Area Golf News: Stone qualifies for national tourney

By Brainerd Dispatch

June 30, 2015 at 7:46 PM

Alex Stone of Crosslake finished second in Monday's Trusted Choice Big I junior qualifier at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska.

The Pequot Lakes Junior shot an 80 to finish two shots out of first place, which was claimed by Emma Groom.

Brainerd's Emily Aga shot a 96, but just the top three girls qualified for the national tournament Aug. 3-6 at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan.

Heggerston, Israelson represent

Maggie Heggerston of Pequot Lakes and Andrew Israelson represented Minnesota in the Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup matches Sunday and Monday at StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater.

Heggerston teamed with Kate Smith of Detroit Lakes to top Caroline Lake-Anika Hitt 4&3 in the Sunday fourball.

Israelson and Ben Mallow lost 1 up to Nate Thompson-Adam Miller.

During Monday's singles matches both former Class 2A state champions lost 1-up.

Wisconsin retained the cup with a 23-13 win over Minnesota.

Israelson qualifies

Zach Israelson shot a 2-over 74 June 24 at Wapicada Golf Club to qualify for the MGA Amateur Championship.

Israelson tied for third and was three shots off the lead.

Stone, Israelson compete in four-ball

Sarah Israelson and Augustana teammate Sierra Langlie tied for fourth in the Minnesota Women's State four-ball championship June 24-25 at Alexandria Golf Club.

The duo were 12 shots back of tournament champions Sarah Burnham and McKenzie Neisen.

Finishing ninth were Concordia College teammates Savannah Stone of Crosslake and Brittany Neff.

Minnesota Hall of Fame

COON RAPIDS - The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame has announced the 2015 Class of Hall of Fame inductees: Gloria Bjork Brandness, Dan Croonquist, Alissa (Herron) Super and Dick Haugen. Members of the group will be inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame at various allied golf association events throughout the year.

Aimpoint putting clinic scheduled

Chris Foley Golf Schools will be hosting Aimpoint Putting Clinic July 11th at Cragun's Legacy Courses.

A Level 1 course will be from 2 to 3 p.m. and the cost is $135. A Level 2 class will begin at 3:30 p.m. Participants must take Level 1 first. There is an additional $65 fee.

Both clinics will be conducted by Aimpoint certified instructor Andy Thompson and Chris Foley.

For more information or to register contact Foley at cfoley@chrisfoleygolf.com or by calling 218-831-9426.

Lions scholarship scramble set

The Lions scholarship scramble is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 13 at Cuyuna Rolling Hills in Deerwood.

Registration is limited to the first 100 paid players and the entry fee is $80 per player and includes a burger basket before the event, 18 holes of golf with cart and a prime rib dinner at the Deerstand in Deerwood after the event.

Non-golfing guests are also welcome and can attend banquet for $30.

For more information or to register contact Dave Elgthun 612-7096717, Guy Lommen 218-821-4300 or Cuyuna Rolling Hills pro shop.

Golf against MS

The second Babe Winkelman's Golf Against MS is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 11 at Cragun's Legacy Courses.

The entry fee of $125 per player or $500 per team includes golf, cart, lunch, entry into hole events, door prizes and a sleeve of golf balls.

On course events include an archery shoot, casting game, mulligans and more.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the Upper Midwest Chapter of the MS Society.

To register a team or to sponsor a hole contact Greg Kaiser at Kaiser@winkelman.com .

Pink Ribbon tourney slated for Sept. 3

Madden's Resort will host a Pink ribbon Cupboard women's golf fundraiser Sept. 3 at Pine Beach East Golf Course.

The 9-hole, four-person scramble will start with a 2:30 p.m. check in followed by a 4 p.m. shotgun start.

The cost is $65 per person and includes golf, cart and buffet.

For more information or to register contact Kathy Buxton kathybuxton@q.com , Sue Beck sbeck312@charter.net or Marian Foehrenbacher marian.foehrenbacher@essentiahealth.org .

Holes-in-one

Todd Salo, Gladstone, MI, aced the 189-yard 12th hole of The Classic at Madden's June 26 using a 4-hybrid.

Kelly Klick, Winnipeg, Manitoba, aced the 11th hole of Bobby's Legacy at Cragun's Legacy Courses June 28 using a 7-iron.

Addison Brown, Scottsdale, Az., aced the 175-yard 12th hole of The Classic at Madden's June 29 using a 22-degree hybrid. Brown is the granddaughter of Bob and Betty Lee of Staples.

Curt Baier Jr., Nisswa, aced the 105-yard eighth hole of the Dutch Legacy at Cragun's Legacy Courses June 24 using a 56-degree wedge.

Upcoming events

July 6: Celebrate America Junior Golf Tournament - Crosswoods Golf Course

July 7: Charlie's 3-person Scramble - Breezy Point Resort

July 8: Whistling Wolf Mini Golf Junior tourney - Whistling Wolf

July 10: Boys & Girls Club tournament - Little Falls Golf Course

July 11: Babe Winkelman's Golf Against MS - Cragun's Legacy Courses

July 11: Izzy Cup - The Vintage at Staples

July 12: Couples Mixer - Emily Greens

July 12: 4-person scramble - Whitetail Run

July 12-13: MGA Member Day Event - Madden's Resort

July 13: Bay Lake Lions - Cuyuna Rolling Hills