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White Is Medalist at U.S. Senior Am; Peterson Is No. 44 Seed

TRUCKEE, Calif. -- Todd White is having quite a year. He was inducted into the South Carolina Hall...

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Late Birdies Extend Matthew's Lead to 3 at U.S. Senior Women's Open

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Friday was Catriona Matthew's birthday. The now 54-year-old from Scotland...

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USGA Announces Tee Times for 5th U.S. Senior Women's Open

Portland, Ore. (Aug. 22, 2023) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee...

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Anderson Claims MGA Women's Senior Amateur for First Win in Five Seasons

WINONA, Minn. - Stepping away from competitive golf while dealing with injuries and family matters...

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Bad Start, Fast Finish. For Dunlap, It Adds up to a U.S. Amateur Title

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE -- Nick Dunlap arrived at the U.S. Amateur on a roll, having won two big...

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Chasing Her Second Win of 2023, White Jumps in Front at MGA Women's Senior Amateur

WINONA, Minn. - Teaming up with Barb Miller at Owatonna Country Club in, Cathy White earned the...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Aug. 21

2022-23 PGA TOUR Pos. Player (Previous) From Events played Earnings 33. Tom Hoge (33), Fargo 29...

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Armstrong Outshines Tylke in Playoff to Win MPGA Public Links Title

LAKE ELMO, Minn. - Over the past 12 months, University of St. Thomas golfer Matt Armstrong has...

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It's Dunlap vs. Shipley in U.S. Amateur Final

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. -- We aren't all that far from the start of the college football...

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Hanneman Claims Spot in Begay Junior Championship; Spalding Wins Boys Qualifier with 132

PRIOR LAKE -- Carter Spalding rattled off three birdies on each of the nines at The Meadows at...

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Baxley and Buan Lead 101st MPGA Public Links

LAKE ELMO, Minn. - An eagle on his final hole Saturday at Royal Golf Club lifted Jack Buan into a...

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Dunlap Rolls on, But Fords Won't Collide in U.S. Am Quarterfinals

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. -- In big amateur tournaments, the second round -- aka the Round of 32...

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Top Seeds Win in U.S. Am, But Top-Ranked Sargent Loses

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. -- Gordon Sargent won the individual championship at the NCAA Division...

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NDSU Teammates Galvin and Simonich Survive Playoff to Win MGA Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. - Despite a late bogey during the final round Wednesday, North Dakota State...

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16 Year Old Shoots 64 to Claim Co-Medalist Honors in U.S. Amateur

CHERRY HILLS. VILLAGE, Colo. -- Youth will be served. Experience be damned. That seemed to be the...

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Chiles Fires 67 to Claim Minnesota Senior PGA Professional Championship

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A bogey-free round of 5-under 67 Tuesday at Highland National Golf Course helped...

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Ruffels Claims 3rd Epson Tour Victory of '23; Smith Ties for 2nd

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Gabi Ruffels was already No. 1 by a wide margin on the Epson Tour money list....

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Pedersen and Winter Fire 65 to Share MGA Four-Ball Lead with the Christensens

BECKER, Minn. - Matching the 7-under 65 by Dave and Mike Christensen from Monday's opening round,...

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Berry, Borgen and Stendahl among Early Leaders at MN Sr. PGA Professional Championship

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Four-time winner Don Berry is among five players atop a crowded leaderboard at...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Aug. 14

2022-23 PGA TOUR Pos. Player (Previous) From Events played Earnings 33. Tom Hoge (33), Fargo 28...

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Winners in 2020, Christensen Cousins Lead Early at MGA Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. - While it wasn't the opening-round 59 that lifted cousins Dave and Mike Christensen...

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From the Start of the 1st Match, Schofill Dominates the U.S. Women's Am

LOS ANGELES -- Megan Schofill started her first match (the Round of 64) at the U.S. Women's Amateur...

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Stone Does Unto Heck What Heck Had Done Unto Rao, Will Play Schofill in U.S. Women's Am Final

LOS ANGELES -- "Turnabout is fair play," according to the old proverb. But in golf, at elite...

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No Lead -- or Seed -- Is Safe on Day 2 of Matches at U.S. Women's Amateur

LOS ANGELES -- Eight of the top 10 seeds and four of the top five at the U.S. Women's Amateur...

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