Northwest Tournament Info

Northwest - 2025 Tournament Info

The Mesaba Country Club cordially invites you to participate in the 99th annual Vern Fryklund Northwest Invitational match play golf tournament to be held on September 4th through Sept. 7th, 2026.

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

The event features players of every handicap level so everyone will have a chance to be competitive in their respective flights.

2025 Champion

Dan Bollant

2026 Entry Fees to be determined

2025 Entry Fees:
    $275 - if received before August 15th (Early Bird Rate)
     $300 - if received after August 15th

AGES 18 & UNDER
     $210 - if received before August 15th   (Early Bird Rate)
    $235 - if received after August 15th

Included with entry:
   * Thursday practice round
    * Two tee gifts
    * Complimentary drink tickets
    * Gift Certificates in excess of $18,000   ($800 .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


2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY - Sept. 3rd
     Complimentary practice round, featuring skins game and flag events.

FRIDAY - Sept. 4th
    Qualifying round - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
     (Features on course games & contests)

     Breakfast Menu............. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
     Lunch.................... starting at 11:00 a.m.

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

SATURDAY - Sept. 5th
    First Round of Play - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

     Breakfast Menu............. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
     Lunch .................starting at 11:00 a.m. .
*Live Entertainment - to be announced


SUNDAY - Sept. 6th
    Second Round of Play - 7:20 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

     Breakfast Menu............ 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
     Lunch.................... starting at 11:00 a.m.

     Cocktails & Hor d'oeuvres - 6:00 to 8:30p.m. (Included with entry)


MONDAY - September 7th
    Final Round of Play - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Friday Hole-In-One Prizes - 2025
Hole #7 Omaha Steaks
Hole #8 $500 Visa Gift Card
Hole #11 $10,000 Cash
Hole#15 Bushnell Rangefinder

Friday Special Events
Closest #8
Closest 2^nd #10
Closest #11
Closest #15
Long Putt #18