UMC/NWSA Community Golf Classic Slated for July 19, 1997

The seventh annual University of Minnesota, Crookston, UMC/NWSA Community Golf Classic will be held Saturday, July 19, at Minakwa Country Club in Crookston. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament go to UMC scholarships.

Activities will begin with a golf clinic at 10:00 a.m. by LPGA golf professional Terri Benson of the Golf Center in Grand Forks. A tournament orientation will be held at 10:45 a.m. with tee-off time at 11:00 a.m. (shotgun start).

Plans are to utilize a Texas Scramble format with five golfers on each team, according to Al Larson, director of external relations at UMC and tournament coordinator.

Golfers will be permitted to set up their own teams using the following criteria: five member team handicap must equal 90 or more for 18 holes, and not more than two members of the team can have nine hole handicaps of 10 or less. The Golf Committee will establish a handicap for anyone without an established one.

Individuals who wish to play in the tournament, but are not included in one of the pre-established teams, will be assigned to teams made up by the golf committee. Both men and women are invited to participate.

Registration costs for the tournament will be $60 per golfer. These fees will cover green fees, a golf cap, prizes, dinner and a contribution to the UMC Scholarship Fund. Golf cart fees are not included

Participation will be limited to the first 90 golfers who pay their registration fees. Fees must be paid by July 11.

The Golf Social is scheduled at The Crookston American Legion after the tournament and will be followed by the Golf Award Dinner. Golf spouses are also invited to the social and dinner, but they need to RSVP to the White House Alumni Center by July 17.

Golf Committee members include, in addition to Larson: Marv Bachmeier, Kent Freberg, Jerry Hasbrouck, Chuck Hiller, Richy Johnson, Harold Opgrand, Kyle Pearson, Jerry Schultz, and Mike Siekas.

To register, or for more information, contact Al Larson, White House Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN 56716. Telephone 218-281-8436.

Disability accommodations will be provided upon request. Please call 281-8436.

For more information contact Barbara Weiler, University Relations, 218-281-8435

Posted 07/15/97

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