UMC Golf Tourney raises $2,000

CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston held their annual golf outing at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada, Minn. on Thurs., July 11. 55 golfers took place in the event which raised $2,000 for athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Kappes Hauling won the first flight of the day with Range, Inc. taking home for second flight. 11 teams took part overall in the UMC Teambackers event.

"The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers would like to thank the Heart of the Valley Golf Course, tournament sponsor Ralph's Food Pride, club house sponsors KRJB Radio, the Norman County Index, BSN Sports, Legend Seed Company, TR’s Patty Shack and Coldwell Banker First Realty-Dan Ness as well as all team sponsors and golfers for making the University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambacker/Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament a great event,” says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. “The tournament was a tremendous success. 55 golfers participated and $2,000 was raised for student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota Crookston. We truly appreciate the support from the community of Ada and surrounding areas.”

To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.
 
The next Teambacker Golf Tournament will be Sat., July 20. The 23rd annual Teambackers Golf Classic is held at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston, Minn. and will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

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The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).