The last golf show of the 2024 season wraps up with two major players in the Fargo-Moorhead golf scene with Mark Johnson of Suite Shots and the Bobcat North Dakota Open and Greg McCullough of iconic Edgewood Golf Course and the Fargo Parks. 

The last golf show of the 2024 season wraps up with two major players in the Fargo-Moorhead golf scene with Mark Johnson of Suite Shots and the Bobcat North Dakota Open and Greg McCullough of iconic Edgewood Golf Course and the Fargo Parks.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: Mark Johnson and Greg McCullough

Jeff Burey has had a hall of fame career as a PGA professional, once as a stint at Pinehurst No. 2 but most of his career in the Kansas City area. He's the creator of Wee Links, the six-hole golf course primarily meant for kids. It's a great story in the making, with Fargo in line to get a course.A cool match is coming to Detroit Country Club on Sunday, Aug. 4 before the Pine to Palm. The Legends (Bill Israelson, Jim Strandemo, Rick Kuhn, Greg Melhaus) will face the Young Guns that includes Hawley state champion Jack Justesen. Detroit CC Tom Dolby joins the show.

Jeff Burey has had a hall of fame career as a PGA professional, once as a stint at Pinehurst No. 2 but most of his career in the Kansas City area. He's the creator of Wee Links, the six-hole golf course primarily meant for kids. It's a great story in the making, with Fargo in line to get a course.A cool match is coming to Detroit Country Club on Sunday, Aug. 4 before the Pine to Palm. The Legends (Bill Israelson, Jim Strandemo, Rick Kuhn, Greg Melhaus) will face the Young Guns that includes Hawley state champion Jack Justesen. Detroit CC Tom Dolby joins the show.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: Jeff Burey of Wee Links and Legends vs. Young Guns

Grand Forks Central graduate Jim Hackenberg returned home this week to be inducted into the North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame, the highest honor in golf in the state. The creator of the Orange Whip (www.orangewhipgolf) among other training aids stopped by the studio with a show that includes his Chappie Golf  (www.chappiegolf.com) and PuttMaster inventions.For the fourth year, the El Zagal 9-Holes-In-1 fundraiser is set for bigger and better prizes at El Zagal Golf Course.

Grand Forks Central graduate Jim Hackenberg returned home this week to be inducted into the North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame, the highest honor in golf in the state. The creator of the Orange Whip (www.orangewhipgolf) among other training aids stopped by the studio with a show that includes his Chappie Golf  (<a href="http://www.chappiegolf.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.chappiegolf.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721494097587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3o8n8nZTob0weZehgfrVoL">www.chappiegolf.com</a>) and PuttMaster inventions.For the fourth year, the El Zagal 9-Holes-In-1 fundraiser is set for bigger and better prizes at El Zagal Golf Course.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: Jim Hackenberg and 9-Holes-In-1

Susan Faus first cut her excellence in Fargo as a standout North Dakota State basketball player and track sprinter in the early 1990s, and she returned last December as the executive director of the Fargo Park District. She outlines the state of golf with the Fargo public courses.Just 20 miles to the east, Hawley Golf Club is a Red River Valley 18-hole gem not often seen in a small town that has everything: a nice clubhouse, true greens, plush fairways and landscape details. Clubhouse manager Jason Miller joins the show.

Susan Faus first cut her excellence in Fargo as a standout North Dakota State basketball player and track sprinter in the early 1990s, and she returned last December as the executive director of the Fargo Park District. She outlines the state of golf with the Fargo public courses.Just 20 miles to the east, Hawley Golf Club is a Red River Valley 18-hole gem not often seen in a small town that has everything: a nice clubhouse, true greens, plush fairways and landscape details. Clubhouse manager Jason Miller joins the show.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: Susan Faus and Hawley Golf

When Fargo South graduates Rob Ekern and Lee Swanson decided to do something to honor their fathers, well, they went the extra 1,000 miles. The Ekern-Swanson Memorial Trophy Collection now includes the entire Bobby Jones library, including 23 major trophies. Rob gives an insight to the treasure.Another Fargo South graduate and former standout player, Russ Nelson, remains a staple at Village Green in Moorhead. It's a Bruin kind of show.

