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MCAC Tournament at Legacy Golf Course in Brainerd

Oct. 5

The tournament was limited to 1 day instead of 2 due to inclement weather on Tuesday.

Men's MCAC Team Results:

1.Century 316
2.Rochester 326
3.Central Lakes 341
4.Fergus Falls 367
5.Hibbing 370
6.Ridgewater 372
7.Minnesota West 383

Individual Medalist:

Drew Dufner-Central Lakes 71

Notable Fergus Falls Results:

Jordan Braaten 83 (Tied for 10th place and 1 shot out of a playoff for a trip to Nationals)
Jonny Walvatne 92
Garyt Haagenson 93

"Our team goal was to finish in the top 4 of the conference and we were able to accomplish that. Jordan Braaten played very well and it was unfortunate that the 2nd day was cancelled as he would have had a legit shot at going to nationals. Overall, it was a very good season. Great thanks goes out to Derek Smith and Jonny Walvatne our sophomore captains who were huge contributors to our golf program the last two years," said Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.

Womens' Results
Team:

1.Central Lakes 276
2.Minnesota West 285

Kylie Boe for Fergus Falls qualified individually for Nationals by finishing in 11th place. The national tournament will take place in Daytona Beach, FL in May of 2010.

"Congrats goes to Kylie for qualifying for Nationals. She had a very good year and deserves it. I also thank Lauren Heeter for all of her hard work over the last two years. Both Kylie and Lauren have represented our college extremely well," said Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.

 

Ridgewater Golf Invitational at Little Crow Country Club

Sept. 30 at Little Crow Country Club hosted by Ridgewater College

Spartan Men's Golf Team wins. Johnny Walvatne earns medalist honors.

Team Results:

1.M State Fergus Falls 340
2.Hibbing 382

Individual Results:

1.Johnny Walvatne-Fergus Falls 80 (Medalist)
2.Zach Nelson-Ridgewater 82

Other Spartan Men Scores:

Jordan Braaten-86
Garyt Haagenson-86
Cody Johnson-88
Derek Smith-89

"It was a great day for our golf program. Our guys played extremely well in very cold and windy conditions. Cody Johnson had his best round of the year. Johnny Walvatne had a great day with the putter and it won him medalist honors. I was very proud of our team today," stated Head Coach Jason Retzlaff

 

Central Lakes Legacy Meet at Legacy Golf Course

Sept. 21 - Legacy Golf Course, Brainerd

Men's Team Results:

1.Century 314
2.Rochester 324
3.Central Lakes 358
4.Minnesota West 374
5.M State Fergus Falls 394
6.Hibbing 409

Medalist:

Tony Brandt 75 Century
2nd-Paul Albrecht 77 Century

Fergus Falls Best Score:

Jordan Braaten 92

Women's Team Results:

1.Central Lakes 285
2.Minnesota West 330

Women's Top Individuals:

1.Jessica Sheldon Hibbing 89
2.Tracey Gustafson Central Lakes 93
3.Melissa Welshons Central Lakes 95
4.Morgan Morris Central Lakes 97
5.Kylie Boe Fergus Falls 99

"After an excellent day yesterday, we really struggled today. The course was playing extremely long and difficult and as a team we need to play more patient and conservative on those types of courses. If we do that I think we will be fine when we return here for the Region Tourney," stated Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.


 

M State-Fergus Falls Spartan Invite at Pebble Lake Golf Club

Sept. 20 - Pebble Lake Golf Club

Spartan Men Finish 2nd

Men's Team Results:
1.Century 304
2.Fergus Falls 328
3.Hibbing 361
4.MN West 374

Top Individuals:

1.Kyle Lawrence- Century 72
2.Tony Marchio- Century 75
T-3.Paul Albrecht- Century 78
T-3.Garyt Haagenson- Fergus Falls 78
T-3.Derek Smith-Fergus Falls 78
T-3.Dustin Voss- Minnesota West 78

Other Fergus Falls Players:

Johnny Walvatne 81
Jordan Braaten 91
Cody Johnson 101

Women Individual Results:

1.Jessica Sheldon-Hibbing 83
T-2.Tracey Gustafson-Central Lakes 84
T-2.Kaia Nowatzki- MN West 84
T-4.Kylie Boe-Fergus Falls 92

"I was very pleased with our performance today. We got excellent performances from Derek Smith, Garyt Haagenson, and Johnny Walvatne. Derek's short game was as good as it gets today. Garyt eagled the 3rd hole and never looked back. Overall it was our best performance of the year and it was fun to do it at home," saud Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.

 

Hibbing Golf Invitational Tournament at Mesaba Country Club

Mesaba Country Club, Sept. 15

Mens Results:

Team:
T-1. Hibbing CC 352 (Declared winner based on a scorecard playoff)
T-1. Fergus Falls 352
3. Ridgewater Inc.

Individual Results:

Medalist: Dustin Pleshe- Hibbing 81
2.Zach Nelson- Ridgewater 82
3.Tyler Chrysler- Hibb 84
4.Derek Smith- FF 86
5.Jordan Braaten-FF 87
6.Johnny Walvatne FF 88

Other Fergus Scores:

Garyt Haagenson 91
Cody Johnson 97

"Obviously it's dissapointing to tie for a win and lose on a scorecard playoff, but Hibbing played well today. It also shows the value of how one shot can swing a contest. We are getting better and hopefully are rounding into form for our home tournament on Sunday," said Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.

 

Century College Golf Tournament at Oak Marsh Golf Course

Century Invitational- Sept. 12

Kylie Boe of M State wins medalist honors!

Women's Results:
1.Kylie Boe-Fergus Falls 86
2.Tracy Gustafson- Central Lakes 88
3.Catie Kavanaugh- Central Lakes 89

Other Fergus Falls Result:
Lauren Heeter 108

"Kylie played very well today and was rewarded with medalist honors. She showed that when she plays well she can be right at the top," said Coach Jason Retzlaff

Men's Team Results:
1.Century College 296
2.Rochester 308
3.Central Lakes 342
4.Fergus Falls 346
5.Minnesota West 351

Individual Results:
1.Tony Marchio Century 72
T-2.Jared Agrimson Rochester 73
T-2.Kyle Lawrence Century 73

Fergus Falls Results:
Johnny Walvatne 78
Jordan Braaten 84
Derek Smith 91
Cody Johnson 93
Garyt Haagenson 98

"Johnny Walvatne had a fantastic round today. He hit the ball wall but his short game was especially sharp. He has greatly improved from a year ago. As a team we show some signs but need to stay away from the big number to put it all together," said Coach Jason Retzlaff.

 

Central Lakes Tournament at Ruttgers Bay Lake

Sept. 2 at Ruttger's Bay

Men's Results:
1.Century College 323
2.Rochester CC 326
3.M State-Fergus Falls 388
4.Hibbing CC 399
5.Central Lakes College 403

M State Leader:
Jordan Braaten 88

Women's Individual Results:
1. Jessica Sheldon - Hibbing 86
2. Tracy Gustafson - Central Lakes 86
3. Morgan Morris - Central Lakes 95
4. Kylie Boe - Fergus Falls 96
5. Catie Kavanaugh - Central Lakes 105

"Our players had a tough first day and struggled on a golf course that will probably be the most difficult we face all year. It was good to get our feet wet and I certainly see some potential for down the road," said Head Coach Jason Retzlaff.