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Golf, a game for any occasion

Golf is an amazing sport. As I sit and write this blog, I’m still thinking about the game I just completed. On Monday morning, my dad and I tried to hit the course. The rain delayed our round a couple … Continue reading

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Krommendyk, Duke catch up after 15 years

It was late in the afternoon Wednesday night and all was quiet at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska. Tiger Woods had already made his appearance. Phil Mickelson finished his round and was off the course. There, on the driving … Continue reading

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Road construction causes headaches

Summer seems to mean only one thing for me these days: road construction. Lately, Worthington seems to be in the thick of it. With the Globe’s Links Fore Literacy golf tournament quickly approaching, Managing Editor Ryan McGaughey and I planned … Continue reading

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Karnazes completes incredible journey

Nick Karnazes set out with a goal. He wanted to play 96 rounds of golf in 96 days in 48 states. Less than two weeks ago, he completed his journey. Karnazes, who passed through Worthington in late May, finished exactly … Continue reading

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Hazeltine National tests length

Padriag Harrington likes the length at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska. I wasn’t crazy about it. Playing as part of the media day for the 91st PGA Championship, Hazeltine tested every bit of length I could muster. “I think … Continue reading

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3 state tournaments make for a busy week

Three state tournaments. Six hundred and fifty-eight miles. Three different beds. Nineteen interviews totaling 54 minutes and 5 seconds. Seven hundred and twelve photos. Six articles totaling 5,687 words. It was a long and busy week. Three area teams earned … Continue reading

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Karnazes on the adventure of a lifetime

We had just teed off on No. 18 at Prairie View Golf Links in Worthington Friday as we hopped in our cart in an attempt to locate our golf balls. His was in the fairway with a perfect approach to … Continue reading

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From ER to medalist: New Ulm’s McKeeth wins sub-section meet

When Miranda McKeeth tapped in her par putt Monday, she received applause from everyone who watched the New Ulm golfer complete her round. In part, those around the No. 18 green were acknowledging Miranda’s accomplishments on the course. Mostly, it … Continue reading

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Excelling against all odds

There hasn’t been a lot of feel-good news seeping from the world of sports recently. News of steroids, outrageous ticket prices and empty seats have overshadowed the first two months of baseball season. And even NASCAR is dealing with a … Continue reading

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