Twin Cities Gateway Pro-Am
2025-09-05 | Majestic Oaks GC
This is a Open Pro-Am. Please contact the host professional for entry information.

Sanford International Pre-Qualifying
2025-09-05 | Bakker Crossing GC, 47172 S Clubhouse Rd, Sioux Falls, MN, 57108, United States

River Bend Business Products Pro-Am
2025-09-08 | New Ulm CC, 2-36 Golf Dr, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States

Sanford International Event Qualifying
2025-09-09 | Bakker Crossing GC, 47172 S Clubhouse Rd, Sioux Falls, MN, 57108, United States

Minnewaska Fairways Fore All Pro-Am
2025-09-14 | Minnewaska GC, 23518 Dero Dr, Glenwood, MN, 56334, United States
This is an Invitational Pro-Am.

Minnesota Section Assistant PGA Championship
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-15 | Bunker Hills Golf Club
ELIGIBILITY: A-8 members and associates will be eligible to compete in the Assistants’ Section Championship, BUT only A-8 and B-8 (who have successfully completed and passed Level 1 and matriculated into Level 2 of the PGA PGM program) classifications are eligible to compete in the Assistant PGA Professional Championship. All registrations will be handled by the Minnesota PGA. Please register for this event the same as any other section event by using your BlueGolf account.
REGISTRATION BEGINS: March 17, 2025 @ 9AM ENTRY DEADLINE: September 8, 2025 @ 4 PM REGISTRATION FEE: $210

Twin Cities CBMC Pro-Am Golf Classic
2025-09-16 | Rush Creek GC
This is an invitation only Pro-Am.

Pemberton Homes Pro-Am
2025-09-19 | Heritage Links GC, 8075 Lucerne Blvd, Lakeville, MN, 55044, United States
This is an Open Pro-Am.

Luther Championship/Assistant's Event #5
2025-09-22 | Chaska Town Course, 3000 Town Course Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
Begins:
Mar 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT

Entry Deadline:
Sep 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Entry Fee:
Fee

Luther #3

$115

Assistants

$100

Assistants + Luther

$150

Playing Ability Test - Pebble Creek
2025-09-22 | Pebble Creek GC, MN, United States
PAT entry must be done through www.pga.org.

2025 Dakota Sales Rep Show
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-23 | MN
Who: Any sales representative calling on golf courses or off-course golf specialty retailers in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota
What: This takes the place of the former Dakota Chapter PGA Show, and has been put together by and for the sales representatives
When: Monday, September 22nd from 3pm to 8pm and Tuesday, September 23rd from 8am to 5pm
Where: Suite Shots
3400 James Way S
Fargo, ND 58104
Cost: $150.00 Per Sales Representative
The SpringHill Suites is now open at 3401 Jacks Way, Fargo ND (right next to Suite Shots). However, you can book at any hotel of your choice.
Registration due by 9/1/2025.
For questions contact Steve Weber, steve@webergolf.net or 612-845-6627
Register

Minnesota Golf Champions
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | Minneapolis GC, 2001 Flag Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426, United States
36-holes with no cut.
Both the regular and past masters divisions will play on Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27.

Minnesota National Pro-Am
2025-09-28 | Minnesota National GC, MN, United States

Facility Team Championship
2025-09-29 | Saint Cloud CC, MN, United States
Begins:
Mar 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT

Entry Deadline:
Sep 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Team Entry Fee:
Fee

Head Pro & 1 Asst.

$210

Head Pro & 2 Asst.

$315

Head Pro & 3 Asst.

$420

Head Pro & 4 Asst.

$525

Head Pro & 5 Asst.

$630

Head Pro & 6 Asst.

$735

Field Size:
120 players – Spots available

Minnesota PGA Fall Scramble
2025-10-06 | Northfield Golf Club
Begins:
Mar 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT

Entry Deadline:
Oct 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Team Entry Fee:
$330

Field Size:
144 players – Spots available

Assistants' 6-6-6 Event
2025-10-13 | Oak Ridge Country Club
Begins:
Aug 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Entry Deadline:
Oct 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Entry Fee:
$80 per member

Open To:
Members:

2025 Assistants Chapter Fee Required:
2025 Assistants Chapter Fee

Field Size:
84 players – Spots available

Dakota Chapter Championship
2025-10-13 | Oxbow CC
Begins:
Mar 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT

Entry Deadline:
Oct 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Entry Fee:
Fee

Meeting Only

$25

Golf Only

$60

Golf + Meeting

$85

Open To:
Members:

2025 Dakota Chapter Membership Required:
Associate
Member

Field Size:
72 players – Spots available

2025 Fall Meeting
2025-10-27 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bunker Hills GC, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448, United States
Join us for the Minnesota PGA Section Annual Meeting on Monday, October 27th at Bunker Hills Golf Club. PGA Members will receive 4 PDRs for attending the meeting and education. Virtual attendees will receive half (1/2) credit. Breakfast and Lunch is included in the registration fee. The meeting will be available online via Zoom and a link will be sent out to all registered online attendees closer to the meeting date. The registration fee applies for both virtual and in-person attendees.
The 2025 Fall Meeting is presented by GolfTec and Teemark and supported by the PGA Tour and Bluegolf.
Reminder: PGA Members must accumulate 54 total pdr’s, with 36 required in PGA required areas (Meetings/Education/Player Development).
The deadline for securing these PDR’s is June 15, 2028.

