PARK RIVER, N.D. -- The first stop of the 2017 Champions Golf Tour took place last Thursday at Hillcrest Golf Club in Park River, N.D., where a full slate of teams enjoyed a warm, fun day of golf.

Those who participated, along with 65 outstanding sponsors, helped raise money for student-athlete scholarships. Special thanks to our local sponsor at the Park River tournament, Park River Implement, LLC.

UND coaches and athletics staff who participated included: Natalie Martinson, Bubba Schweigert, Paul Rudolph, Brian Jones, Jeff Horner, Travis Brewster, Mallory Bernhard, Adam Jacobson, Katelin Oney, Jessica Kielpinski, Paul Ralston, and Ryan Powell.

The 2017 Champions Golf Tour continues this summer with stops in Bismarck, Detroit Lakes, Minot, and Grand Forks. Spots are limited, so sign up today at NDChampionsClub.com/golf. We hope to see you at one of our future stops!

Congratulations to all of our winners at the Park River tournament!

1st Place: Tony Telken, Roger Johnson, Steve Hagen, Fred Ashe, & Nick Bergan

2nd Place: Mark Greicar, Todd Dalziel, Dale Robbins, Cole Lamb, & Paul Ralston

8th Place: Chris Midgarden, Sam Midgarden, Josh Lien, Craig Magnusson, & Chris Byron

13th Place: Matt Oppegard, Ross Anderson, Davis Thompson, Don Oppegard, & Ryan Powell

Athletics Raffle: Tim Hurtt

Lithia Contest: Rick Kemnitz

Closest to the Pin: Todd Gross

Longest Drive: Jaden Pfeifer

Longest Putt: Kody Stark

50/50: Ted Brokaw & David Dahlstrom

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