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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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VanArragon Shoots Final-Round 72 to Win Second MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - A week after older brother Caleb VanArragon claimed the Minnesota Golf Association...

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Holtz Birdies Two of Last Three to Win Minnesota State Junior Boys’

Heading into the final round in a three-way tie for first place, Jack Holtz broke away from the...

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Holtz, Luan and Stenzel Tied Going Into Final Round of the Minnesota Junior Boys’ Championship

Jack Holtz, Justin Luan and Cameron Stenzel are tied for the lead after two rounds at 1-under-par,...

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Welch and VanArragon Lead, Hicks in the Mix at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - Moving a step closer to her fourth state victory Tuesday, Xavier University golfer...

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A Bogey-Free 70 Puts Petzold in Front at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - In search of her second win of the season this week, Grace Petzold fired a...

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Late Birdies Give Stendahl Lead at Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship

SPICER, Minn. - With a pair of top-3 finishes at the Minnesota State Junior Boys' Championship over...

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2023 MGA Women's Amateur Fact Sheet

The MGA Women's Amateur Championship

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VanArragon Follows State Open Win with Rout at MGA Amateur

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - In what could be considered the best two weeks in the history of Minnesota...

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Record-Breaking Day as VanArragon Takes Big Lead at MGA Amateur Championship

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - When Derek Hitchner won the Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Championship...

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VanArragon and Johnson Shoot 66 to Share Lead at MGA Amateur

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. - Just five days after his nine-stroke victory at the Minnesota State Open at...

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120th MGA Amateur Fact Sheet

120th MGA Amateur Championship

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Steady Down the Stretch, Salonek Wins Second Minnesota State Junior Girls' Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. - Posting a 2-over 74 for the second consecutive round Thursday, Olivia Salonek...

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Wu and Salonek Remain Deadlocked at Minnesota State Jr. Girls' Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. - Carding a bogey during her front nine and one more bogey during her back...

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Late Birdies Give Wu and Salonek a Share of the Lead at MN State Junior Girls' Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. - Helped by a late surge of birdies Tuesday, Selena Wu and Olivia Salonek each...

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Ryan Retires from the MGA

“I didn't take it personally,” joked Tom Ryan to the MGA Board of Directors during a recent meeting...

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