Tournaments

Instilling a competitive golfing tradition has been the Minnesota Golf Association's goal from its very inception. In 1901, the first Amateur Championship concluded the MGA's inaugural meeting at the Meadow Brook Club in Winona. Thus, the MGA began a tradition that has carried into the present day. The MGA Amateur is now one of the largest golfing events in the state. As golf has grown, so have the MGA Championships. The MGA has added 16 additional amateur events throughout the golf season. Each appeals to golfers of different ages and abilities.

In 1996, the Senior Tour made its debut, providing competitive opportunities for the ever-growing number of senior golfers. In 2002 the Tour expanded to include two divisions, North and South, to meet the demand. There were 250 "memberships" in each division with each of the 14 division events having room for 128 players. In 2003, the Senior Tour expanded again due to its popularity. The Tour now has three divisions, North, South and East/West. Each section can accommodate 215 players, meaning that there is room for 645 total players. Each year there are 15 events in each section with a maximum of 120 players in each event.

For junior golfers, the MGA sponsors one of the largest Junior Programs in the country. More than 1,000 junior boys and girls compete as members of their respective club teams to qualify for the MGA Junior Team Championship. Juniors can also participate in many other junior golf events conducted by the MGA and other junior golf organizations in the state.

In 2005, the MGA offered its inaugural Associate Member Days event. This program is growing every year and allows MGA associate members of all playing abilities to play great golf courses around the state.

The MGA also coordinates and officiates selected USGA qualifying events within the state. Local and sectional qualifying rounds for national events such as the U.S. Open, the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Junior occur under the watchful eye of the MGA.