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Reineke, VanArragon and Davies Are 1, 2 & T3 as St. Thomas Gets 1st DI Victory

OMAHA, Neb. -- A pair of University of St. Thomas freshmen, Nicole Reineke and Kathryn VanArragon,...

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Gallagher Withstands Corrie Kuehn's Comeback, Wins Senior Women's Am

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In June, Sarah Gallagher tied her friend Erin Packer for first place in the...

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Corrie Kuehn Knocks off Tennant as High Seeds Fall in Sr. Women's Am

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Ten of the top 12 seeds, and 12 of the top 15, made it through the first round...

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Arkansas and Weather Dominate Blessings Collegiate; Rain and Lightning Blunt Gopher Men's Rally

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Except for the weather, nothing much happened on Wednesday in the Blessings...

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Tennant Impressive Again in 1st Match at Sr. Women's Am; Klasse Loses 3&1

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Having claimed medalist honors for the third time in the U.S. Senior Women's...

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Jarrett, Peterson Medal & Hanson, Nelson Qualify for U.S. Four-Ball

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. - The duo of Nick Jarrett and Trent Peterson used a late birdie to earn...

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3-Time Champ Tennant Now a 3-Time Medalist in U.S. Sr. Women's Am; Klasse Is T30

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Lara Tennant has been the dominant player in the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur...

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Herrick and Sommers Earn Qualifying Spot Into U.S. Women’s Four-Ball

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. - Olivia Herrick and Samantha Sommers fired a four-under-par 68 to earn...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Oct. 2

2022-23 PGA TOUR With 6 tournaments remaining on the 2023 fall schedule 38. Tom Hoge (33), Fargo 29...

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USGA Announces Tee Times for 61st U.S. Senior Women's Amateur

Scottsdale, Ariz. (Sept. 29, 2023) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee...

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Late Birdies Propel Aldrich to Victory at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Helped by the combination of a home-course advantage and a hot putter this week at...

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A Second-Round 68 Moves Aldrich to Top of Leaderboard at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Mark Aldrich knows the ins and outs of Wayzata Country Club better than most of...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Sept. 25

2022-23 PGA TOUR With 6 tournaments remaining on the 2023 fall schedule 38. Tom Hoge (33), Fargo 29...

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Fenwick Jumps Out Front During Soggy First Round at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Rolling in three birdies over his first eight holes in wet conditions Monday at...

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MGA Names New Executive Director/COO

EDINA, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2023) - The Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) has announced the hiring of...

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VanArragon Wins Again, This Time by 16 in Valpo Fall Invitational

CHESTERTON, Ind. -- On June 19th, Nate Stevens, the former two-time Minnesota state high school...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Sept. 18

2022-23 PGA TOUR 38. Tom Hoge (33), Fargo 29 $4,452,797 124. Troy Merritt (135), Spring Lake Park...

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Baxley and Conn Winners at MPGA Combo

BECKER, Minn. - Combining for four birdies over their final five holes Sunday at Pebble Creek Golf...

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Hagestad Gets to 8 under, 7up on Beck, then Hangs on for 3rd U.S. Mid-Am Title

SCARBOROUGH, N.Y. -- Stewart. Hagestad was 3 under par in the stroke-play qualifying for the 2023...

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Dihn Rallies to Win Women's Mid-Am Title; Hagestad Is Halfway to His 3rd Men's Crown

The Ryder Cup Matches are a biennial reminder to golf fans that putting takes on an even greater...

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Persons and Hanstad Bow out of U.S. Mid-Am; Medalist Is Gone, too

Josh Persons was 3 up on Mark Costanza after nine holes in their Round of 64 match at the 2023 U.S....

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Brellenthin and Peterson Go Back-to-Back at MGA Senior Four-Ball

WILLMAR, Minn. - A string of four consecutive birdies to begin their final round Wednesday lifted...

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Klasse Qualifies for 12th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur; Anderson Makes First Since 2016

NORTH OAKS, Minn. - Leigh Klasse earned medalist honors and qualified for her 12th U.S. Senior...

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Four Golfers Tie For Co-Medalist Honors while South Carolina Wins the Team Title of the Annika Intercollegiate

LAKE ELMO, Minn. - With 10 players starting the final day of the Annika Intercollegiate at Royal...

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