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Williston API Golf Tournament Officially Sold Out!

The 2026 Williston API Golf Tournament is officially sold out. Both tournament days have reached capacity with 32 teams per day, making this year's event one of the premier industry gatherings in the Bakken.

Bid Big. Make a Wish Come True.

The tournament may be sold out, but there are still two opportunities to play.

Through our Make-A-Wish North Dakota Auction, one team spot for Thursday and one team spot for Friday are available to the highest bidders. This is your final opportunity to secure a place in the 2026 Williston API Golf Tournament while helping grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses.

Place Your Bid:
https://givebutter.com/c/williston-api-golf-spot-make-a-wish-auction-xrpbtq/auction

Bidding closes July 3

Entering the auction is easy. Simply enter your highest bid and follow the auction throughout the bidding period. If you are outbid, you will have the opportunity to increase your bid before the auction closes.

You will not be charged unless you are the winning bidder.

All winning bids are subject to verification of active Williston API membership and final approval by the Williston API Board of Directors.

Every bid helps Make-A-Wish North Dakota bring hope, strength, and joy to children and families facing critical illnesses.

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

https://www.willistonapi.com/event-6265693

Tournament sponsorship opportunities remain available and are a great way to support the industry while gaining visibility throughout the event.

Sponsorships help support Williston API's mission of education, advocacy, workforce development, networking opportunities, and industry growth across the Bakken.

Please note: Sponsorships support the event but do not include a tournament team entry.

Sponsors wishing to be included in tournament marketing materials must submit materials by June 24.

Tournament Information for Registered Teams

Team Captains for both Thursday and Friday flights will receive tournament instructions and event details via email prior to tournament week.

All registered teams must complete tournament check-in and registration on:

Wednesday, July 8 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

There will be no day-of registration, so all teams must check in during the scheduled registration period.

Practice Round & Wednesday Social

A practice round will be available at Eagle Ridge Golf Club prior to tournament play.

Join fellow golfers, sponsors, and industry professionals at the Wednesday evening social event, proudly sponsored by Nextier.

Individual Player Opportunities

Active Williston API members who are not currently registered with a team may be eligible to fill open player positions on registered teams that are short of the six-player maximum. Tournament rules and membership requirements apply.

Important Reminder

All tournament participants, social attendees, and guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Thank You

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, members, and supporters who continue to make this event possible. Your support helps strengthen our industry, build valuable connections, support workforce development, and give back to our communities.

Most importantly, your support helps Make-A-Wish North Dakota continue granting life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Eagle Ridge Golf Club this July.

Video Courtesy of Raymond Wetch Photography

Thank you to Raymond Wetch Photography for capturing and sharing video footage that helps showcase the Williston API Golf Tournament and our partnership with Make-A-Wish North Dakota.

Williston API 46th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsors


  

FROM CHILI TO CHAMPIONS: 2026 WINNERS & RECAP

The Williston API is known for its strong commitment to community, brought to life through our annual fundraising events. Proceeds support local organizations and programs, fueling growth across the region—and we remain incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of the oil, gas, and energy companies in the Bakken. This year’s event surpassed our goals in every aspect, driven by the dedication of our teams. Each team plays a critical role by securing sponsors, building out their booths, and creating engaging experiences for attendees.

Fundraising efforts begin well before the doors open, with teams raising over $67,560 leading up to the event. The Most Valuable Team (MVT) award recognizes the team that contributes the most during this pre-event fundraising period.

During the event itself, the energy continues as teams compete for the Bakken Bread Winner title, awarded to the team that raises the most funds throughout the day. Together, teams generated over $20,876 during the event, showcasing the high level of interaction, engagement, and community spirit that defines the Chili Cook-Off.

We welcomed 21 Chili Teams, over 85 Sponsors, and over 1575 attendees resulting in over $90,000 raised!

Money raised in 2025 supported Adult & Teen Challenge,  Boy Scouts of America, Bras for a cause, CHI Foundation, Coyote Clay Target League, Curling Club, Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch, Dickinson API, Eckert Youth Homes, Family Crisis Shelter, Fire & Iron MC, Fort Union Assoc., Garden of Healing Park, Giving trees, Giving Hearts Day, James Memorial Art Center, Josh Otteson Memorial, Kids Day Out Foundation, Korner Lions, Lewis & Clark State Park, Make A Wish Grantor, Marketplace for Kids, Military Affairs, Miss ND Scholarship Organization, ND Adult & Teen Challenge, ND Association Of Drug Court, ND Law Enforcement Canine Assoc., ND Petroleum Council, ND Safety Council, Opportunity Foundation, Ramsey media, Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Spring Lake Nature Center, Square Your Actions, Studio 89, UMM Spring Brook, UMVF, Upper Missouri Relay for Life, WCFMS, WDFMS magic Show, Western Region Economic Development, Western Star Foundation, WHS, WHS Close Up, WHS Rodeo Club, Williston Air Show, Williston Boys Baseball, Williston Chamber of Commerce, Williston CVB, Williston Drill Team, Williston Hockey, Williston Lions Club, Williston Rotary Club, Williston Wonders, WMS - Student Council, WMS -TSA, WPA - Spooky Speedway, WPRD - Club Campus, WSC Athletics & many more!   

We extend our sincere gratitude to all teams, judges, and sponsors for their invaluable support. Special recognition is given to the following contributors: Busters Bar, DJ JayKayCee, Flannel, Ramond Wetch, Short Bus, Studio 89, Coyote Clay Target, Coyote Clay Target, IESS, Control Tech, Local Tilt LLC - Jeff Nelson, Raymond Center, One Stop Trailerz, Williston FD, Williston PD, Fire & Iron MC, & Off the Hook Digital Solutions.

Sincerely,

Williston API Board: President Kerri Espeland (Tallgrass Energy), Vice President Holand Neubauer (Nova Oilfield Services), Treasurer Brandi Gustafson (Kraken Resource), and Secretary Tera Decker. The Board Members are Bones deLaunay (Nextier Oilfield Services), Shawn Stogner (Chord Energy), Bobby Purdy (Creedence Energy Services), Chris Keiper (Tally Energy), Mike Conlin (WellPro Inc.), Rob Johner (Therma Core Mfg.), and Tyler Lightbourne (Busy Bees Hot Oil LLC).

2026 CHILI WINNERS


1ST PLACE: Control Tech


2ND PLACE: Ask Transportation


3RD PLACE: Wisco


4TH PLACE: Creedence Energy


5TH PLACE: Busy Bee's Hot Oil


6TH PLACE: MMR Constructors, Inc.



CROWD INTERACTION: Chord Energy


PEOPLE'S CHOICE


CHILI FAN FAVORITE: Walt's Market



BOOTH: MMR Constructors, Inc.

 

FUNDRAISING AWARDS


MVT: Devon Energy


BAKKEN BREAD WINNER: Devon Energy

 

CHILI GAMES


1ST PLACE: Walt's Market


2ND PLACE: Creedence Energy


RAFFLE WINNERS

$1,000 - Dylan Lehman

$750 - Jamie Wolfe

$750 - Meghan Birkner

$500 - Edwin Castiblanco

$500 - Rex Mandel

$500 - Calab Sanders

$250 - Bismark Dwamenah

$250 - Sam Schulte

$250 - Ethan Brown

$250 - Dylan Lehman

50/50 Winner $ 2,440 - Joely Picard



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