Andy Bolland
A total of 96 members teed it up for the two day 2025 Men’s Golf Association Founders Cup competition, held on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6. It was a spectacular two days of golf—excellent fall weather, ideal course conditions, and great camaraderie across the field.
Acknowledgments
This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of many individuals. Special thanks go to:
* Tim Schaal, Special Events Chairman, whose extensive time and effort made this event a tremendous success.
* ORO Ford, our featured November sponsor.
* Sam Rossi, for coordinating the outstanding meal for the post tournament luncheon.
* Our exceptional club professionals, Mike Jahaske and Ken Steinke.
* Aaron Thomas, Director of Agronomy, for delivering a beautifully conditioned course.
Tournament Results
Champion: Tim Schaal. Congratulations to Tim Schaal, who followed a net 64 on Day 1 with a net 70 on Day 2 to capture the 2025 Founders Cup with a stellar 10 under par performance.
Runner Up: Jeff Silver. Jeff Silver finished just one shot back at 9 under, earning a well deserved silver.
Additional Top Finishers
* 3rd—Bruce Fink: -4
* 4th—Tom Grawe: -3
* T 5th—Alan Ness, Dick Burrill, Tad Cochran: -1
* T 8th—Bill Hawk, Tim Richardson, Mark Drake, Bill Borden: Even par
Tournament Highlights
A Hole in One! Mike McManus delivered one of the most memorable shots of the tournament, recording a hole in one on hole 14, the third ace of his career. Witnesses reported that the shot tracked the pin the entire way before dropping straight into the cup. Naturally, Mike also claimed Closest to the Pin on hole 14.
Day 1 Highlights
* Closest to the Pin (Hole 5): Jim Rasmussen
* Low Net (tie): Alan Ness and Champion Tim Schaal, 64
* Next Best: Jeff Silver, 66; Bill Hawk, 68
* Low Gross: Tom Grawe, Bill Borden, and Dan Anderson, 73
Day 2 Highlights
* As noted, Mike McManus aced hole 14.
* Low Net Round: Dick Burrill, 5 under
* 2nd: Bruce Fink, 68
* 3rd: Jeff Silver, matching his Day 1 score of 69 (–3)
* T 4th: Mick Borm and Tim Schaal, 70 (-2)
* 1 Under (71s): John Green, Bill Penaluna, Tad Cochran, Tim Richardson, and Mark Drake
* Even Par (72s): Tom Grawe, Dave Moretto, and Tom Merrick
Day 2 Low Gross
* 74, Bruce Fink
* 75, Dan Anderson and Patrick Fancher
Tournament Overall Low Gross
Dan Anderson, Long Combo, 73, 75, 148
Tom Grawe, Pine, 73, 76, 149
Bill Borden, Pine, 73, 77, 150
Patrick Fancher, Long Combo, 76, 75, 151
Bruce Fink, Long Combo, 78, 74, 152
Final Congratulations
A final round of applause to our 2025 Founders Cup Champion and event coordinator, Tim Schaal, for an outstanding performance both on and off the course.