Local Golf Report: NALSF kicks off golf tourneys

The first golf tournament to be played in Havre since the coronavirus pandemic began was held last Saturday at Prairie Farms Golf Course.

Of course, it wasn't a completely normal day on the links for the 2020 NALSF Tournament, as social distancing measures, a reduced field and other pandemic related golf precautions were in effect. But nevertheless, I'm here to say, since I played, and not well I might add, that, despite the changes we're all still getting used to when it comes to golfing during COVID-19, the Northern tournament was a blast.

Certainly, the Young Law team composed of Jared Wiegel, Lorrie and A.J. Keller and Jamie Young had a blast as the team took home top honors in the 18-hole scramble. The team netted a 53 to win the tournament. Northern Plains Insurance, made up of Kyle Sheppard, Chad Edgar, Bill Keller and Chad Hedges finished in second place, while Northern Montana Hospital, composed of Gary Wagner, Jeff Jensen, Jim Kirkpatrick and Mike Purkett, finished third.

Yes, it was a good day, with great weather, and for those of us who played, we need to say a big thank you to everyone who helped put the tournament on. Thanks to all the volunteers and workers who helped make the first Havre golf tourney of the year, a fun one.

Last week in league play, Myers Ranch/Baltrusch Land and Cattle, and Wagner Plumbing shared high-team honors in Tuesday night men's league at Prairie Farms. Both teams scored 21 points, while Kyle Sheppard was low gross with a one-under par 35, and Barry Zanto and Jake Myers shared low net at 35.

Last Wednesday night saw HUB Insurance earn high team with 22.5 points. Jeremy Jensen fired an even-par 36 to take low gross, while Steve Mariani was low net with a 32.

In ladies league at Prairie Farms last Thursday, Rock Solid had 22.5 points for high-team honors. The team was composed of Emi Smith, Wendy Tilleman, Peggy Lamb and Teresa Miller. Ali Ward was low gross with a 41, while a big shoutout goes to our boss here at the Havre Daily News, Stacy Mantle on earning low-net honors for the night with a 31. Good job, Stacy.

At Beaver Creek Golf Course last Thursday night in men's league. Gram's Ice Cream was high team with 26.5 points. Kellen Malone, Chris Owens, Tim McLean and Ryan Callahan composed the team. Malone was low gross after shooting a great round of even-par, while Andrew Wright was low net with a 31.

Prairie Farms Golf League Standings

Tuesday Night Men

Myers Ranch/Baltrusch Land and Cattle 61,5

Wagner Plumbing 60

Hole 19 58

Rock Solid 53

Tire Rama 53

BA Ranch 53

Patrick Construction 52.5

Cowan & Son 50.5

Tilleman Motors 49.5

Stockman Bank 49

Wednesday Night Men

HUB Insurance 63.5

DA Davidson 57.5

Valley Furniture 57

Michelob Light 57

Independence Bank 51.5

Bear Paw Credit Union 51

Korb Construction 50.5

Havre Ford 49.5

Master Sports 48.5

Ladies League

Double R 65

Independence Bank 59

Charlies Heating & AC 57.5

Patrick Construction 56.5

DA Davidson 55.5

Baldwin Insurance 54

Scharfe, Kato & Co. 53.5

Schubert Agency 52.5

Rock Solid 50.5

Western Drug 50.5

Northern Montana Hospital 50

Prairie Farms 43.5

BCGC Men's Standings

1.  RJ Wheat - 65 pts

1.  Grip It & Sip It - 65 pts

3.  Parisian, LLC - 62 pts

4.  Gram's Ice Cream - 61.5 pts

5.  Nalivka's - 61 pts

6.  Triple Dog Brewery - 58 pts

7.  New Concept Lawn Care - 56 pts

7.  Triangle Communications - 56 pts

9.  Koefod Agency - 54.5 pts

10.  I B Your Bank - 53 pts

11.  Plain Green - 50 pts

12.  The Fellas - 48.5 pts

12.  Stockman Bank - 48.5 pts

14.  The Uncles - 48 pts

15.  Chvilicek Farms - 47.5 pts

16.  Droppin' A Duece - 46.5 pts

17.  Beaver Creek Golf Course - 45.5 pts

18.  Border Dawgs - 44.5 pts

19. WHPS, Inc. - 43 pts