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There's gold on those greens; Golf industry giving big boost to the economy of Minnesota.(BUSINESS)

The golf industry accounted for $829.7 million in economic benefit to Minnesota last year. That included $148 million in wages, as well as golf-related sales and course construction. 1/3 Thought the intersection of golf and business meant little more than sunny Friday forays for executives, brokers

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

MINNESOTA GOLF CHAMPIONS; McLean tries to make turn; Health problems have kept the former U standout from achieving acclaim as a pro. But there's still time.(SPORTS)

Byline: Jerry Zgoda; Staff Writer It is a very good thing James McLean is a professional golfer and not a thoroughbred. His mum back home in Australia even occasionally tells him so. "She says if I were a racehorse, they would have put me down a long time ago," he said. Nine years after he won the

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

Explore Minnesota Golf Alliance Signs Deal With TeeMaster.com to Promote State's Golf Courses.

Internet Tee Time Reservation Service Makes Booking a Round Easier For All Golfers MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Explore Minnesota Golf Alliance (EMGA) took a step today in making golfing in Minnesota more accessible to golfers everywhere, by joining with TeeMaster.com to promote EMGA

Publication: PR Newswire

GOLF INSIDER; Last-minute donation saves tournament; The TaylorMade golf company pledged $5,000 so the state's best golfers - past and present - could continue to participate in the annual Minnesota Golf Champions invitational.(SPORTS)(GOLF INSIDER)

Byline: Jerry Zgoda; Staff Writer Another glistening golf season in Minnesota brings with it many traditions, one of which is a customary delicate dance involving the Minnesota Golf Champions event that arrives Friday for a 32nd consecutive year at Minneapolis Golf Club. Envisioned as a northern,

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

Is golf losing its drive? The business of golf in Minnesota is on the downside. Lousy weather and the economy are two reasons why.(SPORTS)

Byline: Curt Brown; Staff Writer Like some squinting golfer sizing up a big putt, the eyes of the golf world are lining up Minnesota as a focal point like never before. But beyond the six-week glow of limelight attracted by visits from Tiger Woods and the game's top seniors and women, Minnesota's

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

Minnesota golf squads fight for team, tradition

00-00-0000 (Minnesota Daily) (U-WIRE) MINNEAPOLIS -- David Morgan realized he wanted to play golf seriously after he participated in his first tournament at 13. The Minnesota native graduated from high school in California with all-conference honors and invitations to play at Northwestern,

Publication: University Wire

A fine state of golf; The Minnesota Golf Association turns 100 this year, and there is evidence to indicate the sport's popularity is as high here as it is anywhere in the country.(SPORTS)

Byline: Mark Craig; Staff Writer RSEC: + Pat Sawyer sounded like a man counting dimples in a thousand golf balls. Eventually, he realized he couldn't even guess the number of Minnesota Golf Association tournaments he has played. OK, then. How long have you been a member of the MGA, Mr. Sawyer?

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

minnesota golf; 2008 schedule of events; No holes barred; 3M Championship is one of the jewels. Here is what's happening around the state:.(SPORTS)

Byline: Mark Wollemann; Staff Writer 2007 leaderboard D.A. Weibring--18 Jay Haas- -17 Mitch Adams- -16 John Harris- -16 Tom Jenkins--15 Jim Thorpe--15 16TH ANNUAL 3M CHAMPIONSHIP What: The Champions Tour's annual Twin Cities stop Where: TPC Twin Cities, Blaine When: July 14-20 (competition is July

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

GOLF '03; Buyer's market; The bad news: Poor weather and course overbuilding have hurt Minnesota's golf industry. The good news: There are plenty of discounts and deals out there for golfers.(SPECIAL)

Byline: Mark Craig; Staff Writer While TV ratings and purses for professional golf climb like never before, amateur participation, the driving force in a $23.5 billion golf industry, continues to slide. Two years of poor weather, a slumping economy and lingering effects of overbuilding have stymied

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)

GOLF '03; State looking to grow game; Minnesota's golf leaders are exploring options to help sport regain its popularity.(SPECIAL)

Byline: Mark Craig; Staff Writer "Growth of the Game Initiatives" has become the cliched battle cry for an industry that admits it desperately needs new customers to feed its massive glut of golf courses. Unfortunately, the game isn't growing. "Even some of the Tiger craze has worn off for the

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)