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The mission of the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf is to provide playing opportunities for the advanced, intermediate, and beginning golfer ages 7-19. Whether your child is just getting started with their golf journey or wants to play more competitive golf to prepare for the high school or collegiate level, we have a program for you.

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All proceeds raised through license plate sales help support programs by focusing on player development and access to the game of golf in the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota PGA and Minnesota Golf Association work together to award local programs and PGA Professionals with funding to provide instruction, education, access to golf equipment and playing opportunities throughout the state.

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PGA REACH Minnesota Junior Golf Programs

Drive, Chip & Putt

A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, USGA and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip & Putt is a free, nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf for boys and girls ages 7-15.


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PGA Jr. League

At its core, PGA Jr. League is a group of local golf teams who play a series of games against each other, utilizing a nurturing and social scramble format. PGA and LPGA Professionals exclusively serve as Captains and are responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all that encourages skill and character development.

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‘Sota Series

The ‘Sota Series is comprised of four unique “tours,” based on age and skill level. The key to the 'Sota Series is flexible scheduling options. Each year we offer over 180 individual events, allowing your child to play in as little or as many events as you'd like.



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We continued our 2023 fall events with the Fall Junior-Adult Championship this past weekend!

BOY-ADULT WINNERS:
🥇Collin Ramos/ Kirk White (-17)
🥈Cameron Stenzel/Gregg Stenzel (-15)
🥉Brody Pluth/Brad Pluth (-14)
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GIRL-ADULT WINNERS:
🥇Hanna Norberg/Kendell Banyai (-8)
🥈Sophie Karsnie/Doug Karsnia (-5)
🥉Madison Hanson/Rob Hanson (E)

A big thank you to @genevagolfclub for hosting this event!
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We continued our 2023 fall events with the Fall Junior-Adult Championship this past weekend!

BOY-ADULT WINNERS:
🥇Collin Ramos/ Kirk White (-17)
🥈Cameron Stenzel/Gregg Stenzel (-15)
🥉Brody Pluth/Brad Pluth (-14)
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GIRL-ADULT WINNERS:
🥇Hanna Norberg/Kendell Banyai (-8)
🥈Sophie Karsnie/Doug Karsnia (-5)
🥉Madison Hanson/Rob Hanson (E)

A big thank you to @genevagolfclub for hosting this event!Image attachment
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Minnesota PGA Junior Golf

Players Tour Fall Event @ Detroit CC Winners 🎉
🥇Tyler Gandrud (-4)
🥈Carson Boe (-2)
🥉 Parker Brock (+2)
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🥇Anna Eckmann (+13)
🥈Avery Nelson (+20)
🥉Kieley Hanson (+21)

Thank you Detroit CC for hosting our first fall event!
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Players Tour Fall Event @ Detroit CC Winners 🎉                                                
                                                                                             🥇Tyler Gandrud (-4)
🥈Carson Boe (-2)
🥉 Parker Brock (+2)
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🥇Anna Eckmann (+13)
🥈Avery Nelson (+20)
🥉Kieley Hanson (+21)

Thank you Detroit CC for hosting our first fall event!Image attachment

Check out our 'Sota Series Fall Event Schedule with tournaments beginning THIS WEEKEND! We can't wait to get back out on the course! We still have some spots available in the Gravel Pit Challenge for 2023 Players Tour and Junior Tour members, so head to the Full Event Schedule on our website to register today! ⛳️ ... See MoreSee Less

Check out our Sota Series Fall Event Schedule with tournaments beginning THIS WEEKEND! We cant wait to get back out on the course! We still have some spots available in the Gravel Pit Challenge for 2023 Players Tour and Junior Tour members, so head to the Full Event Schedule on our website to register today! ⛳️

Another BIG thank you to Junior Golf Director Karla Hagen and Junior Golf Manager Megan Welch for all their work in creating another incredible season! The countless hours of work behind the scenes that they put in makes all of the tournaments run so smoothly throughout the summer! They deserve all the credit, so THANK YOU for everything you do! ... See MoreSee Less

Another BIG thank you to Junior Golf Director Karla Hagen and Junior Golf Manager Megan Welch for all their work in creating another incredible season! The countless hours of work behind the scenes that they put in makes all of the tournaments run so smoothly throughout the summer! They deserve all the credit, so THANK YOU for everything you do!

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Thank you very much for all you do for Junior golf! I know they helped me numerous times with different event registration. Help was very much appreciated!

Thank you for all you do!!!

Thank you for your efforts - it was another great season of MN JR PGA events!

Thank you ladies!! We appreciate all the hard work

Thank you Karla and Megan! You are awesome and we appreciate all you do!!

Thank you Karla and Megan!!! We really appreciate it!!

