http://www.minnesotapga.com Latest News from the Minnesota Section PGA Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:35:00 CST en-us http://www.minnesotapga.com/assistants/ The Assistants Chapter of the Minnesota PGA once again raised funds to benefit the children of our communities through the Birdies For Bigs Program. A donation of $10 for every birdie made during the 2009 Assistants Chapter season will be made to The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program of The Greater Twin Cities. We are happy to announce that this season a total of 486 birdies were made. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:35:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga992/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Jennifer Heinz of TPC Twin Cities shot a course record 6 under par 66 at Stillwater Country Club to win the final Luther Pro Series event on Monday, October 5th. Finishing tied for second three shots back at 3 under par 69 were Don Berry of Edinburgh USA, Brent Snyder of Troy Burne GC, and Eddie Wynne of StoneRidge GC. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:23:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga991/contest/16/leaderboard.htm Eddie WynneEddie Wynne of StoneRidge Golf Club defeated Jeff Kringen of Spring Hill Golf Club 3 and 2 to win the Minnesota PGA Match Play Championship at Olympic Hills GC. Wynne advanced to the final match by defeating Brent Snyder of Troy Burne GC 2 and 1 in the semifinals while Kringen defeated Steve Fessler of Pheasant Acres GC 2 and 1. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:15:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga989/contest/13/leaderboard.htm Bill Israelson from Vintage GC defeated Mike Barge from Hazeltine National GC in 19 Holes to claim the Senior Match Play Championship at Town and Country Club in Saint Paul, MN September 24 and 25. Israelson advanced to the final match by defeating Mike Zinni of Mankato GC in 19 holes while Barge defeated Jeff Otto of Olymic Hills GC 6 and 5 in the other semifinal match. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:33:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga990/contest/1/leaderboard.htm The Hastings CC team of Brad Schmierer and Chris Borgen shot a Best Ball score of 8 under par 64 to win the Ashworth Facility Team Championship at Burl Oaks GC. Finishing second two shots back at 6 under par 66 was the team of Jeff Drimel and Ben Meyers from Medina G and CC. Thanks to Ashworth for supporting the event Burl Oaks GC for hosting. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:44:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga982/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Bill Israelson of the Vintage Golf Club shot a final round even par 72 for a two day total of 4 over par 148 to win his second consecutive Minnesota PGA Senior Championship at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, MN. Finishing second two shots back at 6 over par 150 was Terry Comstock of Prairie Green GC. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:56:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Jeff Kringen of Spring Hill GC shot a final round 5 under par 67 for a two day total of 7 under par 137 to win the 2009 Minnesota PGA Professional Championship by four shots at the Pines at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN August 31st and September 1st. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:28:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga978/contest/4/leaderboard.htm Assistant Professional Ben Meyers from Medina G and CC shot a 2 under par 142 and survived a two hole playoff with Brent Smith from Westward Ho CC to win the 2009 Minnesota Section Callaway Golf Assistant Championship at Medina Golf and Country Club. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:24:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga967/contest/1/leaderboard.htm The Hastings Country Club team made up of PGA Professional Brad Schmierer and amateurs Jeff Ferron, Mike Polk and Jesse Polk shot a team score of 12 under par 132 to win the 2009 Sectional McGladrey Teram Championship at StoneRidge Golf Club on Tuesday, August 18th. Hastings will advance to the National McGladrey Team Championship being held October 26th to 28th at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Finishing second one shot back at 11 under par 133 was the team from Stonebrooke Golf Course led by PGA professional Barrett Boe. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:18:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga964/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Amateur Rachael Schmidt of Elk River CC shot a final round 2 over par 74 and survived a three hole playoff to capture her first Minnesota Womens State Open Championship at Hillcrest G and CC. Joining Schmidt in the playoff at 6 over par 150 was amateur Hillary Gerster of Bunker Hills GC. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:54:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/assistants/ Chris Borgen of Hastings CC shot a 1 under par 71 and survived a playoff with Jeff Crouch of Island View GC at Dacotah Ridge GC to win his second Assistants Event of the year. Finishing in a tie for third at even par were Tyler Brewton, Tim Brovold and John Grieg. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:53:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga958/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Professional Brett Swedberg of Alexandria GC shot a final round 3 under par 67 for a three round total of 3 under par 207 to win the 2009 Minnesota State Open by one shot at Hastings Country Club in Hastings, MN. Beginning the day six shots back and playing two groups ahead of second round leader professional Mike Barge of Hazeltine National GC, Swedberg took the lead for good when he birdied the par five 16th hole to get to 3 under. