Thursday, June 18, 2015

UMC to hold Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament June 25 in Hallock

CROOKSTON, Minn.-  The University of Minnesota Crookston Teambackers will hold the annual Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament sponsored by United Valley Bank of Hallock, Thur. June 25, 2015 at Two River Golf Club in Hallock, Minn.

The tournament will benefit the Mark Olsonawski Endowed Scholarship established at UMC. Last year’s tournament was a major success, bringing in $3,200 towards athletic scholarships for the Golden Eagles. The UMC Teambackers recognize the contribution former UMC football player Mark Olsonawski made during his time as a student-athlete. Olsonawski is a member of the UMC Hall of Fame, inducted in 2004. He was a three-time All-American for Minnesota Crookston and holds multiple records for the Golden Eagles.

The format of the tournament will be a Texas Scramble with registration beginning at 9 a.m. at Two Rivers Golf Club. The tournament will commence at 10 a.m. and will be limited to the first 80 golfers. All teams will play 18 holes. Individuals without a pre-assembled team will be assigned to a team. A cash bar will be available to tournament competitors at the conclusion. Brats will be served on the course and a beverage cart will also be available.

Several businesses are sponsoring contests for the tournament. Crop Insurance Associates of Hallock will sponsor a Closest to the Pin competition. True North Equipment of Kennedy, Minn., will sponsor a longest drive competition. AgCountry Farm Credit Services of Hallock will sponsor a longest putt competition.

In addition, Northstar Genetics of Hallock, AgriSports of Lancaster, Minn., and Norby’s Work Perks of Grand Forks, N.D. will be the Clubhouse Sponsors. Food will be provided by the Farmers Store of Hallock.

Contact Garrett Kollin of UMC Development & Alumni Relations with any questions about the tournament at 218-281-8436.

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