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Peterson Earns Second Win of the Season with Sixth Career Title at MPGA Mid Public Links

NEW PRAGUE, Minn. – As one of the state’s most dominant players over the past 15 years, Trent...

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Steady Down the Stretch, Bull Edges Holtz to Win MGA Players' Championship

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – As the Mark Twain adage goes, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you...

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Four Remain at the Players' Championship

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The 49th MGA Players' Championship spent Tuesday tearing up the seed list. By...

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Sixteen Remain as Wetzel Sets the Pace at the MGA Players' Championship

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – A 64-man bracket was whittled to 16 in a single day Monday, as the opening...

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Steady Down the Stretch, Johnson Gets Past Peterson for MGA Mid-Players' Title

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – A self-admitted constant tinkerer with his golf swing, Joel B. Johnson decided...

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Brellenthin Outlasts Spreiter to Claim MGA Senior Players' Title

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – Former University of Minnesota golfer John Brellenthin earned his first state...

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Peterson and Jarrett Win Weather-Shortened MPGA Four-Ball

MONTICELLO, Minn. – Teams from across the state battled changing weather conditions during the...

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Gopher Teammates Ohe and Wu on to Next Stage of Qualifying for U.S. Open; Former Gopher Arnold and Minnesotan McCain Advance

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – As a senior at Edina High School last spring, Torger Ohe fired a 5-under...

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Larson, Johnson and Bull Medal at U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifying; Six Other Minnesotans on to Second Stage

HOPKINS, Minn. – In just his second year of eligibility, 51-year-old Jesse Larson used a pair of...

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Olson, Longbella Share Medalist Honors at U.S. Open Local Qualifying

NORTH OAKS, Minn. – Briefly stepping away from his full-time caddie duties Monday, Minnesotan Tate...

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Berry Leads the Way for Minnesotans at National Senior PGA Professional Championship

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Minnesota Golf Hall of Famer Don Berry led a contingent of local golfers at...

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After 45 State Wins, Peterson Collects First National Title

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earning his 45th state title earlier this year with his fifth victory of the...

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Farley-Gallagher and Schommer-Tylke Advance to U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

BYRON, Minn - With rounds of 8-under 64, Mack Farley and Ryan Gallagher will join Corey Schommer...

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Bethel Wins 2025 MIAC Men's Golf Championship; Bethel's Balc Claims Individual Title

2025 MIAC Men's Golf Championship Edinburgh USA Brooklyn Park, Minn. Par 72, 6,929 yards Final Team...

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Fessler Rallies Late at Minnesota Golf Champions to Earn Second Win in Two Weeks

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – Riding momentum from his victory two weeks ago at the Minnesota Assistant...

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Professionals Wynne and Adams Tied with Tommie Golfer Rexing After Day One at Minnesota Golf Champions

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – Opening his round with an eagle on the first hole Friday, professional...

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Former U of M Teammates Brellenthin and Peterson Set New Record with Fourth Straight Win at MGA Senior Four-Ball

CANNON FALLS, Minn. – Capturing a third straight Minnesota Golf Association Senior Amateur...

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Johnson and Neuberger in Front Early with Bogey-Free 65 to Begin MGA Senior Four-Ball

CANNON FALLS, Minn. – Tallying seven birdies during the opening round Monday lifted the twosome of...

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Aldrich Pulls Away Late to Earn Second MGA Senior Amateur Title in Three Years

LAKEVILLE, Minn. – After multiple close calls this season, Mark Aldrich fired a 2-over 73 Thursday...

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Aldrich Moves Closer to First Win of the Season and Second MGA Senior Amateur Title

LAKEVILLE, Minn. – Leaning on his putter during the first two rounds of the 104th Minnesota Golf...

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Weather Shortens Opening Round of MGA Senior Amateur; Former Champ Aldrich and Enerson in Front Early

LAKEVILLE, Minn. – During a wet and breezy opening round that featured over a three-hour weather...

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Texas A&M Rallies to Win Gopher Invite, South Carolina's Harris, Texas A&M's Pounds and Iowa State's Beauvy Share Individual Title

Gopher Invitational Windsong Farm Golf Club Independence, Minn. Par 71, 7,464 Yards

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Gustavus Adolphus Wins Minnesota Golf Classic, Rutgers' Zatorski Claims Individual Title

Minnesota Golf Classic Pioneer Creek Golf Course Maple Plain, Minn. Par 72, 6,952 Yards

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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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