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UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS - 2008
Brainerd Golf Courses - Trail News & Tournaments

Madden's $10,000 Pine Beach Shootout
Mid-April - Labor Day
Madden's Pi8ne Beach Shootout - Qualify mid-April - Labor Day - $50 Entry Fee
www.pinebeachshootout.com

Central Lakes College Duffer's Open
April 25
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 12:00 Noon Shotgun - 5 Person Scramble - 18 Holes & Dinner - $50 Per Person
Cragun's Legacy Golf Shop - 218-825-2789 - golf@craguns.com

Madden's $10,000 Pine Beach Shootout
Mid-April - Labor Day
Madden's Pine Beach Shootout - Qualify mid-April - Labor Day - $25 Entry Fee
www.pinebeachshootout.com

Demo Days
May 8
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 1:00-5:00 pm -
Ping, Titleist/Cobra and Callaway/Top-Flite on hand to demonstrate all of their new equipment.
Brian Erickson - 218-825-2789

Madden's 2nd Annual Parent Child Memorial Day Tournament
May 25-27
Pine Beach East and West. Open to guests and non-guests. vacation@maddens.com

8th Annual Legacy Challenge
May 25
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 9:00 am shotgun · 2 Person Event · 6 Scramble, 6 Best Ball, 6 Alternate Shot · 18 Holes & Cart · $75.00 Per Person
Sean Sicilian - 218-825-2731

17th Annual Fred-Mark Invitational
May 26-27
Grand View Lodge Courses - The Pines, The Preserve, & Deacon's Lodge - $190-210 Per Person 5/26 - 11:00 Shotgun - 27 Hole Scramble at The Pines, Beach Dinner & Pairings Party Follows
Lodging that Night (double Occupancy)
5/27 - 8:00 shotgun - 18-hole best ball at either The Preserve or Deacon's Lodge  (breakfast & Lunch also included)
Eric Peterson - 218-963-8732 - ericp@grandviewlodge.com

Super Demo Day
June 7
Madden's Driving Range - 9AM to 3PM
Chris Foley

Preserve Pro Am
June 9
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
1:30 Shotgun - 2 of 4 net best ball (3 amateurs & 1 PGA Club Professional)
Nick Haag (Head Golf Professional) - 218-568-4944 - nickH@grandviewlodge.com

PGA Junior Tour
June 11
Madden's - Pine Beach West - Individual Stroke Play
www.minnesotajuniorgolf.com

Camp Confidence Golf Tournament
June 13
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 9:30 am Shotgun · 5 Person Scramble · 18 Holes & Dinner · $175 Per Person. Pro-Am division also available, call for details.
Melissa Schaitberger - 218-828-2344

ACS Pink Ribbon Tournament
June 17
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:30 Shotgun - 4 Women Scramble Benefiting the American Cancer Society (sorry no men allowed)
Joni Meyer - 218-963-8767- Joni@golf-4-women.com

Brainerd Sports Boosters Charity Tournament
June 20
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
12:00 Shotgun - 5-person Scramble Benefiting the Brainerd Sports Boosters
Nick Haag - 218-568-4944 - nickh@grandviewlodge.com

Golf Galaxy Golf Tour
June 21-22
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 21st Tee Times at 1:00 - 2:30 pm - 22nd Tee Times at 8:30 - 10:00 am - $175 Per Person ($165 for Brainerd Golf Club Members) - Includes green fees for both days and power cart.
Kevin Unterreiner - 952-947-4001

Fish & Golf Pro-Am (Grand View Lodge)
July 6-7
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
Sunday Afternoon Fishing Tournament 3 amateurs & 1 Fishing Pro, Awards Dinner, 9:00 Shotgun start Monday Morning 3 amateurs and 1 Golf Professional. 2008 will be the inaugural year for this exciting new event, call today for more information.
Jack Wawro (Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

