BIRDS & BIRDIES

 

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Birds & Birdies

The 4th Annual Birds & Birdies tournament is a shooting and golf event benefiting the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation.

Teams will be scored in three shooting competitions (including trap, rimfire, and archery) followed by a golf scramble.

Must register as a team. All team members must compete in all events.

WE ARE SOLD OUT!  Click on the button below to be added to our waitlist. 

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Birds – McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club
2306 121 X Ave NW
7-7:45 a.m.   Check-In
7:15 a.m.       Light Breakfast
7:45 a.m.       Announcements and Safety Talk
8 a.m.            Trap, Archery, and Rimfire Start

 

Immediately after shooting (circa 10:30 a.m.) – Check In at the Fox Hills Golf Course. If the shooting portion ends earlier than expected, we will kick off the golfing portion ASAP.

11 p.m.           Lunch @ Fox Hills Golf Course – 3104 4th Ave NE

12 p.m.           Golf Scramble – Shotgun Start
Circa 5 p.m.  Awards Social

RULES

BIRDS

Teams will be scored in the following:
– 25 round trap shoot
– 10 shot archery competition
– 20 round .22 rimfire rifle competition

Each participant will need to bring their own 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. All ammo, ear & eye protection, open sight rifles, and archery equipment will be provided.

Prizes also awarded to the top 2 individual high scorers in each discipline.


ADDITIONAL GAMES

There will be additional optional games for cash buy-in and cash prizes that shooters can participate in while waiting for other stations. 

BIRDIES

Teams will compete in a 18-hole max bogey golf scramble. Some clubs will be available for rent from Fox Hills Golf Course ($20).

Course Games: Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive (Men’s and Women’s) 

ADDITIONAL GAMES

Money Ball: Teams can purchase one numbered ball for $50. The ball is to be played throughout the course. If a team has the ball at the end of the scramble, the ball will be placed in a drawing for a cash prize. 

Mulligans:  Teams may purchase a maximum of two mulligans for the team.

PRIZES

Prizes will be announced immediately after the finish of the Birdies portion of the tournament at the Fox Hills Golf Course Clubhouse.

Winners and prizes for additional shooting games, individual high scores, Money Ball, Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive (Men’s and Women’s) will also be announced at this time.

OVERALL TEAM WINNERS
Team winners will be determined from a combined score of both the Birds and Birdies competitions.

FIRST PLACE PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED
Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd and 3rd Overall Team Winners.

DOOR PRIZES
Winners must be present to claim a door prize. Door prizes will be available for pick-up at the awards social at Fox Hills Golf Course following the Birdies portion of the tournament.

Door prizes can be mailed to:

Fox Hills Golf Course
Attn: Birds & Birdies
3104 4th Ave NE
Watford City, ND 58854

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INFO

If you have any questions, contact Micaela Rud at mrud@ndoil.org or 701-557-7742.

WHEN

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m.

WHERE

BIRDS

McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club
2306 121X Ave NW
Watford City, ND 58854

BIRDIES

Fox Hills Golf Course
3104 State Highway 23 Alt
Watford City, ND 58854

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel room blocks are available at the following hotels:

Teddy’s Residential Suites (701-842-6480) and Little Missouri Inn & Suites (701-842-6262) under Birds & Birdies. Blocks will be released May 5th. Make sure to give them the event name to receive the discounted rate!

REGISTER

COST PER TEAM – $1,200
Max of 36 teams. A waitlist has formed-click the button above to be added. Payment must be received by May 1st to secure your team’s spot.

SPONSOR

We offer several levels of sponsorship as well as a limited number of exclusive sponsorships.

SPONSOR

We have several sponsorship opportunities available this year including Exclusive Sponsorships and Team Sponsorships. Check back in the Spring for available sponsorship opportunities.

EVENT SPONSOR
$2,500

  • SOLD OUT

  • Includes one team in the event ($1,200 value)
  • Logo on prominent signage during all events & at all locations
  • Recognition on marketing emails & social media

CART SPONSOR (LIMITED TO 2)
$2,000

  • SOLD OUT

  • Includes your logo on every cart in the golf portion of the event.

*LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSOR
$1,500

  • Logo on prominent signage during all events & at all locations
  • Recognition on marketing emails & social media

HOLE & RANGE SPONSOR
$500

  • logo on prominent signage at one of the three range stations
  • Sign and the option to set up a booth at one of the holes at the golf course

SUPPORTER SPONSOR
$500

  • Includes full-color company logo on signage at welcome and awards socials

MEAL SPONSOR
$500

  • Recognition on signage at meal during awards and social.

PRIZE SPONSOR
$200

Sponsors will have their names printed on the Prize Envelopes, in marketing and announcement emails and at the awards ceremony ("First prize, sponsored by Company Name")

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!

EVENT SPONSOR

CORPORATE SPONSOR

sUPPORTER SPONSOR

HOLE & RANGE SPONSOR

mEAL SPONSOR

cart SPONSOR

PRIZE SPONSOR

2025 PREMIER PARTNERS

Our events and efforts aren't possible without the support of our members. Thanks to all our Premier Partners for their sponsorship! Learn more about becoming a Premier Partner here

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