When Fargo South graduates Rob Ekern and Lee Swanson decided to do something to honor their fathers, well, they went the extra 1,000 miles. The Ekern-Swanson Memorial Trophy Collection now includes the entire Bobby Jones library, including 23 major trophies. Rob gives an insight to the treasure.Another Fargo South graduate and former standout player, Russ Nelson, remains a staple at Village Green in Moorhead. It's a Bruin kind of show.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: Bobby Jones trophy collection and Russ Nelson

Media day with Dom Izzo and a Peoria legend. Most people know WDAY-TV's Dom Izzo as the broadcaster for North Dakota State football and basketball games, but he also has proven himself pretty good at golf, as evidenced by last weekend's Red River Amateur coverage.Also, Nick Vlahos started his journalism career at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, but cut his cloth for many years at the Peoria Journal-Star in Illinois, where he became very adept at the golf world.

Media day with Dom Izzo and a Peoria legend. Most people know WDAY-TV's Dom Izzo as the broadcaster for North Dakota State football and basketball games, but he also has proven himself pretty good at golf, as evidenced by last weekend's Red River Amateur coverage.Also, Nick Vlahos started his journalism career at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, but cut his cloth for many years at the Peoria Journal-Star in Illinois, where he became very adept at the golf world.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack:  6-29-24

The show gets the lowdown on Maple River Golf Club with general manager Matt Western. Also, a visit with Hawley state champion Jack Justesen and a look at the Schwetty charity tournament 

The show gets the lowdown on Maple River Golf Club with general manager Matt Western. Also, a visit with Hawley state champion Jack Justesen and a look at the Schwetty charity tournament

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack 6-22, Matt Western/Jack AJustesen

Remarkably, the Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament is back for its 40th year as part of the Maris All-Star Week. Sanford Health's Joel Vettel outlines the week of events. What a breakthrough season for the Fargo North boys with state champion Carson Hannestad and head coach Mike Dobberstein. Both join the show to talk about their season.

Remarkably, the Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament is back for its 40th year as part of the Maris All-Star Week. Sanford Health's Joel Vettel outlines the week of events. What a breakthrough season for the Fargo North boys with state champion Carson Hannestad and head coach Mike Dobberstein. Both join the show to talk about their season.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack 6/15: Roger Maris and Fargo North

Oxbow head professional Corey Herlickson gives his insight to next week's U.S. Open, who to look for and why. Will the LIV Tour players make a dent?Hatton-Northwood head boys and girls coach Christopher Strand admittedly is not a swing coach per se, but a math teacher, he gives his expertise on combining analytics with coaching. 

Oxbow head professional Corey Herlickson gives his insight to next week's U.S. Open, who to look for and why. Will the LIV Tour players make a dent?Hatton-Northwood head boys and girls coach Christopher Strand admittedly is not a swing coach per se, but a math teacher, he gives his expertise on combining analytics with coaching.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack 6/8: Corey Herlickson, combining golf and math!

 The Bartels from Kindred and Dakota Junior golfKindred senior Avery Bartels finished her prep career last fall with her fourth straight Class B girls golf title, with her father Kory Bartels as her coach. Avery is headed to North Dakota State this fall.She also is an example of what junior golf has become in North Dakota, thanks to Dakota Junior Golf Association director of golf Chris Geiss. All three join the show this week.

The Bartels from Kindred and Dakota Junior golfKindred senior Avery Bartels finished her prep career last fall with her fourth straight Class B girls golf title, with her father Kory Bartels as her coach. Avery is headed to North Dakota State this fall.She also is an example of what junior golf has become in North Dakota, thanks to Dakota Junior Golf Association director of golf Chris Geiss. All three join the show this week.

Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: June 1, 2024

Area sports writer and longtime golf radio host Jeff Kolpack joins 740 The Fan every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. for The Golf Show!

Throughout the golfing season, you’ll be able to hear the latest happenings in the golf competitor world and golf conditions for courses throughout the Red River Valley.

Area sports writer and longtime golf radio host Jeff Kolpack joins 740 The Fan every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 11:00 p.m. for The Golf Show!
Throughout the golfing season, you&rsquo;ll be able to hear the latest happenings in the golf competitor world and golf conditions for courses throughout the Red River Valley.

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