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.
TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR SECOND FLIGHT! Click the button below to register.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, JUNE 3, 2025
FLIGHT ONE: Birds – McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club
2306 121 X Ave NW
7-7:45 a.m. Check-In
7:15 a.m. 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 3:30 p.m. Awards
FLIGHT TWO: Birds – McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club
2306 121 X Ave NW
10:30 a.m. Check-In
10:45 a.m. Lunch
11:15 a.m. Announcements and Safety Talk
11:30 a.m. Trap, Archery, and Rimfire Start
Immediately after shooting (circa 2:30 p.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.
2:30 p.m. Lunch @ Fox Hills Golf Course – 3104 4th Ave NE
3:00 p.m. Golf Scramble – Shotgun Start
Circa 6 p.m. Awards
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 Par-3 golf scramble. Some clubs will be available for rent from Fox Hills Golf Course ($20).
Course Games: Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, and others.
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
INFO
If you have any questions, contact Micaela Rud at mrud@ndoil.org or 701-557-7742.
WHEN
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 72 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.
- 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
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SOLD OUT
- Includes your logo on every cart in the golf portion of the event.
*LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS
- Logo on prominent signage during all events & at all locations
- Recognition on marketing emails & social media
- 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
- Includes full-color company logo on signage at welcome and awards socials
- Recognition on signage at meal during awards and social.
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!
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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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AL GOLDEN SCHOLARSHIP
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