Minnesota PGA Section

Grand View Lodge Challenge
2021-06-20 08:00 - 2021-06-21 17:00 UTC | The Preserve GC, 5506 Preserve Boulevard, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472, United States
This Pro-Am is open to class A PGA Members only. PGA Associates can join a wait list and if spots are available after Friday, June 11 associates will be entered based on the wait list. Please contact the host professional for more information.
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Minnesota State Open Qualifier #3
2021-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Victory Links GC
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: June 3, 2021 @ NOON

Format: Individual stroke play, 18-holes
Eligibility:

Professionals: Minnesota Section PGA Members, Apprentices and non-PGA professionals who currently reside and have physically resided within the territorial boundaries of the Minnesota Section for a minimum of six (6) months since the completion of the preceding State Open shall be eligible to compete in any qualifying event. Any past champion is eligible to participate regardless of their residency.
Amateurs: Amateur players must have a USGA handicap of six (6.0) or less when computed in accordance with the USGA specifications. Amateurs must be affiliated with a golf club within the Minnesota Section boundaries.
All entries are subject to approval by the Minnesota PGA Section.

Note: The Minnesota Section encompasses Minnesota, North and South Dakota; Saint Croix County, Wisconsin; and the area in and around Superior, Wisconsin.

Minnesota State Open Qualifier #2
2021-06-17 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Blackberry Ridge GC, 3125 Clubhouse Rd, Sartell, MN, 56377, United States

Playing Ability Test - Rose Creek GC
2021-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rose Creek GC, 1500 East Rose Creek Pkwy S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
PAT entry must be done through www.pga.org.
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2021

Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-AM
2021-06-11 08:00 - 2021-06-13 17:00 UTC | Southview CC, United States
Registration Opens: February 1, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: May 28, 2021 @ 11:59 p.m.
Format: 2-Best Ball (four-person teams: 1 pro, three amateurs)
To learn more about the event, please visit tapemarkgolf.org

Minnesota State Open Qualifier #1
2021-06-07 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Preserve GC, 5506 Preserve Boulevard, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472, United States

Oneka Ridge Invitiational
2021-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Oneka Ridge GC, 5610 120th St N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110, United States
This is an invitation-only pro-am.

Tapemark Pro-Am - Professional Qualifier
2021-06-03 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Southview CC, United States
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: May 28, 2021 @ 11:59 p.m.

Format: Individual stroke play, 18-holes
Eligibility: Professionals not-exempt into the 2021 Tapemark Minnesota PGA Pro-Am

Professional Exemption List

Minnesota Senior Open
2021-06-01 08:00 - 2021-06-02 14:00 UTC | Keller GC, 2168 Maplewood Dr, Maplewood, 55109, United States
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: May 25, 2021 @ NOON

Format: Individual stroke play, 36-holes
Eligibility:Professionals and amateurs who have reached their 50th birthday by June 1, 2021. All entries are subject to approval by the Minnesota Section PGA.

PGA-MGA Cup Matches
2021-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Edinburgh USA GC, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Invitation-only event.
This match-play team event is an annual competition between the top PGA professionals and the top amateur players in the area. Each team is comprised of 20 players broken down into three divisions- Regular (12 players), Senior (4 players), and Women (4 players).
A team of two professionals will compete against a team of two amateurs in a Four-Ball match, while concurrently; each professional plays a Singles match against one of the amateurs. Scoring is similar to the Ryder Cup, and should the matches end in a tie, the defending Champions retain the Cup.

Valley Days Invitiational
2021-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Minnesota Valley CC, 6300 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55438, United States

Cragun's Legacy Pro-Am
2021-05-16 09:00 - 2021-05-17 13:00 UTC | Cragun’s Legacy Golf Courses, 11320 Gull River Rd, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
This is a Open Pro-Am. Please contact the host professional for entry information or review the entry form.

Minnesota PGA Match Play Championship
2021-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mendakota CC, 2075 Mendakota Dr, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120, United States
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: May 6, 2021 @ NOON

Format: Individual Match Play
Eligibility: Open to all PGA members in good standing.

2021 Match Schedule:
Round 64: Monday, May 10 at Mendakota CC
Round 32: Monday, May 10 at Mendakota CC
Round 16: Sunday, July 25
Round 8: Sunday, September 12
Round of 4 & Championship Match: TBD

Heppner's Auto Body Pro-Am
2021-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Indian Hills GC, 6667 Keats Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States

Playing Ability Test - Bunker Hills GC
2021-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bunker Hills GC, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448, United States
PAT entry must be done through www.pga.org.
Registration Deadline: April 29, 2021

Pro-Series #1
2021-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Olympic Hills GC, 10625 Mt Curve Rd, Eden Prairie, 55347, United States
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: April 29, 2021 @ NOON

Format: Four-Ball Stroke Play

Players will be allowed to pick their own partner.

