Golf
June 20, 2019
Rookie golfer Elizabeth Szokol teed off on the 16th hole during a practice round Wednesday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Risk could pay $1 million reward to LPGA player with right skills, boldness

Side contest adds layer of pressure and temptation.
Golf
June 20, 2019
Sung Hyun Park defending champion spoke during a press conference at Hazeltine National Golf Club Wednesday June 19, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN.] Jerry H

Sung Hyun Park relies on memories, good and bad

Her key is focusing on her past titles, not missed cuts.
Golf
June 20, 2019
FILE - In this June 2, 2019, file photo, Jeongeun Lee6, of South Korea, chips to the 16th green during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf t

Jeongeun Lee6 among several LPGA players discovering Minnesota

The rookie sensation was unfamiliar with Hazeltine until arriving this week.
Golf
June 20, 2019
FILE - In this June 3, 2018, file photo, Ariya Jutanugarn, of Thailand, holds up the trophy after winning in a four hole playoff during the final roun

Past nine LPGA majors have gone to nine different winners

Will it be 10-for-10 this weekend?
Golf
June 20, 2019

Thursday-Friday tee times for KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Play gets underway at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday in Chaska.
Golf
June 19, 2019
Sung Hyun Park, of South Korea, posses with the championship trophy after making a birdie on the second hole of a playoff on the 16th hole to win the

KPMG Women's PGA Championship details

The third LPGA major of the year is being held at Hazeltine National.
Golf
June 19, 2019
FILE - In this July 24, 1977 file photo, Hollis Stacy reacts after her final putt to win the U.S. Women's Open golf championship at Hazeltine National

Minnesota welcomes back top-level women's golf with open arms

Minnesota again welcomes the world's best women's golfers to compete here. There have been three different LPGA Tour stops in Minnesota in the past, and eight world-class events, dating to 1935.
Golf
June 19, 2019

Women's PGA Championship at a glance

The third of five major championship events designated for the LPGA Tour kicks off Thursday in Chaska.
Golf
June 18, 2019
Course workers presided over the 16th green Tuesday afternoon.

Thompson, Wie handling hand issues at Women's PGA Championship

Lexi Thompson is surging with a new putter grip heading into this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship; Michelle Wie is struggling after missing two months with yet another injury.
Golf
June 18, 2019
Henderson looking for more victories to add to her Canadian record total

Henderson looking for more victories to add to her Canadian record total

Brooke Henderson's victory last week put her at nine for her career, and passed Sandra Post, Mike Weir and George Knudson, each of whom have eight PGA or LPGA victories.
Golf
June 18, 2019
Only 30 years old, Inbee Park is already fourth all-time in LPGA career earnings at $14.9 million.

Inbee Park returns to Minnesota, where it all began for her

Inbee Park, seven-time major champion and LPGA Tour Hall of Famer, was a winless teenager the last time the world sent its finest women's golfers to Minnesota.
Golf
June 18, 2019
At 55, Laura Davies will be making her 125th start in a major come Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Ch

Davies impressed with what she sees at Hazeltine National

At 55, Laura Davies will be making her 125th start in a major come Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Golf
June 17, 2019

LPGA Tour Hall of Famer Inbee Park's place in history

Park, who was 19 when she won the 2008 U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen in Edina, has seven wins and 28 top-10 finishes in the five majors in women's golf. Here's a closer look:
Golf
June 17, 2019
Sung Hyun Park of South Korea, hits on the second tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, Friday, May 31, 2019, in Charl

Ten players to watch at the Women's PGA Championship

Here are some of the top contenders for the KPMG Women's PGA Championships title:
Golf
June 17, 2019

2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship: What you need to know

The tournament at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska runs Thursday through Sunday.
Golf
June 17, 2019
LPGA Tour player Danielle Kang is a woman of many interests. She earned a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo when she was 7, paints and draws, love

LPGA star Kang: 'Golf just kind of happened in my life'

Danielle Kang qualified for the 2007 U.S. Women's Open when she was 14, but has never been consumed by the game."I haven't watched Caddyshack," she admitted.
Golf
June 17, 2019
Tiger Woods birdied six of the last 12 holes Sunday for a final-round, 2-under 69, but Twin Cities fans won't see his shot-making at next month's 3M O

Woods finishes strong at Open, but won't come to Minnesota for 3M

Final-round 69 likely will be his last before the British Open, meaning the inaugural 3M Open will go forth in July in Blaine without him.
Golf
June 16, 2019

Minnesota Scene: Max Tylke wins MPGA Public Links Mid-Amateur title

Max Tylke sored a two-stroke victory over Topher Baron and Eric Rislove to earn his first win at the MPGA Public Links Mid-Amateur Championship Sunday at Emerald Greens Golf Club in Hastings.
Golf
June 16, 2019

2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship: What you need to know

Eleven former winners of the event are scheduled to play, including LPGA Hall of Famer Laura Davies.
Golf
June 16, 2019

Day 4 at Pebble Beach

Here's a recap of Sunday's final round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach:
Golf
June 16, 2019
Gary Woodland reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Pebble

