Andrew Ziegler, the co-founder and CEO of Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is purchasing the Erin Hills golf course from Robert Lang
Andrew Ziegler, the co-founder and CEO of Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, an institutional investment management firm, announced that he plans to purchase the Erin Hills golf course from Robert Lang, the former owner of the Lang Cos.
Located in the Washington County Town of Erin, Erin Hills opened in 2006 and received rave reviews from the golf world, which was impressed with the course’s natural setting in the hilly Kettle Moraine area. The course hosted the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship in 2008, and will host the U.S. Amateur Championship in 2011. Lang said his ultimate dream was to someday host the men’s U.S. Open at the course and previously said that the United States Golf Association was considering Erin Hills for that tournament in the future.
No details of the transaction were disclosed.
“After 11 years as the owner and developer of Erin Hills, I welcome and support Andy Ziegler, who has the commitment and resources to take Erin Hills to the height of her potential,” Lang said.
Lang has agreed to continue his relationship with Erin Hills through a ten year consulting arrangement.
Ziegler said the course would remain open for public play.
"I see this transaction as essentially a philanthropic investment. It is a chance to do something good for the state and local community, and to give something back to golf,” Ziegler said. "We intend to continue in the direction Bob Lang has started by making the investments necessary to allow Erin Hills to achieve its potential as a championship venue."
