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USGA Qualifier

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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17-Year-Old Canadian Professional Huang Medals, LPGA Veteran Kang Qualify for U.S. Women's Open

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – During her rookie season on the Ladies European Tour in 2025, Anna Huang...

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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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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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Le-Deakins and Nachmann-Taino Advance to U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship

BYRON, Minn. - After each pair carded a 6-under 66 at Somerby Golf Club, Madison Le and Olivia...

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Somrock (Acharya) Medals; Ledwein and Herrick to Join at U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – After being denied in a playoff last season at Medina Golf and Country Club,...

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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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Luther and Peterson Share Medalist Honors, Qualify for U.S. Senior Women's Amateur

WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. – A birdie on her final hole Tuesday helped Andrea Luther to a round of 6-over...

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Florida Gator Klonowski Medals, Joins Gophers' McCauley at U.S. Women's Amateur

STILLWATER, Minn. – On the heels of a top-3 finish at the St. Louis Women’s Championship on the...

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Three-time MGA Senior Four-Ball Champs Brellenthin and Peterson Headed to U.S. Senior Amateur

FOREST LAKE, Minn. – Prior to becoming teammates at the University of Minnesota, Tim Peterson and...

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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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Roiland, Eaton, Hacker, and Mackinac Advance from Final Qualifying to U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

HASTINGS, Minn. - Mason Eaton is one of four junior golfers from Minnesota to advance to the U.S....

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Hanneman Caps Off Spectacular Week by Punching a Ticket to U.S. Girls’ Junior

STILLWATER, Minn. – There are good weeks and there are great weeks—and then there are weeks like...

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Erik Van Rooyen

Van Rooyen Makes Hay During Golf’s Longest Day, Earns Spot into U.S. Open at Oakmont CC

Erik Van Rooyen birdied the 10th hole and eagled the 569-yard, par-5 11th at Kinsale Golf & Fitness...

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US Womens Open Qualifying winners

LPGA's Yan Kim and Katsu Advance to U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. – Qualifying for her first U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Creek Golf Club in 2016,...

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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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U.S. Open Entries Now Available

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 19, 2025) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced...

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Deutsch-Gustafson and Ollinger-Bosley Qualify for 2025 National Four-Ball

PRIOR LAKE, MINN. - Former college teammates from Notre Dame and former co-workers at Interlachen...

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Illinois-Indiana Pair Take Medalist Honors at Women’s Four-ball Qualifier

PRIOR LAKE, Minn. - Sometimes, leaderboards at golf tournaments change so quickly that even...

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Tylke and Jarrett Headed to U.S. Mid-Amateur Along with Johnson and Peterson

MEDINA, Minn. - After four runner-up finishes this season, Max Tylke found himself on top of the...

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Ledwein Medals, Herrick, Kelly and McCullough Advance to U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. - Playing only her fourth competitive round of the 2024 season, Taylor Ledwein fired...

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