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It was an absolutely beautiful day at the Cando Golf Course! Thanks to everyone who came out to participate!
Members of the Northstar Golf Team participated in this year's tournament: Drew Nicholas, Ian Knutson, Elle Nicholas and Sydney Staus. Our sincere thanks to First State Bank of Cando for sponsoring their team!
Special thanks to . . .
Impact Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation for their support throughout the year and for our tournament again this year. To all of the board, members, grounds crew, staff and volunteers at the Cando Golf Course - thank you for providing a beautiful course, lovely gathering space, many of the golf carts, and welcoming atmosphere. To R.J. and Katie Miller, Roger and Kathy Miller, and Roxy and Don Shorma from The Q Restaurant - thank you for your special efforts in serving a wonderful dinner. A special thanks to Donna Huschle for her generous volunteer hours on the day before and the day of our tournament - we really appreciate your efforts! Our sincere thanks to Jill Eggl, Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board Member, who graciously shared her expert photography skills to capture the fun and excitement of our 12th Annual event in Cando. Our tournament was a success because of all of your GiveBack!

2019 Tournament Event Winners
(Winners Highlighted in Blue)

First Place - Gross Team:

Nodak Insurance Company - Jeff Miller, Agent Team: Matthew Boren, Alec Miller, Kale Miller and Noah Widmer
Individual prize per player
$500.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winning team in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

First Place - Net Team:
Ramsey National Bank Team:  Kip Haugen, Jeff Miller, Lane Parker, Alex Puppe and Reed Westlind 
Individual prize per player 
$500.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winning  team in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Second Place - Net Team:
Elevate Financial Team:  Andy Gullicks, Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle and Jeff Sivertson
Individual prize per player 
 
Third Place - Net Team:
Doug Burkhart, Doug Eggl, Barry Heisler and Jacob Heisler
Individual prize per player
 
 
On Course Winners
Longest Drive - Men - Hole #1:
Noah Widmer
Individual prize per player  

Longest Drive - Women - Hole #5:
Melanie Haugen Wahl
Individual prize per player

Closest to the Pin - Hole #3:
Jeff Hagler
Individual prize per player 

Closest to the Pin - Hole #4:
Nathan Gibbens
Individual prize per player 
 
Longest Putt - Hole #9:
Doug Burkhart
Individual prize per player  

Person Traveling the Farthest Distance:
Kip Haugen, Canyon Lake, TX
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Oldest Golfer - Male:
Kip Haugen
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Oldest Golfer - Female:
Vee Erickstad
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity


Youngest Golfer - Male:
Drew Nicholas
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Youngest Golfer - Female:
Elle Nicholas
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Best Dressed Team:
Towner County Medical Center Team:  Lee Bjornstad, Vee Erickstad, Lisa Peyerl and Justine Puppe
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winner in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Additional Drawings:

Hole Sponsor:

Westlind Group
$500.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winning  team in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

Non-Placing Golf Team:
Jeremiah Hill, Brandon Howard, Reegan Reule and Kade Wanzek
$250.00 Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant, as designated by the winning  team in their name, to a Cando-area nonprofit/governmental/educational entity

We were happy to welcome back for their 12th year of participation Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle and Jeff Sivertson, along with their teammate of 3 years Andy Gullicks to our tournament.
We were so proud to host our 12th Annual Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament! Our sincere thanks to all the individuals, families, businesses and organizations who have chosen to participate in this charitable opportunity to GiveBack to the Cando/Towner County area. With over $231,000 raised, over $204,000 granted back through 119 grants to 18 different charitable organizations, together we have truly had an impact - thank you!
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