56th Annual Pioneer Golf Classic 

Thursday, July 30th 2026 

Ironwood Golf Course | Sussex, Wisconsin 

Address link: CLICK HERE 

Ironwood Golf Course Website: CLICK HERE 

Ironwood Golf Course Photo Gallery: CLICK HERE 

Flight Registration & Range Open | 9:30 am 
Shotgun Start & Grill open for lunch l 11:00 am 
19th Hole Celebration l Outdoor cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres | approx.. 4:00 pm at the conclusion of golf 
Raffle & Silent Auction winners announced 5:30 pm 
Questions? Please email alumni@carrollu.edu 
 Silent Auction bidding begins July 23, 2026 

2025 Pioneer Classic photo gallery

When President Walter Rankin brought intercollegiate athletics to Carroll in 1894, he envisioned a winning program that would prepare students for the rigors of life through competition, sportsmanship and hard work. As Carroll athletics celebrates its 130th year, its success is seen in the accomplishments of student-athletes, rising expectations of coaches and growing enthusiasm of fans.

The Champions4Life Fund supports the success of Carroll athletics by providing funding for special initiatives not supported with operating dollars. These initiatives support our student-athlete by making possible the tools and experiences they need to excel.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The 2025-2026 academic year marks the 14th full year of the Champions4Life Program. The kindness and generosity of our many supporters played a substantial part in the improvements that we were able to provide to the nearly 600 student-athletes in our 23-sport program. Last year it funded several initiatives which improved and enhanced our programs:

Hudl Package

Modern technology has made game film break downs easier than ever, and the department wide Hudl package has helped significantly. Each team has access to the online film database, Hudl. Hudl stores game and practice footage and allows coaches and players to edit the film to enhance the way they practice and play. Hudl provides complimentary highlights and software to let coaches focus on coaching, while Hudl woks in the background.

Hudl provided a revolutionary camera, that was mounted inside Van Male Field House. The camera works on the coach's schedule to record practice and games at multiple angles. The camera has come in handy for the gopios.com live streaming as well. The unmanned camera locates the motion on the court and moves on its own, so fans don't miss a bit of the action while watching the game from home.

Locker Room Enhancements

Our locker rooms have been renovated with outstanding branding and technology. The photos of our past and present Pioneers show how far we've come as a program, and how we reach for the future of Pioneer athletics. TVs and displays provides coaches with a way to quickly draw attention in the locker room, while athletes can enjoy entertainment pregame in their exclusive space.
 

Field Branding

Kilgour Field has never looked better. Updated blue wind screens give the classic softball diamond the feel of a championship level program. NCAA Division III and College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin logos pay tribute to the league affiliations. The Go Pios along the front of the home dugout pay tribute to who we are as a team, and department.

Pioneer Athletics wishes to thank everyone who has given us their support over the past year, and we hope that on your next visit to our facilities you have the opportunity to see just how that support is being used to benefit our student-athletes and programs.

On behalf of Carroll University Athletics,

Thank you!

Director of Athletics
Michael Schulist

Questions? Please Contact:

Mike Schulist, Athletic Director
mschulis@carrollu.edu
262.650.4847