Thank you, Karla and Megan! Appreciate you both!

Thank you Karla and Megan as well as all of your terrific staff on another successful summer! Great work as always!!!

Thanks for all of your hard work Karla and Megan! Thanks for all that you do!

Thank you Karla and Meghan! You do such an amazing job.

Really amazing to have this support for the junior golf kids in MN! Karla, Megan and the entire staff - thank you!

Thank you for all you do!

Thank you Karla and Megan!!! 👍🏻⛳️

Your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated, Karla and Megan! Thank you. ⛳️

Thank you so much for ALL that you do for junior golf. You are an amazing team and our kids are so lucky to have your leadership and the opportunities that you create. Thank you so much!

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THANK YOU to our 2023 'Sota Series On-Siters! We could not do what we do without you - setting up, taking scores, rulings, and tearing down over 200 events during the season. To Maren, Tanner, Rachel, Jen, Morgan, Jack, Daniel, Bob, Braden, Olivia, Derek, Morgan, Ben, Carter, Lukas, Ashley, Anna, Allie, Tyler, Logan, Aaron, Kianna, Ava, Taeren, MaKenna, Sam, Shane, Elisabeth, Caleb, Emma, and Sammy - THANK YOU! ... See MoreSee Less

THANK YOU to our 2023 Sota Series On-Siters! We could not do what we do without you - setting up, taking scores, rulings, and tearing down over 200 events during the season. To Maren, Tanner, Rachel, Jen, Morgan, Jack, Daniel, Bob, Braden, Olivia, Derek, Morgan, Ben, Carter, Lukas, Ashley, Anna, Allie, Tyler, Logan, Aaron, Kianna, Ava, Taeren, MaKenna, Sam, Shane, Elisabeth, Caleb, Emma, and Sammy - THANK YOU!

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Great Job!!! This was our first year joining the Jr. PGA, and we definitely will be back next year!! Thank You, for helping these kids enjoy the game of Golf!! ⭐️

Thank you!!

Yes! So many thanks!

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⭐️ WARRIOR CUP 13-15 CHAMPS⭐️

Congratulations to Jake Heinrich and Kieley Hanson for winning the 2023 Warrior Cup for ages 13-15! Jake won on the first playoff hole after shooting a -1, 71. Kieley won with a +6, 78.

Tate Helland took second in the boys divison with a -1, 71 and Silas Dusenbury took third with a score of +1, 73.

Selena Wu took 2nd place in the girls division with a +7, 79 and Carmen Jirele took 3rd place after shooting a +8, 80.

Thanks to Le Sueur Country Club for hosting!
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⭐️ WARRIOR CUP 13-15 CHAMPS⭐️ 

Congratulations to Jake Heinrich and Kieley Hanson for winning the 2023 Warrior Cup for ages 13-15! Jake won on the first playoff hole after shooting a -1, 71. Kieley won with a +6, 78. 

Tate Helland took second in the boys divison with a -1, 71 and Silas Dusenbury took third with a score of +1, 73. 

Selena Wu took 2nd place in the girls division with a +7, 79 and Carmen Jirele took 3rd place after shooting a +8, 80. 

Thanks to @lesueurcc  for hosting!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Taylor says congrats !

🚨 ACE ALERT 🚨
In the Minnesota PGA Pro-Junior Championship at Lafayette Club, Sam Wu aces Hole #5 from 161 yards with a 5 iron!
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🚨 ACE ALERT 🚨
In the Minnesota PGA Pro-Junior Championship at Lafayette Club, Sam Wu aces Hole #5 from 161 yards with a 5 iron!

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Awesome photo and awesome job, Sam!

Awesome week of championships for the #sotaseries! Thank you to the two courses that hosted this week! We just have one more event next week to conclude the summer season.🏆 ... See MoreSee Less

Awesome week of championships for the #SotaSeries! Thank you to the two courses that hosted this week! We just have one more event next week to conclude the summer season.🏆

⭐️ WARRIOR CUP 16-19 CHAMPS⭐️

Congratulations to Noah Klapmeier and Mila Jenniges for winning the 2023 Warrior Cup for ages 16-19! Noah won on the first playoff hole after shooting a -2, 70. Mila won with a +6, 78.

Ferguson Breuer took second in the boys divison with a -2, 70 and Tyler Bonin won a 3-way playoff for 3rd place after shooting a +1, 73.

Laura Syltie took 2nd places in the girls division with a +8, 80 and Lexi O'Donnell took 3rd after shooting a +12, 84.

Thanks to @elkrivergolfclub for hosting!
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⭐️ WARRIOR CUP 16-19 CHAMPS⭐️

 Congratulations to Noah Klapmeier and Mila Jenniges for winning the 2023 Warrior Cup for ages 16-19! Noah won on the first playoff hole after shooting a -2, 70. Mila won with a +6, 78.

