(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Department held its annual Women’s Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 12 at the Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston, Minn. The tournament benefits women’s athletic scholarships at the university.
Twenty-one teams and a total of 85 participants took part in the successful, nine-hole event which started after remarks from University of Minnesota, Crookston Chancellor Dr. Charles H. Casey and Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson.
Following the tournament, dinner was provided and a short program took place at which University of Minnesota, Crookston First Lady Barbara Muesing addressed the participants.
“We had a great day and it was wonderful to see so many women from the community out golfing,” says University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson. “This is the most successful tournament we have had since we started it eight years ago. We are very grateful that Riverview again had a large number of participants. They have been a great supporter of this tournament. We also had two teams from Fertile and a couple alumni teams participating. The dollars raised goes towards our women’s athletic scholarship fund and it has had a remarkable impact on our student athletes. Supporting our student athletes is vital to the success of our athletic program and we are very encouraged by the support of the community at this event.”
Awards were handed out for the first, second and third place teams as well as the longest putt, longest drive and driving accuracy.
First Place – Lee Zutz, Molly Ingeman, Carmen Pester, Crystal Engebreston with a handicapped score of 29.8.
Second Place – Peggy Henry, Mary Beth Sargeant, Sandi Kent, Linda Knutson with a handicapped score of 30.4
Third Place – Renee Tangquist, Rose Ulseth, Stacey Grunewald, Stephanie Helgeson with a handicapped score of 31.6.
Longest Putt – Lisa Samuelson
Longest Drive – Molly Ingman
Driving Accuracy – Crystal Engebretson
The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Department would like to thank the Minakwa Golf Course of Crookston, Minn. for all of its help. They would also like to thank the following individuals and sponsors for donating gifts as well as all hole sponsors.
Gift Sponsors
Joyce Beattie of Mary Kay Cosmetics
Judy Brekken of Lia Sofia Jewelry
Colleen Blake, Natural Look
Doda Hardware
Greg Larson Sports
Happy Joe’s
Limited Edition (Riverview)
Movie Gallery
Munn’s Jewelers
Ness Café of Erskine, Minn.
North Country Business Products
Northland Inn
Nicholas Collections
Riverview Healthcare
Studio 108
Subway
Jason Tangquist
TLC
University of Minnesota, Crookston Admissions
University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletics
University of Minnesota, Crookston Bookstore
University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers
University of Minnesota, Crookston University Relations
Widman’s Candy Shop
Hole Sponsors
Chuck Larson
Marv Bachmeier
Schulz Carpeting
Ness Café – Erskine, Minn.
Proulx Refrigeration, Heating and Appliance
Kari Odland
American Federal Bank
Lifetime Vision Center (Grand Forks) – Kari Torkleson
Corby Kemmer
Bill Tyrrell and Chuck Wilder
Chuck Holmquist
D & D Garden & Fresh Floral
Maves Hallmark
AmericInn
Colleen Blake, Natural Look
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at http://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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6450 – First Place (L-R): Lee Zutz, Molly Ingeman, Carmen Pester, Crystal Engebretson
More photos available by request.
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