2001 MMJGA News
MMJGA on KFAN
MMJGA founder F. Clayton Tyler discussed the organization and the 2001 MMJGA Classic at Hazeltine with Mark Rosen on Dan Barreiro’s KFAN Sports Radio show. We received a great show of support from the listening audience. Thank you!
2001 Dayton's Challenge
MMJGA Caddies Weather the Challenge and Shine. Thirteen of our finest caddies were selected to participate in Tom Lehman's big tournament, The Dayton's Challenge, at Minneapolis Golf Club on June 2nd and 3rd. The tournament raises money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, and is one of golf's premier charity events.
It was a damp and cold 48 degrees on Saturday morning when we met at the Hospitality House for our 7:00 a.m. bus ride to the Minneapolis Golf Club. Worse still, we weren't sure that the rain would hold off for the two-day event.
Returning for their second consecutive year as veterans of the Pro-Am tournament, Raulin, Mike, Simon, and Jon all knew that battling the cold would prove worthwhile. Dan, a caddie at Golden Valley Country Club, was chosen to carry the bag of PGA professional golfer Mark Pfeil for both days of the tournament.
Corey, who is an honor caddie this season at Minneapolis Golf Club, had the opportunity to caddie for former North Star hockey great Neal Broten. Corey, Josh, Shaun, Troy, Simon, and Jon each carried two bags in one round, making more money and working hard for it.
Justin and Jeremy had the best timing of the tournament, arriving at the first tee just as Tom Lehman arrived. They were able to talk with the PGA tour star and even received autographs. Tasha, the only female caddie from the MMJGA at this year's Dayton's Challenge, also received a signed hat from Mr. Lehman.
Even MMJGA Program Director Dick Kelley and Hospitality House Director Ron McConico were put to work, as both caddied for a day. But the story that tops them all is of Josh, hereafter also known as McGyver. On Saturday, Josh's player did not bring a strap for his golf bag, which would have made for a long and tiring round. Using his intuition, Josh took the belt off of his pants and attached it to the bag as a strap, which made his job considerably easier.
We made it through the chill of Saturday, and Sunday turned out to be perfect for golf. All of the caddies came home with a big payday; some made $120 for one loop! Overall, the event was a colossal success, as the MMJGA caddies were the cream of the crop at the tournament.
