home | Player Profile Archives	Saturday, May 17, 2008

		Chris Larson     Age 19     Austin, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Chris is the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour Series "B" Champion. He won two 1999 MN PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour events, the North Oaks GC and Majestic Oaks GC events. Chris won twice on the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour at Keller GC and Hidden Creek GC. He also played in the 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches. Chris competed in three AJGA tournaments in 1999, including Rush Creek GC where he tied for 12th place. He also participated in the 1999 MGA Junior Championship, where his team placed first. During his high school career, Chris has been All-Conference 3 years running. He recently received a scholarship to play golf at Southern Illinois University.      Most memorable experience(s) occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "I was in a play-off at Hidden Creek in Owatonna. After shooting a 74 and tying for medalist I went to get my bag, picked it up and started the play-off. Once I got to the green I went to grab my putter and realized it wasn't there. The putter must have gotten stolen, but I didn't let it get me down. I then two-putted with my sand wedge from 40 feet to save par and win."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Don't get stressed out about getting a scholarship. Your most important summer is the one before your senior year; the others are mostly just practicing to become better. Even if your last summer doesn't go well you can still have a good opportunity as a walk-on."      Additional Activites/Hobbies: Chris also enjoys hunting, playing badminton and lifting weights.
		Andy Borgerding     Age 17      Stillwater, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Andy won the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour Tournament of Champions at Izaty's G&YC shooting 73-79=152. He finished tied for fourth in Series "C" on the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour. Andy won at Mississippi National GL on the MN PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour and at Stillwater CC, Albany GC, and Minnewaska GC on the MN PGA Junior Tour. Andy really enjoys playing in the Resorter's Golf Tournament in Alexandria where he placed second two years ago. He was a member of the Stillwater CC team that won the 1999 Minnesota PGA Pro-Junior Championship at Purple Hawk CC, shooting a 57.      Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "When I won the Tournament of Champions this last year at Izaty's."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "The more tournament experience the better. You can't practice too much. I personally live at the range."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Andy loves football and played on the Stillwater High School varsity team. He also plays basketball.
		Mark Anderson     Age 17      Sioux Falls, SD
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Mark won the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Mid-Summer Classic at Hazeltine National GC, shooting a 74. He also participated in the 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches. Mark won the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour event at Prairie Green GC with a 67. He won the 1999 South Dakota State High School Tournament with scores of 71-74=145. He was second in the 1998 South Dakota State High School Golf Tournament as a sophomore. Mark is a four-time O' Gorman High School Varsity letter award winner and the 1999 South Dakota High School Golfer of the Year.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "The most memorable experiences for me while participating in a Minnesota PGA event were shooting a 67 at Prairie Green GC in Sioux Falls and playing at Hazeltine in the Mid-Summer Classic. The 67 at Prairie Green was so memorable because it was the first time I had shot in the 60's and the Mid-Summer Classic was memorable because I was fortunate enough to play a former U.S. Open course well and win with a 74.      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "The first tip I would say is to just practice as much as possible. The more you practice, the better you will get. The second thing I would say is to always make sure you are having fun. Don't get mad or hard on yourself so that it stops being fun because everyone makes mistakes and one round isn't the end of the world."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Mark enjoys playing ping pong and chess, and he is an Eagle Scout. He also plays basketball, tennis and sandlot baseball with his friends. Mark is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
		Mike Fiedler     Age 15     Faribault, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Mike won the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour Series "E" with a total of 507.00 points. He took second at the Heritage Links GC and Bent Creek GC Players' Tour events. Mike finished second in the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Player's Cup at the Legacy @ Cragun's, shooting a 73. He also participated in the 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches. Mike also placed first in two 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour events, Northfield CC and Heritage Links GC; and took second at the Bellwood Oaks GC and LeSueur CC events.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Being selected to play for Team Minnesota in the 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches. It was great playing at Troy Burne GC and Stillwater CC."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Practice on your short game and play in as many tournaments as you can."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Mike plays varsity on the Faribault Senior High School golf team and also runs cross- country. He is a regular on the "B" Honor Roll, and he works at the Faribault Golf and Country Club in his spare time.
