Local Golf Report: Our golfing greats play in USGA event

They may not have lived here for some time now, but they’re still two of the very best golfers to ever come out of Havre, or the Hi-Line. And former Blue Pony greats Nick Obie and Jason Johnstone are still at it.

Last week, the duo, who helped Havre High win Class A state championships once upon a time, played in the USGA Amateur Four Ball Championships at the Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

The duo competed in a qualifier for the event earlier last month in Las Vegas, and were one of 125 teams to reach the two-man competition, which runs through today. The duo didn’t advance out of the stroke play portion of the event, still, reaching the tournament was an exciting accomplishment as USGA events represent the very best-of-the-best in amateur golf.

So congrats to Nick and Jason who are not only still swinging the wrenches at a high level, but all these years later, are still making Havre golf pond.

Speaking of Havre golf, leagues continued last week. Men’s league at Prairie Farms Golf Course last Tuesday saw Prairie Farms earn high team with 21.5 points. The squad was composed of Greg Baltrusch, Chuck Wimmer, Dan Wagner and Mike Peterson. Jeremy Jensen was low gross with a 2-under par 34, while Rob Myers was low net at 31.

Last Wednesday night saw Independence Bank earn high team with 21 points. Dennis Murphy, Matt Wertheimer, Gene Harada and Byron Ophus composed the team. Jordy Donoven also shot a 2-under 34 for low gross, while low net went to Ophus with a 31.5.

Women’s league was postponed last Thursday night at Prairie Farms, while league at BCGC did try to go on.

BCGC also recently announced its tournament schedule, starting with the Big Sandy Swim Team Tournament May 28. The Chester Swim Team Tournament is June 4, followed by HEDA June 11 and the HWC Tournament June 18. The North Star Athletics Tournament is June 19, followed by the Money Tournament July 16 and the popular MSU-Northern Diesel Scramble July 23. The Frank Henry Memorial will be Aug. 6, the Angry Beaver will be held Aug. 13, the Jamie Young Memorial Scramble is Aug. 27 and the Montana Grain Elevator Association is Sept. 9.

Prairie Farms Golf League Standings

Tuesday Night Men

Patrick Construction 40.5

BA Ranch 39.5

Vic's Place 39.5

Hole 19 39

Prairie Farms 38.5

Duscher Kippered Insurance 36.5

Stockman Bank 36

Rock Solid 35

Myers Ranch Baltrusch Land and Cattle 35

Cowan & Son 34.5

Tillman Motors 34

Tire Rama 34

Mother Putters 26

Wednesday Night Men

HUB Insurance 44

Korb Construction 42.5

Master Sports 38

Gallery Lounge 37

Baltrusch Outfitting 37

Independence Bank 36.5

Michelob Light 34.5

Havre Laundry 34

D.A. Davidson 34

Loch Electric 33.5

Havre Ford 32.5

BPCU 28.5

BCGC Men's League Standings

Vick 46

Doug 45

Shamrocks 41

Stockman Bank 41

Koeford 39

DFL 38

BCGC 36

Chinook 36

Chvilicek Farms 36

Nalivkas 34

Bacon 33

SCC 32

Hickman's Heating and Sir 31

Pjs 31

Fresno Tavern 27

Northern Winz 27

Montana Outfitting Co. 26

SCC Maint Men 26

IB Bank 19

Triangle 19