The 14th Annual Cougar Open took place Friday as thirty teams came together in support of Barton Athletics at Lake Barton Golf Club.
Organized and sponsored by the Barton Booster Club under the leadership of chair Eric Gotsche, the annual event serves as a fundraiser for Barton Athletics through tournament participation, sponsorships, raffle opportunities, and the generosity of numerous donors.
The four-man scramble team of Brandon Wells, Matt Karlin, Lance Perez, and Cody Tutak captured the 2026 Cougar Open title, firing a 52 for a four-stroke victory over the field.
In the first flight, Jim Jordan, Casey Hubbard, Chuck Fellhoelter, and David Schenek carded a 59 to become the 11th team to post a score in the 50s, earning a one-stroke victory over four teams tied at 60.
Second flight honors went to the foursome of Jake Thompson, Mark VanNorden, Tad Parsons, and Jonathan Pike after carding a 63. *Photos provided by Barton's PR Department
Through the generosity of tournament sponsors and donors, more than $6,000 in prizes were raffled throughout the event, with numerous additional prizes awarded through hole contests.
Individual hole prize winners:
Steve Hallmark (Longest drive on hole 2)
Ryan Hammeke (Closest to the pin in two shots on hole 3)
Mark Panning (Closest to the pin on hole 5)
Aaron Andrews (Closest to the pin in two shots on hole 6)
Kory Walters (Closest to the pin on hole 7)
Brandon Wells (Longest putt on hole 8)
Mark Panning (Closest to the pin on hole 9)
Randy Moyers (Longest drive on hole 11 – senior)
Matt Karlin (Closest to the pin on hole 12)
Craig Biggs (Longest putt on hole 14)
Jake Werth (Closest to the pin on hole 16)
Cooper Ohnmacht (Closest to the pin in two shots on hole 18)
Flight Winners:
Championship Flight:
1st (52): Brandon Wells, Matt Karlin, Lance Perez, Cody Tutak
2nd (56): Trevor Rolfs, Mark Panning, Kyle Haxton, Bryan Stephens
3rd (56): Ryan Meade, Aaron Andrews, Austin LaViolette, Martin Cairney
4th (57): Rick Tutak, Randy Wetzel, Kris Thexton, Kevyn Soupiset
First Flight:
1st (59): Jim Jordan, Casey Hubbard, Chuck Fellhoelter, David Schenek
2nd (60): L.T. Fleske, Randy Moyers, Chuck Richardson, Paul Marshall
3rd (60): Mike Huddleston, Travis Huddleston, Mark Cooper, Peyton Kinman
4th (60): Ron Mason, Jim Hayes, Kale Kern, Cooper Ohnmacht
Second Flight:
1st (63): Jake Thompson, Mark VanNorden, Tad Parsons, Jonathan Pike
2nd (64): Doug Kaiser, Lyle Stickney, Alan Crowther, Lance Crosby
3rd (65): Brent Zimmerman, Sawyer Zimmerman, Gary Burke, Brady Karlin
4th (66): Brett McBride, Luke Kramer, Logan Smith, Landon Sciacca