PO Box 4306, Helena MT 59604-4306 (800) 628-3752 July 2021 - Volume 11, Issue 7 July Tournaments 7/01/2021 Yegen Invitational Yegen GC (Billings) 7/02/2021 - 7/05/2021 Eclectic Laurel GC (Laurel) 7/04/2021 Firecracker Open Big Sky GC (Big Sky) 7/04/2021 Red, White, Blue Airport GC (Wolf Point) 7/05/2021 County Juniors The Briarwood GC (Billings) 7/05/2021 PNWPGA (WMC) Pro-Am Ladies Glacier View GC (West Glacier) 7/05/2021 RMSPGA (YC) Pro-Am Green Hills GC (Worland, WY) 7/06/2021 Missoula Junior Golf Tour University of Montana GC (Missoula) 7/08/2021 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Airport GC (Wolf Point) 7/09/2021 County Juniors Exchange City Par 3 GC (Billings) 7/09/2021 Fore Our Youth Yegen GC (Billings) 7/09/2021 Referees Assoc Zebra Open The Briarwood GC (Billings) 7/09/2021 Star Service Pryor Creek GC (Huntley) 7/09/2021 Western Ranch Supply Eaglerock GC (Billings) State Junior Championship Lauren Nielson, MSGA Newsleer Contributor e Montana State Junior Championship took place on June 21-22 at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Bozeman. Participants had to qualify by playing in divisional tournaments earlier this month. Carson Hackmann of Laurel made a big comeback on the second day of the tournament. With six birdies and only one bogey, he fired a five-under round of 67. His two-day total was a four-under par round of 140, and he claimed the overall title, as well as the Boys 16-18 title. His excellent round placed him three strokes ahead of the nearest competitors. In the overall competition, he was followed by Jack Prigge from Butte, Justus Verge from Bozeman, and Kade McDonough from Missoula. All three boys shot a two-day total of 143, which is one-under par. In the Boys 16-18 division, Carson Hack- mann (-4) took home the trophy. He was followed by a tie between Jack Prigge (-1) and Justus Verge (-1). One stroke behind was Jordan Verge (E). Jordan was followed by Zeke Boos (Missoula, 147), Tyler Avery (Whitefish, 150), and Eli Groshelle (Great Falls, 151). Kade McDonough won the Boys 14-15 divi- sion with his two-day total of 143. Behind him was a three-way tie for second place between Brady Meek (Billings), Cameron Hackmann (Laurel), and Hunter Emerson (Polson). All three boys ended with a two- day score of 149. ey were followed by Sam Norman (Laurel, 156), Aubrey Kelley (Liv- ingston, 160), and Tye Boone (Billings, 161). Many in the Boys 13 & under division showed incredible potential as Montana’s future high school and ...Connued next page Boys 16-18: Carson Hackmann, Jack Prigge, Justus Verge, Jordan Verge Boys 13 & Under: Brady Powell, Maxwell Milton, Cooper Bourret, John Gilbert Boys 14-15: Kade McDonough, Brady Meek, Cameron Hackmann, Hunter Emerson
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PO Box 4306, Helena MT 59604-4306 (800) 628-3752 July 2021 - Volume 11, Issue 7
State Junior ChampionshipLauren Nielson, MSGA Newsletter Contributor
The Montana State Junior Championship took place on June 21-22 at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Bozeman. Participants had to qualify by playing in divisional tournaments earlier this month.
Carson Hackmann of Laurel made a big comeback on the second day of the tournament. With six birdies and only one bogey, he
fired a five-under round of 67. His two-day total was a four-under par round of 140, and he claimed the overall title, as well as the Boys 16-18 title. His excellent round placed him three strokes ahead of the nearest competitors. In the overall competition, he was followed by Jack Prigge from Butte, Justus Verge from Bozeman, and Kade McDonough from Missoula. All three boys shot a two-day total of 143, which is one-under par.
In the Boys 16-18 division, Carson Hack-mann (-4) took home the trophy. He was followed by a tie between Jack Prigge (-1) and Justus Verge (-1). One stroke behind was Jordan Verge (E). Jordan was followed by Zeke Boos (Missoula, 147), Tyler Avery (Whitefish, 150), and Eli Groshelle (Great Falls, 151).
Kade McDonough won the Boys 14-15 divi-sion with his two-day total of 143. Behind him was a three-way tie for second place between Brady Meek (Billings), Cameron Hackmann (Laurel), and Hunter Emerson (Polson). All three boys ended with a two-day score of 149. They were followed by Sam Norman (Laurel, 156), Aubrey Kelley (Liv-ingston, 160), and Tye Boone (Billings, 161).
