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Chacon Sets Record with 66-65--131 in U.S. Women's Am; Closing Double Does McCauley in

LOS ANGELES -- Briana Chicon wasn't thinking about doing it, but she set the record for lowest...

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Brenda Williams Qualifies for First U.S. Senior Women’s Open

WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. - Brenda Williams has already competed in two USGA events at Waverley Country...

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VanArragons Complete Unprecedented Sweep of MGA Amateur and Minnesota State Open

STILLWATER, Minn. - Records are made to be broken. And if it pertains to golf, leave it to the...

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Ringler and North Dakota's Bartels Go Wire-to-Wire at MN Jr. PGA Tournament of Champions

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. - Bouncing back from an early double-bogey during his final round Monday at The...

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Bull, Larson and Ordway Survive U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying

WAYZATA, Minn. - Jesse Bull fired a bogey-free six-under-par 65 to earn medalist honors at Woodhill...

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Eyeing Sixth State Win, Kuznik shoots 71 to Lead Women's State Open

STILLWATER, Minn. - With one win in each of her last five seasons, University of Wisconsin golfer...

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Ledwein, Herrick Earn Qualifying Spots into U.S. Women’s Mid-Am

WAYZATA, Minn - Taylor Ledwein fired an ever-par 71 at Woodhill Country Club to earn medalist...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Aug. 7

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

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Russell Wins Boys Title by 7 at Junior PGA; Clemente Takes Girls by 3

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- Gianna Clemente lost the final at the 2022 U.S. Girls Junior Championship to...

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USGA Announces Tee Times for 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Los Angeles, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2023) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee...

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Choi Overtakes Clemente in Junior PGA Championships; VanArragon Is T25

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. --- Gianna Clemente and Yana Wilson were two of the featured players in each of...

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North Dakota's Bartels Wins MN Jr. PGA Girls' Match Play Championship

BRAINERD, Minn. - Top-seeded Avery Bartels claimed the 23rd Minnesota Junior PGA 'Sota Series...

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Savageau Tallies Second win of the Season at MN Jr. PGA Boys' Match Play

BRAINERD, Minn. - An early birdie during the final match gave Peyton Savageau the only lead he...

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Tommie Teammates Davies and Foley Hang on to Win MGA Women's Four-Ball

FARIBAULT, Minn. - Chipping in for birdie on the 36th hole Tuesday, secured a two-stroke victory...

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Tommies on Top as Davies and Foley Shoot 66 to Lead MGA Women's Four-Ball

FARIBAULT, Minn. - An eagle and four birdies helped University of St. Thomas teammates Emma Davies...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- July 31

2022-23 PGA TOUR Pos. Player (Previous) From Events played Earnings 33. Tom Hoge (35), Fargo 28...

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Husband, Peterson Earn Qualifying Spots at U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying

EDINA, Minn. - John Husband fired a 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors and one of the two...

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Hodges Goes Wire-to-Wire at 3M Open for First PGA Tour Victory

BLAINE, Minn. - In just his 65th PGA Tour start at this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, Lee...

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No. 52 Seed Kim Birdies 35th and 36th Holes to Win U.S. Junior Am

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The final for 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship was played Saturday and...

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Hodges Sets 54-Hole Record at 3M Open, Takes Five-Shot Lead to Final Round

BLAINE, Minn. - Breaking the 54-hole scoring mark at the 3M Open with his 20-under 193 this week,...

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Hodges Extends Lead at 3M Open

BLAINE, Minn. - Despite missing the cut at last week's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf...

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Top-seeded Morrison Eliminates Ohe in Round of 16

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Tommy Morrison was 9 under par for 36 holes Monday and Tuesday while qualifying...

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Hodges' 63 Leads 3M Open on Sweltering Opening Day at TPC Twin Cities

BLAINE, Minn. - Carding four birdies on both his front and back nines Thursday, Lee Hodges fired a...

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VanArragon Shoots Final-Round 72 to Win Second MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - A week after older brother Caleb VanArragon claimed the Minnesota Golf Association...

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