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:26:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ 2006 Champion Mike Barge shot a first round 3 under par 67 to lead the first round of the Minnesota State Open by one shot over professionals Tyler Obermueller of River Falls GC, Parker Pemberton of Hazeltine National GC and amateurs Jesse Larson of LeSueur CC and Jordan Ensrud of the Links of Northfork. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:05:00 CST http://www.pga.com/2009/news/pga/06/10/exhibit/index.html The PGA of America held its grand opening of the PGA Championship Exhibit June 9th at the Galleria Shopping Mall in Edina, MN. The Exhibit is on display now through the PGA Championship in August at Hazeltine National Golf Club and recognizes past champions of the the event. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:57:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ The third annual Special Olympics Minnesota State Open Pro Am was held Thursday, July 23rd at Hastings Country Club. Twenty five Special Olympics athletes were paired with Section Professionals and sponsors for a fun day of golf that raised over $19,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:56:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga929/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Chris Borgen of Hastings CC shot a 2 under par 70 to win the third Assistants Event of 2009 at Interlachen Country Club. Finishing in a tie for second two shots back at even par 72 were Matt Norgaard of Somerby GC and Chris Bailey of North Oaks GC. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:09:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ The PGA of America held its grand opening of the PGA Championship Exhibit June 9th at the Galleria Shopping Mall in Edina, MN. The Exhibit is on display now through the PGA Championship in August at Hazeltine National Golf Club and recognizes past champions of the the event. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:45:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga942/contest/7/leaderboard.htm Jeff Sorenson of Columbia GC and Chris Borgen of Hastings CC each shot 2 under par 70 to tie for first in the Luther Pro Series event held at The Lakes Course at Ruttgers Bay Lake on Monday, June 8th. Finishing third at 1 under par 71 was Tim Johnson of Legacy Courses at Craguns. Special thanks to title sponsor Luther Automotive Group and presenting sponsors Grand Casino and the PGA Tour. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:10:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Now in its fifth year, American Express Womens Golf Month is a precedent-setting collaboration of the top country, golf organizations aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf. Scheduled to be held at golf facilities nationwide, American Express Womens Golf Month will offer people 14 years of age and older free golf lessons and golf-related networking and social activities customized by each host facility. Sun, 31 May 2009 23:05:00 CST http://www.mngolf.org/pdf/2009%20Final%20Results.pdf A team of 20 Section Professionals defeated the MGA Amateur team 27.5 to 12.5 Tuesday, May 19th to retain the Cup in the 33rd Annual PGA MGA Cup Matches held at Bent Creek Golf Club in Eden Prairie, MN. Each team consisted of four women, four senior men and twelve regular division men. The MGA Team held the early lead, but the Section team was able to win 18 of the last 20 points possible for the victory. Special thanks to addidas and Julie Oerther and Imperial Headwear and Bob Weber for supporting the event and PGA Professional Paul Kelley and Bent Creek Golf Club for hosting the event. Sun, 31 May 2009 23:04:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga923/contest/4/leaderboard.htm Amateur John Anderson of Bunker Hills GC shot a final round 5 under par 67 and a two day total of 7 under par 137 to win the 2009 Minnesota Senior Open at the Links at Northfork on Wednesday, May 27th. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:27:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga910/contest/7/leaderboard.htm Ryan Bakken of Eastwood GC shot a 2 over par 74 and birdied the first playoff hole against Chris Borgen of Hastings CC to win the second Assistants Event of 2009 at StoneRidge GC. Fri, 22 May 2009 12:17:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga9/event/mnpga99/contest/10/leaderboard.htm Two-time champion Clayton Rask of Monticello CC and Kane Hanson of Detroit CC share the 36 hole lead at 6 under par 138 at the 2009 Arthur J. Gallagher Minnesota Golf Champions presented by OnPar at Minneapolis Golf Club. Sat, 09 May 2009 23:36:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Professionals Matt Kleinbrook and Ernie Rose from Windsong Farm GC combined to shoot a best ball score of 3 under par 69 at Hazeltine National Golf Club Monday, May 4th to win the first Pro Series event of the year. Hazeltine, host of the 2009 PGA Championship in August, was set up as if the event was a day from the Championship, playing at over 7,500 yards. Wed, 06 May 2009 07:23:00 CST http://www.pga.com/pgaofamerica/ Section PGA Member Jim Manthis was one of eight new members inducted into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame Tuesday, May 5th in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Manthis becomes the third PGA Professional from Minnesota to enter the Hall of Fame, joining Wally Mund and Jock Olson. Wed, 06 May 2009 07:22:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Last May, nearly 6,340 PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide gave more than 106,600 FREE 10 MINUTE LESSONS. From all indications, 2009 PGA Free Lesson Month will be even better! Tue, 05 May 2009 07:49:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/assistants/ Ben Meyers of Medina Golf and Country Club shot a 2 over par 74 to win the first Assistants Event of 2009 at Somerby GC. Finishing second one shot back at 3 over par 75 was Kris Kroetsch of Fargo CC. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:26:00 CST http://www.playgolfminnesota.com/PGMN_events.cfm The Minnesota Section PGA and the Minnesota Golf Association proudly bring you the third annual Play Golf Minnesota Week April 27th - May 3rd. Seven days filled with exciting opportunities to start your spring and spend a day outdoors on one of Minnesotas beautiful courses. Whether you are new to the game or a lifetime golfer, there is an event for everyone at every age and skill level. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:26:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Thousands of Golf Enthusiasts attended the 2009 Minnesota Golf Show at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN February 20th - 22nd. Over 30 Section Professionals provided over 80 hours of free instruction and the Section also provided information on 2009 programs including the Minnesota PGA Golf Card. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:30:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Craig Waryan of Edinburgh USA defeated Jim Manthis of Midland Hills Country Club Tuesday, September 23rd for the 2008 title in the Minnesota PGA Senior Match Play Championship at North Oaks Golf Club in North Oaks, MN. In a rain-soaked contest, Waryan emerged with a 5 and 4 victory to claim his second Senior Match Play title since 1999. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:52:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga854/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center shot a 5-under par 67 to lead the 2008 Minnesota PGA Professional Championship at Somerby Golf Club in Byron, MN. One shot back of Sorenson at 4-under par 68 are Ty Armstrong of Glen Lake GC and Brad Schmierer of Hastings CC. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:28:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga848/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Professional Chris Larson of Moorhead Country Club with amateurs Kris Friesen, Chad Mohagen and Jason Spitzner shot team total of 11-under par 131 to win the Minnesota Section McGladrey Team Championship at Troy Burne Golf Club. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:22:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Professional Angie Oberholser of TPC Twin Cities shot a final round 2-under par 69 for a two-day total of 2-over par 144 to win her second Minnesota Womens State Open title at Stonebrooke Golf Club in Shakopee, MN. Oberholser, the 2002 champion, finished four shots ahead of first round leader amateur Katie Detlefsen of Somerby GC. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:31:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga841/contest/0/contestant/index.htm The field for the 92nd Minnesota State Open Championship has been set as the Championship will be played July 25-27 at Bunker Hills GC in Coon Rapids, MN. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:41:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ More than 100 individuals were given free lessons at the first ever PGA Game Day Experience at the Minnesota Lynx game on Tuesday, June 24th at the Target Center. Minnesota Section PGA Professionals were at the game providing information on Play Golf America programs and giving free 5-minute lessons to the fans in attendance. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:47:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga841/index.htm Qualifying for the 92nd Minnesota State Open Championship began June 23rd at Pebble Lake GC in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and runs through July 16th. The Championship will be played July 25-27 at Bunker Hills GC in Coon Rapids, MN. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:47:00 CST http://www.pga.com/nationalchampionship/2008/ Eight Section Professionals will be competing in the 41st PGA Professional National Championship June 19-22 at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:05:00 CST http://www.mngolf.org/championshipdetail.cfm?tournamentID=158 The Minnesota Section PGA Professionals regained the Cup from the Minnesota Amateurs in the 32nd annual MGA PGA Cup Matches played at Somerby Golf Club in Byron, MN. Sat, 31 May 2008 11:53:00 CST http://www.pga.com/seniorpga/2008/scoring/ The 69th Senior PGA Championship is underway at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Follow Section Professionals Mike Barge of Hazeltine National GC, John Harris of Edina CC and Michael Zinni of Mankato GC to see how they fare. Sat, 24 May 2008 08:10:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga86/contest/7/leaderboard.htm 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. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga86/contest/7/leaderboard.htm Professional Kane Hanson of Detroit CC battled poor conditions to shoot a second roud 2-under par 70 and lead the Stanton Group Minnesota Golf Champions at Bearpath Golf and Country Club in Eden Prairie, MN. Sat, 10 May 2008 23:31:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga8/event/mnpga86/contest/7/leaderboard.htm The first round of the Stanton Group Minnesota Golf Champions is underway at Bearpath Golf and Country Club. Follow the action as amateur Clayton Rask of Monticello CC tries to defend his title. The Stanton Group Minnesota Golf Champions is presented by TaylorMade adidas and Bushnell and open to the public to watch. Fri, 09 May 2008 13:11:00 CST http://www.playgolfminnesota.com/ The Minnesota Section PGA and the Minnesota Golf Association proudly bring you the second annual Play Golf Minnesota Week April 28 - May 4, 2008. The seven day event is filled with exciting opportunities to start your spring golfing and spend a day outdoors on one of the Minnesota Sections beautiful courses. Whether you are new to the game or a lifetime golfer, there is an event for everyone at every age and skill level. Get tips from PGA Professionals, try out a new course and just have fun. