The Johnson Memorial Foundation and Johnson Memorial Health Services are pleased to announce the success of the 2026 Golf FORE! Health Tournament, which brought together community members, sponsors, volunteers, and healthcare supporters for a record-setting event.
This year’s tournament welcomed 19 teams, making it the largest Golf FORE! Health Tournament to date. The overwhelming support from our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers underscores the community’s commitment to high-quality healthcare close to home. Funds raised from the event will support the installation of a facility-wide Nurse Call System at Johnson Memorial Health Services. This important investment will enhance patient and resident safety by providing immediate, reliable communication and assistance for residents, patients, and staff throughout the facility.
The tournament featured friendly competition, community fellowship, and a shared commitment to supporting local healthcare. Following a competitive day on the course, tournament winners were announced:
- Tie for First Place (both receiving $350):
- Jake Farmen, Haley Farmen, Andrea Thompson, & Dustin Bothun
- Brandon Olson, Scott Ochendorf, Ken Sather, & Tyler Erickson
- Third Place (receiving $200):
- David Reel, Cameron Jurgenson, Ryan Swenson, & Brent Strand
Winning the group putt competition was Shawn Sumner and Andy Ross (not pictured).
The Johnson Memorial Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to all event sponsors whose generous donations helped make the tournament a success. Their support played a vital role in advancing the Nurse Call System project and strengthening healthcare services for the community.
Special thanks are also extended to the many Johnson Memorial Health Services staff members, Foundation board members, and community volunteers who dedicated their time to planning, organizing, and assisting with the event. Their commitment and hard work were instrumental in making the tournament memorable and successful.
The Johnson Memorial Foundation’s mission, “It All Comes Back to You,” continues to be reflected in community partnerships and fundraising efforts that support the region’s healthcare needs. The success of the Golf FORE! Health Tournament is another example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together to invest in the health and well-being of its residents.
The Foundation invites community members to continue supporting local healthcare by attending its next event, the JM Foundation Community Picnic, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Dawson Swimming Pool Park from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, free swimming, bouncy houses, and community fellowship, offering residents of all ages a chance to come together and support the Foundation’s mission to enhance healthcare services in our region.
Thank you to all the generous sponsors for this year’s tournament:
- Platinum Sponsors ($1,000): Old National Bank, LQP Co-op, and TransMed Inc
- Gold Sponsors ($500): 4Imprint, USI Insurance Services, and Shared Medical Services
- Silver Sponsors ($250): Avera PACE, Bothun Agency Inc, Eide Bailly, Minnwest Bank, Minnesota Pathologists Chartered, Minnwest Bank, Ultima Skincare, F&M Insurance, Avera Health, SpendMend Pharmacy Solutions, Gallagher Insurance, and Titan Machinery
- Bronze Sponsors ($100): G & R Controls Inc., Wold Architect and Engineers, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, Ken Sather Construction, Larson Brothers Concrete, Madison Bottling Co., Restorative Sleep Solutions Willmar, Ultima Skincare, US Foods / GFH, and Woods, Fuller
- Hole Sponsors ($50): Swenson, Nelson, & Stulz, Blue Sky Security, Dairy Queen, Larson Brothers Concrete, Madison Bottling Co., A & B Auto Parts, Nathan Martinson Seed, Strand Insurance Agency, Inc., and MSAD Storage
For more information about the Johnson Memorial Foundation or future fundraising events, please contact Saundra Snobl, Foundation Manager, at Johnson Memorial Health Services.