Golf
February 20, 2020
Lisa Grimes of Alexandria, Minn., won the PGA Women's Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday, which earned her a spot in this year's KPMG Women's PGA Cha

Alexandria's Grimes qualifies for Women's PGA Championship

Winning the PGA Women's Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday earned Lisa Grimes, at 59 the second-oldest player in the field, a spot in this year's KPMG Women's PGA Championship in June.
Golf
February 14, 2020
Tim Herron watches his shot from the ninth fairway during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational last March.

Reusse: 'Lumpy' is par for the course in his Champions Tour debut

Tim Herron, the Wayzata pro affectionately known as "Lumpy" throughout his career, will be a popular addition to the 50-and-over Champions Tour.
Golf
February 11, 2020
Parsons Xtreme Golf’s newly opened 7,000-square-foot location features clubs, apparel, fitting bays, a putting green and a players’ lounge.

A $650 golf club? Elite golf store PXG opens in Southdale

High-end golf retailer PXG opens location at Southdale Center in Edina.
St. Paul
January 28, 2020
A site across the street from the Highland 9 golf course is used for disc golf. A plan approved by St. Paul officials this month would convert the nin

St. Paul's Highland 9 golf course could make way for soccer fields

The proposal reflects the growing interest in soccer and the waning interest in golf that has led dozens of courses to close in recent years.
Golf
January 27, 2020

Sagstrom wins Gainbridge LPGA for first LPGA Tour title

Madelene Sagstrom won the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio in Boca Raton, Fla., on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, birdieing the par-3 17th to tie for the lead and winning with a par when Nasa Hataoka missed a 3-footer on the last.
Golf
January 19, 2020
After five extra holes, Gaby Lopez (picttured) and Nasa Hataoka played five extra playoff holes in the Tournament of Champions LPGA tournament Sunday

Darkness forces extra day for extended playoff at LPGA Tour stop

The season opener has everything except a winner.
Local
December 18, 2019

Golf instructor Rodney Lidenberg dies at 69

From 2007 to 2016, Golf Magazine annually named him one of the "Top 100 Teachers in America."
Golf
September 27, 2019
Tony Romo prepares to putt on the third green of the Silverado Resort North Course

Romo could miss Sunday's Vikings-Bears telecast if he makes PGA cut

Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo shot 2-under in the opening round of this week's PGA Tour event. Should he make the cut, he'll put his CBS announcing duties for this weekend on hold.
West Metro
September 26, 2019
Stacy Coldwell and Chris Falteisek (left) took the afternoon off of work to go hit balls on the driving range at Hyland Greens Golf and Learning Cente

Minnesota PGA may take over Bloomington's Hyland Greens for state golf headquarters

Bloomington and the Minnesota PGA are considering a partnership
Golf
September 25, 2019
The Wild's Mikko Koivu participated in a team golf outing in Colorado earlier this week.

Bonding sans blades: Golf is offseason sport of choice for Wild

Before getting back on the ice Tuesday for a practice at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink outside Vail, Colo., coaches and staff members spent Monday in a four-person scramble that was treated like a tournament.
West Metro
September 20, 2019
The new course will be on the site of Chaska Par 30, a standard nine-hole course operated by the city of Chaska.

Chaska to build public golf course that welcomes everyone

Renovated site will serve lower-income golfers, those with disabilities.
Golf
September 18, 2019
Retired LPGA superstar Annika Sorenstam awarded former Arkansas golfer Maria Fassi the ANNIKA Award — given to the nation's best female college golf

Retired superstar golfer Sorenstam gives back through foundation

Annika Sorenstam was in the Twin Cities on Monday, and she talked about her career, her family, her foundation, Minnesota connections and why she retired in 2008 at age 38.
Golf
September 12, 2019

Korda sisters to make history at Solheim Cup

If things had worked out differently, they might have been walking out together in the blue of Europe on the opening day of the 2019 Solheim Cup.
Golf
August 15, 2019

Israelson wins his sixth Minnesota Senior PGA title

Bill Israelson shot rounds of 68 and 67 for a 9-under 135 to win his sixth Minnesota Senior PGA Championship on Wednesday at Island View Golf Club in Waconia, Minn.
Golf
August 14, 2019

This week in pro golf

The PGA Tour stops at Medinah Country Club for the BMW Championship this week.
Golf
July 31, 2019
Kate Smith, in 2016 as a senior for Detroit Lakes.

Kate Smith wins Minnesota Women's State Open in playoff

Kate Smith of Detroit Country Club made a 25-foot birdie putt to win a two-hole playoff and the championship.
Golf
July 30, 2019
A large crowd surrounded the 18th hole during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. The tournament will be played three weeks l

Minnesota Scene: 3M Open to be played July 23-26 in 2020

The new date is one week after the British Open and one week before the Tokyo Olympics' golf competition.
Golf
July 26, 2019

VanArragon, 14, cruises to victory in MGA Women's Amateur

Kathryn VanArragon struggled to a final-round 79, but still coasted to a five-shot victory in the three-day event.
Golf
July 21, 2019

Madsen wins MGA State Open

Brady Madsen shot a 5-under 67 at Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove and won the MGA State Open Championship on Sunday.
Golf
July 21, 2019

Alex Kline takes one-shot clubhouse lead in State Open

Alex Kline of Troy Burne Golf Course was the clubhouse leader of the MGA State Open Championship.
Golf
July 21, 2019

Day 3 at the British Open

Golf
July 19, 2019

Winona State golfer Madsen leads Minnesota State Open by three

Brady Madsen of Olivia Golf Club shot a 7-under 65 on Friday for a three-stroke lead after the first round.
Golf
July 19, 2019

British Open Round 3 tee times

The final pairing - Shane Lowry and J.B. Holmes - tees off at 9:50 a.m.
Golf
July 18, 2019
David Duval on the seventh hole.

