Golf
September 22, 2020
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks up at a replay on the scoreboard during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and M

Souhan: Prep football on way back, Kirk Cousins on way down

A lot of news to catch up on, including the very quick and sudden end to the Vikings season and the belated start of high school football.
Golf
September 21, 2020
Matthew Wolff, of the United States, plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the US Open Golf Championship, Sunday, Sept. 20, 202

Final round at Winged Foot: a closer look

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Sunday at Winged Foot.
Golf
September 19, 2020

U.S. Open final round tee times

The final group of Bryson DeChambeau and Matthew Wolff goes off at 12:30pm
Golf
September 19, 2020

Saturday at Winged Foot: Round 3 recap

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Saturday at Winged Foot
Golf
September 19, 2020
June 20, 1970 Tony Jacklin was all smiles as he watched a putt fall for a birdie as British Open champion held the 36-hole lead Friday in the U. S. Op

Jacklin has great memories of winning '70 U.S. Open at Hazeltine

The lopsided victory was nearly record-setting as Minnesota was the center of the golf world.
Golf
September 18, 2020

U.S. Open Round 2 recap

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Friday's round a Winged Foot.
Golf
September 18, 2020

U.S Open Round 3 tee times

The first group tees off at 7:55 a.m., and includes Spring Lake Park graduate Troy Merritt
Golf
September 17, 2020
Europe's Tony Jacklin followed through with his drive at the third hole Thursday during the Ryder Cup Captains Match at Hazeltine. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/S

Tony Jacklin's U.S. Open victory came with Rochester teen Tom Murphy on the bag

Murphy went to be become a successful businessman and golf coach at Lourdes High School.
Golf
September 17, 2020
Troy Merritt, of the United States, tees off on the 10th hole during a practice round for the US Open Golf Championship, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in

Calendar has changed, 'but it's still the U.S. Open,' Merritt says

The 120th U.S. Open starts at sunrise Thursday, and for the sixth time, the challenge will be the West Course at Winged Foot. The coronavirus moved the event from mid-June to mid-September, causing a pair of dramatic changes
Golf
September 16, 2020

U.S. Open at Winged Foot: a closer look

The U.S. Open this week returns to Winged Foot for the sixth time.
Golf
September 16, 2020

U.S. Open tee times for Thursday, Friday

Players are off in Round 1 beginning at 5:50 a.m. on Thursday at Winged Foot.
Golf
September 10, 2020
Russell Knox hits from the 14th tee of the Silverado Resort North Course during the first round of the Safeway Open

Russell Knox shoots 63 to lead Safeway Open

Golf
September 9, 2020
Tyler Koivisto was a two-time All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference player at St. Cloud State.

Ex-Minnesota 4th grade teacher surprises with European golf tour victory

Tyler Koivisto, 27, wore a cap that advertised a buddy's headcover business called Stymie Golf Supply, a little like underdog Rocky Balboa's robe that promoted Shamrock Meats.
Local
September 4, 2020
Golfers endured a windy day to get out on the links at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood.

After years of declines, golf surges in Twin Cities during pandemic

Rounds played are up dramatically this summer at public courses across the Twin Cities as players flock to a sport that is naturally social distanced.
Golf
August 30, 2020

Ernst rallies with 8-under 63 to win Arkansas LPGA event

She joined 2014 champion Stacy Lewis as the event's only American winners.
Golf
August 25, 2020
Phil Mickelson

Mickelson widens his lead in Champions Tour debut

Mickelson is at 17-under 125 after two rounds, good for a four-shot lead over Tim Petrovic (65) and Rod Pampling (65).
Golf
August 25, 2020
Phil Mickelson (shown playing in last week's Northern Trust golf tournament) made five straight birdies on the back nine to shoot a 10-under 61 on Mon

Mickelson shoots 61, takes lead in PGA Tour Champions debut

Phil Mickelson made five straight birdies on the back nine to shoot a 10-under 61 and take a one-shot lead in his debut on the PGA Tour Champions.
Golf
August 14, 2020
Collin Morikawa holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park on Aug. 9

Now a major champ, Morikawa recalls 2019 3M Open as 'where it all started'

Collin Morikawa, who at age 23 won last week's PGA Championship, was runner-up at the 2019 3M Open in Blaine. "That Sunday helped me ease into what that final-round pressure turns into," he said.
Golf
August 12, 2020

Frankie Capan advances in U.S. Amateur

Frankie Capan, of North Oaks Golf Club, defeated Derek Busby, of Ruston, La., 2 and 1 in the round of 64 in the U.S. Amateur in Brandon, Ore.
Golf
August 11, 2020

Blaine sophomore Van Arragon wins Women's State Open

Kathryn Van Arragon shot her second 2-over-par 73 to win the 20th Minnesota Women's State Open at the Jewel Golf Club in Lake City.
Golf
August 11, 2020
Matthew Wolff and Collin Morikawa talk and share a laugh as they walk down the 17th fairway during the final round of the 2019 3M Open. Morikawa won t

