Golf
Steve Stricker commits to 3M Championship at TPC Twin Cities
50-year-old will bring Wisconsin pride to Minnesota senior event.
Golf
Henrik Stenson's rented house burgled during British Open
Thieves targeted defending champion Henrik Stenson's possessions rather than those of his wife's, making off with watches, credit cards and his suitcase containing most of his golf clothing
Golf
Still special after all these years: Minnesota State Open turns 100
Since 1917, the Minnesota State Open golf tournament has been a true test of who's best among the area's top amateurs and professionals. The 100th State Open begins Friday.
Golf
What we said: Minneapolis newspaper clippings of Minnesota State Open results
Take a look at a select group of archived sports pages touting Minnesota State Open champions.
Golf
Minnesota State Open year-by-year winners
From Tom Stevens in 1917 to Ben Greve last summer, a look at the previous champions of the Minnesota State Open.
Golf
Day 1 of the Britsh Open at Royal Birkdale
Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Thursday at the British Open.
Golf
Minnesota State Open: the details for the 100th anniversary championship
The 100th State Open begins Friday morning in Still water.
Golf
Minnesota Scene: Dave Carothers surges to win state amateur title
To win the Minnesota state amateur championship, Dave Carothers needed to shoot the best round of the tournament.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Park Board moves closer to closing Hiawatha golf course
Park Board planning committee was not swayed by about 70 golf supporters.
Golf
Hazeltine to host U.S. Junior Amateur championship in 2020
Hazeltine National, which was host to the Ryder Cup last year, will be the home of the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in 2020.
Golf
Three players tied for MGA Amateur lead after two rounds
Grady Meyer, Troy Johnson and Tyler Obermueller are tied for the lead after Tuesday's second round of the 114th MGA Amateur Championship at Interlachen.
Golf
Minnesota Scene: Two are tied for first-round lead at MGA Amateur
Troy Johnson and Tyler Obermueller shot 1-over -par 71 Monday, giving them a share of the lead after the first day of the MGA Amateur Championship at Interlachen Country Club in Edina.
Local
Chance of reopening Fort Ridgely golf course 'not promising,' supporter says
A surprise 'No' vote from the Fairfax City Council left the Friends of Fort Ridgely without a government entity and fiscal agent to pursue their plan.
Minneapolis
Golfers fight to save Hiawatha Golf Club in Minneapolis from closure
The Minneapolis Park Board is expected to make a decision in August.
Golf
Nike's Knight: Not even Tiger could make golf a winner for company
Even the celebrity of Tiger Woods in his prime and his legion of fans weren't enough for Nike to be able to make money on golf equipment, the former head of the company said.
Golf
As golf industry sags, pros get creative to boost bottom line
A slump in the golf industry has forced veteran teaching pros to reinvent themselves, even dabbling in non-golf activities to survive and preserve a club's financial health.
Minneapolis
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Tevlin: For these friends, Hiawatha's not just a golf course
The Minneapolis golf course, much of it under sea level and with fairways undulated like a spongy bog following the rain, is under threat.
Spieth sets off wild celebration with playoff-winning shot from bunker
Jordan Spieth needed an extra hole, a little bit of luck and an amazing final shot to finish off a wire-to-wire victory in the Travelers Championship. With video!
Golf
Ben Clymer: Ex-Gopher, Stanley Cup champion, TV analyst ... and golf phenom
A self-described "golf nerd," former pro hockey player Ben Clymer got his game in shape for this season and qualified for the Minnesota State Amateur championship.
Golf
Souhan: Wisconsin's U.S. Open course did little to stir emotions
The problem is that Erin Hills is not interesting. It doesn't challenge players off the tee, and it doesn't look interesting either from the gallery or the couch.
Golf
Cavner says his group has submitted bid for PGA Tour stop
Hollis Cavner, executive director of the 3M Championship, said Monday his Pro Links Sports event management team has submitted a bid to the PGA Tour for an annual event at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, same site as the 3M Championship each August.
Golf
Minnesota contingent of volunteers helps at U.S. Open
Fun-seeking volunteers leave mark at Erin Hills.
Golf
For Fowler and Thomas, the wait for a major title continues
Both faded in pursuit of their first major crown.
Golf
Day 4 at Erin Hills
Here's a glimpse at the highlights and lowlights from Sunday's final round of the U.S. Open:
Golf
Souhan: Powerful Koepka wins U.S. Open for first major championship
Brooks Koepka went the lowest of the low with a final-round 67 to finish 16 under par as the Erin Open became the seventh consecutive major to produce a first-time major winner.
Golf
Souhan: Pound for pound, perhaps the finest 63 in U.S. Open history
Justin Thomas' arms are the thickness of penne noodles, but he has the hip movement of an Olympic powerlifter. He overpowered Erin Hills on Saturday, breaking a U.S. Open record by recording a round of 9 under.
Golf
Souhan at the U.S. Open: It's windy to start Sunday's final round
The wind is whipping around Erin Hills today, so scores will not be as low today as they were on Saturday.
Golf
Amateur Cameron Champ outdriving everyone at U.S. Open
Texas A&M golfer hitting nearly 340 yards off tee.
Golf
Minnesota Scene: Jerry Rose wins MGA Senior Players' Championship
Jerry Rose of Alexandria Golf Club edged Leif Carlson of Valleywood GC 2 up on Saturday in the final of the MGA Senior Players' Championship at St. Cloud Country Club.
Golf
U.S. Open fourth-round tee times
Here's the tee times for Sunday's final round of the U.S. Open:
Golf
Day 3 at Erin Hills
Here's a look at some of the highlights and lowlights from Saturday's third round in the U.S. Open:
Golf
63s shot at the U.S. Open
Justin Thomas became the fifth player to shoot a 63 in U.S. Open.
Golf
Souhan: Mysterious venue could see obscure winner crowned champion
No one in the top 18 on the midway point leaderboard at Erin Hills has won a major championship.
Golf
World's top three golfers miss cut at U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jason Day, world ranking leaders, missed the cut and made history.
Golf
Former Spring Lake Park golfer Merritt shoots 74 in U.S. Open first round
He closed with two birdies in his last eight holes, leaving him with a chance to make the cut.
Golf
Souhan: Fowler finds love, locals and the U.S. Open lead
Rickie Fowler showed up to Erin Hills with a fan-friendly green-and-gold golf bag, and shot a 7-under 65 in the first round of the U.S. Open taking a two-shot lead.
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Park Board to consider closing Hiawatha Golf Club
The board will vote in July on an option to reduce the groundwater pumping that keeps the course dry.
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