SKUNK'd Classic 2026 Recap: Inaugural Golf Tournament Benefits Minot Schools
SKUNK'd Classic Tees Off: Inaugural Tournament Drives Home a Win for Minot Public Schools
Golf and community spirit collided in the best way possible last weekend at Apple Grove Golf Course, where SKUNK'd Golf Company hosted the first-ever SKUNK'd Classic — a tournament built on friendly competition, local pride, and a whole lot of heart for local education. Scene Projects Sports Network, led by Executive Producer Bubba Startz, made the trip to cover the event in full, teaming up with coverage support from Eagle Eye Media to capture every swing, celebration, and community moment from the day.
A Tournament Born From a Great Cause
The SKUNK'd Classic wasn't just about golf — it was about giving back. Every entry, every sponsorship dollar, and every hole donation went toward supporting the Minot Public Schools Foundation, an organization dedicated to enriching the educational experience of students across the Minot Public School district. Golf tournaments benefiting local causes are nothing new, but there's something special about watching a brand-new event hit the ground running with this kind of turnout and energy right out of the gate.
And turn out, they did. With a maximum of 27 teams allowed to register, the tournament nearly sold out completely — 26 of 27 spots filled for the inaugural event. That's the kind of response organizers dream of for a first-year tournament, and it speaks volumes about both the community's appetite for a fun day on the links and the trust already built around the SKUNK'd Golf Company brand.
Weather Couldn't Slow This Field Down
Apple Grove Golf Course provided the perfect backdrop for the day, and Mother Nature mostly cooperated. There was a brief scare — about ten minutes of rain paired with a bit of wind rolling through the course — but it was over almost as quickly as it started. Teams pushed through, and by all accounts, it turned into a great day on the course. Sometimes a little rain in the middle of a tournament just adds to the story, and this one will likely go down as a minor footnote in an otherwise successful debut.
The Leaderboard: A Photo Finish at the Top
If you love a close finish, the SKUNK'd Classic delivered in a big way. After 26 teams battled it out across the course, the final scores came down to a single stroke separating first and second place — as tight a finish as you could ask for in a scramble-style team event.
Here's how the top three shook out:
🥇 1st Place — Team Cherry (53)
Team Cherry took home the inaugural SKUNK'd Classic championship with a sharp final score of 53, edging out the field in what organizers called a nail-biter right down to the final holes.
🥈 2nd Place — Team Begg (54)
Just one stroke behind, Team Begg put together an impressive round of their own, finishing at 54 and keeping the pressure on Team Cherry all day long.
🥉 3rd Place — Team Olson (57)
Rounding out the top three, Team Olson carded a 57 to secure the final podium spot, capping off a strong showing in a crowded and competitive field.
Congratulations to all three teams for representing the best of what a scramble tournament is about — team chemistry, clutch putts, and a little bit of luck along the way. And with only one stroke separating the champions from the runner-up, you can bet Team Begg will be looking for redemption at next year's event.
The Road Trip That Made It All Happen
One of the best stories from the weekend didn't even happen on the course — it happened on the highway. Scene Projects Sports Network and Eagle Eye Media LLC made the trek from South Dakota, driving more than eight hours one way, just to be part of the inaugural SKUNK'd Classic and help capture the event for the community.
That's not a short drive for a golf tournament. It's a statement. It shows the kind of commitment Scene Projects Sports Network brings to covering grassroots, community-driven events — the ones that might not make national headlines but absolutely deserve the spotlight. Alongside the crew from Eagle Eye Media, the team spent the day capturing footage, photos, and the kind of behind-the-scenes moments that bring a tournament like this to life for anyone who couldn't be there in person.
Event organizers didn't hold back their appreciation, giving a heartfelt shoutout to both media teams: "A special shoutout to our friends at Scene Projects Sports Network and Eagle Eye Media LLC for driving 8+ hours, from South Dakota, to participate and get a ton of content of the event! They are all some really awesome people and deserve a massive thank you!"
If you weren't able to make it out to Apple Grove Golf Course in person, don't worry — the content from the day is on its way. Scene Projects Sports Network and Eagle Eye Media will be rolling out photos, highlight reels, and recap content in the days ahead, so make sure you're following both accounts on social media to catch every moment, from the opening tee shots to the trophy presentation.
A Community Effort, Made Possible by Local Sponsors
No tournament like this comes together without serious community backing, and the SKUNK'd Classic had no shortage of local businesses stepping up to make it happen. The event's hole sponsors played a critical role in bringing the tournament to life, and organizers were quick to extend their gratitude:
Kim Albert Agency: Allstate Insurance
Westlie Motor Company – Minot, ND
S & P Nails
Sky Dancer Casino & Resort
SignsToday, Inc.
These local businesses didn't just put their names on a sign at a tee box — they invested directly in the future of Minot's students, and that kind of community partnership deserves recognition well beyond the golf course.
The day wouldn't have been complete without food, either, and two local favorites stepped up to keep golfers fueled throughout the tournament:
Charlie's Main St. Cafe
TACO FELIZ
Both vendors donated their services for the event, ensuring that everyone out on the course had something great to eat between holes. It's the kind of small, generous gesture that makes a big difference in the overall experience of a community tournament — and it's a reminder that events like the SKUNK'd Classic run on donated time, donated food, and donated support from people who simply believe in the cause.
Setting the Standard for Year One
There's a certain magic to a first-year event that exceeds expectations, and the SKUNK'd Classic checked every box. A near-sellout field of 26 teams, a one-stroke finish at the top of the leaderboard, a resilient group of golfers who played through a brief rain delay, and a wave of community support from sponsors and food vendors alike — it all added up to a successful launch for SKUNK'd Golf Company's newest tournament.
And beyond the numbers, this was a day that mattered for the right reasons. Every team that teed off, every business that sponsored a hole, and every media team that showed up to document the event did so in support of the Minot Public Schools Foundation — an investment in the students and schools that make up the fabric of the Minot community.
For Scene Projects Sports Network and Eagle Eye Media, the eight-hour drive from South Dakota was clearly worth it. Not just for the content they captured, but for the chance to be part of something bigger than a single round of golf — a community coming together to have fun, compete, and give back all in the same afternoon.
What's Next
Keep an eye on social media in the coming days for the full content drop from Scene Projects Sports Network and Eagle Eye Media, featuring highlights from Team Cherry's championship round, behind-the-scenes moments from the course, and a closer look at everything that made the inaugural SKUNK'd Classic a can't-miss event.
Congratulations again to Team Cherry, Team Begg, and Team Olson on their top-three finishes, and a huge thank you to SKUNK'd Golf Company, Apple Grove Golf Course, all the sponsors, food vendors, and every golfer who came out to make the first SKUNK'd Classic one to remember. Here's to an even bigger field — and an even closer leaderboard — next year.