Reusse: 3M Open newbies go on to big things at PGA Championship

Collin Morikawa, Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland were fresh faces on the pro tour at the 2019 3M Open. On Sunday, they shot 64, 65 and 66 in the final round of the PGA Championship.
Golf
August 8, 2020

PGA Championship final-round tee times

Golf
August 7, 2020

PGA Championship Round 3 tee times

Saturday's moving day action gets underway at 10:10 a.m. Central Time.
Golf
August 5, 2020

PGA Championship Rounds 1-2 tee times

Golf's first major of the altered season gets underway Thursday morning t Harding Park in San Francisco
Golf
August 3, 2020
Richy Werenski (shown during the final round of the 3M Open in Blaine) had an eagle and a birdie in the final three holes for a one-point victory over

Werenski rallies to win Barracuda Championship

Richy Werenski holed a flop shot from the 16th fairway for a five-point eagle and birdied the last for a one-point victory over former Spring Lake Park golfer Troy Merritt on Sunday.
Golf
July 29, 2020
Michael Thompson holds the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)

Thompson still celebrating 3M Open victory

An invite to the World Golf Championship is extra bonus for the former Crimson Tide standout.
Golf
July 28, 2020
Michael Thompson hits out of a bunker on the 12th hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 26, 2020.

3M Open has plenty of emotion, now hopes for return to normalcy

Tournament organizers are looking forward to a more normal 2021, when the 3M Open will be held July 19-25, and have already started the work of courting sponsors.
Golf
July 27, 2020
Michael Thompson acknowledges the sparse crowd after a birdie on the 12th during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sund

Tearful Thompson wins 3M Open for first victory in seven years

Michael Thompson held back tears after holding off charges from a number of players and hitting clutch shots when needed on the final holes in Blaine.
Golf
July 27, 2020
BLAINE, MINNESOTA - JULY 26: Tony Finau of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the 3M Open on July 26, 2020

Souhan: Finau fails again by slipping into Sunday worst at 3M Open

He's a Ryder Cup player ranked 17th in the world, but when it comes time to win, he's more choker than closer.
Golf
July 27, 2020

Thompson wins 3M Open for second career victory

The 35-year-old will get a PGA Tour exemption for two years.
Golf
July 26, 2020
Richy Werenski lines up a birdie putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 26, 2020.

3M Open Round 4 recap

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from the final round in Blaine.
Golf
July 26, 2020
Michael Thompson hits out of a bunker on the 12th hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 26, 2020.

About 3M Open champion Michael Thompson

Learn a little more about Sunday's champion.
Golf
July 26, 2020
Matthew Wolff, right, talks with his caddie during the second round of the 3M Open on Friday, July 24, 2020, at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.

Matthew Wolff can't make it 2-for-2 at 3M Open after too many missed putts

The winner of last year's inaugural event finished in a tie for 12th after shooting 67 on Sunday.
Golf
July 26, 2020
Michael Thompson looks over a putt on the 12th green during the third round of the 3M Open

Thompson, Werenski stand strong atop 3M Open leaderboard

Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski lead Tony Finau and Charl Schwartzel by two shots and Max Homa by three heading into Sunday's final round in Blaine
Golf
July 25, 2020
Cameron Tringale hits on the 18th fairway during the third round of the John Deere Classic last July

Souhan: Tringale, with a 63 at the 3M Open, reminds us of realities

The world is loaded with excellent golfers, and it's a very close call who will win and why. Just ask Cameron Tringale.
Golf
July 25, 2020

3M Open Round 3 recap

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Saturday's Round 3 in Blaine.
Golf
July 25, 2020
Denny McCarthy hits from the 14th tee during opening round of the Workday Charity Open on July 9

McCarthy, cleared after testing positive for COVID-19, plays solo at 3M Open

Denny McCarthy played alone because of the PGA Tour's "timed-out" policy that is part of its protocols for players on their way back from testing positive for COVID-19. He shot 64 on Saturday.
Golf
July 25, 2020

3M Open final round tee times

Leaders Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski begin their final rounds at 12:55 p.m.
Golf
July 25, 2020
Matthew Wolff plays a shot from a bunker on the 12th hole during the second round of the 3M Open

Souhan: Wolff's confidence, crazy swing propel him to 3M Open success

Matthew Wolff, the defending 3M Open champion, is comfortable at TPC Twin Cities, and he's in contention again.
Golf
July 25, 2020
Richy Werenski plays his shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the 3M Open

Finau lurks behind co-leaders Thompson, Werenski at 3M Open

Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski are tied atop the leaderboard. Tony Finau shot a 66 that puts him one shot behind the two leaders

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