Golf
August 25, 2016
Billy Horschel watches his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Texas Open golf tournament, Sunday, April 24, 2016, in San Antonio

'Better late than never' now applies to making U.S. Ryder Cup team

Despite being the hottest player on the planet in the fall of 2014, Billy Horschel was left off the U.S. Ryder Cup team. This time around, the final captain's pick will come the night before the team flies to Minnesota.
Golf
August 25, 2016
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, AUG. 27-28 - This June 23, 2016 photo, shows the abandoned golf course in the town of Empire, Nev., a company town that

Wave of golf course closures leaves owners stuck in the rough

More than 800 golf courses have closed in the last decade nationwide, creating a huge real estate problem.
Golf
August 25, 2016
Brandt Snedeker is vying for one of the last automatic spots on the US Ryder Cup team this week at the Barclays.

This week's Barclays a lesson in Ryder Cup pressure

The first tournament of the FedEx Cup playoffs, The Barclays, represents the last chance for players to lock up automatic berths on U.S. Ryder Cup team
Golf
August 24, 2016

U.S. Ryder Cup team update

The top five in the points standings — Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jimmy Walker and Brooks Koepka -- are already locks to appear in Chaska this fall.
Golf
August 24, 2016
Jim Furyk lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Aug. 19, 2

Looking deeper at the Ryder Cup teams

This is a Ryder Cup year when U.S. captain Davis Love III simply could take the players ranked 1 through 12 in the point standings and call it good. But the list extends deeper than that.
Golf
August 24, 2016
Before USA vs. Europe, it's Wild vs. Vikings at Hazeltine

Before USA vs. Europe, it's Wild vs. Vikings at Hazeltine

Wild players Zach Parise and Erik Haula joined former Vikings John Randle and Randall McDaniel for a friendly drive, chip and putt contest at the site of next month's Ryder Cup.
Local
August 22, 2016
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Someone does 'doughnuts' on western Minnesota golf course

The Wheaton Golf Club is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of whoever carried out the deed either late Friday or early Saturday.
Golf
August 22, 2016
Jordan Spieth of one of five members of the United States' 12-man Ryder Cup team who have secured their invitations to Hazeltine National Golf Club in

Spieth, Johnson among five U.S. locks for Ryder Cup

The other three of eight automatic qualifiers will be known by the time the final putt drops at the PGA Tour's Barclays tournament on Long Island late Sunday.
Golf
August 22, 2016

Ryder Cup standings through Sunday

The Ryder Cup is at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska from Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Golf
August 21, 2016
Si Woo Kim, right, hugs his caddie after winning the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck

Si Woo Kim gets first PGA win

After tying the tournament 72-hole record, Si Woo Kim won the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro on Sunday. The 21-year-old spoke after his first PGA Tour win.
Golf
August 19, 2016
Inbee Park of South Korea walks off the 18th hole after finishing the third round of the women's golf event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Jane

Park beats wind in Rio, leads field by 2 heading into final round

Inbee Park has a two-shot lead with 18 holes to play for the women's golf Olympic gold medal.
Golf
August 17, 2016

Junior Ryder Cup teams selected

A 12-player U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team composed of six boys and six girls representing seven states will play Europe in a two-day competition at Edina's Interlachen Country Club next month.
Golf
August 15, 2016
Justin Rose of Great Britain, left, and Henrik Stenson of Sweden, shake hands after Rose won gold and Stenson won silver during the final round of the

Ryder Cup standings through Sunday

The Ryder Cup will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
West Metro
August 10, 2016
The signature 7th hole is one Davis Love will look over carefully . He captains the 2016 Ryder's Cup team. He received an honorary membership to the H

Are Vikings-Packers tickets worth $411 apiece?

U.S. Bank's opening, coupled with Ryder Cup tickets, make for an expensive September in Minnesota.
Golf
August 8, 2016
Patrick Reed holds his "Stars and Stripes" score book while walking off the 17th green during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tourn

Ryder Cup standings through Sunday

The Ryder Cup will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Golf
August 8, 2016
Joe Durant planted a kiss on the trophy after his playoff victory in 3M Championshionship at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday.

Reusse: In the end, Durant's determination topped Jimenez's talent

Joe Durant admitted the missed chances with the Champions had led to "doubt creeping into my mind'' about being able to win again.
Golf
August 8, 2016
Joe Durant planted a kiss on the trophy after his playoff victory in 3M Championshionship at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday.

Durant eagles first playoff hole to win 3M Championship title

Missed short putts aren't deal-breakers, as he keeps grinding and beats Jimenez in playoff
Golf
August 8, 2016
Furyk posts first 58 in PGA Tour history

Furyk posts first 58 in PGA Tour history

Russell Knox claimed victory at the Travelers Championship, but it was Jim Furyk who stole the show Sunday as Furyk became the first player in PGA Tour competition to shoot a 58 in a round.
Golf
August 8, 2016
Joe Durant dropped a 10-foot putt for eagle on the first playoff hole to win the 3M Championship on Sunday.

