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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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Today we had the honor to present checks to the beneficiaries of the 2021 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am. It was a fantastic event and we are thrilled to continue working with these amazing organizations - @thearcminnesota , ProAct, @LivingWellDS and @pgareachmn Thank you!
Give to the Max Day is here! Join us in supporting the mission of PGA REACH Minnesota to enable access to the game of golf utilizing PGA Professionals to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations with an emphasis on inclusion.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pgareachmn
After Round 2 was suspended due to darkness, Ryan Gallagher successfully makes the cut and heads into the weekend T50 (+2) at the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Gallagher will tee off at 10:40 a.m. EST. Play well this weekend, Ryan!
Give To the Max Day is fast approaching! It would be an honor to have you join in supporting PGA REACH Minnesota. Click here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pgareachmn to see more about PGA REACH Minnesota and consider joining our financial support team! #GTMD21
Thank you Veterans! We honor you today! If you're a veteran looking to get involved in golf - please reach out! If you're looking to support an amazing cause, click the link: https://www.minnesotapga.com/pga-reach-mn/military/
The 45th @NationalPro Assistant PGA Professional Championship begins this weekend at Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Florida! Austin Eccleton, Julian Ramirez, Ryan Gallagher and Jack Hiemenz will be representing the Minnesota Section. Play well gentlemen!
A new episode of Club Pro Chatter is out! Listen as the team discuss 2021 MNPGA award winners and tournament highlights, and what to look forward to next season! Stream on Apple Podcast, Spotify, SoundCloud, or watch the video on YouTube & Facebook! https://youtu.be/nWcb6IULzEk
🏆Congratulations to the 2021 Minnesota PGA Players of the Year! 🏆
Assistant Player of the Year: Austin Eccleton
Player of the Year: Jeff Sorenson
Senior Player of the Year: Don Berry
Womens Player of the Year: Angie Ause
Congratulations to our 2021 Minnesota Section Award Winners! Stay tuned this winter as we highlight each of our incredible award winners.
WHAT A SEASON 💥 From all of us at the MNPGA Section front office - THANK YOU! Special TY to Nick Hunter, our tournament volunteers and interns - Megan, Drew & Colin! To our host facilities, PGA ProS, Junior Golf & DCP parents & participants, it was the best season yet! Thank you
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Today we had the honor to present checks to the beneficiaries of the 2021 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am. It was a fantastic event and we are thrilled to continue working with these amazing organizations - The Arc Minnesota, ProAct, LivingWell and PGA REACH Minnesota! Thank you to all who partnered and participated, we could not have done it without you. Can’t wait to see you on June 10-12, 2022!
After Round 2 was suspended due to darkness, Ryan Gallagher successfully makes the cut and heads into the weekend T50 (+2) at the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Gallagher will tee off at 10:40 a.m. EST. Play well this weekend, Ryan!
The 45th nationalcarrental Assistant PGA Professional Championship begins this weekend at Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Florida! Austin Eccleton, Julian Ramirez, Ryan Gallagher and Jack Hiemenz will be representing the Minnesota Section. Play well!
🏆Congratulations to the 2021 Minnesota PGA Players of the Year! 🏆
Assistant Player of the Year: Austin Eccleton
Player of the Year: Jeff Sorenson
Senior Player of the Year: Don Berry
Womens Player of the Year: Angie Ause
Congratulations to our 2021 Minnesota Section Award Winners! Stay tuned this winter as we highlight each of our incredible award winners.
WHAT A SEASON 💥 From all of us at the Minnesota PGA Section front office - THANK YOU! Special thank you to Nick Hunter, our tournament volunteers and interns - Megan, Drew & Colin! We couldn’t have done it without you! To our host facilities, PGA Professionals, Junior Golf & Drive Chip and Putt parents & participants, it was the best season yet! Thank you!
Congratulations to Minnesota PGA Section member Eric Chiles who qualified for the 2022 Senior PGA Championship! Chiles scored 283 (-4) to finish T16 and will play next spring at Harbor Shores! Don Berry of the Minnesota Section finished T46 and scored 288 (+1) after four days of play. Well done gentlemen!
Eric Chiles & Don Berry advance to the final round of the 2021 Senior PGA Professional Championship. Chiles will tee off at 8:20 a.m. and Berry at 8:00 a.m. Play well! Leaderboard: Link in bio
Don Berry, Bill Israelson and Eric Chiles have made the cut at the 2021 Senior PGA Professional Championship! Berry tees off tomorrow at 12:24 PM, Israelson at 8:11 AM and Chiles at 1:08 PM. Play well! Leaderboard 🔗 link in bio!
The 2021 Senior PGA Championship begins tomorrow at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida and there are six individuals representing the Minnesota PGA Section: Don Berry, Mike Barge, Eric Chiles, Jeff Kringen, Bill Israelson and Thomas Vizina. Listed are their tee times for Round 1 and Round 2. The asterisk refers to the gentlemen playing Course W. All other times are listed for Course R. Play well, we’ll be cheering you on!
Jeff Sorenson maintains his lead in the CRMC Points Race after the Luther Tour Championship hosted at Midland Hills Country Club! The next chance for players to earn points will be the Twin Cities Open hosted in spring 2022. The top 25 players in the race will have the opportunity to compete for one spot to play in next year's CRMC Championship (PGA TOUR Canada event) hosted at Cragun's Legacy Courses.
Full standings: Link in bio
As our 2021 season comes to an end, we’d like to extend an incredible thank you to our rules officials at Minnesota PGA tournaments - Mr. Jim Manthis and Mr. Jim Deutsch! Thank you for all you do for the Minnesota Section and its members!
Don Berry defeats Dale Jones 3&1 in the finals of the 2021 Minnesota PGA Senior Match Play Championship to clinch the title. Thank you to white_bear_yacht_club for hosting today’s match.
Dale Jones & Don Berry tee off in the finals of the 2021 Minnesota Senior PGA Match Play Championship. Follow online for live scoring!
Fall Scramble Champions: Chris Baisch, Mike Barge & Andy Smith! The team scored a 18-under par (54) in the final event of the season! Thanks legends_clubmn for hosting!
Congratulations to Matt Rachey and Thomas Campbell for winning the Minnesota PGA Four-Ball Championship. Well played round against Brady Swedberg and Grant Hanson that went into the 19th hole! Thank you stcloudcc for hosting today’s match!
Congratulations to Luther Pro-Series Tour Champions: Thomas Campbell and Alex Kline (not pictured). Campbell and Kline fired a 6-under par (65)! Thank you to Ryan Hanford, PGA, Mike Manthey and everyone at Midland Hills Country Club for hosting today!
Congratulations to Mike Barge & Leif Carlson who shared Past Masters Champion honors at this year’s Minnesota Golf Champions! Barge and Carlson finished with a 3-under, 36-hole total.
Congratulations to the 2021 Minnesota Golf Champion - Isabella McCauley! McCauley finished 9-under par (70) in the final round to clinch the title. First ever female to win the championship! 💥
Thank you so much to Dan Simpson, Jared Keller and staff at minneapolisgolfclub for hosting!
Final group is off for the final round of the 2021 Minnesota Gold Champions: Isabella McCauley (-7), Trey Fessler (-7) and Trent Peterson (-6). Follow live scoring: link in bio!
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