The annual Sparky Golf Tournament took place at Wedgewood Cove Golf Course Thursday afternoon. Twenty-two teams took to the course for a day of golf supporting the LIFE Center of Freeborn County. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Teams of four competed to have their shot at being crowned the champions of the 44th installment of the annual tournament. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

A group of players eye their upcoming put on the green of hole No. 18. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

All the golfers in the tournament line the cartpath before the tournament begins and they are sent to their holes. Many holes had mini games set up, including a long drive contest for both men and women, a closest to the pin contest and longest putt. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

All golfers were given a sleeve of balls, a ball with the Sparky logo on it and a plastic cup. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the LIFE Center of Freeborn County. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Golfers were provided a meal before the start of the tournament. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune