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McCaden Biever took the championship flight title at the Pipestone Country Club championships.
Biever carded a two-day total of 151, topping Mitchell Biever by one stroke, in the event concluding on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Wade Newgard was third, three strokes back.
Both McCaden Biever and Mitchell Biever will represent Pipestone Country Club at the NB Cup set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at Hendricks Golf Club.
Newgard, one of the tournament’s organizers, said 61 golfers participated.
(From left) Wade Newgard, Mitchell Biever and McCaden Biever finished in the top three of the championship flight at the Pipestone Country Club club championships on Sunday, Aug. 17. McCaden Biever and Mitchell Biever also have qualified for the NB Cup in September at Hendricks. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
In the executive division, Conner Zephier was tops with a 156.
Braxton Heidebrink placed second with a 160, and Merrick Heidebrink third (164). Executive division golfers have a 3.5 handicap or higher.
Emaleigh Rippentrop earned the ladies’ title, with a two-day 157. Rippentrop’s winning performance was fueled by a personal-best nine-hole 35 on the second day.
Women’s championship flight winner Emaleigh Rippentrop is flanked by Kerry Johnson (left) and Brooke Legler. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Brooke Legler, last year’s champion, was second with a 164 and Kerry Johnson third (171).
In the women’s handicap event, Jill DeKam was tops with Jen Pottratz second and Carrie Radloff third.
Only two spots were paid out in the senior championship division, with Duane Hess shooting a 149 for the title. Stu Zephier was second, eight strokes behind. Marv Hilgeman was third overall.
In the sennior championship field, Duane Hess (left) and Stu Zephier placed first and second, respectively. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
In the seniors match-play contest, Bob Vanorny won the “A” flight over Gary Haupert, and Tom Dibble placed third.
Jerry Aaland was the “B” flight champion, with Christopher Miller second and Brandon Moeller third.
Bob Vanorny (left) won the “A” flight in the senior match play event, while Jerry Aaland captured the “B” title. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Seniors played from the gold tees.
Golfers dodged raindrops during the tournament, and there was a small rain delay during play Sunday.