Head Golf Professional – Whistling Straits®
Michael Aschenbach joined the golf staff in 2004 as an Assistant Golf Professional at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. He was the First Assistant Golf Professional at Whistling Straits from 2007–2015 and at Blackwolf Run from 2015–2017. As the Head Golf Professional, Aschenbach is responsible for leading the golf operations team and managing all aspects of the golf operation at Whistling Straits. Aschenbach was captain of the Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run PGA Junior League Teams from 2014–2017. In addition, he is a lead instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy and serves in a leadership role for major championships hosted at Whistling Straits. Prior to joining Kohler Co, Aschenbach was a Caddie and Assistant Caddie Manager for Caddie Master Enterprises from 2001 – 2004.
- PGA Class “A” Member since 2012
- Lead Instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy
- PGA Junior League Captain 2014 - 2017
- 2007 U.S. Senior Open Executive Vice Chair
- 2010 PGA Championship Executive Vice Chair
- 2015 PGA Championship Executive Vice Chair
- 2020 Ryder Cup Executive Vice Chair