Many in the Boys 13 & under division showed incredible potential as Montana’s future high school and ...Continued next page
Boys 16-18: Carson Hackmann, Jack Prigge, Justus Verge, Jordan Verge
Boys 13 & Under: Brady Powell, Maxwell Milton, Cooper Bourret, John Gilbert
Boys 14-15: Kade McDonough, Brady Meek, Cameron Hackmann, Hunter Emerson
Miller Lite Men's InvitationalAnaconda CC (Anaconda)
7/12/2021BSSG
Lake Hills GC (Billings)7/12/2021
Men's US Amateur QualifierOld Works GC (Anaconda)
7/12/2021PNWPGA (WMC) Pro-Am
Double Arrow GC (Seeley Lake)7/12/2021
Senior InterclubPowell GC (Powell, WY)
7/13/2021Missoula Junior Golf Tour
Canyon River GC (Missoula)7/13/2021
Pryor Creek Rock ChuckPryor Creek GC (Huntley)
7/15/2021 - 7/16/2021Roundup
Yellowstone CC (Billings)7/15/2021 - 7/17/2021
MT State Men's AmateursCanyon River GC (Missoula)
7/16/20212M
Laurel GC (Laurel)7/17/2021
Big Sky State GamesYegen GC (Billings)
7/17/2021Billings Crisis Center
Pryor Creek GC (Huntley)7/17/2021
Bud Light TournamentJawbone Creek CC (Harlowton)
7/17/2021Digger Open
Trestle Creek GC (St. Regis)7/17/2021
Fundsies ScrambleCabinet View GC (Libby)
7/17/2021Lights and Sirens
Pine Meadows GC (Lewistown)7/17/2021
Marias MixerMarias Valley G&CC (Shelby)
STATE JUNIORS ... from previous pagecollege golfers. Brady Powell of Hamilton won with a two-day total of 138 (6 under par). He was followed by Maxwell Milton of Polson with a score of 140 (4 under par). Close behind was Cooper Bourret (Boze-man, 141), John Gilbert (Helena, 144), Isaac Mosser (Billings, 147), Royce Taylor (Laurel, 150), and Chase Choquette (Butte, 151).
On the girls side, Macee Greenwood of Ham-ilton won the overall title with a two-day total of 145 (one under par). She played well in the first round (72) and stayed consistent un-til her last putt fell on day two (73). Saman-tha Yates of Bozeman claimed second place overall with a two-day total of 152. Emma Woods of Fairfield was right on her heels with a score of 155. Addiley Lloyd from the girls 14-15 year old division claimed fourth place overall with a two-day total of 156.
Macee Greenwood won the Girls 16-18 divi-sion. She was followed by Samantha Yates and Emma Woods. Marcella Mercer of Great Falls took fourth place with a two-day score of 157. Close behind were Samantha Benson (Billings, 161), Hannah Adams (Laurel, 162), and Franchi Ceartin (Bozeman, 163).
In the Girls 14-15 division, Addiley Lloyd ran away with the title with her score of 156. Isabella Johnson of Billings claimed second place with a two-day score of 172. She was followed by Celi Chapman (Helena, 175), and Rebecca Wash-ington (Billings) and Katie Lewis (Missoula), who tied for fourth place with a score of 179. Rounding up the top finishers were Lauren Mayala (Laurel, 181) and Paityn Curtiss (Plentywood, 186).
Bozeman’s Kira Connell and Big Sky’s Cate Leydig tied for first place in the Girls 13 & under division. They were followed by Paige Loberg (Billings, 209), Dylan Manka (Big Sky, 215), and Anna Lende (Livingston, 235).
Carson Hackmann, Jack Prigge, Kade McDonough, and Zeke Boos will be representing Montana in the Boys Junior America’s Cup. Macee Greenwood, Samantha Yates, Emma Woods, and Addiley Lloyd will be representing Mon-tana in the Girls Junior America’s Cup. Carson Hackmann and Macee Green-wood qualified for the Junior World Championship. The 2021 Montana/Alberta Junior Ryder Cup has been cancelled. For full tournament results, click here.
Next year's State Junior Championship will be held at Laurel Golf Club on June 20-21.
A note from MSGA President Carla Berg: The MSGA wishes to express their gratitude to the local clubs and administra-tors of the five District Junior Qualifier tournaments, ...Continued next page
Whitefish Ladies InvitationalWhitefish Lake GC (Whitefish)
7/20/2021Missoula Junior Golf TourLinda Vista GC (Missoula)
7/20/2021RMSPGA (YC) Pro-Am Ladies
Hilands GC (Billings)7/20/2021 - 7/22/2021
Girls Junior America's CupBanbury GC (Eagle, ID)
7/21/2021Jerhoff Senior Member Guest
Hilands GC (Billings)7/21/2021 - 7/22/2021
RMSPGA Gallatin Valley Jr Champ.Bridger Creek GC (Bozeman)
7/22/2021 - 7/24/2021Tangle
The Briarwood GC (Billings)7/23/2021
County JuniorsYellowstone CC (Billings)
7/23/2021Drive By Night
Trestle Creek GC (St. Regis)7/23/2021
Landon's LegacyPryor Creek GC (Huntley)
7/23/2021Pack the Hills in Pink
Lake Hills GC (Billings)7/23/2021 - 7/24/2021
Old Works AmOld Works GC (Anaconda)
7/24/2021AAU Youth & Adult Golf Tournament
Airport GC (Wolf Point)
Congratulations to our NEWEST WINNERS!JUNE'S DRAWING:
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** JULY'S TRIP PRIZE is Honolulu, Hawaii **
Congratulations to our newest Ace Club Members!
