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Tuesday's Birchmont Results

MEN'S Qualifying scores Eric Lilleboe, Okemos, Mich. DC Johnny Larson, Clements 70-70-140 Tom Jenkins, Plymouth 71-70-141 Sam Matthew, Roseville 71-71-142 Chad Skarperud, Fargo 71-72-143 Tim Skarperud, G.Forks 71-72-143 Jake Sanders,...

sports Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Wiltse enjoys challenge of Men's division

There is a definite youth movement in the world of competitive golf and that trend is evident at the Birchmont where the golfers in the match-play field seem to be...

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Monday's Birchmont Results

Men's Championship First-day qualifying scores Eric Lilleboe, Okemos, Mich.

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Kobilka sets pace in Seniors

Bob Kobilka of Bemidji carded an even-par 72 Monday and holds the lead after one round of qualifying in the Senior Championship division. The field of 30 Senior golfers will...

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Dale believes experience will be an asset in quest for Junior title

A year ago Trey Dale was the Junior Championship medalist at the Birchmont, won his first match but lost to Dakota Brunelle of Cass Lake in the semifinals. "You have...

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Dick Robbins, center, is the announcer of tee times at the 86th annual Birchmont Golf Tournament at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Receiving their score cards and last-minute instructions on Monday morning, the first day of qualifying, were, from left, Toby Palmiscno, Scott Messmer and Sam Carr. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Birchmont Golf Tournament under way

Dick Robbins, center, is the announcer of tee times at the 86th annual Birchmont Golf Tournament at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Receiving their score cards and last-minute instructions...

news / local / sports Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - 12:00am

Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Birchmont: Dale earns junior division top seed

If you want to find Trey Dale this summer the first place to search is the Bemidji Town & Country Club. "I'm a member here, I play a lot of...

sports Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - 12:00am

Tom Jenkins blasts out of a bunker on No. 18 Saturday in the Birchmont championship match. Jenkins got up and down for par to claim a 1-up victory over Tim Skarperud. At right is his caddie, Joel Conway. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Home-grown champ: Jenkins realizes dream of winning Birchmont crown

After years of dreaming and close calls, Tom Jenkins returned home and rose to the pinnacle of Bemidji golf Saturday afternoon at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Jenkins defeated Tim...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Bryant Barnes hits a tee shot in his match against Rick Curb for the super senior championship Saturday. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont super seniors: Barnes sheds runnerup reputation

There are some names that have become synonymous with the Birchmont. Bryant Barnes is one of them. Guess that's what happens when a golfer plays in nearly every Birchmont tournament...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Rachel Roller hits a bunker shot on No. 8 during the women's championship match Saturday. Roller, who will be a sophomore at North Dakota State University this fall, defeated Jenna Cannon of Bemidji 2 and 1. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont women's championship: third time's a charm for Roller

In her first two tries at the Birchmont golf tournament, Rachel Roller was knocked out in the first round of the women's championship division. Not this time. Roller used steady...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Rick Passolt dethroned Todd Schaefer as executive champion with a 7-and-5 win Saturday. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont executives: Passolt's move results in a title

A familiar name won the 2009 Birchmont executive division title. Rick Passolt, the 2003 and 2005 Birchmont men's championship winner, handled two-time defending champion Todd Schaefer 7 and 5 Saturday...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Sam Matthew of Roseville watches intently as an iron shot on No. 14 heads toward the green in Saturday's junior final against Kevin Larson of Bemidji. Matthew posted a 6-and-4 victory. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont juniors: Matthew wins second title in three years

This is getting to be old hat for Sam Matthew. The junior-to-be at Roseville High School captured his second Birchmont junior title in three years, winning the division crown with...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Matt Anderson added a senior trophy to his list of Birchmont championships with a victory Saturday. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont seniors: Anderson adds another title

Zumbrota's Matt Anderson parlayed a tremendous short iron game into a 4-and-3 victory over Pat Vincelli of Rosemount to capture the 2009 Birchmont senior division crown Saturday. "I've really been...

sports Sun, Aug 02, 2009 - 12:00am

Tom Jenkins smiles after his win in The Birchmont men's championship as he is greeted by friends next to the 18th green. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Jenkins returns home to win Birchmont men's championship

Tom Jenkins became the first Bemidji native to win The Birchmont men's championship since 2004 Saturday afternoon. He defeated Tim Skarperud 1 up in the title match. Jenkins is a...

news / sports Sat, Aug 01, 2009 - 7:44pm

Johnny Larson hits a shot during his quarterfinal match Friday at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Birchmont: Veterans prevail to reach Saturday's semifinals

Of the 70 golfers who started The Birchmont's men's championship Monday, it is hardly surprising to see who reached the final four. Tom Jenkins, Tim Skarperud, Johnny Larson and Mike...

sports Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - 7:18pm

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