{"id":40194,"date":"2026-06-06T19:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/13th-annual-swalley-memorial-tournament-draws-44-teams-honors-family-legacy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T19:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:10:22","slug":"13th-annual-swalley-memorial-tournament-draws-44-teams-honors-family-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/13th-annual-swalley-memorial-tournament-draws-44-teams-honors-family-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"13th Annual Swalley Memorial Tournament draws 44 Teams, honors family legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Boe and Larry at the 13th Annual Swalley Memorial Tournament<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MARTIN \u2014 Under clear skies and summerlike warmth, the 13th Annual Zondo and Leroy Swalley Memorial Golf Tournament brought 44 two-person scramble teams to Markota Acres Golf Course on Saturday, May 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The event, a staple of the Martin golf season, once again blended competition with community remembrance. Organizers expressed deep gratitude to the City of Martin, the Markota Acres Board of Directors, and course staff James Begdeman, Matt, Aaron, Hayden and Gaven Risse for presenting a course described as \u201cperfect\u201d by participants. Staff led by Samantha Little Eagle kept the bar and restaurant running smoothly throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Also, thanks to Samantha Little Eagle and the staff working the bar and restaurant. Special thanks to the Re-Member Organization for providing the Pulled Pork Burritos as well as Emma Swalley and Mandy Morrissette who served an excellent salad and hot chicken dumpling soup.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to the score keeper, Ben Bordeaux.<\/p>\n

The tournament awarded $1,700 to each of the four flights and distributed $1,400 in pin prizes donated in honor or memory of community members. Winners included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 1 Long Putt \u2014 In memory of Russell Bordeaux by Shani Rae Bordeaux. Winner: Samantha Little Eagle.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 2 Closest to the Pin \u2014 In memory of Zondo and Leroy Swalley. Winner: Tristan Richards.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 3 Longest Putt \u2014 In memory of Albert Long by John Long. Winner: Team Risse.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 4 Closest to the Pin \u2014 In honor of Lakota youth and Larry Swalley by the Oglala Lakota Children\u2019s Justice Center. Winner: Bert Shields.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 5 Closest Second Shot \u2014 In memory of Leroy Swalley by Jim Wyke and family. Winner: Team Beardt.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 6 Longest Putt \u2014 In memory of Jim and Wanblee Burnette by Jay Burnette. Winners: Will Spotted Eagle and Luke Lunderman.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 7 Longest Putt \u2014 In memory of Leroy Swalley by Margaret Wyke and JR Swalley. Winner: TJ Halligan.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 8 Longest Putt \u2014 In memory of Tehja White Pipe by Lisa White Pipe. Winner: Luke Lunderman.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 9 Closest Second Shot \u2014 In memory of Zondo and Leroy Swalley and all veterans by Fast Funds and Shawn Swallow ($200). Winner: Anthony Builenburg.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 9 Longest Putt \u2014 In memory of Zondo and Leroy Swalley by All Stop. Winners: Pat Clifford and Jon Red Owl.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 9 Longest Drive, Seniors \u2014 In memory of Zondo and Leroy Swalley by the Swalley family. Winner: Scott Bair.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 9 Longest Drive, Women \u2014 In memory of Marcella Swalley Prue and Joe Prue by Kathy Pure Owens. Winner: Brittny Has No Horse.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hole 9 Longest Drive, Blue Tee \u2014 In memory of Zondo Swalley by Larry Swalley. Winner: Lars Backward.<\/p>\n

Flight Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Championship Flight \u2014 Champions: Mike and Matt Beardt; 2nd: Bryce and Austin Hammer; 3rd: Dan and Red Prue; 4th: Lars Backward and Brittny Has No Horse.<\/p>\n

\u2022 First Flight \u2014 Champions: Clyde and Tanner Colombe; 2nd: Team Marcus Heath; 3rd: Tyler Wright and Trevor Farmer; 4th: Cody Whipple Jr. and Robert Whipple. Tribal<\/p>\n

\u2022 Second Flight \u2014 Champions:\u00a0 Ron and Jackson Rockers; 2nd: Team Ben Thunder Bolt; 3rd: Lang Brown Eyes and Mike Solderlin; 4th: Stormy Halligan and\u00a0Mark Tucker.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Third Flight \u2014 Champions: Ryder Byerley and Myles Muilenburg; 2nd: Keith Waln and Robert Sedelmeyer; 3rd: Mike and Carrie Hammer; 4th: Bobbie Olausen and Faith Richards.<\/p>\n

Organizers closed the day with a message of appreciation: \u201cLila wopila tanka to each and every one of you who came out to compete. Have a great summer \u2014 golf on \u2014 from the Swalley family and relatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

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