Monday was a dreary day weather-wise — not much sun, stifling heat — but that didn’t deter the spirits of the 116 golfers who hit the championship course at Pebble Creek for the 11th annual GRFIA Scramble Golf Tournament!

Tee time was at 11 a.m. this year, a mere two hours earlier than previous years which gave organizers a better coordination of festivities and events that culminated with a delicious dinner and prize giveaways in the early evening hours.

Team Awards

Capturing first place with an incredible -17 score  55 was Victory Insurance, whose team consisted of KC Foster, Caleb Foster, Keaton Shinn and Nate Cox.

Second place, with a -16 score, went to D&L Construction whose players were, Jamie Letcher, Patrick Duffy, Jermaine Sculte and Matt Funk.

In third place with a -13 score was the foursome of Pellco Machine — Randy Pelletier, Matt Hanson, Amanda Rischmiller and Ryan Rischmiller.

Individual Awards

For men’s longest drive, Scott Meager took the prize. For closest to the pin for women the award went to Joann Klym. Closest to pin for the men went to Adam Sivula.

Longest putt for the women went to Tonya Danielson and longest putt for men was won by Jamie Letcher.

Key Sponsors

The hole-in-one sponsor was Beaudry Oil & Propane; the dinner sponsor was Ramsey Lake Builders and the drink cart sponsor was Absolute Sourcing.

“Great River Faith in Action’s 11th Annual Golf Scramble was a fun and successful event,” said GRFIA Executive Director, Maureen Baty.  “There were 116 golfers who came out to support and play in the fundraiser.  We were so grateful to God that the rain stopped in time for a beautiful day on the course.  Thank you to all our sponsors, golfers and volunteers that helped make this happen!”

About GRFIA

Great River Faith in Action is community supported and has been serving the elderly, disabled and struggling families in Sherburne County, parts of Wright and Mille Lacs Counties for 21 years. Their annual Rake the Town Event is coming and they are looking for families and groups to help them rake lawns for those who are unable to do so anymore. 

If one is interested and would like to hear more about ways to serve one’s community with GRFIA, call 763-263-4277 or visit their website at: www.grfia.org.