State champions once again: Lakers win Class AA title after 13-year wait

State champions once again: Lakers win Class AA title after 13-year wait

JORDAN, Minn. — It had been over a decade since the Detroit Lakes boys golf team had won a state title. It's safe to safe that the wait is over. Coming up on Hole 18 in Round 2 of the Class AA state championships at Ridges at Sand Creek on Wednesday, June 11, junior Brock Burhans tapped in a short putt to end his 4-over-par 76 day with a par. After a gentleman’s handshake with his group, Burhans turned around and was met with firm handshakes, kn…

State golf roundup: Albany eighth-grader Katelyn Hoff takes 18th in Class 2A

JORDAN — Albany eighth-grader Katelyn Hoff finished in a four-way tie for 18th place at the Class 2A state girls golf tournament on Wednesday, June 11, at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan. Hoff shot an 80 on the first day on Tuesday and followed it up with an 84 Wednesday for a two-day score of 164. Pequot Lakes' Genevieve Birland was the individual champion (148). Detroit Lakes was the team champion with a two-day total of 646. Class 2A boy…

'Jacks secure fifth as Detroit Lakes prevails

By golf course standards, the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, Minnesota is a relatively "young" course. Established in 2000, the award-winning layout just celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Ridges was designed by renowned award-winning golf architect Joel Goldstrand. Goldstrand, who passed away in 2022 at 83, also designed the back nine holes at the Cloquet Country Club. The Ridges...