Greater Bucky Open

Please help us wish Bucky Badger a Happy 85th Birthday today!!!

A big birthday bash for Bucky The UW mascot celebrated his 85th birthday with a kids’ pep rally at the Overture Center, a parade down State Street and a gathering at the Terrace.

Our GBO Bucky Parade!!! Bringing smiles, toys, and wagging tails to patient rooms! ❤️

We had an amazing time last week when Buckingham U. Badger (Bucky Badger) dropped by for a visit! There were plenty of hugs, fist bumps, smiles, and even a parade—and of course, Bucky wowed everyone with his legendary headstand. Huge thanks to our friends at Greater Bucky Open for making this memorable day possible! 🦡♥️🤍🖤

Thank you to all of our monetary sponsors!! Proceeds from our annual golf outing go to UW Health Kids American Family Children's Hospital and Bucky Badger student mascots!
ABC Supply Co. Inc. American Family Insurance
Capitol Bank Ridge Top Exteriors

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Thank you to our amazing hole and lunch sponsors!

“MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Families at American Family Children’s Hospital had a special visitor Thursday. It was Bucky Badger! Bucky was able to also visit families who were not able to come down to the lobby.

The special appearance is part of a celebration with the Greater Bucky Open, an annual golf event that raises money for the hospital. Also as part of the festivities for the week, some of the participants in the tournament also visited the hospital.”

How sweet! Families at American Family Children’s Hospital had a special visitor Thursday.

MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/09/19/special-visitor-american-family-childrens-hospital/

What a beautiful day for golf! ⛳️

Thank you Madison County, Red Rock Saloon Madison, GBO Celebrity Bartenders, volunteers and attendees for Friday night’s charity concert!

Game Day! 11a kickoff – Wisconsin vs Maryland 🏈 First time ever on-field recognition of Bucky Mascot Alumni during the football game to celebrate Bucky’s 85th Birthday! Cheer loudly!

Thank you to our Bucky Seniors: Nolan Bloom Willis, Jacob Laing, Frankie Milanowski

Such a wonderful venue. Thank you to the amazing staff!

Some of our trophy, sponsor, auction & raffle winners!!