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Article: WILLIS' WORK TO BE ON DISPLAY THE EX-PLATTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GOLFER WILL SERVE AS THE HOST PROFESSIONAL AT THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP.(SPORTS)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- August 5, 2004
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Byline: Mike Philipps Wisconsin State Journal
Golf-related pressure has changed a lot since 1988 when Dirk Willis -- then a senior at Platteville High School -- took second place at the WIAA Division 2 state boys golf tournament.
Any pressure he might have felt then is nothing compared to what lies ahead for Willis over the next 10 days.
This time, the world will be watching as Willis, the head professional at Whistling Straits, serves as the host pro for the 86th PGA Championship, the first major in Wisconsin since 1933.
"I have to say this is more stressful," said Willis, who finished two shots behind Whitewater's Mark Voeller at the 1988 state meet. "I ...
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