A longstanding tradition spearheaded by City of Wessington Springs Mayor Brian Bergeleen during his first tenure as mayor in the 1990s, the Mayor’s Classic began as an effort to showcase the amenities, beauty and people of Wessington Springs. “It all started so we could bring in people from out of town, meet some of our local folks and get to know Wessington Springs,” said Bergeleen. In its ninth year in 2023, the tournament drew 80 golfers for 18 holes of golf, lunch and supper, plenty of prizes, fun and fellowship.
Shown above, golfers gathered for a group photo alongside banners from tournament sponsors just before tee off. Results from the tournament follow: Championship Flight First place - Michael Keeton and Jay Fischer, 56 Second place - John Bethel and Jim Vavra, 59 Third place - Larry Keeton and Mark Keeton, 60 Fourth place - Jay Ball and Tom Grohs, 62 Fifth place - Sean McDannel and Ron Thompson, 65 First Flight First place - Gary Christensen and Bob Young, 68 Second place - Erin Yost and Teresa Fonder, 68 Third place - Randy Olson and Mike Ring, 69 Fourth place - Regina Teveldal and Brian Amick, 69 Fifth place - Tom Glanzer and Kody Kopfmann, 70 Second Flight First place - Craig Fonder and Gloria Vavra, 71 Second place - Mike Schmit and Bob Babcock, 72 Third place - Ron and Randy Johnson, 72 Fourth place - Todd Braun and Kim Schultz, 72 Fifth place - Kelly Dybdahl and Linda Willman, 72 Third Flight First place - Brian Bergeleen and Charlie Bergeleen, 75 Second place - Riley and Jeff McCormick, 76 Third place - Brad Lawrence and Rick Bell, 76 Fourth place - Mike Mason and Marilyn Ring, 77 Fifth place - Tyler Fastnacht and Felecia Hoffmann, 79 Next up for tournaments at the Springs Country Club is Holes for Haven scheduled for Saturday, August 19. More information can be found in this print and e-edition on PAGE TEN
The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds for its annual Fourth of July fireworks show in a fundraising golf tournament slated for August 26. All the details are in the ad located in this week’s print and e-edition on THIS PAGE
