Golf
First look: The 2023 3M Open field
Here's a look at the 156 players - and alternates - expected to tee it up in Blaine next week.
Wild
Wild's Boldy will play in Canadian pro golf tour event near Brainerd
Matt Boldy has been playing golf since he was seven years old and says the sport has something in common with hockey. "Get out of downs quick and keep the highs rolling."
Golf
Whopping win: VanArragon captures Minnesota State Amateur title
VanArragon, from Blaine and a senior-to-be at Valparaiso University, finished three rounds at 23-under 193.
Golf
Family on the fairway: A new generation of Herrons hits the course
Brothers Carson, Patrick and Mick Herron are playing the Minnesota State Amateur, a tournament great grandpa Carson Lee won in 1933 and dad Tim won in 1992.
Golf
VanArragon shoots 64, wins Minnesota State Open by nine strokes
Caleb VanArragon, a senior-to-be at Valparaiso University who finished runner-up a year ago, shot a 13-under-par 197 total for the three-day tournament.
Golf
DuToit, VanArragon share lead at Minnesota State Open
The pair hold a two-shot lead going into Wednesday's final round at Oak Ridge Country Club.
Golf
DuToit leads after first round of Minnesota State Open at Oak Ridge
The former Gophers golfer leads Ian Simonich by a stroke.
Golf
Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report
The Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board.
Golf
Pine Island's Larson qualifies for John Deere Classic
Anders Larson will play as an amateur in the tournament, which begins Thursday in Silvis, Ill.
Golf
Life in the dirt: The star architect rebooting Interlachen Country Club
Andrew Green has made a name for himself redesigning iconic golf courses. His work at Interlachen is deeply inspired by the original design of the legendary Donald Ross.
Golf
Reusse: 20 years after 'that putt' to win U.S. Open, Lunke is super busy supermom
Edina's Hilary Lunke was the best story in professional golf 20 years ago. Today, she's hustling to keep up with a busy family and only rarely showing off those wicked short-game skills.
Golf
Kalen Anderson finds success as women's golf coach at South Carolina
Hilary Homeyer's friend and teammate at Edina remains close to the 2003 U.S. Women's Open champion.
Golf
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Finau eager to defend 3M Open title as Woodland commits to play
As more names commit to the tournament in Blaine that runs July 27-30, Tony Finau is learning what it means to return to as the champ.
Golf
At U.S. Open, golfers say they're betrayed, confused by Saudi deal
In interviews and during news conferences at the Open, top players described a shaken faith in a PGA Tour they believed had recently offered them more meaningful representation and influence.
Golf
Reusse: Don't expect peace in golf after PGA Tour, LIV merger
PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan has some explaining to do among golfers who remained loyal to the PGA, according to former tour golfers Tom Lehman and Tim Herron.
Golf
Making a deal: Details of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf agreement
The merger represented the most stunning success to date of Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a player in global sports. Here are some notable parts of the deal and what could happen in the future.
Golf
Last three champions will return for this year's 3M Open
Tony Finau won last year, Cameron Champ in 2021 and Michael Thompson in 2020. All will be back at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Golf
Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play at Shadow Creek
Pajaree Anannarukarn finished the longest week with her sweetest victory
Golf
Varner birdies last hole to win LIV Golf at Trump National
Harold Varner III won his first LIV Golf event Sunday when he two-putted from about 35 feet for birdie on the par-5 18th hole at Trump National in LIV Golf-DC.
Golf
Stricker wins Senior PGA in playoff over Harrington
Padraig Harrington was trying to become the first wire-to-wire winner of the Senior PGA since Rocco Mediate in 2016.
Golf
Grillo birdies second playoff hole at Colonial after lead floats away on 18
Emiliano Grillo made a 5-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole at Colonial to get his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7½ years.
High Schools
Controversy settled: Five top high school golfers won't be suspended
Before backing off, the state high school league had warned that the players faced suspensions if they went ahead with plans to play in certain outside events.
Golf
The unknown pro who won (fans' hearts at) the PGA Championship
Michael Block, a 46-year-old golfing Everyman, shot par in each of the first three rounds and on Sunday was paired with superstar Rory McIlroy. He thought it couldn't get better. Then it did.
Golf
Hovland endures another near miss at a major at PGA, believes his time is coming
Viktor Hovland endured another near miss at a major at the PGA Championship. The 25-year-old finished in a tie for second behind winner Brooks Koepka following a 2-under 68 that left him at 7 under for the tournament.
Colleges
St. John's golfer tied for lead in D-III tourney, team 4th after two rounds
The Johnnies, who led the team tournament after the first round, dropped into a three-way tie for third place as the field was trimmed to the top 18 teams.
Golf
Herron qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
Tim Herron, 53, who won four events on the PGA Tour, will play in his first U.S. Senior Open this summer.
Sports
Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship after LIV split
New York's love affair with Phil Mickelson still appears to run deep. No matter the part of the state. No matter what tour he calls home.
Colleges
St. John's leads national Division III golf after first day of play
The Johnnies picked the right time to break a program record for a team round by shooting a four-under par 284 to take a one-shot lead.
Gophers
Terrific opening approach vaults McCauley into NCAA championships
Gophers freshman Isabella McCauley finished 7 under par for 54 holes to win a spot in the NCAA women's golf championships.
Gophers
U golf star McCauley wants to be known for more than her scores
While her college golf career was off to a strong start, Isabella McCauley believed she could benefit from fine-tuning her mental approach on the course.
Local
Hiawatha Golf Course added to the National Register of Historic Places
The Cultural Landscape Foundation confirmed the course's addition to the list.
Golf
Reusse: Winter relents, and a three-decade love affair with a golf course burgeons
Meet Tom Abts, a prominent figure in many ways at Deer Run Golf Club in Victoria.
Golf
Souhan: Masters moments, big and small, are to be treasured
Minnesota moments, major moments, even the small moments that happen on the historic course — they are all worth the trip to Augusta, Ga.
Golf
Phil Mickelson hears roars again at Augusta National
Final-round 65 on Sunday elevates "appreciative" former Masters champion's second-place finish.
Golf
Souhan: Jon Rahm makes history with dominating Masters victory
The Spaniard and top-ranked golfer in the world became the first European to win both the Masters and the U.S. Open.
Golf
Souhan: Koepka, Rahm flexing their stuff at Masters
Two powerful players, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm, are set for a long Sunday showdown at Augusta National.
Golf
Woods makes cut, then struggles at Masters
Tiger Woods tied the record for most consecutive Masters cuts made but was struggling badly in the third round before play was suspended.
Golf
Souhan: Koepka back on top in a major, shrugging off controversy and more
A second-round 67 gave Brooks Koepka the lead in the Masters, a day after the LIV Tour player got caught up in a flap over the rules.
Golf
Masters amateur Bennett: 'I can go out and win'
While honoring his late father, Sam Bennett is making history at Augusta National.
Golf
Souhan at the Masters: Watching for bad weather as well as good golf
Heavy winds and rain are expected to hit Augusta on Friday afternoon and last until Sunday morning. Will the tournament's finish be pushed into Monday?
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