Gopher coaches coming to Legacy

University of Minnesota head football coach Tim Brewster, swimming and diving coach Dennis Dale, tennis coach Geoff Young and volleyball coach Mike Hebert will be part of the U of M Sports Booster Luncheon and Golf Event July 13 at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's.

The event will start with a 10:45 a.m. luncheon and meet and greet followed by golf at 12:45 p.m.

A cash bar, silent auction and awards will complete the day.

The luncheon and meet and greet is $25 for adults, $12.50 for students. Those interested in golfing can do so for $100.

The fundraiser is to help fund Gopher sports scholarships.

To register or for more information contact Amy Robeck at Cragun's (825-2789).

Madden's offers free golf and golf clinic

Madden's Resort on Gull Lake will offer a free golf clinic for children and their parents at 4 p.m., July 12 during the "Take Your Family to the Course Week."

The clinic, which is a good way for parents to introduce their children to the game, will be taught by PGA Professional Chris Foley at the Madden's driving range.

In addition to the clinic, Madden's Pine Beach East, West and Social 9 courses will offer free green fees to any child accompanied by an adult during the week.

MGA junior golf

Nick Forsberg's 75 catapulted The Vintage at Staples boys' golf team to a 31-stroke victory June 27 at Grand View Lodge's Pines Golf Course and qualified the team for the MGA regional tournament.

Also advancing to regionals is The Vintage girls' team led by Molly Hoppe's 80 and Cydney Hasselberg's 85. The Vintage defeated runner-up Pine Ridge Golf Course by 100 strokes. Pine Ridge also qualified for the regional tournament.

Forsberg was helped by Brad Quast's 82 and Zach Israelson's 87. They defeated second-place Deacon's Lodge, which was led by Drake Beyer's 84, Michael Eck's 95 and Charlie Hollingbeck's 96.

In third place was Pine Ridge, which was led by Michael Strain's 93.

The Vintage and Pine Ridge qualified for the regional tournament as teams and Beyer and Hollingbeck will represent Deacon's as individuals.

Holes-in-one

David Farmer, Edina, aced the 194-yard, ninth hole on the Lakes course at Grand View Lodge's The Pines June 27 using a 7-wood.

Tom Gustafson, St. Michael, recorded a double eagle on the 496-yard, par-5, 15th hole at Golden Eagle Golf Club June 29 using a driver and 6-iron.

Kyle Young, Minneapolis, aced the 127-yard, fourth hole on the Dutch Course at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's June 30 using a 9-iron.

Duff Erholtz, Motley, aced the 175-yard, 18th hole at Madden's Pine Beach East course June 29 using a 6-iron.

Bruce Bialka, Cottage Grove, aced the 112-yard, sixth hole on the Dutch Course at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's June 29 using a 52-degree wedge.

Upcoming events

July 7: Ten Mile Invite: Tianna Country Club

July 7: Celebrate America Junior Tournament: Crosswoods

July 8: Preserve Golf and Barbecue: Grand View Lodge's Preserve

July 8: Roy Hope Golf Classic: Grand View Lodge's Pines, Preserve

July 8: Minnesota PGA Junior players tour event: Grand View Lodge's Pines

July 9: Minnesota junior PGA tournament, Vintage at Staples

July 9-15: Take your Kids to the Course Week: Legacy Courses at Cragun's

July 10-11: MGA State boys' championship: Grand View Lodge's Preserve

July 12: Charlie's Scramble: Breezy Point Resort's Whitebirch

July 13: U of M Cragun's Legacy Fundraiser: Legacy Courses at Cragun's

July 14: Izzy Cup 9-9-9 (Best ball, scramble, alternate shot), Vintage at Staples

July 16: Bay Lake Lions: Cuyuna Country Club

July 19: Ladies Invitational: Breezy Point Resort's Whitebirch

July 21: Emily Days 6-6-6 cup: Emily Greens

July 23: Pines Pro-Am: Grand View Lodge's Pines

July 23: Senior Tournament: Hardwoods Golf Club