Bethel Golf Classic held in Nebraska

The 15th-annual Bethel Golf Classic was held Aug. 9 at Galaway Creek Golf Course in Henderson.

The event, which benefited Bethel College, drew 52 golfers for an 18-hole, four-player scramble.

The team of Wade Janzen of Henderson, his uncle Berry Janzen, cousin Drew Janzen and Jon Sdao, all of Niwot, Colo., won the event with an 12-under par 56.

The team of Scott Nissen, Joe Nissen, Jesse Nissen and Jed Nissen, all of Hampton, Neb., finished second at 11-under par, winning a tie-breaker.

The team of Matt Gerber of Beatrice, Neb., Rodney Ensz and Ryan Gerber of Lincoln, and Ben Schrag of Hesston, took third at 11-under.

Incoming freshman Jordan Esau of Hutchinson and senior Braden Dragomir of Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada, provided courtesy drives for teams in holes two and eight.

A barbeque was held for players, their families and BC boosters from Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson.

The college was represented by Dave Linscheid, director of alumni relations; Allan Bartel, vice president for admissions; Toby Tyner, associate director of development; and Gregg Dick, golf coach and controller. Also participating were members of the Alumni Council’s golf committee — Don Kingsley of North Newton, Rick Krehbiel of Moundridge, Joel Gaeddert of Newton and Kent Erb of Newton.

Another tournament is scheduled Sept. 13 at the Hesston Golf Park.