Golf
May 16, 2019
Tiger Woods, left, and Brooks Koepka walk to the 14th fairway during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 16, 2019,

Souhan: Much to love about the PGA's Bethpage Black course

It's big, and beautiful.
Golf
May 16, 2019
Alex Beach watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Wednesda

Souhan: Minnesota native hopes to make his mark at PGA

Alex Beach -- born in Eden Prairie, former student at Stillwater High, now as assistant club pro on the East Coast -- wants to prove he can be a touring pro with his play in the PGA Championship this week.
Golf
May 15, 2019
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson

Souhan: Three big-name golfers looked at as heroes are really not

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and John Daly are as talented a golf threesome as you'll find. They also could combine to fill out the Seven Deadly Sins punch-card.
Golf
May 15, 2019

Key information about the PGA Championship

The tournament begins Thursday at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, N.Y.
Golf
May 14, 2019

Thursday, Friday tee times for the PGA Championship

Here's the tee times for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship:
Local
May 13, 2019
Spinal fusion surgery helped Tiger Woods collect another Masters golf championship last month.

We're not all Tiger: State doctors say spine surgery isn't for everyone

The contradiction between Tiger Woods' success and efforts to limit fusion surgery — at least as a first-choice option for low-back pain — reflects one of the great tensions in American medicine.
Golf
May 11, 2019
Max Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 by finishing at -15. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Ob

3M Open in Blaine adds PGA Tour winners to field

Among them is Max Homa, a champion last week, and C.T. Pan, a victor a month ago.
Golf
May 9, 2019
John Daly drives a cart to the ninth green during the first round of the Father Son Challenge golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Orlando, Fla

Golfer John Daly approved to use cart during PGA Championship

Because of his arthritis, Daly applied to the PGA of America for a cart under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Golf
May 7, 2019
Paul Edsten: Eagan man got first hole-in-one Sunday — and his second 12 holes later.

Eagan golfer's ace was once-in-a-lifetime thrill - 'til he did it again

Paul Edsten accomplished the jaw-dropping feat of shooting two holes-in-one in the same round.
Golf
May 7, 2019
Minnesota's reputation on the golf tour is growing, Mickelson says

Minnesota's reputation on the golf tour is growing, Mickelson says

Phil Mickelson visited Target Field on Monday to challenge LPGA star Stacy Lewis in a trick-shot contest and also spoke about a PGA of America women's major championship arriving at Hazeltine in June.
Golf
May 5, 2019
PGA Chief Championships Officer of America Kerry Haigh surveyed the grounds at Hazeltine National Golf Club in preparation for the Ryder Cup next year

PGA officer Haigh returns to prepare Hazeltine for LPGA major

The official who set up the PGA and Ryder Cup championships is overseeing the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine in June.
Golf
May 5, 2019
Two-time LPGA major winner Stacy Lewis and PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson will hit trick shots from Target Field's home plate Monday to promote the KPMG

Stacy Lewis, Phil Mickelson to hit shots at Target Field to promote LPGA event

Two-time LPGA major winner Stacy Lewis and PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson will hit trick shots from Target Field's home plate Monday to promote the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, which will be June 17-23 at Hazeltine.
Golf
April 24, 2019
Tom Lehman has implemented changes that will make a pro golfer test his game.] Pro golfer and Minnesotan Tom Lehman will be walking around the TPC Twi

Home-course advantage? 3M Open to offer spots to Lehman, Herron

In addition to the locals, C.T. Pan, Jimmy Walker and Pat Perez are the latest notable names who have committed to play at TPC of Twin Cities in Blaine July 4-7
Golf
April 16, 2019

Minneapolis leads nation in viewing share for Masters

Minneapolis stood first among markets with its 38 share, meaning 38% of TVs on at the time were tuned to the Masters.
Golf
April 16, 2019
If Tiger Woods, at 43 and coming off his 15th major championship after winning the Masters on Sunday, would chose to play in the inaugural 3M Open in

Souhan: Recharged Tiger would kick-start inaugural 3M Open

The chance to see Tiger Woods, at 43 and coming off his 15th major championship, would make the 3M Open in Blaine a can't-miss ticket for even casual golf fans.
Golf
April 15, 2019

A look at what's next for golf, in Minnesota and nationally

Two big tournaments are coming up in the state: the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National in June and the inaugural 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in July.
Golf
April 15, 2019
After tapping in for bogey on the 18th green for a one-stroke victory, Tiger Woods let the emotions flow Sunday at Augusta National.

Souhan: After Masters win, Woods no longer just 'The YouTube Golfer'

Tiger Woods' children called him "The YouTube Golfer," because only on the internet could they find evidence of his greatness. "Prior to this comeback, they only knew that golf caused me pain," Woods said.
Golf
April 15, 2019
Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga.