Pro’s In The Snow
2025-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | MN
“BOKKLUBB”
A SERIES OF WINTER MEET UPS CONNECTING THROUGH BOOK REVIEWS
GOAL: To foster and enrich the PGA Community of Professionals during the offseason while growing personally and professionally together.
WHO IS INVITED: Anyone associated with the Minnesota PGA who wants to connect with others and grow through reading and discussion. Limited to the first 12 participants for each meeting.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: HACKAMORE BREWING – CHANHASSEN
COST: Free!
HOW IT WORKS

A book is selected at least a month in advance of the meeting.
Register to attend the meeting on Eventbrite. (Even if you run out of time to read the book, notes will be provided and your discussion is still valuable!)
Read the book and take notes for discussion.
Come to the meeting to socialize and discuss!

*Attending the meeting counts for 1 PDR Meeting Point through the PGA.
THE NOVEMBER BOOK SELECTION IS:
How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People
By: David Novak
Pick up a copy at your library or on Amazon or listen on Audible.

Assistant Chapter Career Panel
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | The Minikahda Club
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Minikahda Club
Speakers include:
Phil Anderson, PGA General Manager at Hazeltine National Golf Club and current PGA of America District 8 Director
Nathan Ollhoff, PGA Director of Golf at Interlachen Country Club and Section Mentoring Committee Chair
David Podas, PGA Teaching Professional at Braemar Golf Course, current Vice-Chair of the PGA of America’s Rules Committee and former PGA Head Professional at Bel-Aire Country Club
There is no cost to attend.

Callaway Fitting and Training - For Assistants
2025-12-04 09:00 - 10:30 | MN
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Virtual Seminar (Please register first and link to attend will be sent out later)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Corey Newman, Manager of Custom Fitting and Training at Callaway will provide a virtual seminar on the Callaway fitting and training system.
There is no cost to attend.

Building Mental Toughness in Golfers
2025-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 | MN
Monday, December 8
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Dick’s House of Sport – Ridgedale Mall
12437 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Join us for a working session where we’ll share what actually works under pressure—strategies for emotional regulation, confidence, and focus that translate from the range to tournament play.
We’ll discuss:

What mental game strategies hold up under tournament pressure?
How do you integrate mindset training into regular coaching sessions without making it feel separate from the game?
Do you collaborate with sports psychologists? What works, what doesn’t?

Featured Books for Discussion:

With Winning In Mind — Lanny Bassham (mental management system)
Conscious Coaching — Brett Bartholomew (building buy-in and relational coaching)

Bring your favorite golf psychology book if you have one. We’ll compare notes and trade insights and use NotebookLM to create summaries.
RSVP or Questions: PluthB@PGA.com
Earn Education PDR for attendance.
Please RSVP to Brad Pluth at pluthb@pga.com to confirm your attendance.

A Seminar on Integrating 3D Biomechanics & Motor Learning
2025-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | MN
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Where: Interlachen Country Club, Edina, MN
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $150
Overview
Stop giving lessons that don’t stick.
This intensive one-day seminar is designed for coaches who want to bridge the gap between what a student needs to do (biomechanics) and how to actually make it happen (motor learning).
Learn a complete, science-based system to move from precise 3D diagnosis to rapid, lasting skill acquisition.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 3D Biomechanics Overview with Elva

Learn to use Elva 3D to find the true root cause of any swing flaw.

Translate complex 3D data into simple, actionable blueprints.

Includes a live 3D assessment and data interpretation.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | The Build

Selling the process to the student

How to apply motor learning principles for fast, lasting change

Using the Constraints-Led Approach to re-pattern swings

Building a hybrid in-person/online coaching model

Your Instructors
Dr. Luke Benoit
Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club and founder of RYP Golf.
Holds a Ph.D. in Motor Learning and specializes in the science of skill acquisition.
Justin Kraft
Director of Instruction at Spring Hill Country Club.
Expert in translating 3D data into practical coaching insights.
Þórður Rafn Gissurarson
PGA of Iceland member and elite player.
Demonstrates how Elva 3D is used at the highest levels to validate swing changes and optimize performance.
Who Should Attend
PGA Professionals, full-time coaches, and serious instructors committed to delivering superior, lasting results.
You’ll leave with a complete, actionable system you can implement immediately.
Seats are limited to 20 participants. Secure your spot today.

PGA HOPE Training
2026-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Braemar GC, 6364 John Harris Dr, Edina, MN, 55439, United States