		Shannon Johnson     Age 17      Sioux Falls, SD
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Shannon finished third at the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Mid-Summer Classic (Ages 16-18) at Hazeltine National GC with a score of 86. She finished third in the point standings for the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year (Ages 16-18) with 187.50 points. Shannon won four 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour events in four days during the month of June. She qualified for the Match Play rounds of the 1999 USGA Girls Junior Amateur Championship, and made it to the 32nd round, where she lost 1 down after 20 holes. Shannon won the 1999 SDGA State Champion for the 16-17 year old division and was named 1999 SDGA Girls Junior Golfer of the year. She was the 1998 & 1999 Girls Sioux Falls City Champion and the 1999 Independent Insurance Agents State Champion. She set the course record at Willow Run Golf Course with a score of 70. Shannon has earned three high school varsity letters since 8th grade.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "I golfed my first par round this year at a Minnesota PGA Junior Tour event."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Always set goals because all good performances start with clear goals."      Additional Activites/Hobbies: Shannon plays chess, and is the starting center for the varsity Sioux Falls Lady Flyers hockey team, who were the South Dakota State Champs in 1999. She also enjoys drawing, painting and pottery.
		Erica Dahl     Age 16     Fargo, ND
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Erica shot a 78 at The Legacy at Cragun's to win the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Cup (Ages 14-15). She placed first in seven events for her age group on the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour. Erica finished third in the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year (Ages 14-15) with 210.00 points. She won the 1999 North Dakota State High School Regional last fall and placed 4th at the 1999 North Dakota State High School Tournament. Her high school team had a great year, winning the 1999 North Dakota State Tournament for the second year in a row.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Winning the 1999 MN PGA Players' Cup at the Legacy, although the conditions weren't ideal and the competition was tough. After 20 holes, I accomplished my goal."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Golf isn't an easy game; don't get discouraged. Be willing to give it all you've got."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Erica spends her free time playing the cello and piano. She participates in Speech and Student Council, she plays soccer and runs track, and is a member of FCA. This year she received her black belt in Taekwondo.
		Keeley Dolan     Age 17     Cokato, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Keeley finished 3rd overall in the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour Series "E" with 305.00 points. She won the 1999 MN PGA Junior Golf Association Player's Cup at Interlachen CC (Ages 16-18) with a score of 77. She shot 80-80=160 which earned her 2nd place at the MN PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour Tournament of Champions at Izaty's G&YC. Keeley won the 1999 PGA Junior Series Event at Izaty's G&YC with scores of 88-75-69=232, qualifying her for the 1999 Junior World Championships at Torrey Pines GC. Keeley participated in the 1998 and 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin Cup Matches. She finished third at the Minnesota State High School Class "A" Tournament in 1999. Keeley was the runner-up at the MGA State Tournament in 1999 and was also a member of the Minnesota-Manitoba Cup Matches. She placed first at the 1999 State Junior Publinks Championship.      Most memorbale experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Taking part in the MN-Wisconsin Cup Matches-I had a good time! Also, having the opportunity to meet so many new people throughout the summer."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Practice pays off…(eventually) the most important thing is to keep your focus and trust your swing."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Besides golf, Keeley likes to watch hockey, shop and spend time with her friends. She has signed a letter of intent to play golf at Southwest Missouri State next fall.
		Katie Myos     Age 14     Faribault, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Katie placed second at the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Mid-Summer Classic with a score of 86. She placed third at the 1999 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Cup with a 91. Katie won six times on the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour, including two overall medalist honors at Montgomery GC both times. Katie participated in the 1999 Minnesota-Wisconsin Cup Matches. She finished third with 245.00 points for the 1999 MN PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year standings in her age group (age 12-13). Katie played varsity golf for Faribault High School.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Playing for the Minnesota team in the Minnesota-Wisconsin Junior Cup Matches, playoff at Montgomery GC, and meeting new people."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Forget everything that's going on in your life besides golf. Accept that to get good shots you have to have bad ones. Work hard, never give up, and have a good time. Remember that a 200-yard drive counts the same as a 3-foot putt.      Additional Activites/Hobbies: In the 8th grade at Faribault Middle School, Katie has a 4.0 grade point average. She plays piano, she downhill ski's, and plays varsity hockey for Faribault High School.
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