golf

Whether it's to raise money for a local sports team or for county-wide bragging rights, a number of great golf tournaments are on the summer calendar in Owatonna. So break out your clubs and keep your eyes peeled for gophers.  

Owatonna junior Andrew Wall shot a 75 to win the Byron Invitational on Monday. The three-over par score was enough for a one-shot victory.

Temperatures barely hit 40 degrees and the wind remained strong throughout the day, but most area baseball and softball games were played as scheduled.

The annual City Open golf tournament is the first weekend in August. The registration deadline is Wednesday, July 29. All abilities and ages are welcome.

The second annual golf tournament four-person scramble to benefit the Owatonna High School girls basketball program is Saturday July 25 at Brooktree Golf Course in Owatonna.

Owatonna High School graduate, and future University of Minnesota golfer, Peter Jones has qualified for the U.S. Amateur Tournament with a first place showing at a Minnesota event.

Good luck to the golfers playing in the Ken Bey Classic to benefit OHS football. Check out the updated Huskies football website.

A few openings remain for the 12th annual Ken Bey Football Classic golf tournament July 11 at Brooktree Golf Course in Owatonna.

For the second time in his prep career, Owatonna's Peter Jones finished in second place at the state golf tournament. He shot 73 Wednesday for a two-round 144, one shot behind the medalist.

Owatonna High School senior Peter Jones is tied for first after the opening round of the state AAA golf tournament at Bunker Hills. He and two others carded 71s on Tuesday.