The Tee Times Press Magazine’s Local Golf – Minnesota page delivers a variety of wonderful golf experiences covering the golf courses located in Minnesota. Articles for you to enjoy and learn about our local golf courses. Enjoy reading our articles on your favorite subject!
The Corner Office With Jeff May (Three Rivers Park District, Baker National Golf Course)
This month we feature Jeff May, Manager Three Rivers Park District and Head of Golf Operations at Baker National Golf Club in Medina. Jeff makes a great point… that a round of golf can be an opportunity to make new friends and/or challenge old friends. Either way, you will be making long-lasting memories.
Berry Wins 10th Minnesota PGA Professional Championship
Don Berry won his 10th Minnesota PGA Professional Championship with his win on Tuesday, August 27 at The Preserve at Grand View Lodge.
POWER PLAYERS – A “Golf Profile” Series PHOTOGRAPHERS Brian Oar and Evan Schiller
PEOPLE move the needle in golf, from property developers to the course architects and the people who play them, BUT… people like me won’t move far to play a course lacking good photography on its website.
Pin IN Or OUT?
Of all the rules changes for 2019, the most controversial and I believe the least understood is the ability to keep the pin in while you putt.
Music On Golf Carts
I can’t believe that I’m taking on this subject. Not that I’m afraid to say how I feel… it’s that I’m really conflicted about music on golf carts.
If I Was… An Injured (Old) Golfer
Even though I am a card-carrying member of the AARP (hey don’t mock it… the discounts are awesome), I really don’t like to admit I am getting older.
Prize Money On TOUR… Something Is Wrong!
The Psychic is getting ready for bed, but his mind is troubled. As he tosses his, now three-year-old, Ryder Cup logo golf shirt into the laundry basket, his mind flashes back to the Ryder Cup. The crowds. The drama. The celebration. The atmosphere.
The Corner Office With Jeff Keating (Stillwater Oaks Golf Course)
This month we feature Jeff Keating, General Manager and Head Pro at Stillwater Oaks Golf Course. Jeff shares his take on the game, a bucket full of humor and enough wisdom to last us another year.
Minnesota Senior PGA Professional Championship
Bill Israelson of Vintage Golf Course had two nearly bogey-free rounds to win his sixth Minnesota Senior PGA Professional Championship on Wednesday, August 14 at Island View Golf Club in Waconia, Minnesota.
Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series 2019 Players Tour Players Of The Year
The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf ‘Sota Series is proud to recognize its Players Tour Players of the Year Shelby Busker of Detroit Lakes and Carter Doose of St. Peter.
POWER PLAYERS – A “Golf Profile” Series CADDIES
PEOPLE move the needle in golf, from visionary developers like Mike Keiser to architects like Jeff Brauer and players like you and me. But non-players like caddies can be just as important to game development—carving their own niche in the sport, making the game easier on the high end resort and PGA Tour level.
3M Open Recap
Much needed to change in and around the inaugural 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. From course design to player security, from a free event to a paid event, almost everything about this event was different from the prior PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS event the 3M Championship.
If I Was… In Charge Of Running Charity Events
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to have played in some really fun events. I have played in every type of event you can think of. Family tournaments, charity fundraisers, celebrity pro-ams, section pro-ams, professional tournaments.
PACE OF PLAY
One Men’s League evening in 1996 I took a ride around the course to see what was going on. Though we had Rangers on both nines… there were four foursomes waiting on #6 tee box. We had a problem with pace of play.
There Is No Perfect Golf Swing
The Psychic exhaled in exhaustion when Matthew Wolff’s 27-foot putt found the bottom of the hole at the 3M Open. He knew that he was too tired to follow a playoff.
The Corner Office With Chris Sauer
This month we are featuring Managing Partner/Owner of three golf courses Chris Sauer. Chris has his plate full of activities and family life. Striking that important balance between both.
