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Join us for the 3rd Annual Battle for the Crystal Axe June 18th, 2025
Location: Trappers Turn Golf Club
2955 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Schedule: Wednesday, June 18th
10am - Registration
11am - Lunch
12pm - Golf Shotgun
5pm - Reception and awards
6pm - Dinner
7-10pm - Auction and Entertainment
The Battle for the Crystal Axe is a Border Battle for Better
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
The Battle of the Crystal Axe 2024 Recap
In 2024, the second annual Battle for the Crystal Axe took place at The Meadows at Mystic Lake in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and the home team once again took home the coveted trophy. More importantly, money was raised for The Crystal Axe Charities Inc (501c3), supporting each state's charity. That said, we are happy to announce the 3rd annual Border Battle for Better on June 18th!
The 3rd annual event is headed back to Wisconsin and will take place at beautiful Trappers Turn in Wisconsin Dells. Once again, some of the biggest names from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota will play in an 18-hole scramble golf tournament. Minnesota will be fighting to keep the Crystal Axe in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, while Wisconsin is hoping to win on home soil and bring the Crystal Axe trophy back to Badgerland. Both teams are zeroed in on winning the fight for a good cause and a good time. Are you ready?
Prepare to kick off this year's event with food, beverages, live entertainment, and a chance to socialize with Badger and Gopher friends (and foes!). And because the Battle for the Crystal Axe is a Border Battle for Better, there will be an auction and other opportunities to give to two great Minnesota and Wisconsin charities.
Discounted hotel rooms will be available. Sign up today. Tickets are limited. Evans Transportation looks forward to seeing you on the course for a fun and important event!
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The Charities
On the Minnesota side, we’ll be working with former University of Minnesota football player, and six-time cancer survivor Casey O’Brien’s charity Team One Four. Casey is working to raise one million dollars to transform the 9th floor at M Health Fairview Children’s Masonic Hospital. The transformation will include both capital improvements to upgrade facilities as well as expanded and enhanced programming.
The mission of Team One Four is to create a space that’s as inviting, positive, and fun as a hospital can be.
On the Wisconsin side, we’ll be working with SOFA-Saving Others For Archie and Meta House.
SOFA was founded in memory of Archie Badura, a 19-year-old who tragically died from a fentanyl overdose in 2014. Archie's family established SOFA to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction and to prevent similar tragedies. By raising awareness and advocating for change, SOFA strives to create communities free from the dangers of opioid misuse and fentanyl poisoning, ensuring tragedies like Archie's become a rarity.
Meta House, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and families overcome substance use disorders. Through residential and outpatient treatment programs, Meta House provides comprehensive support, including therapy, parenting resources, and job readiness training, all in a family-centered environment. By empowering women on their path to recovery, Meta House creates lasting change, helping rebuild lives and strengthen communities.
