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Wednesday's Birchmontt Scoreboard

Men's Championship Wednesday's Results Upper Bracket Johnny Larson (Springfield) def. Sam Shafer (Brooklyn Park) 3 and 2 Matt Skarperud (Omaha) def. Zach Israelson (Staples) 1 up in 19 holes Tim...

sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Troy Haluptzok hits his ball out of the bunker and landed it onto the No. 14 green during Wednesday's match-play. Haluptzok eventually lost 3 and 2 to Duane Wages. Brian matthews | Bemidji Pioneer

2011 Men's Championship combatants square off today in second round

BEMIDJI - Last summer in the Men's Championship title match Johnny Larson of Springfield defeated Matt Skarperud of Omaha 2 up to capture his second Birchmont. In today's second round...

sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

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Palmiscno in Women's Championship hunt once again

BEMIDJI - A pair of family battles highlighted Wednesday's opening round of the Women's Championship division and when the final shots were taken bragging rights were, at least temporarily, awarded...

sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

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John Vinje enjoys playing No. 14 at Country Club

BEMIDJI - John Vinje of Bemidji enjoys playing No. 14 at the Bemidji Town & Country Club. It is common for him to stick an iron off the tee onto...

sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Amy Anderson, who won the Birchmont Women's Championship in 2008, was at this year's event to caddie for NDSU teammate Cydney Hasselberg Wednesday. Pat Miller | Bemidji Pioneer

Anderson enjoys caddie role

BEMIDJI - Since winning the Birchmont Women's Championship in 2008, Amy Anderson of Oxbow, N.D. has played golf on a world-wide stage. This summer her travels have taken her to...

sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Golfers warm up on the putting green Wednesday afternoon at the Bemidji Town and Country Club amidst a dry hill between holes Nos. 9 and 10. Brian matthews | Bemidji Pioneer

Country club workers fight through dog days of golf maintenance, hoping for rain

BEMIDJI - With the 88th annual Birchmont Golf Tournament entering its second round of match play Thursday, course workers are scrambling to keep the course watered amidst the muggy dry...

news / sports Thu, Jul 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Sam Matthew hits from the No. 1 fairway during Tuesday's qualifying round at the Birchmont. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Perfectly positioned: Bergrud shoots 71-67-138 to capture medalist honor at Birchmont

BEMIDJI - Josh Bergrud of Grand Forks has played in nine Birchmonts through the years and won the Junior Championship in 2006. His experience has taught him that earning a...

sports Wed, Jul 25, 2012 - 12:00am

2012 Birchmont: Finck proves he belongs

BEMIDJI - A year ago Dale Finck of Bertha 3-putted on the 18th green in the Executive Championship match and had to settle for second place when Joe Burgess of...

sports Wed, Jul 25, 2012 - 12:00am

2012 Birchmont: McEnroe tops field in Senior qualifying rounds; Palmiscno , Storandt share women's prize

BEMIDJI - John McEnroe of Woodbury followed Monday's 75 with an even-par-72 Tuesday and finished as medalist in the Senior Championship division of the Birchmont. McEnroe's Birchmont resume includes Executive...

sports Wed, Jul 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Bob Brink of Bemidji chips onto the second green during Monday's qualifying round of the Men's Championship. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Birchmont veterans pleased with opening Men's Championship rounds

BEMIDJI - This year's Men's Championship field is filled with veteran Birchmont participants and the majority have a history of going deep into the playoffs. Among that group are Bemidji...

sports Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Elliott Leinen of Bemidji rips his tee shot on No. 10 during Monday's Junior Championship qualifying. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Leintz claims Junior Championship medalist honor

BEMIDJI - Aaron Leintz of Bagley is familiar with the Bemidji Town & Country Club layout because of his previous Birchmont and PGA Junior tournament experiences. Monday in the opening...

sports Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Monday's Birchmont Results

Men's Championship Qualifying Scores DC: Johnny Larson Springfield, MN Defending Champ 68: Sam Matthew, Roseville 69: Paul Daman, Bemidji 70: Tim Skarperud, Grand Forks 71: Josh Bergrud, Grand Forks; Bill...

sports Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Finck should challenge again in Executive division

BEMIDJI - A year ago Dale Finck of Bertha finished second in the Executive medalist chase and second in the tournament, losing to Joe Burgess of Woodbury in the Championship...

sports Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Joe Burgess of Woodbury will be one of four 2011 Birchmont champions returning to defend their titles. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer file photo

Larson, Burgess, Nord, Seiberlich back to defend Birchmont titles

BEMIDJI - The 88th annual Birchmont will begin Monday, and this year's field includes at least four defending champions. Topping that list is the 2011 Birchmont Men's king Johnny Larson...

sports Sat, Jul 21, 2012 - 12:00am

2011 Birchmont Men's Champion Johnny Larson follows his shot on No. 11 Saturday at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Pioneer Photo/Eric Stromgren

Birchmont: Johnny Larson wins second Men's Championship

There were only 14 golfers with multiple Men's Championship titles heading into this week's 87th Birchmont at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Johnny Larson of Clements, Minn. added his name...

sports Sun, Jul 31, 2011 - 12:00am

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