KNAPP OPEN
2024
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The tournament will take place on May 4th, 8am shotgun start. Show up early. Located at Whispering Pines Golf course in Annandale Minnesota.
$50 green fees paid at course, $20 cash for buy in, and $7 juicy burgers available.
Knapp Open History
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Competitive play
The first Knapp open was a 5-man scramble. The legend Bruce “bobcat” Johnson hit many clutch shots and was later named Knapp Outdoor Athlete of the year for 2021.
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Whispering pines GC
The tournament takes place at the 18-hole “Whispering Pines” course at the Whispering Pines Golf Club facility in Annandale, Minnesota features 6,421 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.
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2024 Tourney
The Knapp Open looks to draw in players from Cokato, Menagha, Delano, and the UP this year from all age ranges.
History of the Knapp Open
2021 Knapp Open
Cokato Town and Country Club
Winners:
Eric Ylitalo, Aaron Haataja, David Raisanen, Bruce “Bobcat” Johnson, Brad Niemi
Score:
NA
Long Drive:
John Daav
Closest to Pin:
NA
Knapp Outdoor Athlete of the Year:
Bruce “Bobcat” Johnson
2022 Knapp Open
Whispering Pines - Annandale, MN
Winners:
Darby Halonen, David Raisanen, Trent Raisanen, Blake Johnson
Score:
-12
Long Drive:
Lars Harmala
Closest to Pin:
NA
Knapp Outdoor Athlete of the Year:
Trent Raisanen
2023 Knapp Open
Whispering Pines - Annandale, MN
Winners:
Karl Torola, Dylan Johnson, Todd Raisanen, Tyler Tolkkinen
Score:
-11
Long Drive:
John Daav
Closest to Pin:
Ryan Tormanen
Knapp Outdoor Athlete of the Year:
John Daav
“BeST early season Tournament in the game of golf.”
John Y.
“I’ve been putting time into my game in the offseason, i might play this year.”
Kub B.
“Somehow i’ve been on Lance HarmalA’s team every year.”
Jack A.
“I’ve been trying to play the past few years but the roster fills up so fast.”
Neil H.
“The teams were rigged last year but i’ll probably play again.”
Ted R.
Whispering Pines GC
The 18-hole “Whispering Pines” course at the Whispering Pines Golf Club facility in Annandale, Minnesota features 6,421 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 129. Designed by Joel Goldstrand, the Whispering Pines golf course opened in 1986.
About the Course
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Leveraging Verizon’s 4G LTE network technology, the connected golf cars (exclusive to Club Car) include HD touchscreen displays and built-in speakers with Bluetooth connectivity to provide golfers the opportunity to enhance their golf experience. Features of the platform include GPS yardages, hole flyovers, music via streaming radio or Bluetooth, real-time sports ticker, live and on-demand sports including PGA TOUR, news and Greg Norman golf tips.
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Rated #20 by GOLFPASS as best public courses in the state of Minnesota!
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$7 Burgers will be availabel for purchase in the Clubhouse this year.
Knapp open 2024
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