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!
Q&A With Peter Wong – Golf Course Photographer
If you are a golfer in Minnesota you’ve probably seen some of Peter Wong’s spectacular golf course photographs. While Peter has photographed courses from around the world he has become very well known in this area and has done work for many courses in the state.
The Hawk And The Squirrel
It was a regional qualifier for a national championship contested at one of the fine, old, private courses in Minnesota. The clear blue September shy was interrupted
Golf Clubs That Grow – Acculength Golf Clubs
Kids grow like weeds and since quality junior golf clubs cost as much or more than a new bike, parents often have their children learn the game with clubs that don’t fit.
Tom Smith, The Transplanted Canadian, Has Success In Golf – The Business And His Game
Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, Tom Smith caddied at St. Charles Country Club where his dad was a member. St. Charles CC is a one of a kind 27 hole golf course where Donald Ross designed the first nine
Tee It Up At Top-Ranking Grand View Lodge
Grab your clubs and come see why Grand View Lodge was just ranked among the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America by Golf Digest.
Leaderboard – Kathy Swanson
Kathy Swanson started playing golf in her twenties just after finishing college and she hasn’t looked back since. Despite being considered a late bloomer
Design Thaw
Rare is the Minnesota golfer who hasn’t ever knelt beneath a low-cut white pine on a muggy July afternoon, his perspiring back embattled by mosquitoes and pine needles
A Top Superintendent: Jack MacKenzie
Being a top Superintendent is akin to being a celebrated Chef: the seasons are turbulent, the customers are particular, and the hours are oft-trying.
Blades of Grades: U of M Associate Professor of Turfgrass Sciences Dr. Brian Horgan
Just as we players love to spin tales of our ball’s ascension from the earth, each blade of earthen turf below our respective spikes has its own story. Or, in the case of University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Turfgrass Sciences Dr. Brian Horgan: a study.
Leaderboard – Harry Wisdom
When Harry enrolled at the University of North Dakota in the early 1960’s, it hadn’t crossed his mind that he was going to be a career military man.
Your Golf Habit Can Support Military Families
When teeing off at our favorite golf course, if we don’t have a son or daughter in the military, we probably don’t think much about our nation’s veterans and
Fifty Is The New Forty: MN “Senior” Golf
With the majority of our working years behind us, we look forward to enjoying the rewards earned from years of hard work. Most seniors plan to travel and enjoy various types of outdoor recreation.
No 401k But Great Benefits
A close friend once said, “The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.” Most seniors don’t want to get too serious about a job. In an informal pole, of recently retired people indicated that the following would make up a perfect retirement job
Get Your Kid Swinging & Smiling
Dr. Bob Rotella, sports psychologist to the PGA stars once wrote, “It’s the role of a parent (or spouse) to provide opportunity and encouragement, not teach the backswing! Leave the teaching to your local PGA Golf Professional.”
Leaderboard – Al Tervo
The PGA Champions Tour selected Al Tervo of the 3M Championship in Blaine, MN as the 2007 Volunteer of the Year.
Golfweek’s Dan Mirocha: On The Phone & In The Field
In a world of “Do-ers” and “Don’t-ers,” Golfweek Associate Editor/Writer and Minnesota native Dan Mirocha is a Grinder. After having paid his way through college and graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in both