Four Youth Chosen as Beef Caddies at the Sanford International

Four Youth Chosen as Beef Caddies at the Sanford International

PIERRE, SD - The 2019 Sanford International PGA Tournament of Champions will take place September 16 - 22, 2019 at the Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, SD. As a sponsor, the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) is allowed to provide four beef caddies to go alongside a pro for an incredible experience. With so much interest, the SDBIC made it into an application process and four South Dakota youth were selected. The 2019 SDBIC Beef Caddies include Abbie Nelson, Tyler Fastnacht, Teagan Mason, and Luke Urevig. 

Abbie Nelson 

Abbie Nelson is from Newell, SD where she resides on a farm. Abbie comes from a generation of farmers and ranchers. She says, "My dad has been farming for 30 years and both my grandparents and great grandparents raised cattle on their farms." Since a young age Abbie has taken an interest in golf and she currently plays golf for her high school team.

Tyler Fastnacht 

Tyler Fastnacht is from Wessington Springs, SD where he is a high school junior. He is actively involved on his high school golf team, and has been since 7th grade. Tyler is the treasurer of his local FFA group where he judges meats and has 12 registered Hereford cows of his own. Tyler is very active on his family's fourth generation farm where they raise feeder cattle, corn, soybeans, and forage.

teagan mason

Teagan Mason is a freshman from Frankfort, SD where he resides on his families ranch, Mason/Knox Ranch. Teagan has a strong passion for both golf and working with his cattle. He has begun to start his own small herd and is involved in FFA, 4-H, and open class shows with his cattle.

luke urevig

Luke Urevig is from Brookings, SD where he plays competitive golf at Deubrook area. Luke was part of the Deubrook Area team that took 3rd place at the 2019 State B Tournament. Luke is active in FFA and participated in FFA Meat Judging. 

All the 2019 Sanford International Beef Caddies are passionate beef advocates who have taken an interest in the great sport of golf! Thank you to all those who have applied.  

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Posted: September 11, 2019

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