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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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Knight Rallies to Claim Women's PGA Stroke Play Championship; Minnesotan Moxness Tallies Second Straight Senior Title

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Professional Allie Knight entered the final round of the 2026 PGA Women’s...

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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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Fessler Rallies Late at Minnesota Golf Champions to Earn Second Win in Two Weeks

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – Riding momentum from his victory two weeks ago at the Minnesota Assistant...

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Professionals Wynne and Adams Tied with Tommie Golfer Rexing After Day One at Minnesota Golf Champions

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – Opening his round with an eagle on the first hole Friday, professional...

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Ledwein Cruises on Final Day to Claim First MGA Women's Mid-Amateur

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – Not long after qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship...

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Ledwein Goes Bogey-Free, Moves Closer to First Win at MGA Women's Mid-Amateur

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – Rolling in her birdie putt from eight feet on the final hole at River Oaks...

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Klasse Claims Sixth MGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship

CHASKA, Minn. – Following her opening round 1-under 71, Leigh Klasse fired a 3-over 75 in...

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Klasse Takes Early Lead at MGA Women’s Senior Amateur Championship

CHASKA, Minn. – Looking to claim her sixth victory in the event, Leigh Klasse fired a 1-under 71...

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Morgan Claims the 7th U.S. Senior Women's Open

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Becky Morgan won 10 times during her days as an All-American at the...

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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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Isabella McCauley Collects Seventh State Victory, Cruises at Minnesota Women’s State Open

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – When University of Minnesota senior Isabella McCauley began the final round of...

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McCauley Sisters on Top After First Round of Minnesota Women’s State Open

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – Coming off her second appearance at the U.S. Women’s Amateur a week ago,...

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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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Late Birdies Help Tommie Golfer Davies Pull Away at MGA Women’s Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. – Set up by a round of even par 72 during her second round Tuesday to remain within...

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NDSU's Larson Remains Steady, Eyeing First State Win at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. – With a pair of runner-up finishes already this month, North Dakota State University...

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U of M's Le Sidesteps Double-Bogey to Take First-Round Lead at MGA Women's Amateur

MEDINA, Minn. – Shrugging off a double-bogey to begin her back nine Monday, University of Minnesota...

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VanArragon and Welch Defeat Hicks and Larson with a Birdie on Final Hole of MGA Women's Amateur Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. – Burying a birdie putt from 18 feet on the 36th hole Tuesday at Pebble Creek Golf...

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Hicks and Larson Tied with VanArragon and Welch to Begin MGA Women's Four-Ball

BECKER, Minn. – Coming off a victory at the MGA Mixed Amateur Team Championship earlier this month,...

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Japan's Nagano Medals to Earn First Trip to U.S. Senior Women's Open; Minnesotan Weiss to Make Fifth Appearance

LAKE ELMO, Minn. – A pair of late birdies Friday secured medalist honors for Japan’s Chiaki Nagano,...

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After Three Close Calls, Anderson Finally a Winner at MGA Women’s Senior Match Play

ELK RIVER, Minn. – Finding herself trailing Alison Hurley twice during the finals of the 2025...

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Anderson and Hurley to Face Off at MGA Women's Senior Match Play

ELK RIVER, Minn. – A season ago, Linda Goodno defeated Lynn Anderson at the Minnesota Golf...

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Defending Champ Goodno, Anderson, Hurley and Williams Reach Semifinals at MGA Senior Women's Match Play

ELK RIVER, Minn. – In search of her first win of the 2025 season this week, defending champion...

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