Golf

April 10, 2019

Rory McIlroy's search for the missing major

Rory McIlroy has won three of golf's four major tournaments, the U.S. Open (2011), PGA Championship (2012, 2014) and British Open (2014), but has never finished higher than fourth at the Masters.

Golf

April 10, 2019

Masters essential info and notes

Here's everything you need to know going into Thursday's first round of the Masters:

Golf

April 10, 2019

Brandt Snedeker talked to six-year-old fan Caleb Daniel during a rainy practice round before the Masters at Augusta National in Augusta, Ga., on Monda

Souhan: The good, the bad and the muddy from the Masters

Here's something you might not know: When it rains, the "patron"' walkways turn into a swamp. The course? The course is perfect.

Golf

April 9, 2019

Masters tee times for opening two rounds

Golf

March 27, 2019

This week in pro golf

Tiger Woods won his first match Wednesday in the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament in Austin, Texas.

Golf

March 27, 2019

Lucas Glover, left, and Jason Dufner committed to play in the inaugural 3M Open in Blaine come July.

Glover, Dufner commit to 3M Open

They join a list that includes five-time major winner Phil Mickelson, two-time U.S. Open and three-time major winner Brooks Koepka, 2015 PGA champ Jason Day and 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed.

Golf

March 21, 2019

USA’s Brooks Koepka teed off on the 12th hole during the morning matches at the Ryder Cup. ] (LEILA NAVIDI/STAR TRIBUNE)
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Brooks Koepka, world's third-ranked golfer, set to play in first 3M Open

At third in the world, he has the top ranking entered so far, and he's a two-time Open champ.

Minneapolis

March 19, 2019

Golf isn't all that's on the table as Mpls. Park Board weighs final plans for future of Hiawatha course

An aquatic driving range, a BMX track, an amphitheater and more could be part of the redesigned Hiawatha Golf Club in south Minneapolis, according to concept plans for the property released this month.

Local

March 16, 2019

The clubhouse at Duluth's public Enger Park Golf Course is in need of expensive renovation.

As golf loses popularity, Duluth weighs future of its public courses

With public courses in debt, city considers selling to developer.

Golf

March 14, 2019

Big addition for 3M Open: Phil Mickelson commits to play in Blaine

The five-time major champion is the biggest commitment yet for the July PGA Tour event at TPC Twin Cities. "We couldn't be more excited," 3M Open tournament director Peter Mele said.

West Metro

March 12, 2019

Fire departments battle blaze at Wayzata country club

The blaze burned for roughly 3 hours before it was declared under control.

Golf

February 18, 2019

Jason Day is the third player in the world rankings' top 15 who has committed to play in the inaugural 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine this July.

Big day for 3M Open: Jason Day commits to play

The 31-year-old Australian is the third player in the world rankings' top 15 who has committed to play at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine in July.

Golf

February 6, 2019

Two Players Championship titlists commit to 3M Open

Players have until June 28 — the Friday afternoon before tournament week — to commit and can withdraw at any time.

Golf

January 31, 2019

Bryson DeChambeau was the first player to officially commit to the 3M Open, Minnesota's first regular PGA Tour event in 50 years.

3M Open seeks top players' commitments in a busy PGA Tour schedule

Minnesota's first PGA Tour event in 50 years comes late in the PGA Tour schedule that has been reshuffled and condensed to ensure the season-ending FedEx playoffs finish by Labor Day.

North Metro

January 30, 2019

From 2014 to 2018, Chomonix Golf Course in Lino Lakes lost nearly $642,000 and needs $1 million in capital investments over the next five years, accor

Anoka County works to get Chomonix Golf Course out of the rough

Anoka County officials say Chomonix needs about $1M in upgrades.

Golf

January 17, 2019

South Dakota native Kim Kaufman eager to see Women's PGA at Hazeltine

As close to a Minnesotan as the LPGA currently gets, South Dakotan Kim Kaufman on Tuesday got her first look at Hazeltine National Golf Club, site of June's KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

Golf

January 8, 2019

Masters champion Reed to play in 3M Open

Reed will be the second player to commit to the event that begins at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine on July 4. Bryson DeChambeau, a winner four times in 2018 and the world's fifth-ranked golfer, was the first to commit last month.

East Metro

January 4, 2019

John Santiago of Maplewood spent sometime hitting golf balls off the matts at The Ponds at Battle Ceek in Maplewood.

