Golf
Im plays off good vibes from dad, grabs Masters lead
The South Korean shot a 67 and said he was inspired by a shot his father hit in Wednesday's Par 3 Contest.
Golf
Golf
Souhan live at the Masters: How close could I get to Tiger Woods?
It was a mob scene at the first hole when Tiger Woods teed off for his first round of the Masters. That and more from the scene, including another place that's really crowded at Augusta National.
Golf
Former Gopher van Rooyen has no problem being in Woods' wake
The South African golfer is playing in his 11th major and second Masters this week.
Golf
Souhan live at the Masters: Mickelson's absence and course changes
Masters chairman Fred Ridley held his annual press conference on Wednesday and said Phil Mickelson withdrew from The Masters in a text, and that the tournament did not dissuade him from playing.
Golf
Souhan: With no clear successor, Woods still consumes golf spotlight
If golf had produced another king, Tiger Woods might be more of an oddity and less of an obsession this week.
Golf
From Fargo to Augusta: Hoge basks in his first Masters
Tom Hoge will be the first North Dakotan to play in the Masters since Mike Podolak in 1983, and he is more than an endearing long shot.
Golf
Souhan: Can Woods win the Masters? Why not?
There's no reason to believe Tiger Woods, recovering from a severe leg injury, can contend at Augusta. Except for all the other times he's defied expectations.
Golf
Souhan at the Masters: Woods is in; Fargo golfer plays with Spieth
Practice rounds were suspended and patrons asked to leave the course during a thunderstorm that started in late morning and is still going on mid-afternoon.
Golf
Souhan escapes to the Masters. Can Twins, Vikings escape mediocrity?
Columnist Jim Souhan makes his annual trip to the Masters and chats about Tiger Woods and other subplots. Plus, Daily Delivery host Michael Rand muses about the Twins, Vikings and answers a Vikings quarterback query.
Golf
Tiger's at the Masters, but will he be there as a player or a spectator?
At the end of a mostly empty practice range with the Masters a few days away, Tiger Woods was back in his element on Sunday. Will Augusta National be the first site of his latest comeback?
Minneapolis
Mpls. Park Board revives Hiawatha Golf Course redesign
Newly elected park commissioners are reversing course on the previous board's preservation of 18 holes at the Hiawatha Golf Course.
Sports
Norman-led Saudi golf league announces schedule, no players
Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments announced an eight-tournament schedule Wednesday that will offer $255 million for the total prize fund and a format that includes both individual and team play.
Minneapolis
Brooks: Park Board takes another swing at Hiawatha golf course
Preservationists and pro golfers rally around the Hiawatha golf course
St. Paul
Neighbors fear losing 'quiet' with former St. Paul golf course's development
The Port Authority wants the shuttered Hillcrest Golf Club to buzz with new jobs and housing.
Golf
Jimenez's second ace propels him to Cologuard Classic win
Miguel Angel Jimenez had his second hole-in-one of the tournament and closed with a 7-under 65 to win the Cologuard Classic
Colleges
Town & Country rejects St. Thomas bid for land for athletics expansion
St. Thomas is continuing to explore other options for its athletics program, beginning with an ice hockey arena, after the country club's board turned down the $61.4 million offer.
Colleges
St. Thomas looking at Town & Country Club land for expansion
The Tommies are in search of a site for an ice hockey facility befitting their Division I classification and have inquired about the availability of the golf course, the oldest country club in Minnesota.
Sports
Souhan: Back in Fargo, they saw Tom Hoge's first PGA Tour win coming
Hoge's first career victory came Sunday at Pebble Beach, but those were simply the final steps in a process begun long ago in North Dakota.
North Metro
Anoka considers expensive overhaul of Green Haven Golf Course
"This is a big ticket," Mayor Phil Rice said of the plans.
Golf
Interlachen adds to legacy, will host 2030 U.S. Women's Open
The country club was where Inbee Park announced her arrival, where Annika Sorenstam made a loud departure and where Bobby Jones added the men's Open to his Grand Slam season.
Business
Minnesota's golf businesses are on the upswing during tough times
Golf courses, retailers and tech companies are continuing to see significant growth after a record-breaking 2020.
Sports
USGA, R&A provide rule for tours to limit driver length
The length of Phil Mickelson's driver he used in winning the PGA Championship won't be allowed. Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events.
Golf
Souhan: Phenom golfer McCauley has LPGA in mind after Gophers
Isabella McCauley became the first woman and youngest player ever to win the Minnesota Golf Champions tournament last weekend.
Sports
Will Zalatoris shoots 61 to share lead at Sanderson Farms
Will Zalatoris felt like he couldn't miss on the green and rarely did Friday in setting the course record with an 11-under 61 to share the lead with Nick Watney and Sahith Theegala in the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Golf
Ryder Cup will return to Hazeltine in 2029 — it's sooner than you think
The young American team could be dominant for another decade as Minnesotans look forward to the popular match-play competition.
Golf
A new era for American golf: U.S. team rolls to Ryder Cup victory
The Americans routed Europe 19-9, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka embraced, and Dustin Johnson went 5-0.
Golf
McIlroy reflects with emotion on a tough week at the Ryder Cup
The Irishman Rory McIlroy defeated Xander Schauffele on Sunday for his only victory of the competition.
Golf
U.S. Ryder Cup team takes commanding 11-5 lead into singles matches
The Americans need only 3 ½ points from 12 singles matches on Sunday to win their first Ryder Cup since 2016.
Golf
Rahm, Garcia having success, but other Europeans struggling at the Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry are the only Europeans to have won matches the first two days.
Golf
U.S. Ryder Cup team takes dominant 6-2 first-day lead over Europe
The 12-man U.S. team has 10 of the world's top-13 ranked players.
Golf
Spieth almost had a spectacular up and up and up — and down into Lake Michigan
U.S. star Jordan Spieth on Friday morning lofted a remarkable chip from a steep, grassy bank, then nearly stumbled down into the water.
Golf
Souhan: Americans have better Ryder Cup team, but Europe has better teamwork
The USA has entered virtually every Ryder Cup with a stronger lineup than Europe, in terms of world rankings and majors won. But the Europeans have an advantage that goes beyond the numbers.
Golf
DeChambeau-Koepka feud called 'non-issue' by U.S. captain Stricker before Ryder Cup
The two players have talked together at dinners at the Tour Championship and at Whistling Straits this week. "It was fine," Bryson DeChambeau said.
Golf
Best European pair to meet best U.S. duo in first foursome match Friday
Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia to play Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in first foursome match of Ryder Cup.
Golf
Minnesota golf fans will be noticeable at Ryder Cup this weekend
The 'American Marshals' have made it to golf's marquee event for every competition since 2008.
Golf
It's U.S. power against Europe's savvy in Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits
The Wisconsin course will play host to the teams, with Europe's veterans being the defending champions.
Golf
Ryder Cup preview: Americans have home soil in their favor at blustery Whistling Straits
The young American team will not have either Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson wearing the red, white and blue for the first time since 1993. Eight U.S. players are in their 20s.
Golf
Final par lifts Betsy Kelly at Women's State Open
Betsy Kelly and defending champion Kathryn VanArragon were tied going to the final hole; Kelly got a par, VanArragon a bogey.
Golf
Plymouth's Van Holmgren reaches final 16 in U.S. Amateur
Earlier in the week, Holmgren had tied for seventh in stroke play with rounds of 66 and 70 for a 135 total to make the cut for match play.
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