It's hard to believe but the Orange Whip training aid that is the brainchild of Jim Hackenberg and Orange Whip Golf is 18 years old. The Grand Forks Central graduate built his company into one of the top golf training aid markets anywhere and continues to keep the company thriving.

Josh Persons also continues to thrive in golf. The Fargo North Dakota graduate and former professional, now 42, qualified for the United States Amateur Golf Tournament. He also shot a 27 on the front nine at Fargo Country Club this summer.