Study: Two of Ramsey County's golf courses need millions in upgrades

Irrigation and drainage systems need to be replaced at the Manitou Ridge and Goodrich golf courses, in White Bear Lake and Maplewood.

Golf

December 21, 2018

Hollis Cavner promises a strong field for the inaugural 3M Open in July.

Reusse: What golf fans are asking: Who's playing in the 3M Open?

There's one golfer who gets asked about more than any other when fans wonder who's coming to the first PGA 3M Open in July. (No, it isn't Tiger Woods.)

Golf

December 18, 2018

Bryson DeChambeau first to commit to 3M Open

The fifth-ranked player in the world had four victories in 2018 and was on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

East Metro

December 14, 2018

The new building at Cedarholm Golf Course in Roseville.

Roseville to seek special exception to get liquor license at Cedarholm Golf Course

City hoped to sell alcohol from recently renovated municipal clubhouse.

Golf

December 3, 2018

Jeff Sluman prepared to drive from the first tee at the 3M Championship in Blaine in 2015.

Tickets on sale online for new PGA Tour event in Blaine

The 3M Open has launched a website to take holiday ticket orders for the July 4-7 event.

East Metro

November 1, 2018

Ramsey County will unveil the government's first solar panel park at Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course in Maplewood. The county has installed 64 panel

Ramsey County's Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course to run on sun

More than 60 solar panels are up and running at Ramsey County's The Ponds at Battle Creek Golf Course, the latest step by the county to power its entire park system with renewable energy.

Local

October 21, 2018

With state's first Topgolf in town, Brooklyn Center works to reshape image

Golf

October 4, 2018

Extreme makeover: Lehman changing course to challenge stars

Lehman is leading an effort to test the world's best golfers on a course with which senior tour players typically collected low scores.

Golf

October 3, 2018

The new PGA Tour tournament coming to Minnesota: Here's what you need to know

Golf

September 30, 2018

Patrick Reed teed off on the first hole of the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine in 2016. The event will return in 2028

Over breakfast, Hazeltine celebrates Ryder Cup past and future

On Saturday, Hazeltine club members remembered the Ryder Cup brought to Chaska for the first time in 2016 and perhaps peering far ahead to when it returns in 2028.

Golf

September 29, 2018

Sunday's Ryder Cup singles matches

Golf

September 29, 2018

Europe's Tommy Fleetwood, left, and Francesco Molinari greet Tiger Woods of the US after a fourball match on the second day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at L

Europeans extend Ryder Cup lead

Europe was on the verge of blowing open the Ryder Cup by winning three matches Saturday morning to build an 8-4 lead over the Americans.

East Metro

September 26, 2018

Ramsey County's multimillion dollar bet on restoring Keller Golf Course has, if not necessarily paid off, held its own. Here, Scott Crossman of Eagan

Play at Ramsey County's golf courses still strong, but for how long?

Play at five courses across the county is up 20 percent from six years ago.

Golf

September 26, 2018

Two Minnesota First Tee golfers playing in Champions Tour Pebble Beach event

Jay Frolick of First Tee Twin Cities and Kurt Lambert of First Tee Three Rivers Park District were selected to participate in this week's PURE Insurance Championship in Pebble Beach.

Golf

September 26, 2018

Minnesota native Tom Lehman, captain of the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team in Ireland, became convinced of the value of statistical analytics when he was a

How a key golf stat gives us great Ryder Cup clues

North Score: Statistics could play a big part in the strategy used in the Ryder Cup. Minnesota's own Tom Lehman is a believer.

Golf

September 18, 2018

Kenny Perry follows through on a drive from the tee box. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com The final day of the 3M Championship too

Minnesota's new-in-2019 PGA Tour event just got a big-money boost

The 3M Open, Minnesota's stop on the PGA Tour new in 2019, will be one of the last chances for players to earn FedEx points in a full-field event. Tournament organizers are hopeful that change will attract top golfers.

Golf

September 17, 2018

Golf and good times: Topgolf opening Friday in Brooklyn Center

The year-round golf entertainment facility will open its Brooklyn Center location on Friday, with plans to stay open until 2 a.m. on weekends.

Golf

September 17, 2018

Massive, dazzling Topgolf unveiled in Brooklyn Center

The driving range/entertainment venue will open to the public later this month. Golf writer Brian Stensaas was among those getting a tour on Wednesday.

Golf

August 17, 2018