Golf
July 29, 2023
Tony Finau teed off on the 10th hole during the second round of the 3M Open on Friday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

Lee Hodges endures stormy, windy day to lead 3M Open by four strokes

The former Alabama player is being closely pursued by Tony Finau, Hideki Hatsuyama, Billy Horschel and Brandt Snedeker, among others.
Golf
July 28, 2023
Erik van Rooyen, left, and Alex Gaugert reflected on their two rounds together at the 3M Open in Blaine. Gaugert’s daughter, Annika, was along for t

'It was a dream': van Rooyen, Gaugert complete surreal week at 3M Open

They will not be around for the weekend but regardless, the experiences PGA Tour pro Erik van Rooyen and usual caddie Alex Gaugert had will not be forgotten.
Golf
July 28, 2023
Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on the seventh green during the second round of the 3M Open Friday, July 28, 2023 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine

Reusse: Minnesotans love their golf, but lack of big names hurts 3M Open

The state's main pro golf event has always drawn enthusiastic crowds, but now it's fighting for a place in a changing professional golf landscape.
Golf
July 28, 2023

3M Open leaderboard and tee times

The latest scores from the TPC Twin Cities are here, as well as a look at the day's tee times.
Golf
July 27, 2023
Brandt Snedeker looked over a putt on the 18th hole Thursday at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

After seven years of pain, Snedeker gets some relief with 3M Open start

PGA Tour veteran Brandt Snedeker has been hampered by a sternum issue since he played on the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine in 2016.
Golf
July 27, 2023
Fans found a large tree for shade as they watched golfers make their way on the 18th fairway Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine.

Thomas, 3M Open field see high temperatures, wind, weather delay

Justin Thomas shot a 69 and said "it felt like a blow-dryer out there" at TPC Twin Cities.
Photography
July 27, 2023

Gallery: First round of PGA Tour's 3M Open

Thursday is the first round of four for the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Golf
July 27, 2023
Last year's 3M Open champion Tony Finau addressed the media prior to this year's tournament.

Finau shoots 30 on opening nine at 3M Open, but quickly gets passed

A 49-foot eagle putt was part of an opening-nine 6-under-par 30 start for defending champion Tony Finau, but he trailed the morning-round leaders after 18 holes.
Golf
July 27, 2023
Kathryn VanArragon won the Minnesota Women’s Amateur on Wednesday afternoon and on Thursday morning was at TPC Twin Cities to watch brother Caleb pl

Pride beams bright for Blaine's VanArragons at 3M Open

Caleb VanArragon earned a spot in the 3M Open thanks to his record-setting performances in the Minnesota Men's Amateur and State Open. Sister Kathryn was there to cheer him on fresh off a big win of her own.
Golf
July 27, 2023
A large gallery watched action on the 18th hole during the final day of last year's 3M Open at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine.

3M Open starts: Everything you need to know, and players to watch

The fifth edition of the 3M Open gets underway at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Here's how you can see the action in person or on TV — and who some of the top players are in the field.
Golf
July 27, 2023
Kathryn VanArragon of Blaine earned her second Women’s State Amateur title on Wednesday. She previously won in 2019.

It's another State Amateur golf title for the VanArragon family

Kathryn and Caleb VanArragon are the first brother-sister pair to win the State Amateur championship in the same season since 1989. Kathryn won the women's title at Baker National on Wednesday.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Sepp Straka played in the pro-am event Wednesday for the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

Straka could be 3M Open favorite after taking second at British Open

Sepp Straka, a native of Austria, seems likely to be on Europe's Ryder Cup team and comes to the TPC Twin Cities on a roll.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Alex Gaugert pulled the flag for his buddy Erik van Rooyen during a practice round Tuesday at the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

Former Gophers — boss and caddie — will play together at 3M Open

Erik van Rooyen comes to the PGA Tour event in the usual way. Alex Gaugert beat the clock and the qualifiers to go from caddie to competitor.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Aaron Baddeley watched golfers on the practice green Tuesday at the TPC Twin Cities.