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:21:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Section member Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center is tied for second place one shot off the lead after the first round of the TaylorMade-adidas Stroke Play Championship being held at PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Sorenson is at 5-under par 67 and trails Mark Brown of Oyster Bay, New York. Section Player of the Year Don Berry of Edinburgh USA is tied for seventh at 3-under par 69. Other Section members competing include Adam Guili (76), Michael Zinni (77) and Kris Smith (78). Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:05:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ 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 years edition. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:06:00 CST http://pgatournaments.com/gui/pga354/pageimages/TSEventOneResults/2007ResultsFinal.pdf Section PGA member Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center survived a four person play-off to win the first Srixon PGA Tournament Series event held November 26-27 on the Wanamaker Course at PGA Golf Club. Sorenson finished the 36-hole event at four-under par 140. Other Section members finishing in the money included Michael Zinni of Mankato Golf Club finished, who tied for 23rd at three-over par 147 and Chris Peterson of Northfield Golf Club, who tied for 28th at four-over par 148. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:40:00 CST http://www.pga.com/tournaments/events/assistantchampionship2007.cfm Congratulations to Section Assistant Professional Joe OBrien of Minneapolis Golf Club who finished tied for 20th at the 2008 TaylorMade adidas PGA Assistant Professional Championship October 25th-28th at PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. OBrien finished the event at 3-over par 291. Section Assistant Professionals Kris Kroetsch of Moorhead Country Club, Ben Meyers of Medina Golf and Country Club, Matt Norgaard of Somerby Golf Club, and Marshall Hoiness of the Minikahda Club all missed the 36-hole cut of 6-over par 150. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:59:00 CST http://www.pga.com/tournaments/events/assistantchampionship2007.cfm Follow the action as Section Professionals Kris Kroetsch of Moorhead Country Club, Joe OBrien of Minneapolis Golf Club, Ben Meyers of Medina Golf and Country Club, Matt Norgaard of Somerby Golf Club, and Marshall Hoiness of the Minikahda Club compete in the 2008 TaylorMade adidas PGA Assistant Professional Championship October 25th to 28th at PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:22:00 CST http://www.pga.com/tournaments/events/cpc-senior-2007.cfm The PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, welcomes 264 senior PGA Professionals this week for the Callaway Golf Senior PGA Professional National Championship. The field includes Section Professionals Mike Barge, John Dahl, Brad Schmierer and Mike Zinni. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:24:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Adam Guili of Edinburgh USA defeated Don Berry of Edinburgh USA 1 Up in the finals of the 2007 Minnesota PGA Match Play Championship at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park. Guili advanced to the final match by defeating defending champion Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center 2 and 1 in the semifinals while Berry advanced with a 6 and 5 victory over Dale Jones of Mendakota Country Club. The Match Play Championship is presented by the PGA Tour. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:45:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Brad Schmierer of Hastings Country Club successfully defended his Senior Match Play title by defeating Mike Barge of Hazeltine National Golf Club 2 up in the final match at Wayzata Country Club September 25-26, 2007. Meanwhile Eddie Wynne of StoneRidge Golf Club defeated Ben Meyers of Medina Golf and Country Club 2 and 1 to win the Assistants Match Play title at the Minikahda Club September 25-26, 2007. Special thanks to the PGA Tour for their support of both events. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:14:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga751/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Kris Kroetsch of Moorhead Country Club shot a two round total of 6-under par 138 to claim the TaylorMade addidas Section Assistants Championship at Hastings Country Club. One stroke back was Joe OBrien of Minneapolis Golf Club. The top five players advance to the 2007 PGA Assistants Professional Championship being played October 25-28, 2007 at PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Joining Kroetsch and OBrien are Ben Meyers of Medina G and CC, Luke Benoit of St. Olaf College and Marshall Hoiness of The Minikahda Club. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:40:00 CST http://teamchamp.pgalinks.com/index.cfm?page=nationalchampionship The PGA McGladrey Team Championship gets underway today at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Follow the action to see how the Minnesota Section team from Medina Golf and Country Club fares. The team, represented by PGA Professional Jeff Drimel and amateurs Dave Adams, Jeff Nat and Ted Root, competes in the inaugural event against forty other teams representing their individual Sections. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:14:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga749/contest/5/leaderboard.htm Mike Barge of Hazeltine National Golf Club shot a second round score of 3-under par 68 for a 36-hole total of 2-under par 140 to win the Minnesota PGA Senior Championship at Valleywoood Golf Course. First round leader Brad Schmierer of Hastings Country Club finished second at 1-under par 141. The top three players advance to the 2007 Callaway Golf Senior PGA Professional National Championship at The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, October 18-21, 2007. Joining Barge and Schmierer is Mike Zinni of Mankato Golf Club, who advanced following a one-hole playoff with John Dahl of Oxbow Country Club. Special thanks to the PGA Tour for their support of this event. