BIRDS & BIRDIES

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Birds & Birdies

The 3rd 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 will compete in all events.

Registration will open in Spring of 2025.

SCHEDULE

Monday, 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 a numbered ball for $50. The ball is to by played throughout the course. If a team has the ball at the end of the scramble, the ball will be placed into a drawing for a 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 and items for goodie bags can be mailed to:

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

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WHEN

Monday, May 20, 2025

Beginning at 7 a.m.

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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

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COST PER TEAM – $1,200
Max of 36 teams. A waitlist will form once 36 max team spots are filled. 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.

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INFO

If you have any questions, contact Micaela Rud at mrud@ndoil.org or 701-223-6380.

SPONSOR

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

2024 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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