2025 Invitational Recap; Swings, Scholarships & Shenanigans
information submitted by Sherry Fisk; Horse Race Winners (above l to r): Linda Reister, Kenzie Young, Barb Rayburn, Ann Strand
The ladies came out swinging at the 2025 Invitational, and the competition was almost as fierce as the late-summer sun! Luckily, sunscreen, laughter, and a few cold beverages kept everyone in fine form.
This yearly invitational is about more than just birdies and bogeys—it’s also about giving back. Thanks to this event, our club has awarded $28,000 in scholarships to Chelan and Manson high school girls in sports over the past three years, including $7,500 just last year. Now that’s what we call a winning streak!
The competition format was a two-person scramble, which means twice the fun and double the excuses. (“It wasn’t my drive, it was hers!”)
Flight Highlights
First Flight lit up the scorecards with Tammy Hanson & Pam Banks taking Low Gross at 73.
2nd Low Gross: Stacy Bjarnason & Lucy Williams
3rd Low Gross: Maureen Stanton & Laura Newman
1st Low Net: Linda Reister & April Talley
2nd Low Net: Katie O’Neal & Kandie Baker
3rd Low Net: Teresa Bitseff & Jacklyn Starr Evans
In the Second Flight, Lorena Brownlee & Cheri Hollander powered their way to Low Gross with an 82.
2nd Low Gross: Kimberly Clark & Kenzie Young
3rd Low Gross: Bonnie Fortner & Barb Rayburn
1st Low Net: Debbie Honsberger & Chris Housh
2nd Low Net: Linda Hahn & Roxanne Emerson
3rd Low Net: Yvonne Alder & Cathy Jones
The Third Flight was just as lively, with Janet Foyle & Sherry Fisk carding an 87 for Low Gross.
2nd Low Gross: Katie Giefer & Jane Casey
3rd Low Gross: Tina Craig & Merlina Tate
1st Low Net: Bernie Rayner & Janet Swanson
2nd Low Net: Tina Nyce & Kelsey Nyce
3rd Low Net: Carla Bailey & Carol Giffin
Extra Fun on the Course
Because what’s golf without a few bonus bragging rights?
Accuracy Drive went to Karen Jackson, who kept it straight when it mattered most.
KP (Closest to the Pin): Linda Reister (13’4”), Teresa Bitseff (13’5”), and Cathy Jones (9’11”) all proved that close counts in golf—at least when prizes are involved!
Honey Pot, Hole #11: Tracy Franklin drained it to 19’ for 1st, Jenn Braybrook slid into 2nd at 22’2”, and Becky Potterff rounded it out with 29’5”. Sweet shots all around!
Horse Race Mayhem
After lunch and raffle prizes (where $1,300 was raised for scholarships—thank you, ladies and generous local businesses!), it was time for the always unpredictable Horse Race. Teams fell like dominoes until the final four duked it out on Hole 9. In the end, Linda Reister & Ann Strand galloped to victory, with Barb Rayburn & Kenzie Young taking second place honors.
All in all, the day was packed with great swings, great friends, and just enough friendly competition to keep things exciting. Congratulations to all our winners and participants—you made the 2025 Invitational one for the books!
