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Touchstone Energy Open Golf Tourney

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TOUCHSTONE ENERGY® OPEN

Beltrami Electric's Touchstone Energy® Open golf tournament is held in August each year at Castle Highland's Golf Course, north of Bemidji. The 16th annual event is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2020. This event is a fundraiser for the United Way of Bemidji Area.

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Commitment to Community, one of the Seven Cooperative Principles, is a driving force behind this event. It is a standard we embrace as an integral element of the cooperative business model. We are proud that we make a difference in our communities and will continue to do so by promoting programs that improve the lives of those who live in the communities we serve.

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"Beltrami Electric's Touchstone Energy Golf Tournament has been a staple event for the United Way of Bemidji Area. Not only has the tournament given hundreds of participants the opportunity to support their community, it's also helped thousands of people in our community to thrive. The event has raised nearly $129,000 since its inception.  We can't thank Beltrami Electric and their staff enough for the impact their event makes year after year!"

Denae Alamano, Executive Director for the United Way of Bemidji Area

 

All proceeds from the tournament go to the United Way of Bemidji Area.

 

This year's event is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2020.

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Due to COVID-19, this year's tournament has changed a bit. Please note the new details below:

  • Tournament format is 18-hole, 4-person scramble.

  • This year's tournament will be based around tee times starting at 8:00 am.

  • Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams and two Closest to the Pin winners. (Hole #4 and #12)

  • Optional Skins game - can be purchased day of tournament, $20 each. (Cash/Check Required)

  • 50/50 Raffle - tickets will be sold day of tournament, $20 each. Prize payouts - driven by ticket sales

  • Hole in One Contest - Hole#10 - Win a new Sauna compliments of Arctic Spas!

  • Registration is $100 per person and includes: 18 holes of golf, one cart for each pair of golfers, boxed lunch, participation gift, hand sanitizers.

  • Golf carts will be cleaned and sanitized prior to the tournament.

  • We have taken careful consideration to ensure a safe and successful event. We are going to follow state guidelines and encourage social distancing. 

Touchstone Energy Open Winners

2019 Winning Teams
1st place team, John Hampson Team on golf course
2nd place team, Paul Bunyan Communications on golf course with golf clubs
3rd place team, Kraus Anderson, on golf course holding golf clubs
2018 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Busch Light Express

Ross Beltz, Vince Collyard, Wayne Hanschen, Chris Lucia, Darby Shegrud

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2017 Winning Team

1st Place Team: PBTV

Bob Lindberg, Doug Garrigan, Dane Jones, Brian Bissonette, Don Dale

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2016 Winning Team

1st Place Team: PBTV

Brian Bissonette, Don Dale, Doug Garrigan, Dane Jones, Bob Lindberg

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2015 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Security Bank USA

Liz Neff, Scott Anderson, Bob Paine,Tiffany Paine, Lois Anderson

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2014 Winning Team

1st Place Team:  PBTV

Randy Garrigan, Sr., Arnold Pemberton, Jr., Brent Pemberton, Sr., Robert Pemberton, Sr., Mike Stillday

 

2013 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Castle Highlands

Frank Carpenter, Ken Kutknecht, Diana Kingbird, Leo Kingbird, Sr., Leo Kingbird, Jr.

2012 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Team Pemberton

Randy Garrigan, Jr., Dan Johnson, Arnold Pemberton, Jr., Brent Pemberton, Mike Stillday

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2011 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Seven Clans Casino

Randy Holthusen, Adrian Kingbird, Jeff Kingbird, Randy Kingbird, Rex Strong

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2010 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Seven Clans Casino

Randy Holthusen, Steve Johnson, Jr., Adrian Kingbird, Jeff Kingbird, Randy Kingbird

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2009 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Coca-Cola Bottling of Bemidji

Matt Stevens, Marcus Weidner, Cody Stevens, Jerry Stevens, Jack Reed

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2008 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Jeff Kingbird Team

Randy Holthusen, Steve Johnson, Jr., Adrian Kingbird, Jeff Kingbird, Randy Kingbird

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2007 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Jeff Kingbird Team

Randy Holthusen, Steve Johnson, Jr., Adrian Kingbird, Jeff Kingbird, Randy Kingbird

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2006 Winning Team

1st Place Team: Sparby Financial

Mark Sparby, Paul Snider, Nate Smith, Troy Haluptzok, Tom Allen

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2005 Winning Team

1st Place Team - Team Pemberton

Mike Stillday., Dan Johnson, Brent Pemberton, Randy Garrigan, Arnold Pemberton, Jr

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Committee Volunteers

Bob Gregg (Golfer & Team Registration) - 444-3622 - bgregg@beltramielectric.com

Angela Lyseng (Business Sponsorship) - 444-3689 - alyseng@beltramielectric.com

Cammie Vogel - (Committee Leader) - 444-3675 - cvogel@beltramielectric.com

Jeff Noren (Committee member) - 444-3620 - jnoren@beltramielectric.com

Rich Riewer (Committee member) - 444-3673 - rriewer@beltramielectric.com

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      • Contractor Resources
      • Home Energy Assessment
      • Electric Heating Systems
      • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
      • Load Management
    • REBATES AND ENERGY SAVINGS
      • Rebates and Incentives
      • Manage My Energy Usage
        • High Bill Concern
        • Home Energy Assessment
      • Energy Saving Tips
      • Cost Comparison
    • RENEWABLE ENERGY
      • Infinity Renewable Energy
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  • MY COOPERATIVE
    • About Your Cooperative
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