The 15th Annual Benedictine Living Community – Crookston Glow Golf Tournament Fundraiser was held on Saturday, September 12, at Minakwa Golf Course. The event brought together local businesses, community members, and supporters for an evening of golf, fellowship, and fundraising in support of Benedictine Crookston.
Participants enjoyed nine holes of daylight golf followed by dinner and nine glowing holes as the sun went down. Golfers also got into the spirit of the event with creative glow attire and decorated golf carts.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Glow Golf Tournament,” said Lindsey Erdman, Executive Director of Benedictine Living Community – Crookston. “The generosity and support of our sponsors, golfers, donors, and volunteers make this event possible and help us continue providing a safe and comfortable environment for those we serve.”
Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support an upgrade to the outdated emergency paging system at Benedictine Crookston.
Tournament Results
- First Place: Sponsored by Hensch’s Septic Services, the winning team shot an impressive 61. Team members included Cody Magsam, Rob Silvers, Wyatt Ecklund, and Seth Desrosier.
- Second Place: Sponsored by Edward Jones – Troy Lindberg & Ben Trostad, the team included Ben Trostad, Emma Duden, Nissa Magsam, and Ethan Magsam.
- Third Place: Wendell & Penny Johnson’s Team included Dylan Johnson, Seth Johnson, Chris Martin, and Derek Martin.
There was a three-way tie for second place with a score of 62. The tied teams included Edward Jones – Troy Lindberg & Ben Trostad, Wendell & Penny Johnson’s Team, and the team of Marley Melbye, Zach Strommen, Andrew Clark, and Vance Harren. Final placements were determined using the golf course handicap system for tournament tiebreakers.
Additional awards recognized the creativity and enthusiasm that participants brought to the event:
- Best Dressed Team: Lindsey Erdman, Laura Wangen, Jessie Hanson, and Crystal Hanson.
- Best Decorated Cart: Sponsored by Erik & Judie Kanten, the winning team included Alex Ranz, Emily Ranz, Katie Tritz, and Andrew Tritz.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
Benedictine Living Community – Crookston extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses, individuals, and organizations whose generosity helped make the 15th Annual Glow Golf Tournament possible.
Team Sponsors: Edward Jones – Troy Lindberg & Ben Trostad; Erik & Judie Kanten; Happy Joe’s; Hensch’s Septic Services; KROX Radio; Total Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC; and Vasek Construction.
Hole Sponsors: American Federal Bank; Best Used Trucks of MN; Cabinet Corner, Inc.; Christian Brothers Ford; Crookston Eye Clinic; Crookston Firefighters Association; Crookston Valley Cooperative; Edward Jones – Dustin Buse; Garden Valley Technologies; Grove Mechanical; Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops; Harbott, Knutson, Larson & Holten, PLLP; HN Quality Plumbing; Kiel Innovation Corporation; Kustom Kollision; Lake Agassiz Bean, LLC; Michaelson Farms; Opticare Crookston Vision Associates; Proulx Refrigeration, Heating & Appliance; Sisters of St. Benedict; and Total Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC.
Donations of Support and In-Kind Donations: Dave & Jan Aamoth; Ace Hardware – Crookston; Applebee’s – Grand Forks; Benedictine; Benedictine Crookston GEMS; Blue Moose – East Grand Forks; Crookston Eye Clinic; Eagle Thrifty White Pharmacy; Heart and Hands Massage Therapy; IC Muggs/Best Buy Liquors; Irishman’s Shanty; Wendell & Penny Johnson; KROX Radio; M & H – Crookston; McDonald’s – Crookston; Paradiso – Grand Forks; Real Good Bath & Body; Scooters Coffee – Crookston; Shooting Star Casino; Katelyn at Rejuv’, Morgan at Rejuv’, and Tessa at Rejuv’; Walmart – Crookston; Widman’s Candy Shop; and Ziegler.
Thank you to everyone who golfed, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this special event. Your generosity helps Benedictine Crookston continue its mission of providing compassionate care and creating a safe, welcoming community for the elders we serve.
