Golf
May 19, 2021
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Edina golf store manager set for unlikely appearance in PGA Championship

Derek Holmes sank a long putt in Florida to make the PGA Championship field, one of 20 club professionals headed to South Carolina's Kiawah Island Ocean course
High Schools
May 10, 2021

Simley teenager McCauley set to make Minnesota golf history

At age 17, Isabella McCauley will become the youngest state girls' golfer to play in the U.S. Women's Open next month in San Francisco.
Gophers
May 7, 2021
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Gophers golfer Angus Flanagan to fulfill a dream, playing in Walker Cup

The event, which matches top amateurs from both sides of the Atlantic has a history of producing star players, including 2021 Masters runner-up Will Zalatoris.
Golf
May 6, 2021
Lucas Glover hit onto the green at the 18th hole during the final day of the 2019 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.

Bigger crowds could be on for 3M Open

Restrictions on capacity limits, social distancing and mask-wearing outdoors no matter the crowd could be lifted by the time the PGA Tour's 3M Open begins play in Blaine on July 22.
Golf
May 4, 2021
Nancy Lopez watched her drive off the first tee during the Greats of Golf Challenge. ]JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com / Blaine, MN / August

Nancy Lopez heads field for August Minnesota LPGA Legends tourney

Organizers call the Land O'Lakes Legend Classic a "celebration of women's golf" from junior to senior in a state that has produced three U.S. Women's Open champions.
Golf
May 2, 2021

Former Masters champ Weir wins first Champions Tour event

Mike Weir and John Daly were tied until Daly made a double bogey on No. 18 with a shot into water and finished with a 69. Daly tied for second with David Toms and Tim Petrovic, who each closed with a 71.
Golf
May 2, 2021

Green's closing bogeys leave LPGA victory for Kim

Hannah Green, winner of the 2019 Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, needed only to par the final two holes to win. Instead she three-putted each for bogey and a 69, leaving her a stroke off Hyo Joo Kim's 271 total.
East Metro
April 14, 2021
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Maplewood golf course is Ramsey County's latest redevelopment fight

Ramsey County wants to turn Maplewood course into affordable housing.
Golf
April 12, 2021
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Souhan: 10 reasons why the Masters is still the world's best golf tournament

The course, the history, the risks and rewards — Augusta National and this special week in April are unbeatable.
Golf
April 12, 2021
Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, celebrates after putting on the champion's green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11, 202

Souhan: Hideki Matsuyama's Masters victory is a breakthrough for Japan

A golf-loving nation finally secured its first men's major championship, and at Augusta National no less.
Golf
April 12, 2021
Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hugs his caddie Shota Hayafuji after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Ph

Day 4 at Augusta

A look at the final day of the Masters.
Golf
April 11, 2021
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Signs of greatness for Will Zalatoris — and an ominous sign, too

Runner-up finishers at the Masters have rarely gone on to a green jacket.
Golf
April 11, 2021
Masters champion Bubba Watson tees off on the 14th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Augusta,

Souhan: Morning at the Masters

Golf
April 11, 2021
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Souhan: Matsuyama looks game for run at green jacket on Sunday

After shooting a 65 on Saturday, Hideki Matsuyama will have the weight of a nation on his shoulders Sunday at the Masters in the final round.
Golf
April 10, 2021
Xander Schauffele during the third round of the Masters

Final group on Masters Sunday 'all part of the process' for Schauffele

Xander Schauffele finished in a tie for second at the Masters in 2019, behind Tiger Woods, and has finished in the top 10 at a major seven times since 2017.
Golf
April 10, 2021

Masters final round tee times

The final pairing of Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele tees off at 1:40 p.m.
Golf
April 10, 2021

Day 3 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Saturday
Golf
April 10, 2021
Justin Rose looks over his par putt on the first hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National, Friday, April 9, 202

Promising golfers lurk below top 10 at Masters as rain threatens third round

The last pairing - Justin Rose and Will Zalatoris - doesn't tee off until 1:20 p.m. Central.
Sports
April 10, 2021
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Souhan: The pack closes in on Justin Rose at the Masters

Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Tony Finau are among those who made moves Friday at Augusta National.
Golf
April 10, 2021
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Little-known Will Zalatoris surges up Masters leaderboard

The 24-year-old American is in a tie for second, continuing a rise up the golf ranks since last September.
Sports
April 9, 2021

