Elks Junior Golf League wraps up year

Published 8:41 am Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Dowagiac Elks Junior Golf League completed its 11th season wtih a tournament and award luncheon. Pictured from left are age group winners Andrew Davis, Austin Balos and Nikki Nate. In back are Mason Hojara, Maggie Cripe, Kendra Wilson, Kate Bell, Nathanael Ward, Jordan Juday and Brody Froehlich. (The Daily News/Provided)

The Dowagiac Elks Junior Golf League completed its 11th season wtih a tournament and award luncheon. Pictured from left are age group winners Andrew Davis, Austin Balos and Nikki Nate. In back are Mason Hojara, Maggie Cripe, Kendra Wilson, Kate Bell, Nathanael Ward, Jordan Juday and Brody Froehlich. (The Daily News/Provided)

By SCOTT NOVAK
Dowagiac Daily News

The Dowagiac Elks Junior Golf League recently wrapped up another successful season with its annual tournament and awards luncheon.

This year, 58 golfers participated in the 11th annual summer golf league.

All the participants received framed certificates.

“I want to congratulate all the golfers who participated and thank all the volunteers, who helped make this year’s program a success,” said Dick Morey, league director.

“All of the DUHS boys’ golf team helped this year. Most of the Dowagiac Union High golf team players got their start in the Elks program,” he added.

Age group winners this year included Andrew Davis, Austin Balos and Nikki Nate, Mason Hojara, Maggie Cripe, Kendra Wilson, Kate Bell, Nathanael Ward, Jordan Juday and Brody Froehlich.