30th Annual AASPMN Golf Outing Highlights

AASPMN News • July 15, 2025

ASSOCIATION UPDATES 

On Wednesday, June 18th, 133 golfers and 21 sponsoring companies enjoyed a beautiful day while golfing and socializing at the 30th Annual AASPMN Golf Outing at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. 


The competition was tough, but the teamwork of the following golfers earned them the first place trophy with a score of 14 under par. They were: Bob Auman (LKQ), Dustin Warren (AkzoNobel), Steve Widen (You Certified Collision Network) and Steve Daniels (LaMettry’s Collision). 


The second place team came in at 13 under par. They were: Paul Yager, Kyle Knuth, Brad Corrao and Steve Willey. Congratulations to Shannon Christian, who won AASPMN’s split the pot raffle, taking home $700! Proceeds from the raffle support AASPMN’s Education Fund, which provides scholarships to first and second year auto service and collision repair students attending Minnesota’s automotive technical programs. 


Winners of the 30th annual golfing event

1st place team (L to R): Steve Daniels (LaMettry’s Collision), 

Bob Auman (LKQ), Dustin Warren (AkzoNobel), 

Steve Widen (You Certified Collision Network) 

30th annual golf outing
30th annual golf outing
30th annual golf outing

(L to R): AASPMN Executive Director Linden Wicklund thanked the 133 golfers and 21 sponsoring companies for 

making the event a huge success; Brandy Wefel (Suburban GM Parts) announces the winner of their yard dice game; 

Jim May and Rachel Dirks (Lube Tech) award door prize drawings to attendees.

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