The 58th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open, held August 26-28 at the Fargo Country Club, in Fargo, N.D., brought together amateur and pro golfers to compete while also supporting The Village Family Service Center—a local nonprofit agency providing behavioral health and community services to children and families throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. Bobcat Co. has served as the major corporate sponsor for the tournament since 1984.
“The Bobcat North Dakota Open is always a much-anticipated community event, and we are proud to support this tournament while giving back to local children and families who rely on The Village’s services,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Bobcat Co. North America.
The tournament concluded with an awards ceremony and a donation check presented to The Village. The Village helps area residents enhance their lives through individual and family counseling, adoption services and other programs, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters.
“We are incredibly appreciative of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers and spectators who joined us at this year’s tournament,” said Kelly Olson, president, and CEO of The Village Family Service Center. “Our longstanding partnership with Bobcat and the support from our many sponsors allow us to continue to meet community needs and improve overall well-being.”
Bobcat has donated nearly $1.2 million to the organization since 1984. Additional major sponsors of the tournament include Bell Bank, Bremer Bank, D-S Beverages, J&M Printing, Lapham-Hickey Steel, Mutual of America and Swanston Equipment. To support the event, a group of more than 100 Bobcat employees and corporate and community members volunteered their time before and during the event.
The Bobcat North Dakota Open is a part of the Dakotas Tour, a 17-event, professional golf tour played in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Michael Mattiace is this year’s champion. The professional golfer from Jacksonville, Fla., secured a victory in the last stop on the Dakotas Tour. Mattiace received $10,000 in purse winnings and a $4,500 stipend toward PGA Qualifying School.
For additional information about tournament results, visit www.bobcatndopen.com.