DEAN SHORTRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

Junior Golf Aberdeen is pleased to announce the winner of the Dean Shortridge Scholarship to benefit Aberdeen area junior golfers seeking post-high school educations. 

A $1000 scholarship has been awarded for the 2020-2021 school year to Ethan Vikander of Aberdeen, SD. Ethan played high school golf for Aberdeen Central and was a multiple All-ESD and All-State team member.  Ethan also enjoyed success on the on the SDGA Junior Tour and Minnesota Junior Tour and participated in several state championships.

Ethan volunteered as an instructor for the First Tee of South Dakota helping instruct youth at Moccasin Creek Country Club.  He also worked as a coach for the Rolling Hills teams as part of the Aberdeen PGA Junior League.  He is attending Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, is a member of the men’s golf team, and pursuing a degree in business management.

For more information about the Dean Shortridge Scholarship or Junior Golf Aberdeen visit the Junior Golf page at www.MoccasinCreekcc.com or contact Dean Zahn at 605-226-0989 or dean@moccasincreekcc.com.

Junior Golf Aberdeen is a non-profit organization seeking to impact the lives of young people through the game of golf by providing educational opportunities, competitive events, and quality facilities that will enhance their knowledge, enjoyment, and appreciation of the greatest game; and build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices.  Programming includes The First Tee lesson programs, PGA Junior League, the City Junior Championship, and many outreach programs throughout the community.

Dean Shortridge was a long-time Aberdeen PGA Golf Professional that was a great advocate of junior golf.  Junior Golf Aberdeen is pleased to continue his advocacy with this scholarship awarded in his name.
 

A $1000 scholarship has been awarded for the 2019-2020 school year to Camryn Wipf of Aberdeen, SD.  Camryn played high school varsity golf for Aberdeen Central, and was a regular on the SDGA Sanford Junior Golf Tour.  Camryn has been active in The First Tee of South Dakota achieving the Ace Level and serving as a coach and mentor with The First Tee program in Aberdeen.  She graduated as one of the top students in her class and is attending Northern State University and pursuing a degree in elementary education.


In addition, three $250 scholarship winners were awarded:

  Lucas Schaefbauer of Aberdeen, SD is a former State A High School Team and Individual Champion for Roncalli High School.  He is also a coach and mentor for The First Tee of South Dakota and is attending South Dakota State University, while playing on the men’s golf team.
 
  Emily Kokales of Aberdeen graduated from Roncalli High School, played on the varsity girls golf team along with many other prep sports, and was an outstanding student and school leader.  She is attending the University of South Dakota.
 
  Brooklyn Hofer, a graduate of Aberdeen Central High School, achieved the Ace Level in The First Tee of South Dakota, and enjoyed an outstanding junior golf career.   She is attending Concordia St. Paul (MN) and playing on the women’s golf team.