Take Your Kids to the Course Week
July 7-13
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18, Dutch 18 and Reversible Par 3 - 8th Annual Take Your Kids to the Course Week, sponsored by National Golf Course Owners Association - Kids Golf Free on Cragun's Legacy Reversible Par 3 (Other family member's $5 each) - Kids Golf 9-Holes on Bobby's 18 or Dutch 18 any day during the week after 4 pm. Cost for child with one parent is $25 (cart is included). Cost for additional family members is $25. - Kids' hat and tee-shirt for only $10.
Free 45 Minute Golf Clinic with one of our PGA Pros at 11 am - July 10th
Free 45 Minute Golf Clinic with one of our PGA Pros at 11 am - July 11th
When making tee times, please mention "Take Your Kids To The Course Week."
Brian Erickson - 218-825-2789

Take Your Daughter To The Course Week
July 7-13
Free golf and clinics for girls and their parents
Madden's Pine Beach East and Pine Beach West

82nd Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship
July 8-9
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
Minnesota Golf Association's Junior Championship. Come see some of the best junior golfers in the State compete over this 36 hole tournament
Darren Deyoung (MGA Tournament Manager) - 952-345-3972 - darren@mngolf.org

U of M Sports Booster Event
July 11
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 12:00 Shotgun · 4 Person Scramble · 11:00 Clinic with U of M coaches · $125.00 Per Person · $25.00 dinner only
Amy Robeck - 218-825-2730 - arobeck@craguns.com

Pines Pro Am
July 28
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:30 Shotgun - 1 net & 1 gross (3 amateurs & 1 PGA Club Professional)
Jack Wawro (Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

Pillager Boosters
August 3
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 12:00 Noon Shotgun - 4 Person Scramble - 18 Holes and Dinner - $100 Per Person
877-UGOLF18 (846-5318)

Bay Ministries
August 8
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 3 pm Shotgun - 4 Person Scramble - Lunch before play at 2 pm
Dale Kuglin - 218-825-9149

Grand Casino Mille Lacs Pro-AM
August 10-11
Ruttger's - The Lakes Course
2:00 pm Shotgun Sunday and 9:00 am Shotgun Monday - 4 person best ball event (specific format TBD)
Greg Snow - 218-678-4647

MN PGA Jr. Tour of Champions
August 14-15
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 - 8 am Tee Times Both Days
Bob Bush - 763-754-6641

$200,000 Lakes Area Par 3 Championship
August 17
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
2:00 Shotgun - 2-person Best Ball - All 18 holes set as Par 3's with each hole insured between $5,000-$30,000 for a hole-in-one. $20,000 was awarded in 2007.
Jack Wawro (Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

MN Section PGA Assistants Championship
September 2
Madden's - The Classic at Madden's

MGA Net Team Championship
September 2-3
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve
2 of 4 net best ball State Championship - Day 1 at The Preserve and Day 2 at The Pines
Open to all Minnesota Golf Association Members
Darren Deyoung (MGA Tournament Manager) - 952-345-3972 - darren@mngolf.org

Nisswa Park & Rec Event
September 25
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:00 Shotgun - 4 player Scramble Benefiting the Nisswa Park & Rec. Department
Eric Peterson - 218-963-8732 - ericp@grandviewlodge.com

13th Annual Greater Whitefish Scramble
September 27-28
$99 - 2-day, 4 person scramble, 1/2 price practice round, brunch & prizes on Sunday
Steve Bengston - 218-543-4900 - wfgolf@uslink.net

Great Northern Couples Shootout
September 28-29
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve - $310 per couple
2-person Couples Best Ball - Day 1 at The Pines (1:00pm) & Day 2 at The Preserve (9:00am)
2 Lunches, Breakfast, & Dinner Included in Price (Lodging also available for additional cost)
Jack Wawro (Pines Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

Legacy Challenge
October 5
Cragun's Legacy Courses - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18
3 person scramble from the toughest tees · $75 per person.
Brian Erickson - 218-825-2733

13th Annual Iron-Man
October 12-13
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve - $85 per player per day
3-person Scramble - Saturday at The Preserve (11:00am) & Sunday at The Preserve (9:00am)
Dinner following each Day - Can play both days or just one of the days
Jack Wawro (Pines Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com


STORIES & QUOTES

Brainerd Named "One of the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World" by Golf Digest
READ THE FULL STORY

Four Brainerd Golf Trail Courses Rated Among Best In State By Golf Digest In 2005-2006
- Gregg Wong -
Former long-time golf writer with the St. Paul Pioneer Press
READ THE FULL STORY

When you think of Breezy Point Resort, the one word that usually comes to mind is tradition.
- Gregg Wong - Co-host of "Sunday Sports Talk" on KSTP-AM 1500
READ THE FULL STORY

The Brainerd Golf Trail Has Something For Everyone
- Jon Roe Freelance writer who covered golf for the Minneapolis Star Tribune for more than 30 years READ THE FULL STORY

Ruttger's Has It All For Golfers Of All Abilities
- Gregg Wong - Co-host of "Sunday Sports Talk" on KSTP-AM 1500
READ THE FULL STORY

Grand View Starts Brainerd's Golf Explosion By Building MN's Only 5-Star Course
- Gregg Wong - Co-host of "Sunday Sports Talk" on KSTP-AM 1500
READ THE FULL STORY

Minnesota Golf Destinations & Vacations
"The Brainerd Golf Trail and its outstanding golf courses and resorts speak for themselves but what really separates this area from other golf destinations is the overall quality experience these resorts provide. It's as good as it gets!"
– Brian McCallen, Golf Magazine

"Golf courses in Cabo San Lucas, have the ocean. Golf courses in Scottsdale, have the desert. Golf courses in Brainerd, Minnesota have a unique blend of lakes and woods – but without the stickershock of the greens fees in Cabo or Scottsdale. The Brainerd Golf Trail is excellent golf at reasonable prices."
– Jon Roe Freelance writer who covered golf for the Minneapolis Star Tribune for more than 30 years


PAST EVENTS - 2007

Madden's 1st Annual Parent Child Memorial Day Tournament
May 25-27
Pine Beach East and West. Open to guests and non-guests. vacation@maddens.com

7th Annual Legacy Challenge
May 27
Legacy Courses at Cragun's - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 9:00 am shotgun · 2 Person Event · 6 Scramble, 6 Best Ball, 6 Alternate Shot · 18 Holes & Cart · $75.00 Per Person
Chuck Klecatsky - 218-825-2737 - cpk@craguns.com

16th Annual Fred-Mark Invitational
May 28-29
Grand View Lodge Courses - The Pines, The Preserve, & Deacon's Lodge - $175-200 Per Person 5/28 - 12:00 Shotgun - 27 Hole Shamble at The Pines, Beach Dinner & Pairings Party Follows
Lodging that Night (double Occupancy)
5/29 - 8:00 shotgun - 18-hole best ball at either The Preserve or Deacon's Lodge (breakfast & Lunch also included)
Jaimee Meyer - 218-963-8737 - jaimeem@grandviewlodge.com

Preserve Pro Am
June 4
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
1:30 Shotgun - 2 of 4 net best ball (3 armatures & 1 PGA Club Professional)
Nick Haag (Head Golf Professional) - 218-568-4944 - nickH@grandviewlodge.com

ESPN National Pro-Team Challenge
June 10
Tee times start at 1:00. Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge - the Lakes Course.
Teams of two (2) will compete in a best ball format for a chance to qualify for the regional and national ESPN Challenge. Must have a current USGA or NGA handicap card to compete.
All teams are automatically entered into both net and gross divisions. Top three teams from each division will move on to regionals (with full field).
$190 per team - includes lunch, cart and tee prize.
Greg Snow - 218-678-4647 - greg@ruttgers.com to register.

