Former champions claim medalist honors during Birchmont qualifying

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BEMIDJI — Three former Birchmont champions won their qualifying events on Tuesday at the 102nd Birchmont Golf Tournament. ADVERTISEMENTIn the newly-formed Grand Master’s Division, Doug Taylor, a two-time Master’s Division champ, led the field of 75-and-older players. Ewing, the 2024 Execs champ, won the Senior Division medalist honor with a score of 144. Ewing beat out Brad Anderson and Cory Fairchild for the Senior Division medalist crown by one stroke. Wilcox will play against six-time Birchmont champion and 2025 Senior Division winner Curt Howard, who will enter the Master’s Division next year.