Local Golf Report: MSU-Northern tourney format was fun

I know everybody loves a good scramble. But, scrambles aren't the only fun golf tournament format, and this past weekend's Northern Golf Tournament at Prairie Farms proved just that.

Traditionally, that tourney has always been a four-person scramble, but, this year's event, which raises money for MSU-Northern Athletics, was altered some, including playing an alternate shot format on Par 5's and best ball on Par 3's, while keeping the scramble format for all four Par 4's. And as someone who has been playing tournament golf in Havre for more than 20 years now, I'll just say, Saturday's format was a blast. I felt like it was for one, more challenging than a traditional scramble, and secondly, it was a really nice change of pace for golfers who play the scramble tourney circuit all summer long. So, to all of the organizers of the Northern tourney, job well done. It was a great format.

Also that day, I happened to play with the winners of the event, as Golden Spike repeated as tourney champs. Jared Weigel, Jamie Young, and Lorrie and A.J. Keller composed the winning team. Prairie Farms, which was made up of Chad Spangler, Doug Sheppard, Greg Mosness and Barry Kato took second, while Erickson Insurance, made up of Jeremy Jensen, Mike Erickson, Kyle Miller and Scott Miller was third.

Tournament action will continue all summer long. Last Saturday also saw the HEDA Tournament at Beaver Creek Golf Course, while this weekend features the Natalie Patrick Foundation Tournament at Prairie Farms, and on June 26, the Havre Wrestling Club Scramble comes to BCGC.

League golf keeps chugging along as well.

Last Tuesday night at Prairie Farms, Wagner Plumbing was high team, while Jeff Jensen and Kyle Sheppard tied for low gross, each with a 1-under 35. Adam Chvilicek was low net with a 32. Last Wednesday night saw Jeremy Jensen go low with a 2-under 35 for low-gross honors, while Ryan Bakke was low net with a 29 and Master Sports was high team.

Last Thursday night, the ladies played through the rain, with Patrick Construction and NMH both taking high-team honors. The team was made up of Katie Heath, Sue Armstrong, Jade McCormick and Carolyn Patrick. NMH was composed of Carol Culp, Mary Pizzini, Sara Edgar and Jamie Britt. Ali Ward shot 39 for low gross and Katie Heath and Jamie Young shared low net at 33.

Prairie Farms Golf League Standings

Tuesday Night Men

Wagner Plumbing 145

Myers Ranch 140.5

BA Ranch 134

Tire Rama 131.5

Duscher Kapperud Insurance 127.5

Rock Solid 126.5

Mother Putters 125.5

Stockman Bank 123

Hole 19 122

Tilleman Motors 120

Vic's Place 115.5

Cowan & Son's 101.5

Wednesday Night Men

Master Sports 140

Korb Construction 135.5

HUB Insurance 135

Gallery Lounge 133

BPCU 130.5

Michelob Light 134.5

DA Davidson 119

Loch Electric 117.5

Havre Laundry 117

Havre Ford 117

Independence Bank 113

Ladies League

Prairie Farms, 106.5 pts

Spring Back PT - Goodrich Excavation, 95.5 pts

Patrick Construction, 94 points

Tillman Motor Co., 92 pts

Double R, 88 pts

Northern MT Hospital, 86.5 pts

Independence Bank, 70.5 pts

D. A. Davidson, 70.5 pts

Charlie's Heating and Air, 70 pts

Schubert Agency, 63 pts

Scharfe, Kato, & Co. PC, 55.5 pts

BCGC Men's League

RJS Associates Inc. 213

Vic's 204

BCGC 201

Parisons 197

Doug 194

Fore Play 192

Nalivkas' 191

Colin Thompson

Koefod 189

Shamrocks 178

Chvilicek Farms 175

Fresno Tavern 169

Stockman Bank 168

Bear Paw Saloon 164

Independence Bank 164

Fore S. 157

R-New Trading 137

Jittz 110