Thomas A. Blank, has had his PGA
Card since 1987. Tom completed his apprenticeship in Montevideo MN.
Played competitively in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 3 years and then started
pursuing his dream of owning his own golf course. He fulfilled that
dream with his wife in 1996. Tom has been giving lessons since becoming a
PGA member, individual or small groups.
This picture is from a 2005 trip to Scotland with his dad and six golfing
buddies from Miltona.
Tom began working on a golf course at the age of 13 and has
never left the course. In 1983 he won the MN state champion and
represented Minnesota at a high school national tournament and finished 17th in
the nation, earning 2nd team All-America honors. He played one year for
the University of Minnesota and the final three years at Texas Lutheran College
in Sequin Texas. An Academic All-America in 1987 on a seventh place
national team. Tom participated in numerous State Amateur and State Open
events up until the early 1990's. He has recorded two Hole-In-Ones and has
a career low round of 63 at Montevideo Country Club.
Community
Involvement:
Tom in involved with church functions and during the school year
volunteers his time with math masters programs as well as after school
functions. Sits on the Miltona Township Board as the Clerk.
Hobbies:
Enjoys studying the world atlas, reading, walking and spending
time with his family and just being around people.