Day 3 at the 3M Championship

Joe Durant closed the 3M Championship with a 9-under 63 while Miguel Angel Jimenez — the final-round solo leader for the second straight event — rallied with four consecutive birdies. Durant prevailed with an eagle on the first playoff hole.
Golf
August 8, 2016

Gallery: Joe Durant wins 3M Championship

Joe Durant won the 2016 3M Championship in a playoff at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine on Sunday.
Golf
August 8, 2016

3M Championship final results

Here's the final results from the 3M Championship on Sunday, won by Joe Durant.
Golf
August 7, 2016
Jimenez takes lead; Garwood's 62 nearly ties 3M record

Jimenez takes lead; Garwood's 62 nearly ties 3M record

The Mechanic went to work Saturday with a birdie on the second hole, then rolled in five in a row on Nos. 6 through 10.
Golf
August 6, 2016

3M Championship notes

This is the first time since 2010 the 3M isn't played immediately following the Senior British Open.
Golf
August 6, 2016
Scoggins: Legends Nicklaus, Trevino do comedy improv in Blaine

Scoggins: Legends Nicklaus, Trevino do comedy improv in Blaine

On Saturday, the two 76-year-old legends of golf belonged on stage at a comedy club. Their improv routine wasn't a re-enactment of "Grumpy Old Men." More like "Goofy Old Men."
Golf
August 6, 2016

Final-round tee times: 3M Championship

The first golfers are off the tee at 7:25 a.m.
Golf
August 5, 2016
Birdie barrage gives unknown Day first-round 3M Championship lead

Birdie barrage gives unknown Day first-round 3M Championship lead

Glen Day isn't the ball-striker from Arkansas fans came to see Friday. But what Day lacked in John Daly-sized galleries, he made up for on the leaderboard.
Golf
August 5, 2016

Day 1 at the 3M Championship

Day's solo lead is the fourth consecutive year a player has owned sole possession at the top after Round 1 in the 3M Championship. None of them have won.
Golf
August 5, 2016
Woody Austin

Reusse: Austin finds success then fades on Champions Tour

There was the weekend years ago when Woody Austin told anyone who'd listen that he was hitting the ball better than Tiger Woods. He really believed it.
Golf
August 5, 2016

Day takes first-round lead in Friday's 3M Championship.

Monday qualifier Glen Day shot a 7-under 65 in perfect conditions Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' 3M Championship.
Golf
August 4, 2016

3M Championship tournament at a glance

It's the 16th of 26 events on the PGA Tour Champions 2016 schedule.
Golf
August 4, 2016
Kenny Perry's comfort on TPC Twin Cities course bears fruit

Kenny Perry's comfort on TPC Twin Cities course bears fruit

In five years at the 3M Championship, Kenny Perry has finished no worse than a tie for seventh.
Golf
August 4, 2016
John Daly is in the field for the first time at the 3M Championship.

Balancing excess and success, John Daly comes to the 3M Championship

John Daly turned 50 in late April and is now one of the most recognizable faces — and bodies — on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
Golf
August 4, 2016
Tom Lehman tips his hat on the ninth green in the first round of play at the 2014 U.S. Senior Open golf tournament at Oak Tree National in Edmond, Okl

3M Championship players to watch

Golf
August 4, 2016

3M Championship at a glance

Final day of practice rounds and pro-ams is Thursday; 54-hole tournament opens Friday.
Golf
August 4, 2016
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Breaking 60 becomes more common on pro golf circuit

It might seem like a cocky line of thinking but Michael Bradley, who in 1991 carded a 59 on the Canadian Tour, has seen players improve and play on courses exceptionally well-maintained in his long career.
Golf
August 3, 2016
Jesper Parnevik

For golfer Jesper Parnevik, fashion is but one of his passions

Built like a 2-iron, Parnevik has prided himself on slim-fitting eccentric apparel since his early days on the European Tour.
Golf
August 2, 2016
FILE - In this July 18, 1999, file photo, France's Jean Van de Velde smiles as he stands in the water of the Barry Burn that crosses the 18th fairway

Van de Velde finds life beyond British Open meltdown

Slightly more than 17 years have passed since Jean Van de Velde gift-wrapped the Claret Jug for Paul Lawrie at Carnoustie and became a sports punchline.
Golf
August 2, 2016

Watch Jean Van de Velde's British Open collapse

Van de Velde could have won the 1999 Open by shooting a six on the 18th hole in the final round. Here's what happened.
Golf
August 2, 2016

3M Championship at a glance

Golf
August 1, 2016
The signature 7th hole is one Davis Love will look over carefully . He captains the 2016 Ryder's Cup team. He received an honorary membership to the H

Ryder Cup, you're next

The attention can turn to Hazeltine with final major of the year completed.

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