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:56:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Don Berry of Edinburgh USA shot a final round 1-under par 71 for a 54-hole total of 6-under par 210 to win the Minnesota PGA Professional Championship at TPC of the Twin Cities by two shots over David Tentis of Troy Burne GC. Tentis shot a final round 2-under par 70 and finished at 4-under par 212. Dale Jones finished third at 1-under par 215 after a final round 2-over par 74. The top seven players advance to the 2008 PGA Professional Championship being held next June at Reynolds Plantation in Georgia. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:35:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Don Berry of Edinburgh USA shot a second round 3-under par 69 at Bunker Hills Golf Club for a two-day total of 5-under par 139 and a two-shot lead in the Minnesota PGA Professional Championship being held at TPC of the Twin Cities and Bunker Hills Golf Club. Berry leads Dale Jones of Mendakota CC, who also shot a second round 3-under par 69 and stands at 3-under par 141. David Tentis of Troy Burne GC is alone in third at 2-under par 142 after a second round 1-under par 71. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:41:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga748/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Don Berry of Edinburgh USA shot a first round 2-under par 70 to lead the 2007 Minnesota PGA Professional Championship at TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine, MN. Tied for second one shot back at 1-under par 71 are David Tentis of Troy Burne Golf Club and Paul Schintz of Lester Park Golf Course. Craig Brischke of Tanners Brook Golf Course, Dale Jones of Mendakota Country Club, and Brad Schmierer of Hastings Country Club are tied for fourth at even-par 72. Defending champion Jeff Sorenson of Columbia Learning Center is tied for thirteenth at 2-over par 74. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:51:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga743/contest/1/leaderboard.htm The team from Medina Golf and Country Club shot a team score of 17-under par 127 to win the inaugural Minnesota Section PGA McGladrey Team Championship at Medina Golf and Country Club Monday, August 13th. Medina was represented by PGA Professional Jeff Drimel and amateurs Dave Adams, Steve Roorda and Ted Root. They will represent the Section at the National Championship being held September 10-12, 2007 at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:08:00 CST http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2007/scoring/index2.html The PGA Championship is underway at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Follow the twenty PGA Professionals in the field and see if Tiger Woods can repeat as champion. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:48:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/gallery-stateopenproam.asp The first ever Special Olympics Minnesota Pro-Am held Thursday, July 26th at Bunker Hills Golf Club was a tremendous success. PGA Professionals paired with a Special Olympics athlete and sponsors for a great day of fun. Special thanks to the PGA professionals who volunteered their time and event sponsors Best Buy, Wells Fargo, Blue Rock Advisors, Nike Golf, TN Marketing, Mario Fabrizo, and Chippewa Waters for their support. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:24:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Professional Katie Bakken shot a final round 1-over par 74 for a two-day total of 2-under par 144 to win her second Minnesota Womens State Open title at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, MN. Bakken, the 2001 champion, finished three shots ahead of amateur Mari Miezwa of Edinburgh USA, who shot a final round 2-under par 71 and a two-day total of 1-over par 147. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:23:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga737/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Professional Katie Bakken shot a first round score of 3-under par 70 in the first round of the Womens State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club. She has a six stroke lead over defending champion Lisa Grimes of Geneva Golf Club and amateur Mari Miezwa of Edinburgh USA. The final round of play begins at 7:30AM on Thursday, August 2, 2007. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:23:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga736/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Section PGA Professional Brad Schmierer of Hastings CC will be playing in the 3M Championship August 3-5, 2007 at the TPC of the Twin Cities in Blaine, MN. Schmierer survived a four person playoff for the first alternate position at the event qualifier Tuesday, July 31st at Victory Links GC and then made it into the tournament field when another player withdrew. Section PGA Professional Peter Krause is currently the second alternate to get into the field. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:22:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Professional Kane Hanson of Detroit CC shot a final round 3-under par 69 and finished the 54-hole event at 10-under par 206 to win his first Minnesota State Open Championship title. Hanson used birdies on holes 14 and 15 to pull away from the field and win by two shots over professional Joe OBrien of Minneapolis GC, who finished with a final round 3-under par 69 and an 8-under par total of 208. Amateur Clayton Rask of Monticello CC claimed low amateur honors, finishing third overall at 7-under par 209 after a final round 2-under par 70. