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Minnesota PGA Picks Up Second Win in Three Seasons, Beat MGA at 47th Cup Matches

WACONIA, Minn. - Jumping out to an early lead Wednesday at Island View Golf Club, the professionals...

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MGA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL GOLF DAY MINNESOTA

EDINA, Minn. (April 15, 2024) - In conjunction with its partners 2nd Swing Golf and KFAN Sports...

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MGA Announces Forthcoming Economic Impact Study

EDINA, Minn. (Jan. 5, 2024) - The Minnesota Golf Association, in collaboration with its allied golf...

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Weather, Demand Boost Golf Rounds in Minnesota in 2023

EDINA, Minn. (Dec. 22, 2023) - On behalf of its allied golf associations and its member golf clubs...

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Jon Mays: New ED of the MGA

On September 22, the Minnesota Golf Association announced Jon Mays as its newly hired executive...

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Late Birdies Propel Aldrich to Victory at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Helped by the combination of a home-course advantage and a hot putter this week at...

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A Second-Round 68 Moves Aldrich to Top of Leaderboard at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Mark Aldrich knows the ins and outs of Wayzata Country Club better than most of...

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Fenwick Jumps Out Front During Soggy First Round at MGA Senior Amateur

WAYZATA, Minn. - Rolling in three birdies over his first eight holes in wet conditions Monday at...

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MGA Names New Executive Director/COO

EDINA, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2023) - The Minnesota Golf Association (MGA) has announced the hiring of...

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Brellenthin and Peterson Go Back-to-Back at MGA Senior Four-Ball

WILLMAR, Minn. - A string of four consecutive birdies to begin their final round Wednesday lifted...

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Brellenthin and Peterson Share MGA Senior Four-Ball Lead with Lehman and Rose

WILLMAR, Minn. - A total of five teams have claimed back-to-back titles at the Minnesota Golf...

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Rollins and Frie Net Am Winners, Banyais and Teals Claim Net Team Title

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. - A pair of late net birdies helped Ron Rollins secure a victory at The...

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Acharya Matches Klasse's Record with Fifth MGA Women's Mid-Amateur Win

WACONIA, Minn. - Playing in her first state championship of the season this week, Jasi Acharya...

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Late Birdies Secure Bull's Victory at MGA Mid-Amateur

WACONIA, Minn. - In only two appearances during the 2023 season, Jesse Bull qualified for the U.S....

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Looking for Fifth Straight Title, Acharya Shoots 69 to Lead MGA Women's Mid-Amateur

WACONIA, Minn. - In the 26 years the Minnesota Golf Association Women's Mid-Amateur Championship...

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A 66 Moves Bull to Top of MGA Mid-Amateur Leaderboard

WACONIA, Minn. - Behind a 6-under 66 during his second round at Chaska Town Course Tuesday, Jesse...

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Johnson Eagles His Way to Share of MGA Mid-Amateur Lead with Fleegel

WACONIA, Minn. - Joel B. Johnson was pleasantly surprised when he holed out his approach from 130...

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Anderson Claims MGA Women's Senior Amateur for First Win in Five Seasons

WINONA, Minn. - Stepping away from competitive golf while dealing with injuries and family matters...

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Chasing Her Second Win of 2023, White Jumps in Front at MGA Women's Senior Amateur

WINONA, Minn. - Teaming up with Barb Miller at Owatonna Country Club in, Cathy White earned the...

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NDSU Teammates Galvin and Simonich Survive Playoff to Win MGA Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. - Despite a late bogey during the final round Wednesday, North Dakota State...

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Pedersen and Winter Fire 65 to Share MGA Four-Ball Lead with the Christensens

BECKER, Minn. - Matching the 7-under 65 by Dave and Mike Christensen from Monday's opening round,...

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Winners in 2020, Christensen Cousins Lead Early at MGA Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. - While it wasn't the opening-round 59 that lifted cousins Dave and Mike Christensen...

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Tommie Teammates Davies and Foley Hang on to Win MGA Women's Four-Ball

FARIBAULT, Minn. - Chipping in for birdie on the 36th hole Tuesday, secured a two-stroke victory...

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Tommies on Top as Davies and Foley Shoot 66 to Lead MGA Women's Four-Ball

FARIBAULT, Minn. - An eagle and four birdies helped University of St. Thomas teammates Emma Davies...

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