West Metro
February 9, 2017
Craig Bardal, as he watched the Ryder Cup last fall from his canoe.

Charges dropped against 2 who paddled canoe to watch Ryder Cup

The city of Chaska did not have the authority to make the lake off-limits, the attorney for the canoeists said. Trial was to have started this week.
Golf
January 31, 2017
Rendering of future indoor golf center at Les Bolstad Golf Course, on the U's St. Paul campus. (University provided artist's rendering.)

Indoor practice center coming to U golf course, a boost for Gophers teams

A gift of $1 million from Mooty Foundation brings facility closer to fundraising goal.
North Metro
January 18, 2017
Max Kelly of Forest Lake teed off at Bunker Hills Golf Course.

Rapid warm-up inspires Twin Cities golf club to open its outdoor range

The club said it will stay open as long as the weather allows.
Golf
January 18, 2017
Jeff Hintz

Jeff Hintz, Ryder Cup director, named CEO of Minnesota PGA

"I am deeply honored, and grateful for the opportunity," Hintz said. "I look forward to leading our staff in serving the most critical growth ingredient in the game of golf, PGA Professionals."
Golf
January 11, 2017
Justin Rose

This weekend in golf

A look at the schedule of the major tours:
Golf
January 4, 2017
Among the nine players at Kapalua for the first time is Greg Chalmers, who won his first PGA Tour event (Barracuda Championship) at age 42.

This weekend in golf

A look at the Tournament of Champions:
Golf
December 30, 2016
USA fans cheer during the Ryder Cup ceremony. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ryder Cup was hel

Officials say Ryder Cup paid its way – mostly

Several government officials and business leaders emphasized that the Ryder Cup was a boon to the area, filling hotel rooms and bringing esteem to the Twin Cities.
Golf
December 29, 2016
Jeff Hintz

Ryder Cup director Jeff Hintz's drive thrilled the state

Jeff Hintz's vision as director made for a 2016 Ryder Cup that won't soon be forgotten.
Golf
December 25, 2016
USA golfer, Patrick Reed and European, Rory McIlroy, show respect to each other as they approach to the 8th tee box during the Sunday morning match pl

Three reminders why Hazeltine's Ryder Cup was among the best ever

How Hazeltine National's big weekend won over the world.
Minneapolis
November 3, 2016
2 Mpls. park commissioners question pumping at Hiawatha Golf Course

2 Mpls. park commissioners question pumping at Hiawatha Golf Course

Park planning official tells commissioners that he'll have a recommendation in July on continuing, reducing or ending pumping of water from the golf course to Lake Hiawatha
Local
November 2, 2016

Obituary: Jane Jensen, champion college golfer who brought her drive and team spirit to life

She flourished in the golf world in the 1970s, an era in which women were beginning to find their way to the sport, and was part of the University of Minnesota's women's golf team that nabbed the school's first Big Ten championship for women.
Golf
October 10, 2016
United States vice-captain Tiger Woods smiles during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Hazeltine Nation

Tiger withdraws from golf events before he starts

Tiger Woods will not play in this week's Safeway Open, nor next month in Turkey. The AP's Jim Litke and Noah Coslov discuss what might have led to Tiger's decision coming off the Ryder Cup.
West Metro
October 10, 2016
Michael Zamyslowski carded holes-in-one on the back nine at his hometown Braemar Golf Course.

Edina golfer cards 2 holes-in-one during same round

The aces came on the back 9 at Braemar Golf Course.
East Metro
October 7, 2016
Annika Sorenstam left and Thad Layton golf course architect looked over a fairway at the newly designed The Royal Golf Club Thursday September 29, 201

New Lake Elmo golf course promises royal competition in east-metro market

Annika Sorenstam and the late Arnold Palmer designed overhauled Lake Elmo course.
October 6, 2016
$100 Ryder Cup heckler re-emerges on 'The Late Show,' wins again

$100 Ryder Cup heckler re-emerges on 'The Late Show,' wins again

North Dakotan David Johnson went from Ryder Cup fan to internet sensation because of his good-natured heckling of the European team's putting during a practice round.
Golf
October 5, 2016

This week in golf

Here's this week's pro golf events:
Golf
October 5, 2016
Golfer Jack Nicklaus makes remarks during a memorial service for golfer Arnold Palmer in the Basilica at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., Tuesda

Nicklaus honors the late Arnold Palmer

Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus gave a touching tribute to the late Arnold Palmer at a memorial service held on Tuesday.
West Metro
October 5, 2016
The four bedroom, four bath home for rent on Lake Hazeltine, which is near Hazeltine National Golf Club's signature hole. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBU

Airbnb reports spike in Twin Cities rentals for Ryder Cup

Nearly 3,500 guests stayed in a four-county area between the Twin Cities and Chaska.
Golf
October 4, 2016
Adrian Peterson has 'powerful encounter' with Michael Jordan at Ryder Cup

Adrian Peterson has 'powerful encounter' with Michael Jordan at Ryder Cup

The injured Vikings running back met NBA legend Michael Jordan during the final day at Hazeltine National and posted a photo on Instagram of the two stars together.
West Metro
October 4, 2016
Police ID 4 cited for being on lake during Ryder Cup

Police ID 4 cited for being on lake during Ryder Cup

Two men landed in a floatplane and watched the action; 2 in a canoe did the same.
Golf
October 4, 2016
Christine and Michael Jones from Wales set up camp next to the ninth fairway on Sunday. The couple said they had "just a brilliant time here.”