Did you get a hole-in-one? Go to www.msgagolf.org to see how to get your MSGA Hole-in-One Certificate!
Laura Turner, 6/22/21, Riverside CC, Hole #12, 138 yds, 5 Wood Marcus Mayer, 6/19/21, Sidney CC, Hole #14, 136 yds, 52 Deg Gap Wedge Ron Messmer, 6/3/21, Sidney CC, Hole #11, 183 yds, 3 Wood Mike Easton, 5/11/21, Canyon River GC, Hole #14, 155 yds, 6 Iron Barry Barker, 3/27/21, Laurel GC, Hole #8, 152 yds, 8 Iron
STATE JUNIORS ... from previous page Hamilton Golf Club, Meadow Lark Country Club, Valley View Golf Club, Lake Hills Golf Club, and Town & Country Club. We realize these tournaments displace the members for a few hours and several members may be asked to volunteer their time to assist with the event. Your time and dedication to junior golf does not go unnoticed.
Also, a big thank you to Cottonwood Hills Golf Club for hosting the 2-day State Junior Championship!
MSGA Board Members Karen Rice and Tracy Paine, who volunteered at the State Junior Championship at Cottonwood Hills Golf Club in Bozeman. Thank you for your hard work!!
WE CHANGED HANDICAP SOFTWARE THIS YEAR! Having trouble logging in to GHIN? Please contact us at [email protected] not use the MSGA app from last year! It is connected to the old system and will say you are inactive, even if you are not.Did you search for "USGA Handicap" and end up at the "USHandicap.com" website? If so, this is a third party service and not part of the USGA. Please contact us for help to disable that service or receive a refund.
It’s been two years since the Class B and C golf teams have been able to compete on the state level. The coronavirus pandemic cancelled all 2020 spring high school tournaments.
The Class B tournament was played at Eaglerock Golf Course in Billings and the Class C tournament was played at Riverside Country Club in Bozeman, both on May 18-19.
Class B Boys
Konner Flint, a senior from Baker, won the boys individual title. He had a breathtaking end to his front nine, while hitting several tense-moment shots on the final three holes. However, his first nine score gave him a comfortable cush-ion, finishing the tournament with a 152 (+8), one stroke better than Loyola sophomore Zeke Boos (153). Jarek Shepherd, a senior from Conrad, placed third at 159. Columbus won the boys’ team title, its first since 2014 and seventh overall.
Emma Woods, a junior from Fairfield, won the girls indi-vidual title. The only Fairfield girls player, she won by 10 strokes (154). Jefferson sophomore Celi Chapman, who overcame reconstructive foot surgery to compete, was sec-ond (164), and Kyla Bohne from Eureka placed third (174). Columbus also took the girls’ team title, the first time in program history.
Top 10 Individual scores: 1. Emma Woods, Fairfield, 78-76--154; 2. Celi Chapman, Jefferson, 80-84--154; 3. Kyla Bohne, Eureka, 87-87--174; 4. Megan Baxter, Thompson Falls, 88-93--181; 5. Aubree Mitchum, Colum-bus, 92-90--182; 6. Abby Baer, Colstrip, 94-89--183; 7. Sam Moore, Big Timber, 90-96--186; 8. Camryn Collins, Baker, 95-93--188; 9. Ellie Baxter, Thompson Falls, 95-98--193; 10. Savannah Durocher, Choteau, 97-98--195. Team scores: 1. Columbus 411-380--791, 2. Big Timber 406-424--830, 3. Shelby 434-402--836, 4. Shepherd 447-405--852, 5. Colstrip 443-425--868, 6. Three Forks 439-448--887, 7. Townsend 437-456--893, 8. Manhattan 454-457--911, 9. Glasgow 491-443--934, 10. Bigfork 486-460--946, 11. Malta 536-517--1053....Continued next page
MHSA Class B & C Tournament ResultsEmily Hulsey, MSGA Handicap and Website Administrator
Caidin Hill, from Manhattan Christian, won his third Class C championship by shooting a 3-over-par 74 in Round 2, a 146 total. Teammate Cullen Visser took second (152) and Kale Peterson, from Westby/Grenora, rounded out third with a 154. With its third consecutive championship, the Manhattan Christian Eagles came out on top, with a new Class C meet record of 460.
Top 10 Individual scores: 1. Caidin Hill, Manhattan Chris-tian, 72-74--146; 2. Cullen Visser, Manhattan Christian,
Plentywood freshman Paityn Curtiss won the girls title by five strokes with a 171, one shot off the state record. Cur-tiss trailed Lone Peak's TJ Nordahl by a stroke after the first round, but took control in round 2. Nordahl finished with a 176. Grace Aamot, from Manhattan Christian, was third with a 179, and defending champion Landri Paladi-chuk was fourth at 183. The Manhattan Christian girls won their fourth straight title with a 576 over the two days, four strokes off the state record.
