Minnesota State Open Championship

The Minnesota State Open Championship is a historic golf tournament first played in 1917 and organized by the Minnesota Section PGA. The 2025 championship was held July 15-17 at Rochester Golf & Country Club in Rochester, Minnesota. The tournament features a 54-hole stroke play format played over three days with a cut line after 36 holes for the low scorers to advance. It typically draws a competitive field of professional and top amateur golfers from Minnesota and surrounding regions. Qualifying is open to PGA professionals and amateurs who meet eligibility criteria and register by the deadline. The champion often earns exemptions to larger professional tournaments, making the event a key opportunity for regional players to showcase their talent.