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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

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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

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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

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

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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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Six Local Players Advance From First Stage of PGA Tour Qualifying

EDINA, Minn. – The First Stage of 2025 PGA Tour Qualifying School concluded Friday at 14 sites...

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Schenck Named Evans Scholar of the Year

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 28, 2025) – University of Minnesota Evans Scholars Chapter House Vice President...

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Berry Leads the Way for Minnesotans at National Senior PGA Professional Championship

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Minnesota Golf Hall of Famer Don Berry led a contingent of local golfers at...

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MGA Announces Year-End Award Winners

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 24, 2025) – The Minnesota Golf Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards...

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After 45 State Wins, Peterson Collects First National Title

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earning his 45th state title earlier this year with his fifth victory of the...

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Inaugural Team Minnesota Roster Announced

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 17, 2025) — Exactly a year to the day that USGA announced Minnesota’s inclusion...

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

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Oct. 5

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Minnesotan Hitchner Finishes Sixth in Fortinet Cup Standings, Earns Korn Ferry Promotion for 2026

SURREY, British Columbia – Derek Hitchner, a former Blake School standout who went on to play...

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Farley-Gallagher and Schommer-Tylke Advance to U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

BYRON, Minn - With rounds of 8-under 64, Mack Farley and Ryan Gallagher will join Corey Schommer...

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Le-Deakins and Nachmann-Taino Advance to U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship

BYRON, Minn. - After each pair carded a 6-under 66 at Somerby Golf Club, Madison Le and Olivia...

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