Minnesota Metro

Chapter Education

Watch 'Golf is a Simple Game' Video

Our Chapter hosted a golf etiquette, pace of play, and rule webinar for our membership. We recorded the session for everyone to watch on YouTube.

We invite all members, especially new members and those newer to golf and less familiar with golf etiquette watch the session HERE. It will help you keep pace on the course and know what to do to be a good golf ‘citizen’.

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MN Metro Chapter Golf Professionals
The Minnesota Metro Chapter of LPGA Amateurs would like to thank these golf professionals for their support. In addition to offering clinics to our members, they also provide public clinics, private lessons, and group lessons at their home facilities. We invite you to visit their websites and are providing contact information for a great group of golf professionals who want to help you play better golf.

Laura Patrick, LPGA Professional
Titleist Performance Institute Certified Instructor. 2019 LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the year award
Location:
Summer - Baker National Golf Course, Medina, MN
Winter - private golf simulator, Long Lake MN
Contact Laura at: 763.267.7531 / laurapatrickgolf.com / LPGolfAcademy@gmail.com

Ingrid Gallo Golf
LPGA Professional
Contact Ingrid at 763-242-7767
ingridgallogolf.com

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GOLF CLINIC

Escape Artist: Learn the Art of the Recovery Shot

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Rain date May 7, 2026)

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Where: Baker National Golf Course, 2935 Parkview Dr, Medina, MN 55340

Cost: $50 for clinic and 15-minute recovery shot Q&A following the clinic.

Register HERE. The clinic size will be limited to 8 players.

Let's face it; every golfer ends up in trouble at times. This clinic covers how to identify when you are in trouble, the decision-making skills that can either detonate or save your round, and the skills needed to hit some basic recovery shots. We'll be exploring lofts and lies - how to hit a punch shot (i.e. keep it under a tree), how hills affect ball trajectory, and how to hit shots from different lengths of grass (or no grass at all) to maximize your outcome. We will also discuss risk management, the mental aspect of recovery shots, and how to get your round back on track without going into a mental tailspin.

Laura Patrick is a Class A LPGA Teaching Professional and Titleist Performance Institute Certified Instructor. Laura was named to the LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers List in 2026-27, was awarded the 2019 and 2021 LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the year honors and has been named one of Golf Digest's Best Teachers in the State of Minnesota (2024-25).

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Golf Readiness Program - Back by Popular Demand

Do you know anyone who wants to learn golf basics like course etiquette, club selection, chipping, putting, and on-course play? This hands-on program is designed to help women build confidence and successfully transition from practice to the course — perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their fundamentals.

Cost: $250 per participant | Max 16 participants - first come, first served!

Program Dates (2026)

May 20 | Virtual session, 5:30–7:00 pm
May 27, June 1, 3 | Practice instruction, 5:30–7:30 pm
June 4 | On-course playing lesson, 5:30 pm tee times

Register HERE — spots fill fast!

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Members who elect to participate in events, leagues and/or clinics play at their own risk. Please review and adhere to local, state and government advisories.

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Group Golf Lesson Resources

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Rules & Etiquette Documents

Check out the USGA Rules Hub for resources on the newest rule changes. Also, consider downloading a Golf Rules app to your smartphone. The USGA Rules of Golf app is free.

For an overview on etiquette, see the PGA Etiquette Rules for a summary of your round and how to respect the course, your fellow players and the game.

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Key Rule Links

Rules and Decisions - the complete rule book in web format.