Detroit Lakes Boys Golf Teams Shine at Bulldog Invite and Early Bird

Lakers' varsity squads earn top finishes in season-opening competitions

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:09pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented golf tournament scene, with the players' forms abstracted into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette of greens, browns, and blues.The Detroit Lakes boys golf program's strong start to the season showcases their depth and talent as they aim to build on past successes.Detroit Lakes Today

The Detroit Lakes boys golf team had a successful split-squad day on Thursday, April 16, with one varsity team winning the Bulldog Invitational at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker and the other finishing second at the DL Early Bird Invite at Lakeview Golf Course.

Why it matters

The strong performances by the Detroit Lakes boys golf teams in their season-opening competitions demonstrate the program's continued excellence and depth, as they look to build on past successes and compete for conference and state titles.

The details

At the Bulldog Invitational, the Lakers' first varsity team shot a 301 to take first place, led by top-10 finishes from Sully Braaten (3rd, 73), Brock Burhans (8th, 74), and Blayne Smith (T10th, 76). The Lakers' second varsity team finished second at the DL Early Bird Invite with a 285, paced by Breck Gatheridge and Jackson Vandam tying for 7th with 70s.

  • The competitions took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • The Lakers' next meet is on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Alexandria Golf Club for their first Central Lakes Conference match.

The players

Sully Braaten

A Detroit Lakes golfer who shot a 1-over-par 73 to finish in a tie for 3rd place at the Bulldog Invitational.

Brock Burhans

A Detroit Lakes golfer who shot a 2-over-par 74 to finish in 8th place at the Bulldog Invitational.

Blayne Smith

A Detroit Lakes golfer who shot a 4-over-par 76 to tie for 10th place at the Bulldog Invitational.

Breck Gatheridge

A Detroit Lakes golfer who shot a 6-over-par 70 to tie for 7th place at the DL Early Bird Invite.

Jackson Vandam

A Detroit Lakes golfer who shot a 6-over-par 70 to tie for 7th place at the DL Early Bird Invite.

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What’s next

The Detroit Lakes boys golf teams will compete in their first Central Lakes Conference meet on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Alexandria Golf Club.

The takeaway

The strong performances by the Detroit Lakes boys golf teams in their season-opening competitions demonstrate the program's continued excellence and depth, as they look to build on past successes and compete for conference and state titles.