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The mission of the South Dakota Golf Association is to foster, promote and conserve the true spirit and the best interest in the game of golf in the state of South Dakota. Among the many services provided by the SDGA are USGA/GHIN handicaps, course ratings, funding for clubs to participate in the USGA Turf Advisory Service and handicap seminars. The SDGA conducts 16 championships, and sponsors a 24-event junior tour as well as presenting junior clinics across the state. The SDGA continually strives to improve the game of golf in South Dakota. We would like to thank the members of our association for their support which enables us to provide our programs and services.

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JANSAS WIN RECORD FOURTH-CONSECUTIVE SDGA TITLE
Ryan and Julie Jansa of Sioux Falls won their fourth consecutive SDGA Husband-Wife Championship on Sunday at the Golf Club at Red Rock in Rapid City.
In becoming the first couple to win four straight titles in this event, the Jansas shot a 1-under 71 on Sunday, including an eagle on the par-5 ninth hole in the alternate-shot format,. They finished the 36-hole event at 4-under-par 140.
Rob and Betsy dewit of SIoux Falls finished second at 149, while Adam and Heather Anderson of Mitchell and Jon and Kristin McInerny of Brandon tied for third at 155. Bert and Cindy Olson of Sioux Falls were fifth at 156.
Flight winners were:
Jerry and Anne Fisher of Rapid City, second flight (161); Jon and Veronica Lesselyoung, Rapid City, third flight (164); Mark and Michelle Ell, Rapid City, fourth flight (167); and David and Carla Ewald, Yankton, fifth flight (185).

BROOKINGS SISTERS WIN TWO-WOMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Morgan and Lauren Fitts of Brookings parred the first playoff hole to win the SDGA Two-Woman Championship on Sunday afternoon at Moccasin Creek Country Club in Aberdeen.
The Fitts's defeated first-round leaders Kati Scholten of Brookings and Chelsea Cadwell of Sioux Falls to win their first Two-Woman title. The Fitts sisters shot 68 on Sunday to finish the 36-hole event at 2-under 140. Scholten and Cadwell, who opened with a 69 on Saturday, shot a 73 in Sunday's Chapman format.
Patty Coddington and Peggy Kirby of Sioux Falls finished third at 144. Defending champions Allison Stewart of Vermillion and Sydney Sturdivant of Sioux Falls were fourth at 147.
Krista Young of Rapid City and Jennifer Stalley of Pierre won the net division with a 36-hole score of 126 in placing first in the second flight.
Kathryn Barrett and Royaune Jasinski of Rapid City won the first flight (130) and Dannelle Keninger and Michelle Eimers of Madison won the third flight (135).

MITCHELL GOLFERS CLAIM TWO-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Mitchell's Brett Coluccio and Brett Abbotts won their first SDGA title, capturing the Two-Man Championship on Sunday at Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron.
Coluccio and Abbotts shot a five-under 67 in Sunday's Chapman format to finish the 36-hole event at 10-under 134.
Matt Erickson of Dell Rapids and Nolan Meyer of Sioux Falls finished second at 136 after a 70 on Sunday. Two Sioux Falls teams -- Brett Bennett and Ben Rinken, and Chad Dubisar and Bill Joens, tied for third at 137. Defending champions Mike Brummer of Rapid City and Pat Lockwood of Brookings tied for fifth at 138.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SDGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 SDGA Championship season. To enter online or to download a printable version of the Universal Application
click here.

TWO ELECTED TO HALL OF FAME
Mark Amundson and Ray Laird III have been elected to the SDGA Golf Hall of Fame. The vote came during the annual meeting of the SDGA Board of Directors on January 23-24 in Sioux Falls.
Amundson and Laird III are both from Sioux Falls. They become the 38th and 39th people elected to the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1977. They will be enshrined during ceremonies held later this summer.
Amundson has won 13 SDGA titles, including Match Play championships in 1985, 1989 and 2000 and the Men's Amateur Championship in 1999. He and his wife Margaret won four Husband-Wife Championships and he teamed with Pat Lockwood of Brookings to win the Two-Man Championship five times .
Amundson is currently the director of operations for Destination Golf Ventures of Sioux Falls, which is currently developing a 36-hole destination club near Valentine, Neb. He is also the director of operations at Sutton Bay and the director of marketing and development for  Graham Marsh Golf Design.
Laird III is a six-time SDGA champion, including the 1986 and 1989 Men's Amateur championships and the 1998-99 Senior championships. He was runner-up in the 1975 and 1977 Match Play championships. He has also competed in the US Amateur and US Mid-Amateur championships.
In 1982 Laird III joined the USGA Junior Boys Committee, a position he still holds. In 1987 he joined the USGA Rules Committee and he has officiated at the US Open, the US Senior Open, the US Junior Amateur and the US Amateur.

SDGA TO HOST GOLF EXPO
The South Dakota Golf Association is sponsoring a Golf Expo on February 28 and March 1, 2009 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
This premier event extends a unique opportunity for area golfers to enjoy the golf lifestyle, during the winter…where golf retailers/manufacturers, golf-related companies, SDGA members and all your golfing buddies can meet, under one roof! Visit nearly 100 exhibitors, offering local, regional and national golf destinations, golf-related products, vacations, new equipment and much more.
From pro seminars to discount offers and show-only deals, the SDGA Golf Expo is the region’s hottest event for the golf enthusiast. Proceeds from this event benefit The First Tee of South Dakota.
Mark your calendars now to attend the inaugural SDGA Golf Expo, February 28 & March 1, 2009.
For additional information on the SDGA Golf Expo click here
 
FIVE EARN PLAYER OF THE YEAR HONORS
Ryan Jansa, Karla Murra, Mike Brummer, Taylor Smalley and Eric Hieb have been honored by the South Dakota Golf Association for their play in 2008.
 



 


 


 

 

                

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