The Samsons Basketball Golf Classic took place Friday at the Gogebic Country Club. Each division featured new winners for 2025. David Greenleaf & Travis Aho shot a tourney best score of 60 (-11 under par) to win the men’s championship flight. Caitlin & Michael Pawlak shot a 71 to win the mixed division. Erika Buchanon & Emily DiGiorgio shot 82 to win the women’s division. Terry Edyvean & Matt Korpela were 1^st flight men’s division winners with a 70; while Pete Ellos & Kenny Colberg won the 2^nd flight with a score of 77.

Coach Mackey: “We had a great turnout of 70 golfers for the 2025 Samson Classic. Special thanks to the golfers, hole sponsors, & workforce who helped make this a successful fundraiser for the Gogebic Samsons Basketball program. Thank you to all who made the choice to support this event.  In sum, it was a great day to be a Samson!”

Championship Flight:

1. David Greenleaf & Travis Aho (60)
2. Jim Milakovich & Rusty Malovr (63)
3. Jake Ansami & Matt Konoske  (64)

 Women’ Championship:

1. Erika Buchanon & Emily DiGiorgio (82)
2. Tessa Huotari & Carrie Britton (87)
3. Sue Beals & Jennifer Sabourin  (88)

Mixed Division:

1. Caitlin & Michael Pawlak (71)
2. Teka & Jeff Haapoja (71)
3. Rae & Bill Kaare  (80)

Men’s 1^st Flight:

1. Terry Edyvean & Matt Korpela (70)                    
2. Bob Golenbic & Jim Galanka (70)                      
3. Eli Wickman & Rocco Hoeb (71)    

Men’s 2^nd Flight:

1. Pete Ellos & Ken Colberg (77)
2. Steve Wesselhoft & Jim Decur (77)
3. Joe Manzaneres & John Wiercinzki  (78)

Honorable Mentions:

• Closest to the pin #3: Denver Sharrow                
• Longest Drive #6: Emily DiGiorgio                  
• Closest to the pin #15: Teka Haapoja                     
• Longest Drive #5: Cody Kurta
• Longest Putt #14: Travis Aho
• Longest Putt #18: Cody Kurta

Thank you to all our hole sponsors for this event: