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Aussie Gale Shoots 60 in 3M Qualifying; VanArragon Gets Exemption, and Gaugert Plays His Way in

BLAINE -- The last 12 months have seen a lot of success by Minnesota golfers. Derek Hitchner made...

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

2022-23 PGA TOUR Pos. Player (Previous) From Events played Earnings 35. Tom Hoge (34), Fargo 27...

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Adams, Herron Earn Qualifying Spots Into U.S. Amateur

WAYZATA, MINN. - An hour and forty-five-minute weather delay halted play on a hot day at the...

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Romero Overtakes Malixi to Win Girls Junior Title

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- It was a long week, and the final in the U.S. Girls Junior Championship...

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McCauley Is Tied after 16 Holes in U.S. Girls Junior Round of 16

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- It was almost like an ambush. The top seeds had nearly all come through...

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17th-Hole Birdie Gives Kim 1-up Victory over McCauley, But It Will Be Romero vs. Malixi in the Girls Junior Final

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- For Reese McCauley, the U.S. Girls Junior Championship ended early...

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USGA Announces Tee Times for the 75th U.S. Junior Amateur

CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 21, 2023) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee...

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2017 FedExCup Champion Justin Thomas Commits to 3M Open

BLAINE, MN - Today tournament officials announced Justin Thomas has joined the field for next...

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2023 MGA Women's Amateur Fact Sheet

The MGA Women's Amateur Championship

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VanArragon Follows State Open Win with Rout at MGA Amateur

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - In what could be considered the best two weeks in the history of Minnesota...

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McCauley Is the Exception as Most of the Top Seeds Advance in U.S. Girls Junior

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- The top two seeds were as good as advertised on Wednesday in the Round...

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McCauley Grabs Medalist Honors at U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifying at Burl Oaks G.C.

Benign weather with no wind and high-70s to low-80s temperatures met the competitors at Burl Oaks...

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Record-Breaking Day as VanArragon Takes Big Lead at MGA Amateur Championship

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - When Derek Hitchner won the Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Championship...

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Defending Champ Wilson Is U.S. Girls Junior Medalist; McCauley Makes Match Play -- Barely

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The defending champion isn't exempt in the U.S. Girls Junior...

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VanArragon and Johnson Shoot 66 to Share Lead at MGA Amateur

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - Just five days after his nine-stroke victory at the Minnesota State Open at...

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

2022-23 PGA TOUR Pos. Player (Previous) From Events played Earnings 34. Tom Hoge (36), Fargo 26...

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Rislove Claims First State Title at MPGA Senior Public Links Championship

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - A pair of early birdies to begin his back nine and a remarkable up-and-down on...

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Five-Time Winner Johnson Among Five-Way Share of Lead at MPGA Senior Public Links

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. - Winner of five Minnesota Public Golf Association Senior Public Links...

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USGA Announces Tee Times for 74th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for...

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Holbrook & Shipley Still Tied in Trans-Miss; Warian's Back-9 Birdie Binge Gets Him to T11

DALLAS -- Jake Holbrook and Neal Shipley were tied for the lead on Tuesday after the first round of...

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Holbrook Survives Back-Nine Roller Coaster Ride, Wins Trans-Miss; Warian Is T13

DALLAS -- Jake Holbrook trailed Neal Shiipley by five shots with four holes to go Friday in the...

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120th MGA Amateur Fact Sheet

120th MGA Amateur Championship

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Steady Down the Stretch, Salonek Wins Second Minnesota State Junior Girls' Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. - Posting a 2-over 74 for the second consecutive round Thursday, Olivia Salonek...

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VanArragon Cruises to Victory at Minnesota State Open

HOPKINS, Minn. - Rattled by two bogeys over the first three holes Monday at Oak Ridge Country Club,...

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