2016 Explore the Evidence Invitational Golf Classic Results

The 2016 “Explore the Evidence” Invitational Golf Classic was held Monday, September 26, at Pheasant Acres Golf Club in Rogers, MN.  The fifth such annual tournament was played under ideal conditions, as twenty teams vied for a coveted spot on the trophy cup. The Lord greeted us with fresh air and sunshine so each team could have a good time while supporting our ministry.

Guests from around the world were already in Minnesota in anticipation of the Ryder Cup competition on the PGA Tour.  Each foursome participating with us at Pheasant Acres chose between entering a traditional Scramble Division, or the more competitive division which included Alternate Shot, Best Ball, and Scramble Version holes. See official event results below.

The event raised funds for the “home office” of FaithSearch International, and included our selling of tee signs, additional game cards, and raffle tickets, plus auction item bids, and additional cash gifts, all of which helps to underwrite our ongoing ministry needs. This year, there were seventy-eight golfers. The event raised $3,401 for the home office ministry of FaithSearch.   See donation and raffle list below.

The day is designed each year to be not only a fundraiser, but a “friend raiser.”  As always, we desire to deepen our relationship with participants and encourage involvement with us beyond the golf tournament, whether through financial support or as part of our network to promote our outreach and community breakfast events.

Three generous sponsors provided a value add to each of our guests. We hope you will consider finding a way to support the following businesses:

• Aloe Up provided sunscreen and lip balm
  
• RuckPack Combat Nutrition provided energy shots and drinks
  
• The PGA Tour Super Store gave out 30-minute indoor practice certificates
  

On behalf of the FaithSearch home office staff, as well as our speakers ministering in the field, we thank you for your support and friendship.

By grace,

Joe Komarek

Executive Director

Golf Tourney Official Results

Ryder Cup Flight 1 (Top 5)

16A – 60 (-11) – Jerry Seppala, Griffin Seppala, Tom Whale & Michael O’Meara (shown above)
01B – 63 (-8) – Mike Monahan, Brad Bailey, Melanie Dunleavy & Mark Zeman
12A – 63 (-8) – Mark Sobocinski, Steve Paulson, Pete Miche & Jeff Kahrnmann
11A – 64 (-7) – Shawn Messner, Sam Gramentz, Randy Nitsche & Rolf Engwall
01A – 65 6) – Dan Fernandez, Paul Brooks, Joe Komarek & John Tessmer

Ryder Cup Flight 2 (Best of the Rest)
08A – 65 (-6) TB – Greg Jorvig, Bill O’Meara, Tom O’Meara & Rollie Johnson
08B – 65 (-6) – Bud Sandberg, John Cionca, Chuck Larson & Ed Speck
15A – 67 (-4) – Jim Helseth, Jack Hinz, Pat Porte & Brian Loftsgard
13A – 68 (-3) – Bob Moberg, Cory Casperson, Ralph Vinge & Dan Maley
15B – 68 (-3) – James Blosser, Steve Hedberg, Ryan Heinaman & Karge Olsen
12B – 70 (-1) – Brad Little, Abe Voyen, Mark Johnson & Grant Willett

Ryder Cup Honorable Mention
10A – 71 (E) – Bob Miller, Bob Murphy, Rick Michaelson & Wally Christianson

Scramble Men’s Flight

14A – 62 (-9) – Jim Lynch, John Peterson, Dan Woodbury & Ron Solemner (shown above)
05A – 64 (-7) – Steve Musser, Matt Musser, Phil Smith & Mike McNulty
06A – 65 (-6) – Scott Swennes, Dan Thompson, Jeff Ornell & Kevin Gray
03A – 69 (-2) – John Delich, Jerry Shomo, Mike Wilber & Reid Wilber
07A – 70 (-1) – Brad Burke, Trevor Lastoka & Shaf Ahmed

Scramble Men’s Honorable Mention
02A – 77 (+6) – Don Bierle, Dan Sandberg, Lyle Dragsfeldt & Jeff Baldwin

Scramble Co-Ed Flight

4B – 72 (+1) – Tim Miller, Michaun Miller, Amanda Molnau & Dustin Meyer (shown above)

Scramble Women’s Flight

4A – 85 (+14) Jennifer Komarek, Dee Lindstrom, Sheri Sahlstrom & Carole Sheridan (shown above)

Donation and Raffle Results:

• • • 2 Silver Level Sponsorships @200.00 ea (2 golfers sponsored)
    • 1 Gold Level Sponsorship @300.00 (2 golfers sponsored)
    • 2 Platinum Level Sponsorships @500.00 ea (4 golfers sponsored) 2 individual golfers sponsored  

Big 4 Raffle Prize Winners

• • 1. Clam Corp Package – Mark Zeman
    2. Davis Love III Signed Ryder Cup Flag – Tom O’Meara
    3. Timberwolves Tickets – Steve Hedberg
    4. Breezy Point Golf Package – Dan Thompson

Silent Auction Winners

• • 1. Winfield Vikings Helmet – Tom Anderson
    2. Foursome @ Pheasant Acres – Shawn Messner
    3. Davis Love III Signed Ryder Cup Flag – Dan Fernandez
    4. Adrian Peterson & Teddy Bridgewater Pix & Bridgewater Football – Abby Bergtheil