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  NEWSLETTER - MAY 2008
Kathy Swanson-President
Kathy Swanson

    THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MINNESOTA PGA
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
A big thank you to all the PGA Professionals and golf courses that took the time to register on the Play Golf Minnesota website for our second annual Play Golf Minnesota/Dakotas Week. It was a big success! Hopefully, throughout the summer, everyone that participated will see an increase in participation at his or her own clubs. This year we had a 26% increase of courses involved in the week.   continued
  AMERICAN EXPRESS/PGA FRIEND OF A CARDMEMBER
American Express
The PGA of America and Minnesota Section PGA are pleased to announce the American Express/PGA Friend of a Cardmember program. This program allows Cardmembers to take a private lesson from a PGA Professional and bring a friend along at no extra charge. To learn more about the program visit www.americanexpress.com/golf.
  HARRIS WINS STANTON GROUP MINNESOTA GOLF CHAMPIONS
 • UPDATED: 5/13/2008 11:27 AM
Jon Tollette-Jon Harris
Champion John Harris with
Executive Director Jon Tollette
Professional John Harris of Edina CC shot a final round 2-under par 70 for a 54-hole total of 8-under par 208 to win the Stanton Group Minnesota Golf Champions at Bearpath Golf and Country Club in Eden Prairie, MN. Second round leader professional Kane Hanson of Detroit CC held the 45-hole lead but three consecutive bogeys to start the final nine was too much to overcome and he finished in second at 6-under par 210 after a final round 1-over par 73. Professionals Craig Brischke of Tanners Brook GC and Chris Borgen of Hiawatha GC finished in a tie for third at 5-under par 211. Low amateur for the event was Adam Dooley of Albany GC who finished in a tie for 12th at 4-over par 220.

In the Past Masters division amateur Jerry Gruidl of Golden Valley CC finished at 5-over par 149 to win by two over Richard Anderson of Interlachen CC. The Stanton Group Minnesota Golf Champions is presented by TaylorMade adidas and Bushnell. Thanks to Bearpath Golf and Country Club and PGA Professional Kevin Cashman for hosting the event.

Final Round ScoresPast Masters ResultsPhotos
TWO TEAMS TIE AT LUTHER PRO-SERIES EVENT #1

The teams of Derek Stendahl and Aaron Jacobson of Rush Creek GC and Mike Barge and Dan Suedbeck of Hazeltine National GC each shot 8-under par 64 to tie for first in the Luther Pro-Series Event #1 at Saint Cloud Country Club. Five teams tied for third in the best ball competition at 5-under par 67. Thanks to Series sponsors Luther Automotive and Yamaha Golf and Utility and event sponsors Cutter and Buck, Srixon, Skycaddie and PGA Tour. Final Results.

PLAY GOLF MINNESOTA WEEK

Play Golf Minnesota

Minnesota Governor´s Proclamation

The Minnesota Section PGA and the Minnesota Golf Association proudly brought you the second annual Play Golf Minnesota Week April 28 - May 4, 2008. The Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty proclaimed April 28 - May 4, 2008 as Minnesota Golf Opener Week and Fox 9 News personality M.A. Rosko discussed the proclamation after an interview with Jock Olson, PGA professional, at Interlachen Country Club Monday morning.

Watch the Fox 9 Morning News Coverage, Watch here.

The seven day event was filled with opportunities to start your spring golfing and spend a day outdoors on one of the Minnesota Section´s beautiful courses.

Beginning May 1st is PGA Free Lesson Month. Get tips from PGA Professionals during the month of May. Visit PGA Free Lesson Month for more information.

For information on Play Golf Minnesota visit Play Golf Minnesota.com.
PGA MCGLADREY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
PGA McGladrey
2008 will mark the second annual PGA McGladrey Team Championship. After soliciting feedback from several PGA members and sections, a few changes have been made to next year´s edition.

Included in these changes are an increase in team handicap combinations, a guaranteed Section Championship purse of $15,000 and a bonus based upon last year´s participation by each Section. The Section also has secured Troy Burne Golf Club to host the Section Championship on August 12, 2008. The National Championship will be held October 20-22, 2008, at Pinehurst Resort.

Please visit www.PGA.com/teamchampionship for more information on the 2008 event.

  SECTION MEDIA DAY
2nd ANNUAL SECTION MEDIA DAY A SUCCESS
Section Media Day Media Day winners Gregg Wong (retired) and Joe O’Brien from Minneapolis Golf Club
The Section hosted its annual media day Wednesday, April 23rd at Somerset Country Club with 18 members of the media joining our PGA Professionals in the second annual challenge Cup. The print/radio, led by Captain Dan "Common Man" Cole, won the team event 5 to 4 over the television/retired media team led by Ed Heil of StoryTeller Media and Communications to even the series at one.

In the individual team competition retired Pioneer Press writer Gregg Wong paired with Joe O’Brien of Minneapolis Golf Club to shot a 70 and win by a shot. Finishing second at 71 was the team of Pioneer Press writer Tad Reeve and Don Berry of Edinburgh USA Golf Club. Tied for third at 72 were the teams of KFAN-radio personality Dan Cole and Kathy Swanson of Minneapolis GC and last year’s winner Kare-11 television reporter Scott Seroka and Dan Simpson of Minneapolis GC.

Special thanks to Somerset Country Club and their staff for hosting the event and everyone who participated from the media and the Section. View Photo Gallery
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