Annual Event Celebrates Community and Competition in Eastern Idaho
The 34th Annual Potato Grower Golf Tournament, held at the Idaho Falls Country Club, proved to be an exhilarating event despite the warmer-than-usual summer temperatures blanketing eastern Idaho. The tournament showcased impressive golfing skills, with participants competing fiercely for the top prizes.
This year, the team comprising Ragen Darrington, Jonny Webster, Andrew Roberts, and Kendal Rolfe emerged victorious, carding a remarkable score of 56. Their performance was 16 under par, three strokes better than last year’s winning team, solidifying their place at the top of the leaderboard. The competition was intense, with several teams vying for prizes and money.
The runners-up, Tom Hopkins, Pete Cortez, Kamren Koompin, and Andrew Cortez, finished three strokes behind the winners with a score of 59. The third place was secured by Kyle Christensen, Tanner Christensen, Tyler Maby, and Trevor Schmidt, who scored 61. Interestingly, teams placed fourth through seventh all ended with a score of 62, requiring the country club to use the scorecard playoff system to determine their final standings.
2024 Golf Tournament Winners:
1st Place – Score of 56
- Ragen Darrington
- Jonny Webster
- Andrew Roberts
- Kendal Rolfe
2nd Place – Score of 59
- Tom Hopkins
- Pete Cortez
- Kamren Koompin
- Andrew Cortez
3rd Place – Score of 61
- Kyle Christensen
- Tanner Christensen
- Tyler Maby
- Trevor Schmidt
4th Place – Score of 62
- Tyson Arnold
- Kolter Jeppesen
- Eric Arnold
- Denver Arnold
5th Place – Score of 62
- Jake Kunz
- Jamon Day
- Trevor Merrill
- Charles Hopkins
6th Place – Score of 62
- Craig Jensen
- Shiloh Murdock
- KC Seamons
- Charles Bair
7th Place – Score of 62
- Marty Fehringer
- Jake Nichols
- Darrius Robison
- Ryan Klinger
The event’s success was bolstered by the enthusiastic participation of the players and the diligent efforts of the Idaho Falls Country Club staff. Special thanks were extended to Potato Grower Magazine and the numerous sponsors who made the event possible. Notable sponsors included the Idaho Potato Commission, Idaho Package Company, Noffsinger Mfg., Titan Steel, Gowan Company, The Bank of Commerce, and many more.
The sponsors supported various aspects of the tournament, such as the lunch provided by AgWest Farm Credit, drinks sponsored by Trinity Trailer, continental breakfast by Vive Crop Protection, range balls by Simplot, the long drive contest by HarvestMaster, and door prizes by Nichino America. Additionally, Yara North America sponsored the tee prizes, contributing to the overall success and enjoyment of the event.
For more photos and highlights from the tournament, visit the Potato Grower Magazine’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PotatoGrower.
