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Vern Fryklund Northwest Invitational Golf Tournament
Mesaba Country Club
P.O. Box 157 - Hibbing, Minnesota 55746
Minnesota's Premier Match Play Golf Tournament
Northwest  - 2025 Tournament Info
The Mesaba Country Club cordially invites you to participate in the 98th annual Vern Fryklund Northwest Invitational match play golf tournament to be held on August 29th through Sept. 1st,  2025.  

This event draws many of the top players in the state of Minnesota and players from around the country.

The 2024 tournamentChampion is former college player and four time champion, Ryan Riihinen.   The event also features players of every handicap level so everyone will have a chance to be competitive in  their respective flights.
2024 Champion
Ryan Riihinen
2025 Entry Fee: 
    $265 -  if received before August 9th (Early Bird Rate)
     $290 -  if received after August 9th

AGES 18 & UNDER
     $200  -  if received before August 10th   (Early Bird Rate)
    $225  - if received after August 10th

Included with entry:
   * Thursday practice round
    * Two tee gifts
    * Complimentary drink tickets
    * Gift Certificates in excess of $18,000   ($750 .00 - 1st place prize)
    * Chance to win Friday flag event prizes
    * Chance to win a hole in one prize including:  $10,000 cash and three
       other great prizes valued at $500 or more!   
    * Friday evening banquet
    * Sunday cocktails & hor d'oeuvres
   * Loads of fun & memories to last a lifetime

                    
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY - August 28th
     Complimentary practice round, featuring skins game and flag events.


FRIDAY - August 29th
    Qualifying round - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
     (Features on course games & contests)
   
     Breakfast Buffet............. 7:00 a.m.  to 10:30 a.m
     Lunch.................... starting at 11:00 a.m.

     Dinner buffet........... 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  (Included with entry)


SATURDAY - August 30th
    First Round of Play - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    
     Breakfast Buffet............. 7:00 a.m.  to 10:30 a.m.
     Lunch .................starting at 11:00 a.m. .
  *Live Entertainment -  to be announced  

                                                                                         
SUNDAY - August 31st
    Second Round of Play - 7:20 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

     Breakfast Buffet............. 7:00 a.m.  to 10:30 a.m
     Lunch.................... starting at 11:00 a.m.

     Cocktails & Hor d'oeuvres - 6:00 to 8:30p.m.  (Included with entry)
     
                                                               
MONDAY - September  1st
    Final Round of Play - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

     Breakfast Buffet............. 7:00 a.m.  to 10:30 a.m
     Lunch... ........ starting at 11:00 a.m. 

      Awards Presentation   (approx.  5:30 p.m.)

Friday Hole-In-One Prizes - 2024
Hole #7  Callaway Golf Equipment
Hole #8  $500 Visa Gift Card
Hole #11  $10,000 Cash
Hole#15  Omaha Steaks

Friday Special Events
Closest #8 –  Datrek Stand Bag
Closest 2nd #10  - Callaway Stand Bag
Closest #11 - Foot Joy Contour Shoes
Closest #15  - Cleveland Wedge
Long Putt #18 - Odyssey Putter
RV Vehicle
RV & Camping Available for Tournament Week.