Golf
University of Minnesota golf course could become national model for greener practices
A University of Minnesota scientist says many golf courses could be a lot more friendly to the environment if they were engineered to use different turf grasses that require less water and fewer chemicals.
Golf
Wounded warrior from Texas says golf saved his life
After battling injuries and depression, Marine finds solace and peace in the sport.
Local
Reconstruction of Hiawatha golf course headed for public reaction
Proposal aims to protect portion ofcourse while managing stormwater
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Davis Love III wins Wyndham Championship at 51
Davis Love III won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday and became the third oldest winner in PGA Tour history, while Tiger Woods' season came to an abrupt end.
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Tiger impresses on Day 1 at Wyndham
In his best round on the PGA TOUR since 2013, Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday at the Wyndham Championship. Woods needs a 2nd place finish to possibly qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs.
West Metro
$9M makeover for Meadowbrook Golf Course gets preliminary OK
Meadowbrook, closed by flooding in St. Louis Park, would reopen in 2017 under the $9.3 million plan.
Golf
Sarah Burnham win State Match Play Championship
Sarah Burnham defeated Anna Laorr 4 and 3 in the final of the Minnesota Women's State Match Play Championship at Deer Run Golf Club in Victoria on Wednesday.
Golf
Souhan: Young, talented wave of golfers set to help us move on from Tiger Woods
There may never be another winner like Jack Nicklaus, or intimidator like Tiger Woods, but today's golfers are the best players and athletes in the sport's history.
Golf
Opening to take charge never comes for runner-up Spieth
The new world No. 1 was ready to pounce but lost to an unflappable, steady rival in a Sunday pairing.
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Souhan: Circle of support surrounds Day at the finish
Following Jason Day's rise to winner of the PGA Championship was a mentor who rebuilt his life.
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Notebook: Day 4 at the PGA Championship
The home-field love that Madison's Steve Stricker received from the Wisconsin crowd on Sunday was among the noteworthy events from the final day of the 2015 PGA Championship.
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Souhan: Spieth has PGA in his sights
Jordan Spieth will play in the final group Sunday with a chance at his third major title of the year.
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PGA Championship fourth-round tee times
A look at Sunday's schedule:
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Will PGA provide breakthrough day for Day?
The likeable Aussie finds himself again in contention at a major, but with Jordan Spieth lurking.
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Day leads Spieth by two at PGA
Jason Day fired a six-under par 66 at Round 3 of the PGA Championship to take a two-stroke lead over Jordan Spieth, who carded a seven-under par 65. Both spoke about their play and Sunday.
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Love, Beem excited about Ryder Cup at Hazeltine
Former PGA champions Rich Beem and Davis Love III are expecting the Chaska course to shine at 2016 event.
Golf
Souhan: Heat takes over in PGA's second round
The Midwest heat and humidity boiled the PGA Championship leaderboard into a bouillabaisse of inspirations and oddities.
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Book isn't closed on Woods' season
He has committed to play next week, even though drought in majors likely will continue today.
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Souhan: This part of a major, Dustin Johnson has down cold
Dustin Johnson might be the best athlete on tour. He might be the best all-around ball striker. He might be the worst on tour at dealing with pressure.
Golf
Pair of club pros have Minnesota connections
Two club pros with Minnesota ties enjoyed their day on the big stage.
Golf
Kenzie Neisen loses at U.S. Women's Amateur
Kenzie Neisen, a native of New Prague, Minn., lost to France's Mathilda Cappeliez 4 and 3 in the round of 32 at the U.S. Women's Amateur in Portland.
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Friday's PGA Championship tee times
Here's Friday's tee times for the PGA Championship:
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Souhan: You don't measure Spieth in yards
Jordan Spieth can be outdriven on the golf course, but he won't be outworked this week at the PGA Championship.
Golf
New Prague's Kenzie Neisen wins first match in U.S. Amateur in 20 holes
New Prague's Kenzie Neisen edged Maria Fassi of Mexico 1-up on the 20th hole Wednesday in the round of 64 of the U.S. Women's Amateur.
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Souhan: Whistling Straits put the bunk in bunker
Setting up a golf course so that a strange and inconsistent ruling can alter the course of a major championship, as the PGA Championship did in 2010, is silly.
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D'Amato: PGA Championship preview
Can Rory McIlroy win the PGA Championship after his ankle injury? CineSport's Brian Clark and the Journal Sentinel's Gary D'Amato preview the week at Whistling Straits.
Golf
McIlroy walks, practices at Whistling Straits course
Rory McIlroy says his ankle is good, should play in the PGA Championship beginning Thursday.
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Rory to return at PGA Championship
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy will return to competitive golf for the first time since injuring his ankle on July 4. He'll be paired with Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson at the PGA Championship next week.
Minneapolis
Plan for silent sports center at Wirth wins preliminary concept OK
Negotiations aim at reducing golf-ski course conflicts but par 3 enthusiasts have concerns
Golf
Rand: Neisen is on quite a championship golf run
As far as golf runs go, the one New Prague native Kenzie Neisen is on right now is hard to match.
Golf
Kenzie Neisen wins Women's State Open by five shots
Neisen, who will be a sophomore at Oklahoma State in the 2015-16 school year, won the Women's State Amateur last week. She is the first golfer to win the State Amateur and State Open in the same year.
Spring Lake Park grad Troy Merritt wins first PGA tournament
Troy Merritt walked to the final tee and slapped hands with fans on both sides of the ropes. The Spring Lake Park grad and former Winona State golfer knew how close he was to his first PGA tour victory.
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Troy Merritt wins Quicken Loans National
Troy Merritt captured the Quicken Loans National on Sunday for his first PGA Tour win. Tiger Woods finished in a tie for 18th place. Afterwards Merritt spoke about his victory.
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Reusse: Troy Merritt's career takes off at Boise State (April 27, 2008)
Troy entered Spring Lake Park High as a sophomore in the fall of 2001. He was an all-conference guard for the 2004 team that gave the school its first trip to the state (Class 3A) basketball tournament.
Golf
Reusse: Cavner keeps 3M Championship viable in competitive market
Hollis Cavner has helped the 3M maintain its standing as a top Champions Tour event while occupying a less-than-choice spot on the schedule.
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Kenny Perry repeats as 3M Championship winner
Kenny Perry has barely a hiccup on his way to earning back-to-back 3M crowns.
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3M Championship final results
Final results and prize money from the 3M Championship at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine:
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Kenny Perry repeats as 3M Championship winner
It took 23 years but the 3M Championship has its first back-to-back winner.
After a red-hot putter allowed him to enter Sunday with a four-shot lead, Kenny Perry continued his momentum into Sunday's final round at TPC Twin Cities. Perry shot 4-under 68 to win by four over Kevin Sutherland, Scott Dunlap and two-time 3M Championship winner Bernhard Langer.
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