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Thanks to a decisive win over Peoples Security, Dettbarn Construction launched itself into first place in the Men's Twilight Golf League at Pine Meadows May 3.

Tied for the lead with 16 points is the Lions team who defeated The Bodyworks 9-3 for its stake of the top spot.

Team results from May 5:

Front nine

Last Turn 9, Mills Motors 3

Lions 9, The Bodyworks 3

Insty-Prints 8, Cub Foods 4

Wells Fargo 6.5, GLS 5.5

USBank 6.5, Johnson's 5.5

Back nine

Dettbarn 8.5, Peoples Security 3.5

Dispatch 8, Thelen Heating 4

Twisted Rose 6.5, Shep's 5.5

Reichert Bus 6.5, Herberger's 5.5

Bremer Bank 6, Country Club Est. 6

Team standings

Dettbarn 16

Lions 16

Dispatch 15.5

Reichert Bus 14.5

USBank 14.5

Insty-Prints 13

Last Turn 13

Bremer Bank 12.5

Johnson's 12.5

Country Club 12

Mills Motors 12

Thelen 12

Wells Fargo 11.5

Twisted Rose 10.5

Herberger's 10

Shep's 10

Cub Foods 9.5

GLS 9.5

Peoples Sec. 9.5

Bodyworks 6

Front nine

Longest Putt - Rick Sorenson

Closest to the pin - Bob Wolf

Closest to the pin - John Gaffney

Longest putt - Brian Stenglein

Low net scores

0-6 handicap - Sorenson 31, John Person 35

7-11 handicap - George Kriha 30, Stenglein 31

Over 11 - Brien Devins 30, Gaffney 31

Back nine

Closest to the pin - Jack Fish

Closest to the pin - Jason Hines

Longest putt - Chuck Halverson

Longest putt - Ken Lacy

Low net scores

0-6 handicap - Rick Harms 32, Halverson 36, Brian Twomley 36

7-11 handicap - Brent Rivers 33, Ron Meyer 33, Dale Benson 33, Mark Moran 35

Over 11 - Larry Bunnell 34, Dennis Lutterman 34, Darrill Holland 38, Randy Phillips 38

Foley and Madden's offer free lessons

Chris Foley, golf professional at Madden's Resort, will offer free 10-minute golf lessons in conjunction with the PGA of America and Golf Digest.

Lessons will be Saturday, May 12 (noon to 2 p.m.), Friday, May 18 (4 to 6 p.m.), Saturday, May 19 (noon to 2 p.m.) and Thursday, May 31 (4 to 6 p.m.) .

To participate in the program, amateur golfers may call Madden's at 829-2811 or log on to www.chrisfoleygolf.com to set up a free lesson. For more information, look in the May issue of Golf Digest.

Foley is also starting a junior golf development school. The school is a six-week program covering all aspects of the game. It combines instruction and play. The days are June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5 and 12. Age divisions range from 6-10 and 11 and above.

There is also a school for high school players as well as private lessons. For more information contact Foley.

Callaway and Taylor Made demos

Callaway and Taylor Made will be demonstrating their new products at Pine Meadows. A Callaway representative will be at the course May 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. to offer information about their new products. Taylor Made will be at the course May 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Registration begins

Grand View Lodge is accepting registrations for the 10th annual Fred-Mark Invitational at the Preserve and Pines courses. The event is scheduled May 28-29. The public is invited.

Hole in one

Phil Carlson of Virginia aced the par-3, 144-yard 12th hole at Whitebirch Golf Course at Breezy Point April 27.

MGA Women's Mid-Amateur

Kay Gunarson of the Pines at Grand View Lodge and Joan Hasskamp of Cuyuna Country Club will compete in the Minnesota Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship May 14-15 at the Elk River Country Club.

Gunarson tees off at 2:30 p.m. while Hasskamp starts at 3 p.m.

U.S. Open qualifying at Bunker Hills

Daryl Schomer of Pierz Municipal Golf Course and James Strandemo of Tianna Country Club in Walker are among 148 professional and amateur golfers participating in the U.S. Open Local qualifying at Bunker Hills Golf Club Monday.

Ten players will advance to the sectional qualifying at sites held across the country.

Solheim Cup to be in Minnesota

The 2002 Solheim Cup will be played Sept. 20-22 at Interlachen Country Club in Edina.

Patty Berg will be honorary chair of the event. Patty Sheehan is the U.S. team captain.

Area May tournaments

May 18 -- Chet Nelson Open - Whitefish Golf Club

May 20 -- Spring two-man tournament - Mille Lacs Lake Golf Resort

May 23 -- Lakeland Public TV Golf Classic - The Legacy at Cragun's

May 27 -- Srixon Challenge - The Legacy at Cragun's

May 28-29 -- 10th Annual Fred-Mark Invitational -- Grand View Lodge's Preserve and Pines Courses