N E W S R E L E A S E



N E W S  R E L E A S E

September 1, 2010

Contact: Leah Tomasetti

800-992-4680

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

The Wilderness at Fortune Bay Hosts the MN Section PGA Championship

The 2010 MN Section PGA Championship was held at The Wilderness August 30 & 31.

 

LAKE VERMILON, Minn. – September 1, 2010 – The Wilderness at Fortune Bay recently hosted the 2010 MN Section PGA Championship on August 30th and 31st. 103 PGA Professionals from around the state participated in the 2-day, 36-hole tournament. The tournament was sponsored by Titleist, Footjoy, Club Car, Superior Golf Carts, Mercedes-Benz, and the PGA.

Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center made birdie on the second play-off hole to defeat Don Berry of Edinburgh USA and win the 2010 Minnesota PGA Section Professional Championship. Tied for 3rd place were David Tentis and Brent Snyder both of the Troy Burne Golf Club. Jeff Sorenson and Don Berry both finished with a -7 score before the playoff. David Tentis and Brent Snyder both finished with a -4 score.

For more information on The Wilderness at Fortune Bay or to book tee times, visit . Customized Play & Stay packages are available by calling the ProShop at 800.992.4680.

About the Wilderness at Fortune Bay

Owned by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and operated by KemperSports Management, this highly acclaimed Northwoods golf getaway is renowned for its wild beauty and exceptional amenities, making it a shining star and solidifying it’s ranking as #1 in Minnesota. The Wilderness is part of Minnesota’s premier resort destination Fortune Bay Resort Casino.

About KemperSports

Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Harding Park, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Chambers Bay, host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament. For more information, visit .

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