Camp Confidence Golf Tournament
June 15
Legacy Courses at Cragun's - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 9:00 am Shotgun · 5 Person Scramble · 18 Holes & Dinner · $175 Per Person. Pro-Am division also available, call for details.
Shelly Farone - 218-828-2344

ACS Pink Ribbon Tournament
June 19
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:30 Shotgun - 4 Women Scramble Benefiting the American Cancer Society (sorry no men allowed)
Joni Meyer - 218-963-8767- Joni@golf-4-women.com

Brainerd Sports Boosters Charity Tournament
June 22
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
12:00 Shotgun - 5-person Scramble Benefiting the Brainerd Sports Boosters
Nick Haag - 218-568-4944 - nickh@grandviewlodge.com

Nisswa Park & Rec Event
June 25
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:30 Shotgun - 4 player Scramble Benefiting the Nisswa Park & Rec. Department
Eric Peterson - 218-963-8732 - ericp@grandviewlodge.com

Riverwood Hospice Charity Event
July 9
Ruttger's - The Lakes Course
Shelli Urness - 218-927-5554

81st Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship
July 10-11
Grand View Lodge - The Preserve
Darren Deyoung (MGA Tournament Manager) - 952-345-3972 - darren@mngolf.org

U of M Cragun's Legacy Fundraiser
July 13
Legacy Courses at Cragun's - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · 12:00 Shotgun · 4 Person Scramble · 11:00 Clinic with U of M coaches · $135.00 Per Person · $29.00 dinner only
Amy Robeck - 218-825-2730 - arobeck@craguns.com

Pines Pro Am
July 24
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
1:00 Shotgun - 1 net & 1 gross (3 armatures & 1 PGA Club Professional)
Jack Wawro (Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

Ruttger's Pro-AM
August 3
Ruttger's - The Lakes Course
2:00 Shotgun - 5 person best ball event (specific format TBD)
3 Amateur Team plus 1 Professional and 1 Ruttger member
Greg Snow - 218-678-4647

$200,000 Lakes Area Par 3 Championship
August 19
Grand View Lodge - The Pines
2:00 Shotgun - 2-person Best Ball - All 18 holes set as Par 3's with each hole insured between $5,000-$30,000 for a hole-in-one.
Jack Wawro (Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

MGA Net Team Championship
September 4-5
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve
2 of 4 net best ball State Championship - Day 1 at The Preserve and Day 2 at The Pines
Open to all Minnesota Golf Association Members
Darren Deyoung (MGA Tournament Manager) - 952-345-3972 - darren@mngolf.org

20th MGA Mid-Amateur Championship
September 4-5
The Classic at Maddens & Deacon's Lodge.
Format: All players in the Championship will play 18 holes of stroke play on Tuesday, September 4, and Wednesday, September 5 at The Classic at Madden’s and Deacon’s Lodge.  The low 60 players plus ties qualify for the third and final 18 holes of stroke play on Thursday, September 6 at The Classic.  The Champion will be the player with the lowest total score for 54 holes.
Contact MGA for more details and eligibility information or go to www.MNGolf.org 
Darren Deyoung (
MGA Tournament Manager) - 952-345-3972 - darren@mngolf.org

Brainerd Golf Club Open
September 15-16
Legacy Courses at Cragun's - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18 · Tee Times · 15th Tee Times at 12:30-2:20 · 16th Tee Times at 9:00-10:50
Kevin Unterreiner - 952-947-4001

12th Annual Greater Whitefish Scramble
September 29-30
2-day, 4 person scramble
Steve Bengston - 218-543-4900 - wfgolf@uslink.net

Great Northern Couples Shootout
September 30-October 1
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve - $310 per couple
2-person Couples Best Ball - Day 1 at The Pines (1:00pm) & Day 2 at The Preserve (9:00am)
2 Lunches, Breakfast, & Dinner Included in Price (Lodging also available for additional cost)
Jack Wawro (Pines Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

Legacy Challenge
October 7
Legacy Courses at Cragun's - Bobby's 18 and Dutch 18
3 person scramble from the toughest tees · $75 per person.
Brian Erickson - 218-825-2733

12th Annual Iron-Man
October 14-15
Grand View Lodge - The Pines & The Preserve - $80 per player per day
3-person Scramble - Saturday at The Preserve (11:00am) & Sunday at The Preserve (9:00am)
Dinner following each Day - Can play both days or just one of the days
Jack Wawro (Pines Head Golf Professional) - 218-963-8755 - jackw@grandviewlodge.com

 

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