Lead 125th Wisconsin Amateur

Brandon Cloete and Garrett Schultz share the 36‑hole lead at the 125th Wisconsin Amateur Championship after a windy second round at West Bend Country Club on July 21. Both posted even‑par 71 scores for a combined 142, but they arrived there via contrasting totals: Cloete carded ten birdies offset by eight bogeys and a double, while Schultz posted seven birdies with five bogeys and a double. The two remain tied heading into the third round on July 22, setting up a showdown between a former Marquette Eagle and a 2023 WSGA Player of the Year who graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2022.

Schultz’s Clutch Finish

Schultz’s round featured a crisp 2‑under 33 on the back nine, exactly matching Cloete’s total and securing the top spot. His 2023 WSGA honors and his college career at Milwaukee School of Engineering give him a resume that blends local success with regional exposure. The 2022 graduate’s steady play on the final holes could be the difference when the tournament tightens on Thursday.

Unless something dramatic happens on the front nine, the lead will hinge on who can maintain composure under pressure. Both golfers have shown the ability to make birdies in bunches but also dip into trouble, making each round a roller‑coaster of scoring. The third round will likely decide which of the two can convert their birdie opportunities into fewer overall strokes.

Defending Champion Vince Sigl’s Near‑Miss

Defending champion Vince Sigl posted a 1‑under 70 to sit in fourth, two strokes behind the duo. After reaching 3‑under through 16 holes, he slipped with bogeys at Nos. 17 and 18, a pattern that cost him a chance at the lead. Sigl, who captured the title at age 17 in 2025, is now working to become the first back‑to‑back winner since Ryan Quinn’s 2001‑02 run.

Only two players finished under par: Sigl and Jacob Beckman (1‑under 70). Their ability to keep scores low under the July wind will be critical for any championship hope. Sigl’s experience and junior status make him a watchable contender, but the field is packed with hungry challengers.

Key Players Behind the Leaders

• Spencer Turtz – One‑over after an even‑par 71, currently third.
• Griffin Pohl and William Schlitz – Both sit tied for fifth at 3‑over.
• Five‑way tie for seventh – All on 4‑over after the second round.
• Tony Romo – Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback made the cut with a 15‑over 157, thanks to four consecutive pars on the final stretch.

Former champions from 2017‑2021 (Matt Tolan, Harrison Ott, Hunter Eichorn, Thomas Longbella and Piercen Hunt) are out, having turned professional and forfeited eligibility. The field opened with 156 players, meaning a deep talent pool will battle for the coveted trophy.

The atmosphere at West Bend Country Club is electric, with wind and challenging greens shaping every round. As the third round unfolds, fans will watch closely to see if Cloete, Schultz, or an unexpected contender can break the deadlock and claim the 125th Wisconsin Amateur title.

The next round promises more drama as the top contenders chase a historic victory at one of the nation’s premier amateur events. Whether it’s Cloete’s precision, Schultz’s punch, or an surprise like Tony Romo’s late surge, fans are in for a compelling stretch of golf.