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Molson Open green jacket goes to Swenson

The smoky conditions seen in the Battlefords this past week cleared up just enough for the golfers taking part in the North Battleford Auto Dealers Molson Northwest Amateur Open championship this weekend.

The smoky conditions seen in the Battlefords this past week cleared up just enough for the golfers taking part in the North Battleford Auto Dealers Molson Northwest Amateur Open championship this weekend.

The tournament took place at North Battleford Golf and Country Club Aug. 18 and 19, with golfers experiencing good conditions and clear skies for the final round Sunday morning.

Finishing first in the championship flight was Greg Swenson, shooting two rounds of 74 each, for a total of 148.

Swenson was presented a special green jacket, which he will be able to keep for the year, as well as the trophy and the prize package of a cooler, golf bag and gift card.

Second place went to Danny Klughart with rounds of 77 and 74 for a total of 151, three shots behind the leader. Devin Kopp, Martin Ring and Colin Coben posted scores of 153 and Lou Legault finished sixth at 155.

There were also five other flight winners. The fifth flight winner was Warren Williams, the fourth, Duane Lafreniere, third, Jeff McKeand, second flight, Doug Flasch and first flight, Gloe Nevin. A wide variety of prizes were available to the top six golfers in each flight.