Ferguson Breuer took second in the boys divison with a -2, 70 and Tyler Bonin won a 3-way playoff for 3rd place after shooting a +1, 73.

Laura Syltie took 2nd places in the girls division with a +8, 80 and Lexi ODonnell took 3rd after shooting a +12, 84.

Thanks to @elkrivergolfclub for hosting!Image attachmentImage attachment

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Congrats, Everyone!

What a fun day watching Mila & Laura! Great rounds girls!!

Congrats to Mila!

Congratulations!👏

Congrats to Tyler!!!

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PREP TOUR CHAMPIONS

⛳ BOYS 7-9
🥇Rory French
🥈Samuel Oothoudt
🥉Liam Egan

⛳ BOYS 10-12
🥇Nate Dunbar
🥈Jackson Fogelson
🥉Maddox Alexander

⛳ GIRLS 7-9
🥇Sloane Savage
🥈Libbie Atherton
🥉Piper Puhl

⛳ GIRLS 10-12
🥇Danica Hager
🥈Juliette Soderberg
🥉Kenley Cole

Thanks to @Lafayette Club–Lake Minnetonka for hosting!
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PREP TOUR CHAMPIONS 

⛳ BOYS 7-9 
🥇Rory French 
🥈Samuel Oothoudt 
🥉Liam Egan 

 ⛳ BOYS 10-12 
🥇Nate Dunbar
🥈Jackson Fogelson 
🥉Maddox Alexander 

 ⛳ GIRLS 7-9 
🥇Sloane Savage 
🥈Libbie Atherton 
🥉Piper Puhl

 ⛳ GIRLS 10-12 
🥇Danica Hager 
🥈Juliette Soderberg 
🥉Kenley Cole

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Check out our `Sota Series Fall Event Schedule with tournaments beginning THIS WEEKEND! We can`t wait to get back out on the course! We still have some spots available in the Gravel Pit Challenge for 2023 Players Tour and Junior Tour members, so head to the Full Event Schedule on our website to register today! ⛳️ ...

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One final THANK YOU to all the courses that hosted our #SotaSeries events this summer! It was a successful summer of golf and we are grateful to have so many supporters!! See you next year! ⛳️ ...

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Another BIG thank you to Junior Golf Director Karla Hagen and Junior Golf Manager Megan Welch for all their work in creating another incredible season! The countless hours of work behind the scenes that they put in makes all of the tournaments run so smoothly throughout the summer! They deserve all the credit, so THANK YOU for everything you do! ...

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THANK YOU to our 2023 `Sota Series On-Siters! We could not do what we do without you - setting up, taking scores, rulings, and tearing down over 200 events during the season. To Maren, Tanner, Rachel, Jen, Morgan, Jack, Daniel, Bob, Braden, Olivia, Derek, Morgan, Ben, Carter, Lukas, Ashley, Anna, Allie, Tyler, Logan, Aaron, Kianna, Ava, Taeren, MaKenna, Sam, Shane, Elisabeth, Caleb, Emma, and Sammy - THANK YOU! ...

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🚨 ACE ALERT 🚨
In the Minnesota PGA Pro-Junior Championship at Lafayette Club, Sam Wu aces Hole #5 from 161 yards with a 5 iron!
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Awesome week of championships for the #SotaSeries! Thank you to the two courses that hosted this week! We just have one more event next week to conclude the summer season.🏆 ...

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🎉2023 PLAYERS TOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR – GIRLS🎉

She won 3 out of the 4 Players Tour events she played in, Rose Creek GC/Oxbow CC, `Sota Series Match Play Championship, and Players Tour Tournament of Champions, AND she is the defending Players Tour Player of the Year in 2022.

Finishing with 835 points, from Oxbow, North Dakota – AVERY BARTELS
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🎉 2023 PLAYERS TOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR – BOYS 🎉

He played in 7 Players Tour events: won the Braemar GC (18 hole), won the Keller GC/StoneRidge GC Players Tour event, and finished in 3rd place at the Players Tour Tournament of Champions.

Finishing with 938.75 points from Forest Lake, Minnesota - JACOB WILSON
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Three of our Minnesota juniors made the first cut in the National Junior PGA Championship! Good luck to Reese, Sam, and Kathryn as they play their third round today! ...

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2023 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONS 🏌🏼‍♂️🏌🏽‍♀️Peyton Savageau won the boys division winning his last match 3&2! Avery Bartels won the girls division winning her last match 3&1! Congratulations! Thank you to Cragun’s Legacy on the Dutch 18 for hosting! ...

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