Olson, Krahn, Larson and Femrite Win June Mixer at Benson David Sime, host superintendent at

Benson Golf Club in Benson, wel-comed MGCSA members to the club for the Association's June 7 meeting. Dave had the course in fine condition along with 90 degrees and blue skies.

Craig Paskvan, Paskvan Consult-ing, talked to superintendents about managing soils and reading a soil analysis report.

The team of John Olson, Cushman Motor Company; Willis Krahn, Mountain Lake Golf Development; Bruce Larson, Benson Golf Club, and Cary Femrite, Turf Partners, won the mixer with a 23-under par score of 121.

Jeff Nourie, MTI Distributing Com-pany; Tbrry Negen, Benson Golf Club; Brian Peterson, Southbrook Golf & Country Club, and Tim Berquam, Bergerson Caswell, finished second at 124.

There were two field events held during the golf outing. Angie Frem-

THE WINNING GROUP was, from left to right, Willis Krahn, John Olson, Bruce Larson and Cary Femrite. Their 23-under-par score of 121 was good for first place.

ling won the long drive competition and Lindy Maanum won closest-to-the-pin. Both players are from Benson Golf Club. Lindy was medalist for the day with a 71. Bill McDonald, E-Z-GO, fired a 75.

Tom Wodash, Eagle Creek Golf

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Our next meeting is the Scholarship Scramble at Izaty's Golf & Yacht Club on July 12.

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