Golf
May 11, 2017
Dustin Johnson chipped onto the seventh green during a practice round for The Players Championship on Wednesday. Johnson has not finished better than

This week in golf

A look at the key tournaments this weekend:
Golf
May 9, 2017
Ryan Farrow photo No. 14 at San Dunes

Sand Valley golf course in Wisconsin is product of big dreams

Remote and hilly by design, the new course three hours from the Twin Cities was laid out with a links-golf feel in mind.
Golf
May 8, 2017

Information on Sand Valley Golf Resort

Sand Valley Golf Resort is a 1,700-acre sand barren in central Wisconsin, south of Wisconsin Rapids, upon which five or more courses — funded by a founding membership — could be built.
Local
April 24, 2017
A sand trap in need of repairs at Meadowbrook Golf Club, which was damaged by heavy rains in 2014.

Park Board to begin repairs on flood-damaged Meadowbrook Golf Club

The Hopkins course is expected to reopen late this summer.
Golf
April 19, 2017
Did the Gophers just recruit one of golf's next foreign superstars?

Did the Gophers just recruit one of golf's next foreign superstars?

Angus Flanagan of England is eligible to tee up for the Gophers in the fall and expected to quickly position himself as one of the top golfers in the Big Ten.
Golf
April 11, 2017
Sergio Garcia donned the green jacket after winning the Masters in April.

Souhan: Garcia just the latest golf champion who rose to the occasion

This week, Sergio Garcia handled major championship pressure better than he ever had before, altering his persona in America from talented whiner to matured achiever.
Golf
April 10, 2017
Sergio Garcia celebrated after making his birdie putt on the 18th green to win the Masters in a playoff with Justin Rose on Sunday.

Reusse: Fate walks again at Augusta with Garcia's Masters victory

It was nothing short of a miracle when Ben Crenshaw won the '95 Masters after the death of his mentor, Harvey Penick. Same with Sergio's win on Seve's birthday.
Golf
April 10, 2017
Sergio Garcia claimed the green jacket with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with Justin Rose. The two sparred all day after going

Souhan: Suddenly, Sergio no longer is best golfer without a major

Sergio Garcia had argued that he was a different person than the player known for choking away majors and complaining about Augusta National. He proved that all week.
Golf
April 9, 2017
Jordan Spieth found sand early in his round, on No. 2, and he found little success until closing with three birdies in four holes.

Spieth falters, calls his round 'a bit bizarre'

He closed with a 75 at the Masters after being poised to challenge.
Golf
April 9, 2017

Playoff winners at the Masters

For only the 11th time, the Masters champion was determined by a playoff. Here's a look at the sudden-death playoffs at the Masters:
Golf
April 9, 2017

Sunday at Augusta

The winning putt on the first extra hole beat back all the labels that threatened to follow Sergio Garcia to the grave — that notion that his unfulfilled potential made him a disappointment; that he lost the verve and joy that once defined him; and that in the largest moments, he came up small.
Golf
April 9, 2017
Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after saving par on the sixth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Au

Souhan at the Masters: Expect low scores today

The tourney may come down to No. 15. The pin is front middle, meaning it's going to be difficult to get close to with a long club but will be accessible for a backspun wedge shot.
Golf
April 9, 2017

Masters Sunday: Who do you like?

I'll take Spieth
Golf
April 8, 2017
Jordan Spieth hits his second shot from the 1st fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Spieth trails by 2, ready to 'go for broke' in Masters final round

The 2015 winner, in the Sunday hunt again, is a reachable two shots back.
Golf
April 8, 2017

Day 3 recap at the Masters

Notes, quotes and more from moving day at Augusta.
Golf
April 8, 2017

Masters final round tee times

The leaders hit No. 1 tee at 1:45 p.m
Golf
April 7, 2017
Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts to his birdie on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 7, 2017, in August

Souhan: With Masters lead, Garcia must battle demons and the field

Sergio Garcia, who has never won a major and is no stranger to comments and controversy in his professional career, is in a four-way tie for the lead after Round 2 at the Masters.
Golf
April 7, 2017

Day 2 at the Masters

Notes, quotes and more from Friday at Augusta
Golf
April 7, 2017
Thomas Pieters of Belgium, walks to the 14th tee during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Pho

Ryder Cup star Pieters keeps task simple at Masters

Thomas Pieters, a novice at majors, hasn't buckled under the Augusta aura.
Golf
April 7, 2017

Saturday's Masters tee times

Jason Day starts things off on moving day.
Golf
April 7, 2017
Charley Hoffman hits a drive on the 18th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Phot

Souhan: Grinders, not greats, get (windy) day in the sun at Masters

When world No. 1, Dustin Johnson withdrew from the Masters with a back injury, he opened the door for players who provided a reminder that scorecards don't care about swing speeds, résumés or abs.
Golf
April 6, 2017
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player wipe tears from their eyes as a chair is draped with a green jacket to honor Arnold Palmer before the start of the first

Memories of Palmer endure at Augusta National

In a touching early-morning ceremony at the Masters, friends and patrons recalled Arnold Palmer's popularity and kindness.
Golf
April 6, 2017

Day 1 at the Masters

Notes, quotes and more from Thursday's opening round.
Golf
April 6, 2017

Friday tee times at the Masters

Rod Pampling and William McGirt kick things off at 7 a.m.
Golf
April 6, 2017
Gary Woodland and Dustin Johnson walk past some of the few blooming azaleas on their way to the 12th green during their practice round for the Masters

Souhan: Without Johnson, who should be the Masters favorite?

With Dustin Johnson out of the Masters because of a back injury he suffered on Wednesday night, the field of favorites has narrowed.
Golf
April 5, 2017

Jim Souhan's golfers to watch in the 2017 Masters

Even with the back injury, Dustin Johnson is at the top of the list.
Golf
April 5, 2017
Jordan Spieth took a second drop on the 12th hole after landing the water twice during the final round of the Masters on Sunday last year. Spieth had

Spieth says he's ready to 'tear up' Augusta in return to the Masters

Spieth's Masters record is both stunning and disappointing. At 23, he can choose to be proud or regretful. The way he talks about that success and failure is interesting.
Golf
April 4, 2017
Dustin Johnson, right, talks to a rules official on the fifth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club

Souhan: Golfers teed off over rules adjudicating in majors

It's Masters week, which means the world's best golfers are all in one place. And most sound disgusted by the way the rules of the game are enforced.
Golf
April 4, 2017

Masters tee times, pairings for Thursday, Friday

A look at the 94 players in this week's field at Augusta National Golf Club.
Golf
March 14, 2017
Holidaymakers Anna Dietrich, Pascale Reinhard and Jeanette Siehenthiler, from left, smile after playing a round of golf following the announcement tha

Golf club in Scotland overturns 273-year-old ban on female members

Local
March 4, 2017
Fort Ridgely golf

Boosters make bid to save 90-year-old golf course

The DNR closed the money-losing course at Fort Ridgely last fall
March 1, 2017
Tiger Woods takes a drop on the 15th hole after his ball went into the water during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 12,

Golf unveils a modern set of rules to make it easier to play

Golf's two governing bodies released a draft of modern rules on Wednesday aimed at bringing common sense to what can be a complicated sport.
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.

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