UMC Golden Eagle News Archive:
June 6, 2006 - July 1, 2009

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston held its annual Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Two Rivers Golf Course in Hallock, Minn. on June 26, 2008. All proceeds benefit an endowed football scholarship in honor of former Golden Eagle football player Mark Olsonawski. Olsonawski was a running back and team captain for the Golden Eagles and is a native of Hallock, Minn. 20 teams and 77 golfers participated in the 18-hole scramble.

Team Mike Olsonawski consisting of Olsonawski, Jeff Backous, Cameron Mortenson and Brady Swenson captured the Flight I Championship for the fourth straight year.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston would like to thank tournament sponsors Marshall Bank of Hallock, Minn., food sponsors Crop Insurance Associates and Jerry and Carol Olsonawski, tournament directors Mike Olsonawski and  Kelly Turgeon and the Two Rivers Golf Course for all of their help and support with the tournament.

Flight I

First Place – Mike Olsonawski Team – 57 (Tiebreak Winner)
(Photo Caption - L-R: Jeff Backous, Mike Olsonawski, Cameron Mortenson, Brady Swenson)

Second Place – Steve Sjostrand Team – 57

Third Place – Johnson Oil Team - 58

Flight II

First Place – Bob Albrecht Team - 63

Second Place – Jeff Noel Team – 65 (Tiebreak Winner)

Third Place – Dennis Diamond Farms Team - 65

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Golden Eagle Hockey is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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