Eligibility: Open to all PGA members and associates in good standing.

Spring Update/Education
2021-05-03 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Olympic Hills GC, 10625 Mt Curve Rd, Eden Prairie, 55347, United States
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8:00am – Registration, coffee, and rolls
8:30am – Meeting begins
12:00pm – Lunch included
1:00pm – Golf event (Pro-Series #1)
Attire: Golf Casual. Suit/tie is not required.

Assistants' Event #1
2021-04-26 12:30 - 16:30 UTC | Somerby GC, 975 Somerby Parkway N.E., Byron, MN, 55920, United States
Registration Opens: March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: April 22, 2021 @ NOON

Format: Individual Stroke Play
Eligibility:Members of the Minnesota PGA Assistants’ Chapter that are in good standing.

PGA HOPE Training
2021-04-19 08:00 - 15:30 UTC | MN
PGA Hope Instructor Training at Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale, MN. The Minnesota PGA is teaming up with PGA REACH to provide specialized training to our PGA Professionals on adaptive golf training. Attendees will be trained on the best and most effective methods for coaching wounded warriors, veterans, and those with physical limitations. Students will be better prepared to engage the veteran communities in which they serve and engage in PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming. The session will be a combination of classroom and practical, hands-on training with National Trainer, Joe Grohman.
All PGA Members applying for PGA HOPE funding must be a PGA HOPE certified instructor. Unless you attend a training, you are not a certified instructor.
*Six (6) PGA Required MSR available to attendees.
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Speed Training - Education
2021-03-29 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | MN
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When: Mar 29, 2021 09:00A.M.-10:30A.M.
Best Practices in Speed Training – Join Luke Benoit and Scott McDonald, the creators of Rypstick as they walk you through the science of speed. This educational offering will focus on the benefits of speed training for all golfers. Why does speed training work and what do the studies show about possible distance gains? What would a speed training program look like with your students and how easy is it to get started? What other workouts/exercises needed to be incorporated to see maximum gains? How does speed training benefit your students and grow the programming at your club? The distance topic is hotter than ever, join us for this webinar to learn how your students can bomb it!
PGA Members joining live will receive 2 MSRs. Your individual join link will be sent upon registration.

PGA Jr. League Virtual Training Education
2021-03-23 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | MN
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Topics will Include:
What’s new in 2021

New league sizes/team sizes for 13u and 17u
Implementing shorter flags for new players
Post-Season changes for 13u and 17u

Team sizes
17u Section Championship
Age minimums
Fee implementation

Website and Technology

Using the Captain Resource Center
How to edit Captain Registration
How to send an email to registered players
How to access 2020 player list
When can Captain’s start ordering team kits and discuss the timeline for this year

Other…

Timeline for finalized league creation
Scholarship information
Q & A

Event Registration Begins
2021-03-22 09:00 UTC | MN
Event Registration Begins – March 22, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
You may view the tournament schedule and register HERE.

Virtual Education - Day 2
2021-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | MN
Option to sign up for one or both days of virtual education:
Day 1 (March 10) – Personal Development
Day 2 (March 11) – Teaching and Coaching
Each attendee will receive five (5) MSRs for one day of attendance or ten (10) MSRs for two days of attendance.
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Virtual Education - Day 1
2021-03-10 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | MN

Education Opportunity - Darren McBurnett
2020-10-19 11:10 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Darren McBurnett “McB” (SEAL) Ret. is an accomplished speaker and motivator, presenting to companies and groups including CDW, Budweiser, Rite-Aid, Walk-Ons, Albany Road Real Estate Partners, Founders Brewing Company, Hilton Hotels, BMO, National Quarterback Club, Fidelity Investments, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, and many others. McB is also proud to be an ambassador and executive speaker for several military and family-based nonprofits.
His message is not only motivational and inspiring on a corporate level, but also promotes individual and personal growth—how to navigate in an ever-changing adverse environment where critical decision-making and leadership skills are absolutely vital for success. His visually breathtaking multimedia presentation highlights the untapped potential and Never Quit intestinal drive that is the cornerstone of Navy SEAL success, and shares the defining characteristics that promote leadership and sacrifice in the SEAL Teams.

Minnesota PGA Fall Meeting
2020-10-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual

Minnesota PGA Fall Scramble
2020-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dellwood CC

Assistants' 6-6-6
2020-10-05 00:00 UTC | Keller GC, 2168 Maplewood Dr, Maplewood, 55109, United States

Minnesota Golf Champions
2020-10-02 08:00 - 2020-10-04 17:00 UTC | Golden Valley G&CC

Facility Team Championship
2020-09-28 12:30 - 17:00 UTC | The Minikahda Club