Masters Round 3 tee times

The first pairing tees off at 8:40 a.m.
Golf
April 9, 2021

Day 2 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Friday at Augusta
Golf
April 9, 2021
Justin Rose, of England, tees off on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament on Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (A

Midday at the Masters: Justin Rose comes back to the pack

The first-round leader struggled on the front nine Friday, allowing some big names like Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau to gain ground.
Golf
April 9, 2021
Rory McIlroy hits out of the rough on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters

Souhan: So-called favorites stray early at Masters, may not survive cut

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, among other big names, struggled Thursday and might not make it past Friday at Augusta.
Golf
April 9, 2021
Justin Rose and his caddie David Clark react to his second shot on the eighteenth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at August

Morning at the Masters: Will Rose keep the lead this time?

Justin Rose built quite a lead in the first round but has led after four first rounds at Augusta without winning.
Golf
April 9, 2021

Day 1 at the Masters

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Friday at Augusta National
Golf
April 8, 2021
Justin Rose chips out of the bunker on the 15th hole during round one of the Masters

Rose grabs the lead at the Masters with a 7-under 65

Justin Rose, back under the guidance of his swing coach, birdied seven of his last 10 holes after an eagle at No. 8.
Golf
April 8, 2021

Masters Round 2 tee times

The first players hit the tee at 7 a.m.
Golf
April 8, 2021
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland hits out of the rough on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8,

Midday at the Masters: The greens are fast and tricky

The weather is ideal — mostly sunny, with temperatures creeping into the 80s. The biggest names go off late in the day.
Golf
April 8, 2021
Lee Elder waves with Gary Player before the ceremonial first tee the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta

Souhan: Seeking to overcome its history, Masters opens by honoring Lee Elder

Elder, 86, was the first Black player to participate in The Masters, in 1975, and his presence is the latest sign that Augusta National is trying to distance itself from its discriminatory past.
Golf
April 8, 2021
Bryson DeChambeau, left, talks with Phil Mickelson on the 10th tee during a practice round for the Masters

Souhan: DeChambeau and Mickelson? A great pairing for the Masters

Big-swinging Bryson DeChambeau and sage veteran Phil Mickelson got together Wednesday at Augusta. Their differences are obvious. Their similarities are more interesting.
Golf
April 8, 2021
Cameron Champ

Georgia voting law brings mixed reaction from those at the Masters

Some responses were muted, but Black golfer Cameron Champ voiced strong opposition.
Sports
April 7, 2021
Jordan Spieth runs across the tributary to Rae's Creek to the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Souhan: Spieth practicing patience to emerge from 4 years of struggles

After youthful success was followed by an extended slump, Jordan Spieth is back at the Masters with a win in hand and surrounded by familiar people.
Golf
April 6, 2021
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McIlroy looks to Masters to end majors slump

Rory McIlroy pointed to Tiger Woods' trophy case for perspective.
Golf
April 6, 2021

Masters tee times: Round 1

The first group is off the tee at 7 a.m.
Sports
March 6, 2021
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Reusse: Stan Steuter, the golf club doctor, is always in

A farm kid, Stan Steuter was always good with tools. He took to fixing golf clubs and by the early 1980s he bought The Golf Club Hospital on 43rd and Bryant, where it still is today.
Golf
March 1, 2021
Some golfers and fans paid tribune to Tiger Woods on Sunday: They included Tommy Fleetwood and Cameron Champ (lower left), Sebastian Munoz (top left),

Souhan: They can wear red, but golf at a loss without Tiger on Sundays

The final round of Sunday's tournament brought back memories of a Tiger Woods moment that was all about stars of his magnitude.
Golf
February 25, 2021
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Will Tiger Woods play golf again? Doctors predict a difficult recovery

After a serious car crash on Tuesday, Woods risks infections, bones that do not heal, and foot and ankle injuries that impede walking.
www.startribune.com
February 24, 2021

Tiger Woods faces difficult recovery after crash

Tuesday's crash caused significant injuries to Woods' right leg and he underwent what was described as a "long surgical procedure" at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Golf
February 24, 2021

Souhan: Whether star-crossed Woods golfs again is unimportant

If he never plays again, Tiger Woods will remain the most compelling American athlete of the past 20 years for making golf history while bouncing between heroism and villainy.

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