Southview CC head golf professional Phil Anderson talks about the importance of playing the par 5′s well during the Tapemark.

If you know anything about the history of the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am, you probably know about the legendary “Dave Tentis shot on #9” – the shot that forced a play-off and lead Tentis to his first ever Tapemark victory.
And while shots like that will make you a legend, Tentis points out that there are many other legendary aspects to the tournament, such as the level of competition, the comradery of the players and the generosity of the supporters.
“I grew up watching coverage of the Tapemark on T.V,” says Tentis, “so …

Southview CC head golf professional Phil Anderson talks about what makes the Tapemark Charity Pro Am such a special event.

Tom Mogren admits that when he first signed on to play in the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am, he was still new to the game of golf. Having only played about five years, the Tapemark was Tom’s first major golf tournament.
“I was nervous, playing with some many well-respected golfers and having so many people watch me,” he says, “but it ended up being a really fun experience.”
Tom has since played in 36 Tapemark tournaments, not only because he says it is a fun event, but also because of the great cause it …

Like many non-profits, the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am relies on the generosity of its sponsors to make the event a success. We are fortunate to have many wonderful sponsors who support not only the tournament, but Tapemark’s mission of providing all Minnesotans, regardless of ability, an environment where they can live, work and play in their own communities with dignity, hope and respect.
One of our sponsors is Anderson Agency, a Minneapolis-based independent insurance agency. Shaun Irwin, president of Anderson Agency, says the reason he has supported Tapemark for the past six …