GOLF: Tinseth takes medalist honors at Kalispell Invite

Glacier’s McKenna Tinseth and Polson’s Carson McDaniel were not necessarily pleased with their scores on Thursday at Buffalo Hill Golf Club.

Tinseth, a senior, had hopes of carding an 85.

She settled for a 92.

“Just a lot of double bogeys,” she said.

“That was frustrating when I got them.”

McDaniel did not have a specific score he was aiming for, just a more consistent round than the 43-37—80 he finished with.

“Double-bogey, bogey, double-bogey,” he said of his final three holes on the front nine.

“I didn’t chip great today.”

He managed to put that behind him with a birdie, birdie start on the back nine. Back-to-back pars followed later, although he did finish with two bogeys.

“That was a bummer,” he said.

But all in all, those numbers were still good enough to deliver some impressive results for the duo at the 13-team Kalispell Invitational golf tournament.

Tinseth finished the 36-hole event as the medalist with her 178 total for a four-shot victory. She was second, one shot behind leader Kayla Slavik of Great Falls High, after Wednesday’s round at Northern Pines Golf Course. Tinseth shot 43-43—86 there.

Slavik shot a 97 at Buffalo Hill to tie for second along with Sara Michell of Missoula Sentinel, 89-93—182, and Becca Knutson of Flathead, 91-91—182.

McDaniel was fourth, 71-80—151, seven shots behind medalist Max Toenjes of Hamilton, 69-75—144.

Blake Hasquet, 73-76—149, and Sean Ramsbacher, 72-78—150, both of Missoula Sentinel tied for second.

Regarding team totals, for the boys it was Great Falls, 614, Missoula Sentinel, 630, and Great Falls C. M. Russell, 644, in the top three spots.

Missoula Sentinel, 776, Whitefish, 785, Glacier, 813 and Flathead, 817, went 1-2-3-4 on the girls side.

“I was OK with my score yesterday at Northern Pines,” Tinseth said. “I was just hoping to do better today.”

Mainly because she’s a Buffalo Hill member.

At Northern Pines, her driving and putting carried her along while she struggled with her iron game. It was the opposite, however, on the final day.

“My driving and putting weren’t that great,” she said.

This time it was her irons that were solid.

She did drop a 20-foot par putt on the par 4, 14th hole despite having her tee shot hit a tree and bounce all the way back to the tee box. From there, she recovered nicely.

“That kept me going,” she said.

Tinseth has had several top five finishes this fall, but this was by far her best tournament showing. It also came at the right time with state coming up later this month in Billings. She placed eighth last year at state.

“I’m hoping it will come together so I can do well at state,” she said.

“Last year I was in the high 80s and mid 90s (during the season) but shot 84 and 83 at state.

“I just wish I had another year left,” she added. “I didn’t start playing until I was a freshman. I know I would be a lot better, more consistent. I guess I’m trying to make up for all that missed time.”

McDaniel came into this event having won medalist honors at three tournaments. He’s been a consistent top five finisher every week this fall.

“It’s been pretty good (so far),” he said.

“There is always room for improvement in golf, but I’m feeling pretty good right now.”

He said playing Buffalo Hill was a challenge.

“It’s a grind-it-out golf course, a target course,” he said. “You have to hit your spots.”

Glacier had two individuals make the top 10 with Gabi Mammana, 93-95—188, placing seventh and A.J. Grande, 77-79—156, finishing ninth.

Whitefish’s Hayley Hileman, 92-93—185, was sixth and Holly Hileman, 91-98—189, ninth.

Kalispell Invitational

Thursday

At Buffalo Hill Golf Club

Final Results

Boys

Team Totals

Great Falls 614, Missoula Sentinel 630, Great Falls C. M. Russell 644; Hamilton 648; Glacier 663; Flathead 671; Polson 673; Missoula Hellgate 715; Columbia Falls 718, Missoula Big Sky 732; Whitefish 787; Glacier JV 788; Flathead JV 850.

Individual Top 10

Max Toenjes, Ham 69-75—144

Blake Hasquet, Sen 73-76—149

Sean Ramsbacher, Sen 72-78—150

Carson McDaniel, Pol 71-80—151

Schafer Paladichuk, GFall 78-74—152

Duncan Hollar, CMR 73-79—152

Connor Mora, GFalls 73-79—152

Keaton Sunchild, GFalls 73-81—154

A.J. Grande, Glacier 77-79—156

River Duce, Hlgt 80-78—158

Team

Great Falls High — Schafer Paladichuk 78-74—152; Keaton Sunchild 73-81—154; Rylan Periman 75-84—159; Connor Mora 73-79—­152; Thain Johnson 76-83­—159

Missoula Sentinel — Sean Ramsbacher 72-78—150; Blake Hasquet 73-76—149; Jack Johnston 78-85—163; Sam Miland 88-80—168; Connor Kessler 91-92—183

