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About the Minnesota PGA
Growing the Game With Over 600 Members
The mission of the Minnesota PGA is to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The Minnesota PGA will accomplish this mission by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees and the public. The Minnesota PGA geographic region includes the entire states of Minnesota and North Dakota; South Dakota (less areas surrounding cities of Rapid City, Vermillion, and Yankton); and a portion of Western Wisconsin that includes St. Croix County and Superior, Wisconsin.
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The MN Section is proud to support Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend. In partnership with our PGA Pros, we are excited to help support the lives of our nation’s heroes & their families. Learn more about ways to get involved in golf’s salute to sacrifice! 🔗 in bio!
Don’t forget to register your course for Patriot Golf Days this weekend!! 🇺🇸
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Good morning from Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco and Round 1 of the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
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The Minnesota Section is proud to support Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend. In partnership with our PGA Professionals, we are excited to help support the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families. Learn more about ways to get involved in golf’s salute to sacrifice here: foldsofhonor.org/golf/patriot-golf-days/
Best of luck to Minnesota Section Professional Derek Stendahl as he competes in the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship starting tomorrow! Go low!!!
Leaderboard: www.srpgachampionship.com/leaderboard
Good luck 👍
Go get ‘em Derek.
Good luck D!
Kline Birdies His Way to Win at Twin Cities Open
Kline Birdies His Way to Win at Twin Cities Open | Minnesota PGA Section
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EDINA, Minn. – Professional and University of St. Thomas assistant coach Alex Kline made a final-round surge with seven birdies over his final 11 holes Monday at Edina Country Club to claim a two-st...
2023 Twin Cities Open Champion - Alex Kline
Kline shoots a two round total, 8-under-par (136) at Edina Country Club.
Thank you to our presenting partner Yamaha Golf & Utility and Edina Country Club for hosting!
Leaderboard: mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga23/event/mnpga2313/contest/5/leaderboard.htm
Final Round of the Twin Cities Open presented by Yamaha Golf and Utility has begun! Live leaderboard: mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga23/event/mnpga2313/contest/5/leaderboard.htm
Peterson, Stendahl, Schmitz Among Crowded Leaderboard to Begin Twin Cities Open
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EDINA, Minn. – Trent Peterson, Blake Onkka, Ryan Stendahl, professional Michael Schmitz and Cooper Markham each posted rounds of 4-under 68 Sunday at Edina Country Club to crowd the leaderboard to b...
After the first round of the Twin Cities Open presented by Yamaha, there are 5 players tied for the lead. Markham, Onkka, Peterson, Schmitz, and Stendahl shot 4-under par (68) at Edina Country Club.
Leaderboard: mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga23/event/mnpga2313/contest/5/leaderboard.htm
Way to go Ryan....
Jenny Trenda Stendahl no surprise that your son’s name is on the leader board. Congratulations to him!
Way to go Ryan! 👏🏼
2023 Twin Cities Open Presented by Yamaha. Huge thank you to Marty Lass, PGA and his wife Michelle for hosting this event at Edina Country Club. Also thank you to Superintendent Brandon Schindele and staff for their hard work in keeping the course in prime shape.
Another thank you goes out to Tim Vernon, PGA for the partnership to the Twin Cities Open and the MN Open Series.
Click this link to follow the live scoring for day 1.
mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga23/event/mnpga2313/contest/5/leaderboard.htm
Thank you Marty, Michelle and Brandon. Exceptional set up and treatment!! Thank you Tim for your sponsorship!
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MARTY🙌
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This year on Memorial Weekend, we are on a mission to positively impact the lives of the families of Veterans and first responders through the game of golf. In partnership with PGA Professionals across the Minnesota Section, we are excited to help raise awareness and funds to support the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families. Learn more about how you can make a difference Memorial Day Weekend and register your course today! (foldsofhonor.org/golf/patriot-golf-days/)
The Minnesota Section is proud to support Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend. In partnership with our PGA Professionals, we are excited to help support the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families. Learn more about ways to get involved in golf’s salute to sacrifice at the link in our bio.
Best of luck to Minnesota Section Professional Derek Stendahl as he competes in the 2023 seniorpgachamp starting tomorrow! Go low!!!
Leaderboard: link in bio
2023 Twin Cities Open Champion - Alex Kline
Kline shoots a two round total, 8-under-par (136) at Edina Country Club.
Thank you to our presenting partner Yamaha Golf & Utility and Edina Country Club for hosting!
Leaderboard: link in bio
Final Round of the Twin Cities Open presented by yamahagu has begun! Live leaderboard link in bio!
After the first round of the Twin Cities Open presented by Yamaha, there are 5 players tied for the lead. Markham, Onkka, Peterson, Schmitz, and Stendahl shot 4-under par (68) at Edina Country Club.
Leaderboard: Link in bio
2023 Twin Cities Open Presented by Yamaha. Huge thank you to Marty Lass, PGA and his wife Michelle for hosting this event at Edina Country Club. Also thank you to Superintendent Brandon Schindele and staff for their hard work in keeping the course in prime shape.
