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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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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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Abdo Survives and Advances - Again

Jimmy Abdo, against all odds, is still alive after the first round of matches (the Round of 64) in...

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Arnold, Bryn, Bredesen and Hanstad Emerge from Long Day at Troy Burne Golf Club and Advance to U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

HUDSON, Wis. — Harrison Arnold is one of the few players in the field not from Minnesota, and after...

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A Flurry of Birdies Late Lifts Stevens to MGA Amateur Title

BRAINERD, Minn. – Since winning back-to-back Class AAA individual titles in 2021 and 2022, Nate...

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Honsa Paces Field on Day Two at MGA Amateur Championship, Shoots 68 to Take 36-Hole Lead

BRAINERD, Minn. – With a pair of runner-up finishes at state championships over the past two...

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Wilson, Roloff and Larson in Front Early at 122nd MGA Amateur Championship

BRAINERD, Minn. – In search of his first state title since winning the Minnesota Golf Association...

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Ramos Shoots 65 to Medal, Among Nine Minnesotans to Advance From U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying

MORTON, Minn. – Carding three consecutive birdies over his final three holes Wednesday at Dacotah...

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Eagles Boost Siblings Ben and Madi Hicks to MGA Mixed Amateur Team Championship Victory

HASTINGS, Minn. – Helped by a pair of final-round eagles Tuesday at Hastings Golf Club, the...

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Kelly and White Combine for a Bogey-Free 65 to Lead MGA Mixed Amateur Team Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. – Making their first appearance at the Minnesota Golf Association Mixed Amateur...

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Schwamb Defeats Former Teammate Roloff for First State Win at MGA Players’ Championship

WAYZATA, Minn. – Defeating former University of Minnesota teammate Jacob Pedersen during the...

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Gopher Teammates Roloff and Schwamb to Square off in Finals of 48th MGA Players’ Championship

WAYZATA, Minn. – A string of three consecutive birdies helped lift Mason Roloff to victory over...

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Stevens, Pedersen and Birdwell Winners at MGA Players’ Championship; Defending Champ Conzemius Out

WAYZATA, Minn. – In just his second appearance at the Minnesota Golf Association Players’...

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Tylke Breaks Through for Big Win at MGA Mid-Players’ Championship

TOWER, Minn. – The 2024 golf season was a bittersweet one for Max Tylke. On one hand, he ended the...

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A Flurry of Birdies Helps Neuberger to Second State Win at MGA Senior Players’ Championship

TOWER, Minn. – Prior to his quarterfinal matchup at the 26th Minnesota Golf Association Senior...

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Tylke, Conn, Scrimgeour and Jarrett Final Four Standing at MGA Mid-Players’ Championship

TOWER, Minn. – Looking to bounce back from his runner-up finish from a season ago, Max Tylke earned...

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Peterson, Tylke, Burleson and Johnson Early Winners on Day One of MGA Mid-Players’ Championship

TOWER, Minn. – Following a four-win season for the third time in his career in 2024, three-time...

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Coahran and Persons Share Medalist Honors at U.S. Open Local Qualifying; Three More Minnesotans Advance

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. – Wrapping up his junior season at Winona State University with a 27th-place...

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Former Gophers Johnson and Arnold Advance From U.S. Open Local Qualifying Along with Future Gopher Ohe and Former Johnnie Boemer

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. – Playing his first competitive round in nearly four years, former University of...

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Mikkel Reese (Okoboji, Iowa)

Iowa's Reese Medals; Bull, Vincelli and Lehman Among 9 to Advance to U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifying

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler carded eight birdies during his final round...

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