Scott Tobolt (1976-2003) passed away from injuries sustained in a farm accident in 2003. Born in Moorhead, MN, to John and Mary Tobolt, Scott was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1995 and received a BA degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 1999. After completing his studies, he returned to Moorhead to work on his family’s farm, Tobolt Seed.
Scott loved the game of hockey. He played in the Moorhead Youth Hockey Association from 1981 – 1992 and for the Moorhead High School “Spuds” from 1992 – 1995, appearing in the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament during his Junior and Senior seasons. During his time at the U of M, Scott stayed around the game working behind the scenes at Mariucci Arena, and got to do what most hockey fans dream about, drive the Zamboni. Scott also had a great love for the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or being at the lakes.
FUNDRAISING
In the first year of the event (2004), the Scott Tobolt Memorial Charity Golf Tournament provided 36 children with hockey equipment and now over 200 children are touched by the generosity of this event every year. Money raised from the event goes to purchase equipment and is provided to children participating in Moorhead Youth Hockey at no cost.
The support behind the annual golf tournament has been overwhelming and is getting stronger every year. The 21st annual tourney held in 2024 had over 220 golfers participating, with 38 teams of 6.
A large majority of the money raised from the events to date has gone to provide equipment for girls and boys at no cost. Through the first 20 years of the tournament, the Scott Tobolt Memorial Golf Tournament has raised over $700,000 dollars.
INVESTMENT FUND
In 2018 we launched plans to start an investment fund. With this fund, we set a goal of raising $250,000.00, which would allow us to fund the lease program in perpetuity. As of our annual meeting on April 18th of 2024, we are just under 200K.
We can’t do this without your help. We are seeking donations for the silent auction that will be held the day of the golf tournament, tournament sponsors, tee box/hole sponsors, and cash donations. Send an email to scooter17@toboltseed.com if you are willing to make any sort of donation. We are a public charity, 501-(C)3, EIN#27-2867144, so donations are tax-deductible.
SCHOLARSHIPS
In 2013, the Foundation voted to award funds annually to the Spud Girls and Boys High School teams, providing a $750 scholarship to be used for academics. The winner is voted on by the coaches and awarded to a player who demonstrates strong work in the classroom as well as possessing strong character and leadership qualities. To date, we have awarded over $19,000.00 to 29 deserving individuals. In 2020 we added a scholarship for a senior participating in the Junior Gold program. The awards are given out at the year-end banquets.
Past Scholarship Winners
2024 – Kate Kosobud, Bert Foster, Ryan Lammer (JG)
2023 – Ellie Feeney, Colin Baumgartner, Nathan Kramer (JG)
2022 – Maddie Spaeth, Andrew Searls, Gavin Gast (JG)
2021 – Elise Stromme, Grant Frisch, Thomas Olson (JG)
2020 – Kenzie O’Connell, Carter Johnson, Gunnar Sorensen (JG)
2019 – Nick Searls and Emma Kolo
2018 – Emma Cullen and Karson Kvalevog
2017 – Cooper Czichotzki, Marissa Herdt
2016 – Cooper Tietz, Mckyla Overby
2015 – Justin Keller, Micaela Mjoness
2014 – Grant Weiss, Rebekah Hakk
2013 – Ehrin McKaig, Peter MacFarlane