(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers held their annual Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada, Minn., on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Over 70 golfers participated raising an excess of $2,000 for athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The winning team was Spectrum Marketing team of Justin Schreiber, Jamie Miller, Mel Locklear, Joe Murphy and Jay Schreiber.

First Place: Spectrum Marketing- Justin Schreiber, Jamie Miller, Mel Locklear, Joe Murphy, Jay Schreiber (photo)

Second Place: Kappes Hauling - Jamie Aaneson, Peter Jacobson, Jake Kappes, Paul Bergman, Ryan Kappes

Third Place: The Forum - Kyle Newman, Zach Hanson, Jeremy Anderson, Jason Miller, Cody Wittrock

"The UMC Teambackers would like to thank the Heart of the Valley Golf Course, tournament sponsor Ralph's Food Pride, club house sponsors KRJB Radio, the Norman County Index, GLS Sports, Legend Seed Company and Coldwell Banker First Realty-Dan Ness as well as all team sponsors and golfers for making the UMC Teambacker/HOV Golf Tournament a great event," says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. "The tournament was a tremendous success with 76 golfers participating with well over $2,000 being raised for student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. We truly appreciate the support from the community of Ada and surrounding areas."

To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.

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

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