Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
'A beautiful day to celebrate a beautiful soul'
Participants get ready to go during 'The Cookie Memorial Gold Tourney'.
Rhonda Joki, of Brainerd, Minn., shakes off a case of the sillies prior to approaching this putt on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Cook
Holes were located at homes and businesses throughout Everly during The Cookie Memorial Gold Tourney on Saturday.
Participants cruised from green to green in golf carts and UTVs.
Drew Berends won the special hole in one at Backroads Biker Leather Shoppe – his prize was a free men's leather jacket courtesy of owner Tara Patrick (pictured at left).
Everly resident Kevin Cook died Dec. 31, 2020 after a short and hard battle with cancer. His family and wife decided to hold a traveling mini golf tournament during Everly Community Day on July 31 to celebrate Kevin's memory, dubbing it "The Cookie Memorial Gold Tourney."
More than 90 registrants participated in the tournament that took place all over town. Over 16 holes made up the event with 13 of those holes creatively crafted on Everly citizens' lawns, while the remainder were located at local businesses.
Kevin's son, Ryan Nemmers, said the tournament went over well.
"It was so nice to see people smile, laugh and just have fun," he said. "It was a beautiful day to celebrate a beautiful soul."
