MPGA

Promoting public golf since 1923

Minnesota Public Golf Association (MPGA)

Established in 1923, the Minnesota Public Golf Association (MPGA) promotes the sport of golf for patrons of Minnesota's public golf courses.

As a 100+ year old all-volunteer organization, the Executive Committee of the MPGA works diligently to advocate for and protect the true spirit of the game of golf in the State of Minnesota.

What We Do

Tournament Competition

The MPGA promotes and conducts several highly competitive State Golf Championships at both the Gross and Net levels for players from our member clubs. These Championships are held every 3rd weekend from May to September.

Team Match Play

We organize and manage several season long inter-club Best Ball Match Play competitions for our member clubs. These include 16-man,12-man, 8-man, and 4-man teams playing 2-man Best Ball matches against other member clubs with Team Champions for each level determined by year end playoffs.

Over 100 Member Clubs

The Minnesota Public Golf Association (MPGA) consists of member clubs in Minnesota and bordering states. Players who have active current year GHIN Handicaps at member clubs are eligible to participate in MPGA tournaments and match play team competitions.

Latest News

March 16, 2026

MPGA Tournament Registration Remains Open - Please Review Tournament Policies

Each tournament has a registration deadline posted on the respective Tournament Card on the MPGA Website. Please review the MPGA Tournament Policies for pertinent information regarding all MPGA Tournaments. MPGA Tournament Policies are on the header for each tournament on the Tournament Card. **It is the players responsibility to know and understand the MPGA Tournament Policies.**