Another thank you goes out to Tim Vernon, PGA for the partnership to the Twin Cities Open and the MN Open Series.
Click on the link in bio to see the live leaderboard for day 1.
Are you still hosting tournaments the old-fashioned way?
Shake off the cobwebs with the solution that:
✔️ Provides players mobile, signable scorecards
✔️ Shares live scores with all participants
✔️ Streams real-time leaderboards to the clubhouse
BlueGolf, Minnesota PGA’s official tournament management software, offers all these features and more! Improve the tournament and league experience at your club today with BlueGolf. Schedule a demo now (link in bio)!
This year on Memorial Weekend, we are on a mission to positively impact the lives of the families of Veterans and first responders through the game of golf. In partnership with PGA Professionals across the Minnesota Section, we are excited to help raise awareness and funds to support the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families. Learn more about how you can make a difference Memorial Day Weekend and register your course today! (Link in bio!)
Register now for the 2023 Minnesota State Open! If you are interested in qualifying or are exempt into the Championship, please register by June 1 at NOON to secure your spot (Link in bio!)
The 2023 Minnesota State Open will be held at Oak Ridge Country Club on July 10-12! The Minnesota State Open is presented by yamahagu and supported by 2ndswinggolf , twincitiesortho , strackaline and sterling_cut_glass !
Thank you strackaline Yardage & Greens Guide for joining us for the start of 2023 MNPGA Match Play!
2023 PGA Cup Team: Angie Ause, Chris Borgen, Thomas Campbell, Eric Chiles, Caleb Christensen, Dale Jones, Blake Lentner, Scott McDonald, Lori Money, Savannah Nelson, Jon Reigstad, Eric Rolland, Johnny Schwaller, Bennett Smed, Brent Snyder, Jeff Sorenson, Derek Stendahl, Haley Tollette, Thomas Vizina & Jake Wherley
Good luck to the team as they play the mngolfassn at golfthemeadows on May 10!
Andy Smith continues on to the Final Round of the 2023 PGA Professional Championship! Smith will tee off at 9:40 AM this morning and he`s currently T22 on the leaderboard - Top 20 will qualify for the PGA Championship to be held at Oak Hill Country Club on May 15-21, 2023!
Leaderboard: https://23ppc.golfgenius.com/pages/9196397526461200496
Andy Smith and Thomas Campbell have made the 36 hole cut at the 2023 PGA Professional Championship! Smith (T11) tees off at 1:51 PM and Campbell (T58) tees off at 8:55 AM. Good luck! Leaderboard: link in bio
Congratulations to the winners of the Luther Pro Series #1 - Matt Newman and Justin Kraft! Newman/Kraft scored 4-under par (68) at the first Luther Pro Series of the 2023 Minnesota PGA season! Thanks to Olympic Hills GC for hosting today’s Spring Update and event!
Best of luck to our Minnesota Section PGA Professionals who will be playing at the 2023 PGA Professional Championship! Tee times are listed below for Round 1 (April 30) and Round 2 (May 1).
Scott McDonald – 1:15 PM (SA) | 8:15 AM (TW)
Jeff Sorenson – 12:15 PM (TW) | 7:15 AM (SA)
Chris Borgen – 1:05 PM (TW) | 8:05 AM (SA)
Thomas Campbell – 7:55 AM (TW) | 12:55 PM (SA)
Jonathan Reigstad – 8:25 AM (TW) | 1:25 PM (SA)
George Smith – 8:05 AM (TW) | 1:05 PM (SA)
Corey Johnson – 8:25 AM (SA) | 1:25 PM (TW)
Johnny Schwaller – 12:35 PM (SA) | 7:35 AM (TW)
Brent Snyder – 1:15 PM (SA) | 8:15 AM (TW)
Andy Smith – 8:25 AM (TW) | 1:25 PM (SA)
SA: Santa Ana Golf Club – TW: Twin Warriors Golf Club
Leaderboard: link in bio
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Who will be the 2023 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am Champion? REGISTER TODAY!
The Minnesota PGA is excited to announce the 2023 HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program. HOLES FORE HOPE has committed funds to help our Section Associates offset the cost of the PGA of America Associate Program. To check eligibility and apply: link in bio!
Event registration is now open for the 2023 Minnesota PGA Tournament season. Thank you to all our host facilities and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
Link in bio!
Get involved in the 2023 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am to help raise critical funds for non-profit agencies serving Minnesota children and adults living with developmental disabilities. REGISTER TODAY: LINK IN BIO!
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Kline Birdies His Way to Win at Twin Cities Open
EDINA, Minn. – Professional and University of St. Thomas assistant coach Alex Kline made a final-round surge with seven birdies over his final 11
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EDINA, Minn. – Trent Peterson, Blake Onkka, Ryan Stendahl, professional Michael Schmitz and Cooper Markham each posted rounds of 4-under 68 Sunday
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