Touchstone Energy Open Golf Tourney

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.

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.

"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.

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.