New generation of golfers (and fans) see a master at work

Young golfers played the sport because of Tiger Woods, and they adopted his habits: lifting weights, eating healthy, swinging hard and intimidating opponents. On Sunday, Woods finally beat the generation he helped create.
Golf
April 14, 2019
Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Tiger of old seizes the moment

There was no doubt about Sunday's star attraction — and a reminder of the sway Woods has even as his streak of not winning a major had reached a decade.
Golf
April 14, 2019
Tiger Woods tipped his cap as he walked to the green at No. 7 during the final round of the Masters on Sunday. At age 43, he slipped on his first gree

Day 4 at Augusta National

In the final group at a major for the first time since the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine, a steely-eyed Tiger Woods never flinched on Sunday, shooting a 2-under 70 to finish 13 under.
Golf
April 14, 2019

Win for the ages: Tiger earns fifth Masters title

Tiger Woods comes from behind to win his fifth green jacket at Augusta on Sunday.
Golf
April 14, 2019

Souhan: Shuffling patrons early on Sunday at the Masters

Prepping for a big Sunday
Golf
April 14, 2019
Ian Poulter plays in the rain Friday.

Watch the Masters live: Follow featured groups and more here

Hello, early risers. You can watch live Masters video on the web here.
Golf
April 13, 2019
Tony Finau hits to the 13th hole during the third round for the Masters

Souhan: Finau finds himself in the Masters mix with Tiger

Tony Finau on Sunday will play in the last group at the Masters with Tiger Woods and reigning British Open champion Francesco Molinari. Woods is Finau's idol, the man who made him want to play golf.
Golf
April 13, 2019
Francesco Molinari hits a bunker shot to the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on Saturd

Molinari shooting for another major in his big year

The British Open champ takes a two-stroke lead into final round.
Golf
April 13, 2019

Day 3 at Augusta National

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Saturday at the Masters
Golf
April 13, 2019

Set your alarm: Masters final round tee times

The threat of storms means it's an early morning at Augusta
Golf
April 13, 2019
Zach Johnson hits on the 18th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Ga.

Souhan: Iowa's Zach Johnson hits a clunker of a shot, but no harm, no foul

He took a practice swing on the 13th tee Friday and accidentally hit his ball. It clanged off a the tee marker to his right and caromed forward.
Golf
April 13, 2019
Jason Day lines up his birdie putt on the 15th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Augusta National

Day takes wife's advice, plays through pain, gains share of Masters lead

Jason Day looked gimpy on Thursday. Friday, he looked like the player who won the 2015 PGA Championship. He shot a 5-under-par 67 for a tie with four others at 7 under
Golf
April 12, 2019
Tiger Woods led his own electric charge at Augusta, where he enters the weekend one shot off the lead.

Souhan: Woods in the hunt after day of anomalies at the Masters

By the end of the second round of the Masters on Friday, five major winners from four countries who have captured the past three majors were tied for the lead at 7 under. And Tiger Woods was one shot behind.
Golf
April 12, 2019

Day 2 at Augusta National

A look back at Round 2
Golf
April 12, 2019

Masters Round 3 tee times

The final pairing goes off at 1:45 p.m.
Golf
April 12, 2019
Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the 18th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP P

Souhan: Masters leaders could bring a (green) jacket to Minnesota

Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka shot 6-under-par 66s to share the first-round lead; Phil Mickelson shot a 67. All have committed to play in the inaugural 3M Open
Golf
April 12, 2019
Justin Harding, of South Africa, hits from a bunker on the 18th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019,

Globe-trotting Harding thrilled to be playing THE Masters

A year ago, Justin Harding golfed in Zambia. This year, he's on the Augusta leaderboard.
Golf
April 12, 2019

Souhan: A rainy weekend ahead at the Masters

Who's promising, who's out
Golf
April 11, 2019

Day 1 at Augusta National

A look back at Thursday at the Masters
Golf
April 11, 2019

Friday's Masters tee times

A look at Round 2
Golf
April 11, 2019
Tiger Woods pulls out his driver on the seventh hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Augusta, Ga

Tiger hunting: 3M Open organizer pursuing Woods at Masters

Speaking under the famous oak tree in front of the Augusta National clubhouse, 3M Open tournament organizer Hollis Cavner said he's pursuing Woods for the Jule tournament in Blaine.
Golf
April 11, 2019
Rory McIlroy hasn't won a major since 2014 and is on his 11th try to win the Masters — the only major he hasn't won.

Souhan: A retooled McIlroy has sights set on rare feat at Masters

Rory McIlroy is trying to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tiger Woods as winners of the modern, career grand slam. He hasn't won a major since 2014.
Golf
April 11, 2019
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his putt on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Monday, April 8, 2019, in

Souhan: At the Masters. A favorite, a sleeper, a (big name) long shot

Favorites and sleepers

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