Local golfers preparing for Beaver Blast

It is Beaver Blast week at Beaver Creek Golf Course. This week marks the first of three majors that are held at BCGC. But before we look ahead to the week that will be, let's take a look back at the week that was.

In men's league action on Tuesday night, Stockman Bank continued to roll over the competition by scoring 26.5 points. The team is composed of Murray Barkus, Chuck Wimmer, Tom Adams and Dave Herman. Murray Hurlburt earned low-gross honors by firing an even-par 36, and Russ Luke was low net with a 31.

On Wednesday night, the weather was the big story as players battled gale force winds and cold temperatures. Master Sports prevailed to earn high team honors with 23.5 points. Playing for Master Sports was Ryan Divish, Barry Kato, Kyle Sheppard and Wayne Bolken. Greg Munson fired an even-par 36 to earn low-gross honors for the night, and Mark Henderson was low net with a 32.

Men's league action will continue this week with Hi-Line Drilling and Farnik Bin Sales out on Tuesday. Tilleman Motors has a bye on Wednesday night.

In Thursday night women's league action, 15 West earned high team honors. The team is composed of Julie Mariani, Laurie Hurlburt, Teresa Brown and Danya Springer. Terri Earl was low gross with a 47 and she was also low net with a 31.5.

The annual Beaver Blast will get under way Saturday morning and conclude on Sunday afternoon. The tournament is a two-man stroke play tournament with a modified stableford scoring system. You can sign up in the pro shop at Beaver Creek Golf Course.

Men's League Results

Tuesday, July 6

1. Stockman Bank 26.5 pts (Murray Barkus 42, Chuck Wimmer 42, Tom Adams 40, Dave Herman 45); 2. Pizza Pro 24.5 pts (Barry Zanto 50, Larry Johnson 40, Kelly Benson 41, Russ Luke 39); 3. Bing-N-Bob's 21.5 pts (Bill Evans 53, Dick Bohn 40, Howie Stromberg 44, Lunar Evans 41); 4. Liquor Stop Plus 20.5 pts (Murray Hurlburt 36, Steve Granell 45, Tom Haas 43, Dan Carpenter 62); 5. Farnik Bin Sales 20.5 pts (Rod Spicher 47, Rob Spicher 45, Brett Gilman 43, Pat Foster 43); 6. Boxcars 20.5 pts (Bob Blazer 50, Dan Boucher 47, Tom Solomon 57, Travis Burchard 63); 7. Wagner Plumbing 20 pts (Dan Kiederowski 37, Greg Baltrusch 47, Dave Sheppard 45, Russ Earl 41); 8. Havre Laundry 19.5 pts (Dave Boles 42, Byron Welter 43, Byron Hobbs 48, Chris Handley 41); 9. Shanty Bar 18 pts (John Tibbetts 43, Jamie Trueax 53, Perry Ahern 51, Ed Barsanti 52); 10. Hole 19 18 pts (Gerry Veis 43, Eric Fee 42, Tim Keating 50, Mike Purkett 43); 11. Hi-Line Drilling 16.5 pts (Tracy McLain 45, Steve McLain 49, Brad Rhukamp 49, Steve Bebee 49); 12. Schubert/Anderson 16 pts (George Ferguson 38, Rick Ervin 45, Dan Weidinger 48, Jerry Schubert 49); 13. Independence Bank 15.5 pts (Les Odegard 60, Larry Hogquist 43, Matt Wertheimer 49, Powell Becker 53); 14. BCGC 15.5 pts (Paul Teel 63, Bill Schilling 42, Ron Surber 50, Kent McCormick 45); 15. Serv-UR-Self 14.5 pts (Mike Evans 45, Cal Wirtzberger 42, Bob Horn 59, Gary Richardson 56); 16. HPDP 13.5 pts (John Mitchell 52, Huck Sunchild 51, A.J. Lamere 42, Forfeit); 17. Golden Spike 11.5 pts (A.J. Keller 51, Matt Corcoran 53, Ryan McLean 56, Josh Kirby 53); 18. Frontier Lawn 9.5 pts (John Goulet 58, Dave Armstrong 59, Doug Solomon 61, Kraig VanVoast 63); 19. Hi-Way Bar 18 pts (out); 20. Drivers Choice 18 pts (out).

Wednesday, July 7

1. Master Sports 23.5 pts (Ryan Divish 46, Kyle Sheppard 44, Barry Kato 48, Wayne Bolken 49); 2. Havre Credit Bureau 22 pts (Mark Henderson 39, Jim Evans 54, Brent Reber 44, Shawn Huse 43); 3. Clausen & Sons 21.5 pts (Dave Clausen 44, Tracy McLain 45, Steve McLain 52, Buzz Pizzini 41); 4. Taco John's 20.5 pts (Kraig Greenwood 43, Larry Johnson 39, Tom Reynolds 46, Steve Burstock 42); 5. Stone Child College 20.5 pts (Steve Galbavy 45, Frank Henry 39, A.J. Lamere 47, Ed Stamper 49); 6. Mariani Insurance 20 pts (Greg Munson 36, Jerry Mellem, 42, Steve Mariani 43, Chris Young 47); 7. Valley Furniture 19 pts (Tom Haas 41, Eric Fee 41, Terry Sheppard 47, Mike Purkett 43); 8. Michelob Light 18 pts (Tom Baker III 47, Rick Reynolds 44, Jim Kato 38, Jim Heberly 44); 9. D.A. Davidson 18 pts (Barry Zanto 46, Dan Sheppard 66, Max Erickson 38, Mike Mazurkiewicz 39); 10. Koefod Insurance 18 pts (Larry Obie 49, Jim Wirt 46, Steve Johnstone 42, Nick Obie 37); 11. Tilleman Motors 18 pts (Chuck Wimmer 43, Jerry Schubert 52, Larry Tilleman 57, Dave Herman 49); 12. BCGC 17 pts (Rick Ervin 45, Larry Hoguist 41, Art Weyh, Dean Hogquist 49); 13. Erickson-Baldwin Insurance 16 pts (Larry Martinson 52, Tom Adams 37, Bud Baldwin 49, Murray Barkus 39); 14. Havre Ford 15.5 pts (Steve Steinmetz 49, Lance Reesor 48, Brett Gilman 45, George Ferguson 41); 15. U.S., Bank 15.5 pts (Greg Drummer 46, Eric Ward 41, Mark Hedstrom 48, Jerry Kuhn 55); 16. Bear Paw Credit Union 14.5 pts (Steve Brown 46, Ron Evanson 51, Ken Jeppesen 46, Lowell Swenson 50); 17. Independence Bank 14 pts (Byron Ophus 47, Mark West 44, Bill Keller 55, Pat Foster 46); 18. Office Equipment 12.5 pts (Bob Blazer 58, Dave Greenwood 47, J.T. Schubert 48, Bill Schilling 48); 19. Wells Fargo 18 pts (out).

Women's League Standings (Thru July 9)

1. Havre Heating & Air Conditioning 116.5, 2. Stockman Bank 114.5 , 3. Anderson Schubert 113, 4. D.A. Davidson 106, 5. Independence Bank 90, 6. S.M. Construction 87, 7. 15 West 86, 8. Patrick Construction 81.5, 9. Independent Inspection Co. 73.5