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Holtz Birdies Two of Last Three to Win Minnesota State Junior Boys’

Heading into the final round in a three-way tie for first place, Jack Holtz broke away from the...

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Morrison Advances in Boys Junior; So Does Ohe, But Birdwell Loses in Round of 64

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- If you follow Minnesota high school golf, there were some things this spring...

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Rislove Claims Another Victory in Twin Cities Senior

FALCON HEIGHTS -- Eric Rislove has been playing tournament golf in Minnesota for more than three...

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Morrison Is U.S. Junior Medalist ; Ohe Makes Match Play; Birdwell Will Play off in AM

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- There was a widely held belief in the 1960s and '70s that golfers under 6 feet...

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3M Open Round 1 and 2 Starting Times

The 3M Open has announced the groupings and starting times for Round 1 and Round 2 of the event....

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Holtz, Luan and Stenzel Tied Going Into Final Round of the Minnesota Junior Boys’ Championship

Jack Holtz, Justin Luan and Cameron Stenzel are tied for the lead after two rounds at 1-under-par,...

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Welch and VanArragon Lead, Hicks in the Mix at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - Moving a step closer to her fourth state victory Tuesday, Xavier University golfer...

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A Bogey-Free 70 Puts Petzold in Front at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - In search of her second win of the season this week, Grace Petzold fired a...

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Doeden Admits Cheating In PGA Tour Canada Tournament

Justin Doeden, the former University of Minnesota star who played what might have been the best...

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Late Birdies Give Stendahl Lead at Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship

SPICER, Minn. - With a pair of top-3 finishes at the Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship over...

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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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