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:18:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Professional Neil Johnson of Troy Burne GC and two-time Minnesota State Open winner amateur Dan Croonquist of Manitou Ridge GC share the first round lead after shooting 3-under par 69s at the Minnesota State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club Friday, July 27th. Both players have a one shot lead over seven players who finished at 2-under par 70. Two-time Minnesota State Open winner professional Don Berry of Edinburgh USA leads a group of eleven players two shots back at 1-under par 71. Defending champion professional Mike Barge of Hazeltine National GC is four shots back after an opening round of 1-over par 73. The second round begins at 7:30 am Saturday, July 28th at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, MN. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:23:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga729/contest/5/leaderboard.htm The team from Hazeltine National GC made up of professional Mike Barge, superintendent Jim Nicol and club representatives Jim Arnold and Matt Murphy shot an 11-under par 133 in the best-ball format to win the inaugural Pro-Superintendent Championship held at Ridges at Sand Creek July 16, 2007 in a scorecard play-off. Finishing second was the team composed of players from Deer Run GC, Cooperstown GC, and Versatile Vehicles. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:28:00 CST http://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga7/event/mnpga730/contest/17/leaderboard.htm Minneapolis GC Assistant Professional John Greig shot 1-under par 71 at Dacotah Ridge GC to win Assistant Event #5 held July 16, 2007. Finishing tied for second at even-par 72 were Kris Kroetsch of Moorhead CC and Eddie Wynne of StoneRidge GC. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:28:00 CST http://pgajrs.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgajrs7/event/pgajrs72/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Follow Minnesota Section juniors Katie Detlefsen of Eagan, Hilary Gerster of Andover, Jack Dressen of Edina, and Ryan Peterson of Eagan as they compete in the 32nd Westfield PGA Junior Championship in Westfield Center, Ohio July 11 through July 14, 2007. Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:42:00 CST http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/h085/results/index.html Congratulations to Section member Don Berry of Edinburgh USA GC on his tie for 37th finish at the Rochester Area Charities Showdown at Somerby Nationwide Tour Event held June 14 to 17, 2007 at Somerby Golf Club. Berry finished the tournament at 7 under par 281. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:33:00 CST http://www.pga.com/nationalchampionship/2007/scoring/index1.html Section Professionals Mike Zinni of Mankato GC and John Kendall of Giants Ridge Resort finished tied for 47th and tied for 52nd respectively at the PGA Professional National Championship at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. Zinni finished the event at 8 over par 295 while Kendell finished at 10 over par 297. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:12:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Defending champion Mike Zinni of Mankato GC parred the first playoff hole to defeat Steve Whittaker of Becker, MN and win his second consecutive Minnesota Senior Open title at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, MN. Both players finished the 36-hole event at 1-over par 145. Finishing tied for third at 3-over par 147 were Joe Stansberry of Hiawatha GC, Dick Walters of Wayzata CC, and amateur Ray Sauer of Pebble Creek GC. Zinni and Sauer also won the 50-59 and 60-64 age divisions respectively. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:46:00 CST http://proam.mn/2007/proleader.php John Carlson of Blaine, MN cruised to an eight shot victory at the 36th annual Tapemark Charity Pro-Am at Southview Country Club June 8-10, 2007. Carlsons three round total of 15-under par 198 bettered six-time champion Don Berry of Edinburgh USA, who finished second at 7-under par 206. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:44:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Now in its third year, American Express Womens Golf Week is a precedent-setting collaboration of the top U.S. golf organizations aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:31:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com Amateur Clayton Rask of Monticello CC birdied the final hole to win his second Minnesota Golf Champions championship at Minneapolis Golf Club by a shot over professional Jered Gusso of The Wilds GC. Rask overcame a five-putt on the 16th hole to shoot a final round 2-under 70 and a 54-hole total of 5-under par 211 to Gussos 4-under par 212. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:30:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Perfect for New Golfers - Easy, casual program to get a quick introduction into golf! Perfect for Casual Golfers - Get a few tips to improve your swing. Perfect for Avid Golfers - Work with a PGA Professional to see how you might fine-tune your game. Tue, 01 May 2007 20:59:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ The inaugural Play Golf Minnesota-Dakotas week wrapped up Sunday, April 29th and initial feedback is that the week was successful. Thank you to the over 50 facilities within the Section participated in activities during the week. Tue, 01 May 2007 20:51:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com Friday, April 20, 2007... Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty on his weekly radio show today proclaimed April 23-29, 2007 Play Golf Minnesota week at Brookview Golf Course in Golden Valley, MN. Joining the Governor on the air were Section President Kathy Swanson, Vice President Jeff Drimel, Minnesota Golf Association Communications Director Warren Ryan and local PGA Tour member Tim Herron. