The Bemidji High girls golf team went outdoors for the first time Monday and paid the price.
Opening at the long, nationally ranked Hazeltine Golf Course, Bemidji finished eighth in a nine team field.
Lakeville North won the meet with a 371. Edina was six strokes back in second with Grand Rapids at 389 and Minnetonka 399 the only other teams to break 400.
Bemidji ended at 438 besting host Chaska which trailed the field at 480.
Aubri Nelson of Edina won medalist honors with a fine nine over par 81.
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Kelsey Bretschneider paced Bemidji at 107 with Katie Reise 108,, Shelby Sauer 111 and Lisa Holtman and Katelyn Tingelstad 112. Only one of the 112's counted toward the team total.
Lynn Arndt ended at 124.
Bemidji showed the lack of outdoor practice. "Our chipping and putting were our two worst shots," said Coach Jeff Nelson. "These are parts of the game that should improve rapidly once we get a chance to practice on the golf course."
The same six will open Friday when Bemidji hosts its Invitational at the Country Club. At least 18 teams are expected with Perham the only one to withdraw.
The BTCC course opened for play Monday .
CHASKA
INVITATIONAAL
At Hazeltine
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Team totals: Lakeville North 371, Edina 377, Grand Rapids 389, Minnetonka 399, Eden Prairie 413, Elk River 417, Lakeville South 437, Bemidji 438, Chaska 480
Medalist: Aubri Nelson, Edina 81
JV wins opener
The girls junior varsity won its opener handily, taking then title at the Menahga JV Invitational at Blueberry Pines.
Bemidji won with 392 to 463 for Detroit Lakes. Crosby and Staples-Motley were the next two in an 11-team field.
Emily Frosaker of Bemidji took medalist honors on a match of cards with teammate Stiina Stocker after both finished at 93. Ann Aitken of Cass Lake-Bena was third at 101.
Other Bemidji scorers were Amanda Roodoo 102 and Erin Buckanaga 104 to complete the scoring.
The kickers were Marissa Loch 125 and Eliza Tingelstad 128.
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The girls will compete Friday at the Bemidji High Invitational at the Country Club.
MENAHGA
INVITATIONAL
at Blueberry Pines
Team totals: Bemidji 392, Detroit Lakes 463, Crosby-Ironton 478, Staples-Motley 480., Detroit Lakes B 484, UNC 491, Park Rapids 497, Fergus Falls 510, Pine River 539, Nevis, Cass Lake-Bena incomplete
Medalist: Emily Frosaker, Bemidji 93
Runner up: Stiina Stocker, Bemidji 93
(Frosaker won on match of cards)