'Awful situation.' Duval cards 14 on seventh hole at British Open

It matched the second-highest score in British Open history, behind the 15 that Herman Tissie made on the short "Postage Stamp" eighth hole at Royal Troon in 1950.
Golf
July 17, 2019

Kucera wins Minnesota State Amateur Championship

Clay Kucera of Chaska Town Course fired an even-par 72 in the final round at Somerby Golf Club in Byron for a 209 total and one-shot victory.
Golf
July 17, 2019

Legendary local artist, golfer Bud Chapman rolls on

Golf
July 9, 2019
Matthew Wolff, right, hugged executive director Hollis Cavner after winning the 3M Open with an eagle on the final hole Sunday at TPC Twin Cities in B

Cavner on first 3M Open: 'It was more than I could have hoped for'

The tournament's executive director and many golf fans were buzzing about the fabulous finish that crowned 20-year-old rookie Matthew Wolff champion.
Golf
July 8, 2019
Matthew Wolff celebrated with his caddie after winning the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.

20-year-old Wolff wins 3M Open with eagle on 18th hole

On Saturday, Matthew Wolff needed to borrow $60 to properly tip the locker room staff at the 3M Open. About 24 hours later, he won the $1.152 million payday in Blaine.
Golf
July 8, 2019
Tom Lehman tipped his cap to the gallery on Sunday.

Was this the last Minnesota tournament for Lehman?

The large crowds gathered around TPC Twin Cities' closing 18th hole warmly welcomed 60-year-old Tom Lehman up the fairway and onto the green.
Golf
July 8, 2019
Lucas Glover hit out of the rough on the18th hole during the final day of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.

Friends spark each other in final round at Blaine; Koepka struggles

When friends get to play together, they can inspire each other to play better.
Golf
July 8, 2019
Matthew Wolff and Collin Morikawa talk and share a laugh as they walk down the 17th fairway tied for the lead at -19. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.kormann@sta

3M Open benefits from investing in new wave of young golfers

Minnesota's first regular tour stop in half a century didn't need the world's No. 1 player, Brooks Koepka, to make it for a successful return. It was well served by the youthful golfers who battled for the lead all weekend.
Golf
July 7, 2019
Matthew Wolff walked off the 18th green after winning the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. ] AARON LAVINSKY• aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com

Souhan: Top two finishers give 3M Open instant credibility

Little more than an hour before Matthew Wolff rolled in his winning eagle, there were six players tied for the 3M Open lead and 14 players within two shots of it.
Golf
July 7, 2019

Matthew Wolff joins select group needing the fewest PGA Tour starts before winning first tournament

Golf
July 7, 2019
Brooks Koepka made his way to the 18th green during the third round of the 3M Open Saturday.

Souhan: 3M Open co-leaders got to top with different swings

To paraphrase golfers everywhere and Duke Ellington once upon a time: It's not how, it's how many; and you ain't got a thing if you ain't got your own swing.
Golf
July 7, 2019
Tom Lehman put his arms around Matthew Wolff as the two walked back toward the clubhouse after finishing the third round of the 3M Open Saturday. ] Aa

Tom Lehman bridges generation gap with 3M co-leader 20-year-old Matthew Wolff

The 60-year-old's pairing with a fresh-out-of-college youngster worked out just fine.
Golf
July 7, 2019
Brooks Koepka made his way to the 18th green during the third round of the 3M Open Saturday.

Three share lead going into final round of 3M Open

Recent collegians Fresh faces Matthew Wolff and Collin Morikawa are tied atop the leaderboard with second-round leader Bryson DeChambeau.
Golf
July 7, 2019
Adam Hadwin kneels down to line up his putt on the first hole. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.kormann@startribune.com Competitors for the 3M Open took to the co

Day 3 at the 3M Open

A quick look at the third round at TPC Twin Cities.
Golf
July 7, 2019
Troy Merritt teed off on the eighteen hole during the third round of the 3M Open Saturday. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The

Shawn Stefani making holes-in-one part of his routine

He sank a 7-iron on the fourth hole for his latest professional ace; local favorite Troy Merritt remains in contention after a 66.
Golf
July 6, 2019
Hideki Matsuyama looked at score card on the 16 green during third round action at TPC Twin Cities Saturday July,6 2019 in Blaine, MN. ] Jerry Holt &#

3M Open fourth-round tee times

The first tee time is 7:05 a.m. Sunday; the final group starts at 1 p.m. Golf Channel (noon-1:45 p.m.) and Ch. 4 (2-5 p.m.) will televise.
Golf
July 6, 2019
Brooks Koepka made his way to the 18th green during the third round of the 3M Open Saturday.

Despite hole-out eagle, hardest hole at TPC Twin Cities is 'definitely' No. 9

South African Dylan Frittelli, at 12 under, is three shots off the lead after getting a friendly roll.

Golf

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