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!
QUALITY vs. QUANTITY
So many people want “it all.” I get it. Whether that means stuff or experiences, people want a full life – they don’t want to miss out. But, our time is limited, so we have to make choices, and that means not “having it all.”
If I Was… The President Of The USGA
The recently completed U.S. Open and Shinnecock Hills left a bad taste in the mouth for many players and viewers alike. Fears that the USGA would repeat their mistakes from years past like 2005 and take a fantastic golf course and nearly destroy it dominated the headlines.
Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees
The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame has announced the 2018 Class of Hall of Fame inductees: Kelly (Varty) Burley, of Elk River, Minn., and, posthumously, Harold Bend, Art and Herb Cohrs, and Howie Johnson.
Team Minnesota Claims Third Consecutive PGA Junior Cup Matches Over Team Wisconsin
Team Minnesota claimed their third straight victory over Team Wisconsin in the 21st annual Minnesota-Wisconsin PGA Junior Cup Matches at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
GAME CHANGERS – 10 GAMES TO CHANGE YOUR WAY
You think I wrote the title wrong. I didn’t. Golfers are ALWAYS looking for ways to make the game more fun, in more diverse playing formats.
Minnesota Golf History – More Game In More Places
The roaring 20’s kicked in with more than just dance floors swinging. Golf clubs and municipal planning meetings were also in high gear. Suddenly the game was available to everyone.
Podcast? Yes Please!
In this age of global connectivity and DIY spirit it’s no wonder there is a broadcast format that very simply takes the talking heads, packages them under a theme and sends them out to the mobile device crazed world without too much fuss. Hello podcast.
Will Tiger Match Jack Nicklaus’ Record Of 18 Majors?
The Psychic clicked the off button on his TV remote control. He exhaled with a long sigh as he stared blankly at the now dark flat screen. Tiger Woods, his all time favorite golfer, had crashed and burned over the last few holes at The Player’s Championship.
EVOLUTION OF THE GOLF SWING
There is much confusion about the golf swing. For many people, it’s a fun puzzle to be solved. For many more, it’s a source of confusion and frustration.
Minnesota PGA To Own And Operate Tapemark Charity Pro-Am Beginning In 2019
The Minnesota PGA, along with its charitable foundation PGA REACH Minnesota, announces it has an agreement in place to acquire the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am for 2019 and beyond.
Rolland Defeats Holmes 3&1 To Earn First Section Major At Match Play Championship
Eric Rolland of Augsburg University turned a near semifinal exit into his first Section Major after defeating Derek Holmes of Dellwood C.C. 3&1 in the championship match of the 2018 Minnesota PGA Match Play Championship supported by PGA Tour and Sterling Cut Glass at Windsong Farm Golf Club.
RYDER CUP RETURNS TO HAZELTINE
With one of the most unique press conferences of all time, Julius Mason of the PGA of America announced that the 47th Ryder Cup in 2028 was returning to Hazeltine National for an encore. The cadre of local press gathered in the hallway to gorge themselves on wonderful pastries while the American Marshalls.
The History Of Minnesota Golf – The Game Begins
This month we cover Where the Game Begins from the years of 1890 through 1920. I know, it’s more than 20 years, but like everything, golf walked before it ran and once it hit stride it never looked back.
The Corner Office With Ben Rosaasen, The Meadows At Mystic Lake
This month we feature Ben Rosaasen, Director of Golf at the Meadows at Mystic Lake. Ben’s passion for the game and focus on charitable events serves the game, its players and its sponsors well.
Will Patrick Reed Win Again?
Patrick Reed hit another pressure packed four footer, this one on the 18th. Dead center! The Psychic exhaled, he felt his stomach relax!
RESPONSIBILITY
Many years ago, while having a conversation about why people played golf, I said that they liked the inherent responsibility of the game… you hit it there; you then hit it from there. That’s golf in a nutshell.