Gary Woodland remains in lead going into final round at U.S. Open

Brooks Koepka is among those within four shots of him.
Golf
June 16, 2019
Aaron Wise hits out of a bunker on the fifth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Peb

Day 3 at Pebble Beach

A quick look at the third round of the U.S. Open.
Golf
June 16, 2019
Phil Mickelson plays an approach shot on the 11th hole as his caddie looks on during the third round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sa

Osceola's Charlie Danielson plays memorable round with Phil Mickelson

Charlie Danielson played with Phil Mickelson in round of firsts.
Golf
June 16, 2019
Lexi Thompson tees off for the second hole during the final round of the LPGA Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Galloway, NJ. (AP Phot

In the modern LPGA, foreign 'invasion' is turned into a global opportunity

Foreign takeover has helped produce strong global gain.
Golf
June 15, 2019
Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2019, in Pe

Jordan Spieth enters weekend at U.S. Open under par despite five bogeys

A card littered with bogeys shows him still standing, and under par at Pebble Beach.
Golf
June 15, 2019
Gary Woodland reacts after making a birdie on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2019, in Pebble

Gary Woodland shoots 65 for second-round lead at U.S. Open

Gary Woodland holes 49-foot birdie on No. 18, a short-game highlight in building a 2-shot lead.
Golf
June 15, 2019
Jim Furyk watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2019, in Pebble

Day 2 at Pebble Beach

A quick look at Friday's second round at the U.S. Open.
Golf
June 14, 2019
2013 U.S. Open champion Justin Rose led four other competitors — including two-time major winner Louis Oosthuizen and Rickie Fowler, who has never w

Rose goes low, but he's got company after U.S. Open first round

Justin Rose tied Tiger Woods' record 65 from 2000, but he only leads by one shot over four other players. Woods shot a 70 that was marred by one shot he called 'terrible.'
Golf
June 14, 2019
Charlie Danielson

Osceola golfer Danielson's 'weird day' turns out OK at Pebble Beach

The Osceola, Wis., golfer was satisfied at 1 over par.
Golf
June 14, 2019

Day 1 at Pebble Beach

Here's a summary of Thursday's first-round action at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach:
Golf
June 13, 2019
Tiger Woods holds the trophy after capturing the 100th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in June of 2000

Reusse: Tiger's Pebble Beach performance ranks at the top

Tiger Woods' 15-stroke romp to victory in the 2000 U.S. Open came on a layout that 155 other players found to range from difficult to impossible. The 24-year-old Woods destroyed the oceanside course.
Golf
June 13, 2019
Brooks Koepka speaks to the media at a news conference at the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (

Koepka takes on history as a playing partner at U.S. Open

World No. 1 Brooks Koepka, two-time defending champion at the U.S. Open, deems himself a regular guy everywhere but on the golf course.
Golf
June 13, 2019
Workers built a walkway at the main entrance to TPC Twin Cities golf course in Blaine on June 6. Thousands pour will into the Anoka County suburb come

As PGA Tour heads to town, Blaine braces for the big stage

Thousands will pour into the Anoka County suburb come July for the inaugural 3M Open, Minnesota's first regular PGA Tour stop in 50 years.
Golf
June 12, 2019
Erik Van Rooyen, of South Africa drives off the fourth tee during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2019, at

Former Gophers golfer Erik van Rooyen ready for U.S. Open

The 29-year-old native of South Africa had strong finishes in the British Open and PGA Championship.
Golf
June 11, 2019
Hollis Cavner

Cavner works U.S. Open field for more commitments to 3M Open

3M Open executive director Hollis Cavner arrived at Pebble Beach on Saturday and will leave Wednesday night. In between, he'll lean on players to come to Blaine next month. Tony Finau committed on Tuesday.
Golf
June 11, 2019

U.S. Open Rounds 1-2 tee times

A look at starting times for the field assembled at Pebble Beach.
Golf
June 11, 2019
Krooked Kreek to Pebble Beach: Osceola golfer ready for U.S. Open

Krooked Kreek to Pebble Beach: Osceola golfer ready for U.S. Open

It's called Krooked Kreek, with two K's, and it's about an hour from the Twin Cities. "I like to call it a bar that has a golf course attached," the club pro said about the course where Charlie Danielson learned the game.
Golf
June 11, 2019
Tony Finau drives off the 16th tee during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Bethpage Black in Farmingd

Tony Finau commits to play in 3M Open

The 29-year-old has a top 10 finish at each of the major tournaments.
Golf
June 10, 2019

U.S. Open golf facts, figures

Here's a few things to know about this week's U.S. Open golf tournament:
Golf
June 6, 2019
Bob Shelton smiled as he put on his gloves for a Tuesday Morning golf league at Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis, Minn., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Reusse: A storied history behind that sweet golf swing at Hiawatha

Bob "Sweet-Swingin' " Shelton, 86, has been part of a golf group at Hiawatha for decades, and hopes to keep his regular summer tee times instead of the property turning into a Minneapolis nature preserve.

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