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Brennan Catches Minnesota's Hitchner, Survives Playoff to Win CRMC Championship at Cragun's

BRAINERD, Minn. – Erasing a four-stroke deficit entering Sunday’s final round, Michael Brennan...

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Minnesotan Hitchner Extends Lead to Four at CRMC Championship

BRAINERD, Minn. – Extending his bogey-free streak to 36 holes Saturday, Minnesotan Derek Hitchner...

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Minnesotan Hitchner Fires Career-Low 62 to Top Leaderboard at CRMC Championship at Cragun's

BRAINERD, Minn. – Tying a career-low with his opening-round 63 to begin the 2025 CRMC Championship...

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Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame Names 2025 Inductees

EDINA, Minn. (August 29, 2025) – The MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame has announced its 2025...

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Australian Booth Opens CRMC Championship with 62; Minnesotans Hitchner and Israelson Finish Day One Inside Top-3

BRAINERD, Minn. – Carding six birdies during his first nine holes Thursday helped Australian Grant...

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Tylke Ties Course Record with a 64 at Owatonna for Come From Behind Victory at MGA Mid-Amateur

OWATONNA, Minn. – Facing a six-stroke deficit entering Thursday’s final round of the 38th Minnesota...

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Pendleton Paces Field For Second Straight Round at MGA Mid-Amateur

EDINA, Minn. – Entering Wednesday’s second round of the 38th Minnesota Golf Association Mid-Amateur...

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Klasse Claims Sixth MGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship

CHASKA, Minn. – Following her opening round 1-under 71, Leigh Klasse fired a 3-over 75 in...

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Pendleton Shrugs off Early Bogey, Shoots 65 to Lead MGA Mid-Amateur Championship

EDINA, Minn. – A bogey on the opening hole Tuesday at Braemar Golf Course proved to be a pain in...

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Late Birdies Help Nelson Secure Victory at Minnesota PGA Professional Championship

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Converting a pair of late birdie chances in breezy conditions Tuesday at Bemidji...

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Berg Fires 66 to Lead Past Champions Israelson and Snyder at Minnesota PGA Professional

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Carding four birdies over his final 10 holes Monday, professional Kyle Berg posted...

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Klasse Takes Early Lead at MGA Women’s Senior Amateur Championship

CHASKA, Minn. – Looking to claim her sixth victory in the event, Leigh Klasse fired a 1-under 71...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Aug. 25

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections

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Morgan Claims the 7th U.S. Senior Women's Open

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Becky Morgan won 10 times during her days as an All-American at the...

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Somrock (Acharya) Medals; Ledwein and Herrick to Join at U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – After being denied in a playoff last season at Medina Golf and Country Club,...

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Benson and Peterson Pull Away Late to Win MGA Four-Ball

HOPKINS, Minn. – Opening the 64th Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Four-Ball Championship with an...

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Baron and Freeman Share MGA Four-Ball Lead With Benson and Peterson

HOPKINS, Minn. – Riding momentum from the 42nd state victory of his career at the Minnesota Public...

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Three-Way Tie at the Top to Begin 64th MGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Oak Ridge Country Club

HOPKINS, Minn. – Playing in familiar surroundings at the 64th Minnesota Golf Association Amateur...

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Bogey-Free on the Final Day, Peterson Wins Fifth MPGA Public Links Title for 42nd Career Victory

WOODBURY, Minn. – Only a small number of golfers have the opportunity to hoist a state championship...

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How They're Doing: Minnesotans on Pro Tour Money Lists -- Aug. 18

Players from Minnesota or with Minnesota connections 2025 PGA TOUR Pos. Name (Prev.) From Events...

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Howell Runs Over Herrington in U.S. Amateur Finals

If you're a Minnesotan, one way to look at the result in the U.S. Amateur final would be that the...

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Peterson and Lambert Share Lead with 67s at MPGA Public Links

WOODBURY, Minn. – In search of his second win of the season and fifth victory at the Minnesota...

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Abdo Succumbs in U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Through the first three rounds of match play at this year's U.S. Amateur, the relationship between...

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Abdo Continues Unlikely March Through U.S. Amateur

SAN FRANCISCO -- The 2025 U.S. Amateur seems to have found itself with a mystery guest this week....

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