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MGA Announces Partnership with Gray Duck Spirits to Support the MGA Foundation

EDINA, Minn. — The Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) is proud to announce a new statewide...

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Anderson and Klasse Rally with Late Birdies to Win Fifth MGA Women's Senior Four-Ball Title

STILLWATER, Minn. – Hours after claiming victory at the 2026 Arizona Women’s Senior Four-Ball...

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Golfers Celebrate Third Annual Golf Day Minnesota on June 6

EDINA, Minn. (May 29, 2026) – Golf courses and communities across the state will come together...

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What Every Minnesota Golfer Has in Common with Tom Lehman

What Every Minnesota Golfer Has in Common with Tom Lehman

30 years ago, the number one golfer in the world was Tom Lehman. The Alexandria, Minnesota, native...

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Scorecard Duel Settles Women’s Spring Scramble

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – The Minnesota Golf Association’s Women’s Spring Scramble brought together...

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Don Cherrey tour champion

Still Playing for the Love of It: Don Cherrey and the Minnesota Senior Tour

Don Cherrey grew up in a small town called Beausejour in Manitoba, Canada, where the golf course...

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Amateurs Claim Second Straight Win at MGA/PGA Cup Matches

OAKDALE, Minn. – Behind a late surge Wednesday at Oak Marsh Golf Course, the amateurs from the...

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Minnesota’s First Family of Golf: The Herron Legacy

This year the Minnesota Golf Association marks its 125th anniversary, celebrating more than a...

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Shawna Johnson

Growing with the Game: Shawna Johnson’s Minnesota Golf Story

Shawna Johnson didn't grow up playing golf. In fact, she picked up the game in her mid-20s when a...

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A Century and a Quarter of Minnesota Golf

If you've ever strolled down the fairway in Minnesota during that perfect stretch in early...

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Guided by the North Star: Introducing a New Era for the Minnesota Golf Association

For 125 years, the Minnesota Golf Association has served as the governing body for the game in the...

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Jacob Gayle

Jacob Gayle's Journey: Humility, Patience, and Gratitude Through Adaptive Golf

Jacob Gayle was never a golfer. In fact, he never thought golf was a sport—until his life changed...

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Carol Ellis

Carol Ellis, 1938-2026

Carol Jane Ellis, 87, of Roseville, Minn., passed away Feb. 16. A graduate of Marshall High School,...

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Henry Frie

Richard “Dick” Henry Frie, 1933-2026

Frie, of Monticello, was a member of the MGA’s Board of Directors from 1975-1990 Dick Frie, 92, an...

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The Minikahda Club. Circa 1900.

125 Years of Minnesota Golf: A Legacy in Motion

In 2026, the Minnesota Golf Association will mark a milestone few organizations reach: 125 years of...

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John Harrigan 1932-2025

John Harrigan, 93, passed away at his home in Boynton Beach, Fla., November 15. Originally from...

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Schenck Named Evans Scholar of the Year

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 28, 2025) – University of Minnesota Evans Scholars Chapter House Vice President...

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MGA Announces Year-End Award Winners

EDINA, Minn. (Oct. 24, 2025) – The Minnesota Golf Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards...

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Togisala and Larson Claim Inaugural Minnesota Adaptive Open

EDINA, Minn. — After a rollercoaster front nine, Max Togisala fired an even-par 72 in the final...

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Close Contests Mark Day One at Minnesota Adaptive Open

EDINA, Minn. — With 35 players representing 13 different states, the inaugural Minnesota Adaptive...

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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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Tom Ryan and Ed Gowan Honored as IAGA Distinguished Service Award Recipients

The International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA), a trade organization representing golf...

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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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