We all know the Milwaukee Bucks aren't going anywhere as long as Herb Kohl is the franchise owner.

And, by all accounts, Kohl will be the Bucks owner for years to come. And why shouldn't he be? His decision to radically revamp the Bucks' organization in the last couple of months vividly illustrates his commitment to getting the Bucks back on track.

What's more, Kohl appears to be in tip-top physical shape. While he's 73 years old, he is as active as ever.

Yet, what would happen to the Bucks if something serious happened to Kohl, who isn't married and doesn't have any children? Would they become the Las Vegas Bucks? Or the Anaheim Bucks?

Kohl reassured me that won't occur. Kohl said he's already taken measures to ensure the Bucks will remain a fixture on the Milwaukee/Wisconsin landscape.

"It's in my will; the next (owner) has to keep it here," Kohl said.

I then asked Kohl who, in his will, was designated to assume the Bucks' reins. He looked at me, smiled and pronounced, "You."

"Me?" I retorted with a smile that was every bit as broad as his.

Kohl then smiled one more time before walking away.

You got to love the good senator's sense of humor and, if you're a Bucks fan, you really have to love his commitment to keeping the Bucks where they are.

Zduriencik hits another homer

If you're an avid reader of this column, you undoubtedly know my feelings about Jack Zduriencik, the Brewers scouting director. To me, he is the single-biggest reason why the Brewers are relevant again.

Zduriencik's brilliant drafts have transformed the Brewers into a certifiable playoff team. After all, it was Zduriencik who chose Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Yovani Gallardo and Corey Hart.

And it was Zduriencik who chose outfielder Matt LaPorta and third baseman Mat Gamel, two Brewers minor league hotshots.

Which brings us to Zduriencik's selection of Brett Lawrie with the team's first pick in this year's draft. Lawrie is a catcher from Langley, British Columbia, whom the Brewers made the 16th overall selection in the draft.

I asked Zduriencik where he and his Brewers' scouts had ranked him.

"In theory, he was the 16th best player," Zduriencik said before adding, "In theory."

Zduriencik then laughed and said, "We haven't signed him yet, so let's leave it at that."

Zduriencik said Lawrie, a multi-positional player, is adamant about being a catcher in the majors. Yet, even if Lawrie doesn't make the grade at that position, Zduriencik has no doubts that Lawrie will succeed with his bat.

Said Zduriencik: "With his hitting, he's going to be a force to be reckoned with."

Big Mayo fan

NBA execs insist the upcoming draft has two bona-fide stars: point guard Derrick Rose of Memphis and power forward Michael Beasley of Kansas State.

I respectfully disagree.

In my always-humble opinion, O.J. Mayo, the gifted shooting guard from Southern Cal, belongs in that exclusive galaxy of stars as well.

An the fact Michael Woelfel, my cousin, is the Mayo family attorney has nothing to do with my sentiments.

Big day for Brown

Former St. Catherine's High School basketball guard Chris Brown will sign a national letter of intent today with Waubonsee Community College, an NJCAA Division II power, in Sugar Grove, Ill. Brown is a 6-foot-3 shooting guard.

"I like his size at 6-3 and about 200 pounds," Waubonesee coach Dave Heiss said. "What I really like about him, though, is that he's always in the gym and always trying to get better.

"He can help us, without question, We're bringing him in to contribute right away."

Brown will have one year of eligibility at Waubonesee and then will hope to sign with an NCAA Division I school.

Ten tantalizing courses

GolfWisconsin.com recently surveyed 25 local golf writers, sports media and industry experts on Wisconsin's Top 25 public courses. Here are the top 10:

1) Whistling Straits in Haven; 2) Blackwolf Run River Course in Kohler; 3) The Bull at Pinehurst Farms in Sheboygan Falls; 4) Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys in Kohler; 5) Erin Hills in Erin; 6) Irish Course at Whistling Straits in Haven; 7) The Bog in Saukville; 8) University Ridge in Verona; 9) Lawsonia-The Links in Green Lake, and 10) Brown Deer Park in Milwaukee.

Packers will be coming back to earth

Everything seemingly fell into place for the Packers last season, who advanced to the NFC Championship game before losing a heartbreaker to the eventual Super Bowl champion Giants of New York.

But, with Brett Favre now collecting an unemployment check and with a schedule from hell, the chances of the Packers enjoying another similarly successful season are about as good as John McCain being seen with George Bush before the election.

Sure, the Packers will be able to fatten up on Central Division cupcakes again, but they also must play the Cowboys, Seahawks, Colts, Titans, Saints, Panthers and Jaguars.

A true student-athlete

Former University of Wisconsin basketball standout Brian Butch told me at the recent pre-draft camp in Orlando, Fla., that he had completed his Masters degree in life sciences communication.

What's more, Butch told me had aced all of his classes last semester.

When I passed this tidbit along to West Virginia star forward Joe Alexander, who was also at the camp, he quipped, "What's he doing here?"

Gery Woelfel is a sports reporter for The Journal Times. Gery can be reached by calling (262) 634-3322, extension 322, or by e-mail at gery.woelfel@lee.net Gery's "Woelfel World of Sports" blogs can be read at www.journaltimes.com