Did we offend our European visitors at Ryder Cup? 'Nah, that's sport'

A few fans were thrown out of the Ryder Cup on Saturday -- "some were chopsy .. too much drink." But on Sunday, our European guests didn't seem to mind.
Golf
October 4, 2016
USA's Tiger Woods hugged J.B. Holmes on the 18th fairway after the USA's victory over Europe in the Ryder Cup Sunday.

Tiger Woods says he'd 'love' to be picked as U.S. captain in future

Golf
October 4, 2016
Jordan Spieth hits a fairway shot on the 7th in the fourball matchup Saturday afternoon against the european team of Justin Rose and Henrik Stens

After well-earned break, Hazeltine will pursue more major golf events

Hazeltine's membership, course get a well-deserved rest before pursuing more major golf events
Local
October 4, 2016
Robert Gaston part of the Ryder Cup teardown crew. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday, October 3, 2016 The day after the event you've spen

Ryder Cup breakdown expected to take until late November

It's going to be awhile before Hazeltine is back to normal
Golf
October 3, 2016

Important golf events scheduled for the Midwest

Local
October 3, 2016
Hole 7, where an unauthorized floatplane dropped anchor Sunday, straddles Hazeltine Lake and is a popular hole for fans.

Floatplane pilot lands in hot water at Ryder Cup

Small plane that put down on Lake Hazeltine Sunday was met by Chaska police.
Golf
October 3, 2016
USA's Patrick Reed celebrated after making par to half the first hole Sunday during singles pairings at the Ryder Cup.

Souhan: Hazeltine produces a champion of a bigger, bolder kind

This weekend, Hazeltine National filled two voids on its résumé, as the Ryder Cup visited Minnesota for the first time, and a dominant champion, Patrick Reed, soaked the grounds with champagne.
Golf
October 3, 2016
Bringing it home: U.S. captures first Ryder Cup since 2008

Bringing it home: U.S. captures first Ryder Cup since 2008

No choking allowed. This time, Team USA's dominant final-day push left no doubt in front of a huge, wildly cheering crowd at Hazeltine National in Chaska.
Golf
October 2, 2016
USA golfer, Rory McIlroy taunts the gallery to make some noise after sinking a long birdie putt on the 8th hole during match play against USA player,

Reusse: Reed, McIlroy made this a Ryder Cup fit for the King

Their singles match Sunday was respectful and magnificent. It was the best four hours I've ever seen in golf.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Rory McIlroy teed off on the 11th hole during the afternoon session of the Ryder Cup on Saturday.

'Very small minority' of fans crossed the line during the Ryder Cup

"Ninety-five percent of the people out there, the American gallery, are absolutely fantastic. They really are," Rory McIlroy said.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Phil Mickelson put on his birdie face after sinking an 18-foot putt on the 18th hole in his match against Sergio Garcia.

Savoring Phil vs. Sergio, one birdie at a time

In one of the day's marquee matchups, two of golf's most prominent figures gave us a show
Golf
October 2, 2016
Match-by-match recaps from the Ryder Cup

Match-by-match recaps from the Ryder Cup

A recap of all the matches this weekend at Hazeltine for the Ryder Cup
October 2, 2016
Ryder Cup at Hazeltine: The best and the worst

Ryder Cup at Hazeltine: The best and the worst

The week that was at Hazeltine — culminating in a 17-11 United States victory over Europe, the first for the Americans since 2008 — was filled with plenty of moments and memories
Golf
October 2, 2016
Fans celebrated after Rory McIlroy's ball went into the water Saturday on the 16th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches at the Ryder Cup.

Souhan: Shame on the rude and raunchy among America's golf partisans

Maybe Pete Willett wasn't so wrong after all. Partisanship has crossed the line into rudeness as fans at Hazeltine jeered the Euros as much as they cheered their own.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Party on the first tee at Hazeltine: 'You're gonna whip his ..."

Party on the first tee at Hazeltine: 'You're gonna whip his ..."

The scene at the first tee is Sunday's first big party. The big drama will come later, at holes 13 and 16 again most likely, but the early action is around No. 1.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Bill Murray: Movie star. Golf fan. Ryder Cup cheerleader.

Bill Murray: Movie star. Golf fan. Ryder Cup cheerleader.

Bill Murray, known golf fan and something of a golf icon as Carl Spackler in Caddyshack, showed up almost unnoticed in the bleachers at the first tee Sunday and led the crowd in a cheer.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Patrick Reed leads the way as U.S. rallies to extend Ryder Cup lead

Patrick Reed leads the way as U.S. rallies to extend Ryder Cup lead

Team USA leads Europe 9.5 to 6.5 heading into Sunday's deciding singles play. Tee time at Hazeltine is 11 a.m.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Fans celebrated after Rory McIlroy's ball went into the water Saturday on the 16th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches at the Ryder Cup.

Golf officials to Ryder Cup fans: Stop the disruptions and profanity

After some of Saturday's crowd at the Ryder Cup got a little rowdy - and raunchy - the PGA on Sunday issued a statement.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Rafa Cabrera-Bello Reacts to a missed putt during the Saturday monring foursome rounds

Reusse: On Day 2, Team USA stifles Europe's burst of momentum at Ryder Cup

Breaking up the Spanish Armada didn't work out well for European captain Darren Clarke on Saturday afternoon.
Golf
October 2, 2016
Trophy time: Your guide to Sunday at the Ryder Cup

Trophy time: Your guide to Sunday at the Ryder Cup

The U.S. has a five-point lead heading into Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup. Here's what to expect for the final day at Hazeltine.

Golf

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