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Maxwelton Braes Golf Course in Baileys Harbor Set to Open This Month

May 7, 2010--PGA Golf Professional Paul Becker has signed a lease to operate Maxwelton Braes Golf Course this summer. Becker entered into agreement with Baylake Bank, and assumed day-to-day management responsibilities for the course as of May 5, 2010. He anticipates opening the course for play within the next week or so.

Originally from Door County, Becker was most recently part owner, general manager, and PGA golf pro at Hidden Glen Golf Club in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. In this role, he created, developed, and implemented a comprehensive plan for Hidden Glen, the first new private golf club in the greater Milwaukee area in over 30 years. He has also served as Director of Golf for Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straights in Kohler, Wisconsin; and Assistant Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Golf Association; and has extensive additional golf course management experience.

“Baylake Bank is proud to have someone of Paul Becker’s caliber to maintain and operate this historic piece of Door County. We are confident in Paul and his ability to enhance the course – which is terrific both for local golfers, and for potential buyers who are interested in purchasing the property,” said Rick Hearden, Baylake Bank Senior Vice President.

Becker is a graduate of Arizona State University and was elected to Class ‘A’ membership with the PGA of America in 1985. He was awarded the Merchandiser of the Year Award in Wisconsin in 1992 and 1993, and has won the WPGA Match Play Championship, along with several other WPGA tournaments. He is married and has two grown children, with his family roots in the Baileys Harbor area.