MGA News

Explore the latest news, stories, and highlights from the MGA and Minnesota golf community.
Subscribe to the MGA News!

Choi Closes with 68, Takes 1st in LPGA Q-Series; Smith Fails to Advance

MOBILE, Alabama -- Robyn Choi claimed medalist honors -- and the $15,000 prize for first place --...

Continue Reading →

THE R&A AND USGA ANNOUNCE DECISION TO REVISE GOLF-BALL TESTING CONDITIONS BEGINNING IN 2028

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Dec. 6, 2023) - The R&A and USGA will update...

Continue Reading →

Lee Shoots 63, Takes Lead in LPGA Q-Series; Smith Is on the Bubble

MOBILE, Ala. -- Robyn Choi took the lead in the LPGA Tour Q-Series by going 57 holes without a...

Continue Reading →

Kang Is Medalist in Q-School 2nd Stage; Longbella Ties for 2nd, But Hitchner Misses Final Stage by 1 Stroke

VALENCIA, Calif. -- During the last couple of years, Jeffrey Kang has earned a reputation as the...

Continue Reading →

Where They're Going: Minnesota's HS Class of '24 -- Dec. 1

Signings/Commitments with DI, DII, DIII schools and community colleges by Minnesota's Class of 2024...

Continue Reading →

Jon Trasamar, 1990-2023

I first heard the name Jon Trasamar in 2007. Brad James, then head men's golf coach at the...

Continue Reading →

How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 20

This is the last How They're Doing of 2023. The next one will appear in January, after the PGA Tour...

Continue Reading →

Holmgren Ties for 3rd in 2nd Stage, Advances to Final Stage of Q-School

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Van Holmgren didn't win the Second Stage of PGA Tour/Korn Ferry Q-School on...

Continue Reading →

With His 3rd-Round 66, Holmgren Ties for Lead in 2nd Stage of Q-School

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- A month ago, Van Holmgren was on the outside looking in when he started the...

Continue Reading →

Burger Begins 3-Year Term Representing Minnesota for PGA Board of Directors

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 13, 2023) - Joel Burger, a PGA of America golf professional since 1997 and the...

Continue Reading →

How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 12

2022-23 PGA TOUR With 1 tournament remaining on the 2023 Fall Schedule 38. Tom Hoge (38), Fargo 31...

Continue Reading →

USGA, The R&A Announce 2024 World Handicap System™ Revisions

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Nov. 8, 2023) - The USGA and The R&A today...

Continue Reading →

Kuchar's Quad-Bogey Combo on 15 and 16 Plus Van Rooyen's 66 Put Van Royen within 1 of WWT Lead

LOS CABOS, Mexico -- Matt Kuchar eagled the 582-yard, par-5 first hole on the Tiger Woods-designed...

Continue Reading →

Former Teammate Trasamar Inspires Van Rooyen to Spectacular WWT Victory

LOS CABOS, Mexico -- Sunday was a combination of mixed emotions and spectacular golf for Erik Van...

Continue Reading →

How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Nov. 6

2022-23 PGA TOUR With 2 tournaments remaining on the 2023 Fall Schedule 38. Tom Hoge (38), Fargo 31...

Continue Reading →

BARBER NAMED MGA EVANS SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 31, 2023) - University of Minnesota Evans Scholars Chapter House President Krew...

Continue Reading →

Future Game Plan

Kirk Cousins spent the fall of 2022 saving more NFL games and golf courses from becoming housing...

Continue Reading →

Jon Mays: New ED of the MGA

On September 22, the Minnesota Golf Association announced Jon Mays as its newly hired executive...

Continue Reading →

Alabama’s RTJ Golf Trail

Change in golf, like life, does not always come easy. For example, changing a golf swing takes...

Continue Reading →

Changing of Lives Through Golf

MGA members and readers of Minnesota Golfer will be familiar with the three core programs of the...

Continue Reading →

Sowards Wins 2nd Sr. PGA Club Pro Title; Berry Ties for 7th

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Bob Sowards went into the final round of the Senior PGA Professional (Club...

Continue Reading →

How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Oct. 30

2022-23 PGA TOUR With 3 tournaments remaining on the 2023 Fall Schedule 38. Tom Hoge (38), Fargo 31...

Continue Reading →

2023 MN Golf Hall of Fame

In an overhaul of its vision, mission and criteria for consideration, the MGA/PGA Minnesota Golf...

Continue Reading →

Nicholas' Closing 63 Makes Him Alabama First Stage Q-School Medalist; McCain's 278 (-10) Not Good Enough

SEMMES, Ala. -- James Nicholas was probably the best athlete in the field at the Magnolia Grove's...

Continue Reading →