Great Falls CMR — Duncan Hollar 73-79—152; Tucker Thomas 80-81­—161; Ben Kaul 81-79—160; Tucker Pietrykowski 77-94—171; Zane Potratz 91-97—188

Hamilton — Max Toenjes 69-75—144; Ky Burch 86-80—166; Tristan Hanson 82-85—167; Blaine Wetzsteau 88-83—171; Bryce Reed 98-95—193

Glacier — A.J. Grande 77-79—156; Brayden Aurich 80-85—165; Zack Stotts 88-84—172; Brandon Olson 85-85—170; Jon Sorenson 92-91—183

Flathead — Rielly Manger 79-85—164; Nick Weaver 79-81—160; Noah Love 84-91—175; Sam Elliot 83-89—172; Tyler Kitch 98-99—197

Polson — Carson McDaniel 71-80—151; Matt Hobbs 82-93—175; Trey Kelly 83-88—171; Noah McDonald 91-91—182; Colin Kenny 93-87—180

Missoula Hellgate — River Duce 80-78—158; Ben Huguet 84-95—179; Kade McCulloch 96-94—190; Sam Lund 95-93—188; Vinny Hughes 110-109—219

Columbia Falls — Logan Peck 94-92—186; Logan Lybbert 87-92—179; L.J. Panasuk 85-88—173; Tyler Langton 91-99—190; Trey Perkins 98-89—187

Missoula Big Sky — Zach Harvey 86-95—181; Hank Mesenko 88-89—177; Blake Herntzelman 96-91—187; Ryan Harvey 93-94—187; John Bogart 104-111—215

Whitefish — Jeff Hyer 92-89—181; Drew Brozek 96-99—195; Jamie Schwartz 104-89—193; Grant Kahle 108-110—218

Glacier JV— Hunter Berke 92-93—185; Alex Durado 114-125—239; Hunter Watterud 88-111—199; Dylan Fisher 100-100—200; Caden Willis 103-101—204

Flathead JV — Ben Walseth 95-98—193; Keaden Morisaki 110-97—207; Spencer Christy 120-95—215; Aidan Phillips 116-119—235; Keaton Fischer 120-122—242

Girls

Team Totals

Missoula Sentinel 776, Whitefish 785, Glacier 813, Flathead 817, Great Falls 825, Great Falls C.M. Russell 842, Polson 887, Hamilton 898, Glacier JV 1,005

Individual Top 10

McKenna Tinseth, Gla 86-92—178

Kayla Slavik, GFalls 85-97—182

Sara Michell, Sen 89-93—182

Becca Knutson, Fla 91-91—182

Sydnee Nowlen, Sen 90-93—183

Hayley Hileman, Whi 92-93—185

Gabi Mammana, Gla 93-95—188

Savanna Voyles, CMR 90-99—189

Holly Hileman, Whi 91-98—189

Renae Heisler, GFalls 95-99—194

Team

Missoula Sentinel — Sydnee Nowlen 90-93—183; Sara Michell 89-93—182; Lauren Peterson 103-112—215; Halle Nurse 104-99—203; Raela Rienhart 114-105—219

Whitefish — Hayley Hileman 92-93—185; Holly Hileman 91-98—189; Gracie Young 96-101—197; Paige Sproul 103-113—216; Megan Archibald 118-111—229

Glacier — McKenna Tinseth 86-92—178; Gabi Mammana 93-95—188; Kate Trunkle 97-100—197; Reid Barkus 127-123—250

Flathead — Becca Knutson 91-91—182; Maddie Huestis 98-104—202; Cassidy Lavin 112-106—218; Katie Stobie 109-111—220; Mikaila Jorgenson 110-108—218

Great Falls High — Renae Heisler 95-99—194; Kayla Slavik 85-97—182; Katrina Adkins 108-112—220; Presley BirdRattler 119-110—229

Great Falls CMR —Savanna Voyles 90-99—189; Blair Hebnes 100-107—207; Bailee Potratz 103-111—214; Savanna Fischer 145-114—259; Nichole Linder 118-121—239

Polson — Kiyara McCue 100-100—200; Amanda Farley 124-117—241; Callie Cannon 110-100—210; Esme Yarbrough 117-119—236

Hamilton — Liz Roberts 104-105—209; Melissa Kimp 110-105—215; Kelci Martin 114-116—230; Haile Spear 131-129—260; Jazmin Pervais 121-123—244

Glacier JV — Jez Schussler 125-142—267; Hannah Iverson 103-NA—NA; Avery Anderson 127-140—267; Skye Smith 127-132—259; Hailey Iverson 110-126­—236

Missoula Big Sky — Sam Mathis 1010-95—196; Mady Morris 116-107—223; Danielle Buchanan 136-139—275

Flathead JV — Maisie Hanson 129-133—262; Mabry Shepard 156-142—298; Sheridan Stroop 138-138—276

Stats courtesy of Roy Antley