Reusse: Phenom to journeyman, Baddeley easy to root for at 3M Open

The Australian standout had an explosive start to his career, now he's settled in as a journeyman on the PGA Tour with a lot at stake at the 3M Open this week.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Justin Thomas signs autographs for young fans at the PGA Tour's 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. ] Elizabeth Flores • liz.flores

'You betcha!' PGA Tour players encouraged to talk Minnesotan for charity

Listen for key phrases from PGA Tour players at the 3M Open. It might mean big money for First Tee Minnesota.
Golf
July 26, 2023
Thomas Lehman, son of 1996 British Open champion and Minnesota native Tom Lehman, will make his PGA Tour debut Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine,

Thomas Lehman relishes chance at 3M Open on Dad's course

Thomas Lehman, son of Minnesota's major-winning golf icon Tom Lehman, earned a sponsor's exemption into this week's 3M Open. The elder Lehman had a hand in the course' design and re-design.
Golf
July 25, 2023
Last year's 3M Open champion Tony Finau addresses the media at the PGA Tour's 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Major champion Justin Thomas hopes to find his game at the 3M Open

The former World No. 1 is trying to earn a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team and make it to the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Golf
July 25, 2023

3M Open Round 1&2 tee times

Groups will tee off on Nos. 1 and 10 beginning at 6:45 a.m. each day.
July 25, 2023

Major champion Justin Thomas hopes to find his game at the 3M Open

Golf
July 24, 2023
Caleb VanArragon

From local champ to PGA pro, Blaine's VanArragon gets 3M Open invite

The winner of this month's Minnesota State Open and State Amateur grew up playing at TPC Twin Cities, the site of the PGA Tour event.
Golf
July 23, 2023
Spain's Jon Rahm reacts on the 18th green after putting during the final day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club i

Rahm, Day and others fail to put pressure on Harman in damp finale at British Open

Jon Rahm was so eager to begin chasing down Brian Harman in the final round of the British Open that he was putting his tee in the ground on No. 1 when the starter said: "On the tee, Viktor Hovland."
Golf
July 22, 2023
Tony Finau held his trophy after winning the 3M Open last year at the TPC in Blaine.

Finau, a big name now on PGA Tour, returns to 3M Open

Tony Finau developed a bond with Minnesota upon winning in Blaine, and the 3M Open tournament director calls his return a "game changer."
Golf
July 22, 2023
Fans cheered on players during the 2021 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

3M Open at a glance

General admission tickets for play on Thursday through Sunday are $65.
Golf
July 22, 2023
Caleb VanArragon, pictured in 2018, was a top prep golfer at Blaine.

Reusse on a magic putter, missing McGivern and mud trucks

Through the midsummer Minnesota haze, Patrick Reusse looks at the state's sharpest golfer, salutes a communications ace and tells us about a twist in racing.
Golf
July 21, 2023
Justin Thomas reacted to a poor tee shot Thursday at the British Open at Royal Liverpool.

Struggling Thomas, Kuchar among latest to commit to 3M Open

Justin Thomas has two PGA Championship titles and has won 15 times on tour. But he's still looking to qualify for golf's season-ending playoff.
Golf
July 21, 2023
Matt Kuchar is in the 3M Open field for the second time.

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
July 20, 2023
Matt Boldy of the Wild will play in a professional golf tournament before the NHL season begins.

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
July 19, 2023
Caleb VanArragon, shown playing in the 2018 Minnesota State Open, shot a final-round 65 Wednesday for a 12-stroke victory in the MGA State Amateur at

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
July 18, 2023
Brothers Mick, Carson and Patrick Herron played in the state amateur Monday at Minneapolis Golf Club.

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
July 12, 2023

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
July 11, 2023

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
July 10, 2023

DuToit leads after first round of Minnesota State Open at Oak Ridge

The former Gophers golfer leads Ian Simonich by a stroke.
Golf
July 10, 2023
AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson is interviewed by Maria Bartiromo during her "Mornings with Maria Bartiromo" program on the Fox Busines

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
July 5, 2023
Pine Island's Larson qualifies for John Deere Classic

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
July 2, 2023
Andrew Green gave some tips to workers at the reworking of Interlachen, which will play host to the 2030 U.S. Women’s Open.

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
July 1, 2023
The Lunke family: Greta, Hilary, Linnea, Tylar and Marin.

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
July 1, 2023
Edina juniors...Kalen Anderson, left and Hilary Homeyer...With Homeyer's club cover "Tweety Bird" ever watchful. Anderson finished second last year in

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
June 26, 2023
Tony Finau reacts on the 18th hole after winning the 3M Open Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn. ]

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
June 19, 2023
Gary Woodlandis among the golfers who aren’t happy with the surprise announcement about the agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV 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
June 6, 2023
FILE - Team champions David Puig, Sebastián Muñoz, Mito Pereira, Captain Joaquín Niemann of Torque GC and their caddies celebrate on stage with the

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.

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