Minneapolis/St. Paul Tour:  August 13th, The Links at Northfork

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Golfweek Amateur tour held its seventh tournament Saturday, August 13^th at The Links at Northfork in Ramsey, MN

The weather finally decided to cooperate for the first time on the Minneapolis tour this year.  The temperature was in the mid 80’s, partly cloudy, and only a slight breeze to take the edge off of the humidity.

Championship flight brought back JB Lundeen for his third event of the year.  JB again proved that he belongs in the Championship flight by shooting a very impressive one over 37 on the front nine followed by a 3 over 39 on the even tougher back nine winning with total score of 76.

“A” flight welcomed our newest member, Bryan Poetsch, playing in his first event along with newly promoted to “A” flight (returning) members Chris McArthur and Cory Brathol.  Competition was close as they made the turn with Chris McArthur holding a one shot lead.  Chris continued his steady play shooting two shots better on the tougher playing back nine winning yet again on the Minneapolis tour as well as in his first event as an “A” flight player.

 “B” flight yet again brought the largest field to the event and also provided the largest spread of scores.  At the turn, Dan Barrett, retuning for only his second event of the year, held a commanding 8 shot lead at the turn with Jarrod Bonk, Tim Palya and Brad Parrott all tied for second place.  Dan continued his steady play on the tougher back nine bettering his front nine score by two strokes and taking his first win of the year.  Tour veteran Tim Palya bettered his front nine score by six strokes taking second place by one stroke over Jarrod Bonk.