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:18:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/mngolfopener2007.asp Here in Minnesota, we take our season openers seriously. Family events are planned around opening of deer hunting season, and Mothers Day often takes a back seat to the fishing opener. But in a state that boasts more golfers per capita than any other state, Minnesota has not had a golf opener like this until now. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:47:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ We are very excited to announce that The PGA McGladrey Team Championship website is now taking amateur registrations. The online registration form is set up to require one amateur to register all three team members. To simplify this process for the registrant, we have made available a worksheet that can be used to collect all the team information prior to attempting the online registration process. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:44:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ Mark Your Calendar... February 23 - 25th Will once again find Minnesota PGA Professionals on the range at this years Crown Royal Golf Show giving the public free 10 minute lessons. Do not miss your opportunity to brush up your golfing skills before going on that Spring vacation. Stop by the Minnesota PGA booth and find out about the new: Minnesota PGA Partners Program Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:48:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/ The Minnesota Section PGA is excited to announce the hiring of Darren DeYoung as the Sections new Tournament Director. Darren has spent the past three years with the Minnesota Golf Association in their tournament department, the past two years as their tournament manager. During this time Darren has been involved in the organizing and administration of MGAs multiple State Championships. Darren is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business. Darren will be attending the PGA Merchandise Show and will begin working in the office February 5th. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:38:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/golfpartnersfacilities.asp 2007 is going to be very exciting for us with the Minnesota PGA Golf Partners Program. Our new relationship with Access Minnesota and the opportunities that the partners program provides to the public as well as our membership are truly unique. Please take a look at the facilities already signed up for the program and those professionals signed up in the PGA Professional Lesson Tee Program. More information on the program will be available through the Minnesota PGA Golf Partners website beginning January 19th. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:03:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com Kathy Swanson of Minneapolis Golf Club became only the second female member to be elected President of a Section Monday, October 2nd at the Minnesota Section PGA Fall Meeting held at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Swanson follows Sue Fiscoe, who became President of the Northern California Section PGA in 2005. Swanson was also honored as the Sections Golf Professional of the Year, the first woman in the history of the PGA to receive such recognition within a section. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:27:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/2006/cpc.asp Biwabik, MN - Jeff Sorenson claimed the title at the 2006 Minnesota PGA Professional Championship at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort. Sorenson, teaching professional at Columbia Learning Center, closed with 2-under par 70 and was the wire-to-wire winner. His 54-hole total of 11-under par 205 was six shots better than runner-up Jeff Kringen of Spring Hill GC. Kringen posted the lowest final round with 3-under par 69. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:03:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/2006/cpc.asp Columbia Learning Center teaching professional Jeff Sorenson posted a second round 4-under par 68 at the Legend Course at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort. His 36-hole total of 9-under par 135 is four shots better than Don Berry, Edinburgh USA, who followed his first round 69 with 2-under 70. Tied for third at 4-under 140 are Michael Zinni, Mankato GC, and Craig Brischke, Tanners Brook GC. Ty Armstrong, Glen Lake GC, is fifth at 3-under 141 and Jeff Kringen, Spring Hill GC, is alone in sixth at 2-under 142. Danny Loken, Mike Barge, Chris Peterson and Dale Jones are tied for seventh at even par 144. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:55:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/2006/stateopen.asp Professional Mike Barge, Hazeltine National GC, shot a final round 3-under par 69 to finish at 7-under par 209 and win the Minnesota State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club by two shots over professional Ty Armstrong, Glen Lake GC. Barge and Armstrong, who shot 1-under par 69 and finished at 5-under par 211, were tied for the lead with nine holes to play but three bogeys over the next eight holes by Armstrong was the difference. Both players birdied their final hole. Professional Don Berry, Edinburgh USA finished alone in third at 4-under par 212 after shooting even-par 72 in the final round. Adam Wynia, Prairie Green GC, was low amateur after shooting 4-over par 76 and finishing the event at even-par 216. Second round leader Adam Riddering shot a final round 4-over par 76 and finished tied for seventh at 1-under par 215. Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:14:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/2006/stateopen.asp Professional Adam Riddering, Medina G&CC, shot a second round 4-under par 68 to finish at 5-under par 139 and leads the Minnesota State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club by one shot over five other golfers. Tied in second are professionals Todd Kolb, Willow Run GC, Don Berry, Edinburgh USA, Ty Armstrong, Glen Lake GC, Mike Barge, Hazeltine National GC, and amateur Adam Wynia, Prairie Green GC. Kolb, the first round leader, shot a 3-over par 75, Berry posted a 3-under 69, Armstrong shot 2-under 70, Barge shot 5-under 67 and Wynia shot 1-under 71. Sixty-six players returned scores of 7-over par 151 or better to make the cut. Sat, 22 Jul 2006 19:53:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/2006/stateopen.asp Professional Todd Kolb, Willow Run GC, leads after the first round of the Minnesota State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club. Kolb rebounded from an opening bogey on the par four tenth with nine birdies while making one additional bogey to post 7-under 65. Alone in second place is professional David Isaacson, North Oaks, after carding 4-under par 68. Professional John Carlson and amateurs Ross Hamann and Adam Wynia are tied for third at 3-under par 69. Twenty-one players posted scores under par during first round play. The field will be cut to the low sixty and ties after second round play. Fifty-nine players returned scores of 2-over par 74 or lower. Sat, 22 Jul 2006 07:58:00 CST http://www.pga.com/nationalchampionship/2006/index.html Edinburgh USA professional Don Berry tied for twenty third at the 2006 PGA Professional Championship at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. Berry posted a final round 77 to finish at even par for the tournament. Todd Kolb finnished 7 over par for the tournament and tied for 68th after his final round 76. Minnesota Section professionals David Tentis, Michael Zinni, Bill Israelson, Craig Brischke, and Dale Jones failed to survive the thirty six hole cut at even par 144. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:51:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/tournament/events-scoresdetail06.asp?ID=679 Professional Lisa Grimes, Geneva GC, closed with a 2 under par 70 to claim the title at the 2006 Minnesota Womens State Open at Bunker Hills GC. Grimes finished the thirty six hole event at 1 under par 143. First round leader Julie Hennessy, Lewiston CC, finshed second at even par 144 after closing with 3 over par 75. Amy Schmucker, Legends Club, finished third and was the low amateur for the Championship at 3 over 147. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:49:00 CST http://www.tapemarkproam.org David Tentis, PGA golf professional at Troy Burne GC, closed with a 7 under par 64 to claim the title at the 35th TapeMark Charity Pro Am at Southview CC with his 11 under 202 total for the 54 hole event. Edinburgh USA professional Don Berry, the 36 hole leader, closed with a final round 3-under par 68 to finish one stroke behind Tentis. Jeff Sorenson, Columbia Learning Center, finished third after a final round 64. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:48:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/tournament/events-scoresdetail06.asp?ID=674 Michael Zinni, professional at Mankato GC, posted a second round 5 under par 67 and finished at 8 under par 136 to win his first Minnesota Senior Open title by five shots over amateur Larry Barnacle of White Bear Yacht Club at Pebble Creek GC. Barnacle shot a final round 1 under par 71 to finish at 3 under par 141. Defending champion Mike Barge, professional at Hazeltine National GC, and amateur Richard Anderson of Interlachen CC finished tied for third at 1 under par 143. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:01:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com Jeff Sorenson, Columbia Learning Center, shot a final round 3 under par 69 to post a three day total of 3 under par 213 to win the Taylormade Minnesota Golf Champions at Minneapolis GC by three shots over second round leader Kane Hanson, Detroit CC. Both players entered the final nine tied, but Sorenson built a five shot lead by the 15th hole that included an eagle two on the par four 14th. Hanson finished with a final round 4 over par 76 and a three round total of even par 216. Todd Kolb, Willow Run GC, finished third at 4 over par 220. Wed, 17 May 2006 11:38:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/assistants/ Somerby Golf Club assistant professional Matt Norgaard led the field with his three under par 67 at the Srixon Assistants Event held at LeSueur Country Club. Joe OBrien, Minneapolis GC, and Jeff Sorenson, Columbia LC, finished one shot back at two under 68. Eddie Wynne, StoneRidge GC, finished third at one under 69. Wed, 03 May 2006 22:07:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/assistants/ Medina G CC assistant Ben Meyers fired a 4-under par 68 at Somerby Golf Club to claim the title at the Callaway Golf Assistants Event (1) on Monday, April 24th. Jeff Sorenson, Columbia Learning Center, and Jeremy Decko, Alexandria GC, finished tied for second at 1-under 71. Eddie Wynne, StoneRidge GC, finished alone in fourth at even par 72. Thank you to Callaway Golf for the continued support of the Assistants Chapter. Thank you also to the members and staff of Somerby Golf Club for hosting the event. Final Results Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:29:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/default.asp TaylorMade Golf has agreed to assume the title sponsorship of the Minnesota Golf Champions at Minneapolis Golf Club. Thank you to local sales representative Mike Berling for his efforts on behalf of the event and the section. The Champiuonship will be contested May 12-14 at Minneapolis Golf Club. The Minnesota PGA and the tournament invitees would like to thank the Members and Staff at Minneapolis Golf Club for hosting the event for the past thirty-two years. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:30:00 CST http://www.minnesotapga.com/page.asp?ID=259 Peter Krause, Director of Instruction at Windsong Farm GC, was named the 2005 PGA of America Teacher of the Year. Krause is the first Minnesota Section professional honored with this award. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:49:00 CST