Wampus Park raises over $900 through annual disc, golf tourneys

Karl Kleinkauf attempts to convert a short putt during the annual Wampus Park disc golf tournament on Monday. He won the men's title at the event.
(Photo by DYLAN GREENE)

Kalen Kulp, who placed second on the men's side, tees off on hole No. 14 during Monday's Wampus Park disc golf tourney.
(Photo by DYLAN GREENE)

Jennifer Kleinkauf tees off on hole No. 14 during Monday's tournament. She won the women's title.
(Photo by DYLAN GREENE)

Riley Emmer attempts to guide in a short putt on Monday at Wampus Park. He secured third on the men's side.
(Photo by DYLAN GREENE)

Scenes from Monday's Wampus Park disc golf tourney.
(Photo by DYLAN GREENE)

by DYLAN GREENE
Sports Editor | July 7, 2021 1:00 AM

CLARK FORK — A number of local avid disc golfers competed in the annual disc golf tournament at Wampus Park on Monday night. Twenty-three people took part in the event.

Karl Kleinkauf secured first on the men's side of the 18-hole tourney, Kalen Kulp was second and Riley Emmer earned third. On the women's side, Jennifer Kleinkauf finished first, Teresa Kemink second and Eloise Burnham third.

Wampus Park also hosted a golf scramble on Friday. The four-person team made up of Don Heller, Wendy Heller and Ron Heller and Kelly Crawford captured first. Tyson Heller, Randy Heller, Rob Patterson and Micah brought home second, and Lewis Speelmon, Phil Kemink and Dennis Jasperson took third. A total of 25 golfers competed in the scramble.

Wampus Park raised $945 across the two events. All the proceeds will go toward improving and maintaining the course that continues to grow in popularity.