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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Feb 27.

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Jacob Gayle's Journey: Humility, Patience, and Gratitude Through Adaptive Golf

Jacob Gayle's Journey: Humility, Patience, and Gratitude Through Adaptive Golf

Jacob Gayle was never a golfer. In fact, he never thought golf was a sport—until his life changed...

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Carol Ellis, 1938-2026

Carol Jane Ellis, 87, of Roseville, Minn., passed away Feb. 16. A graduate of Marshall High School,...

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Knight Rallies to Claim Women's PGA Stroke Play Championship; Minnesotan Moxness Tallies Second Straight Senior Title

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Professional Allie Knight entered the final round of the 2026 PGA Women’s...

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Richard “Dick” Henry Frie, 1933-2026

Frie, of Monticello, was a member of the MGA’s Board of Directors from 1975-1990 Dick Frie, 92, an...

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Two-Time MGA Amateur Champ Hoge Tallies First Top-10 of 2026 PGA Tour Season at American Express

LA QUINTA, Calif. – A final-round 70 helped North Dakota native Tom Hoge post his first top-10 of...

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VanArragon Eyes First Korn Ferry Tour Win in Bahamas Before Late Bogeys Spoil Chances

GREAT ABACO, Bahamas – Looking to make a run over the final 10 holes Wednesday at The Great Abaco...

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VanArragon Finishes 13th in Bahamas to Begin 2026 Korn Ferry Season

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Recording back-to-back birdies over his final two holes Thursday,...

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Minnesotan Polland Named PGA of America's Player of the Year For Second Straight Season

FRISCO, Texas – Capitalizing on a handful PGA Tour starts earned in 2025 following his victory a...

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The Minikahda Club. Circa 1900.

125 Years of Minnesota Golf: A Legacy in Motion

In 2026, the Minnesota Golf Association will mark a milestone few organizations reach: 125 years of...

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Golf Participation Continues Growth in 2025

EDINA, Minn. (December 22, 2025) – On behalf of its allied golf associations and its member golf...

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Capan, Hitchner, Leach and VanArragon Come Up Short at Final Stage of PGA Tour Q-School

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – With the 2026 season arriving shortly after the new year, a total of five spots...

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Minnesotan VanArragon and 2025 Minnesota State Open Winner Leach Headed to Final Stage at PGA Tour Q-School

SAVANNAH, Ga. – After making 25 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour this season, Minnesotan Caleb...

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Capan Misses Cut in Final Tour Event to Finish Rookie Season 127th in FedEx Cup Standings

SEA ISLAND, Ga. – Following the best individual performance during his rookie season on the PGA...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 24

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections: 2025 PGA TOUR Pos. Name (Prev.) From Events...

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John Harrigan 1932-2025

John Harrigan, 93, passed away at his home in Boynton Beach, Fla., November 15. Originally from...

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Where They're Going - Class of 2026

NAME HOMETOWN COLLEGE LEVEL Nora Benson (Long Lake, Minn.) Augustana University – Division II...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 17

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections: 2025 PGA TOUR Pos. Name (Prev.) From Events...

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Former MGA Amateur Champ Capan Places Third in Bermuda for Best Individual Finish on PGA Tour

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda – Frankie Capan III, winner of the 2020 Minnesota Golf Association Amateur...

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Johnson Finishes 46th at Assistant PGA Professional Championship in Florida to Lead Local Golfers

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Posting a 6-over 78 Sunday at PGA Golf Club, Minnesotan Lucas Johnson placed...

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Johnson Sits 34th at Assistant PGA Professional Championship to Lead Minnesotans in Florida

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Helped by his round of 1-under 71 during the second round Friday, Lucas...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 10

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections: 2025 PGA TOUR Pos. Name (Prev.) From Events...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 3

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections: 2025 PGA TOUR Pos. Name (Prev.) From Events...

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CRMC Champion Brennan Jumps from Americas Tour to PGA Tour with Win at Bank of Utah Championship

IVINS, Utah – In a matter of 490 days, Michael Brennan made one of professional golf’s most...

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