Category Archives: Golf

Sports schedule for May 22-27

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: MAY 22 – MAY 27  
MONDAYMAY 22 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
9:00am Varsity Boys Golf Conference TournamentGoodrich Golf Course
4:30pm Baseball vs. Two RiversTwo Rivers High School
TUESDAYMAY 23
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:00pm1:30pm | 7:00pmTrack and Field Conference PrelimsHarding High School
4:30pm JV Baseball vs. Como ParkComo Park High School
4:30pm Softball Sections vs. Holy AngelsLincoln Field
4:30pm Boys Lacrosse B-Squad vs. Minnehaha AcademyMcMurray Fields
WEDNESDAYMAY 24
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
9:00am Varsity Boys Golf Conference TournamentGoodrich Golf Course
11:00am Varsity Girls Golf Conference TournamentOneka Golf Course
4:30pm Varsity Baseball Twin Cities Game vs. MPLS SouthwestTBA
THURSDAYMAY 25
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:00pm1:30pm | 7:00pmTrack and Field Conference FinalsHarding High School
4:30pm Softball Sections vs. Kennedy/SimleyAway
FRIDAYMAY 26
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SATURDAYMAY 27
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
    

Sports schedule for: May 15-20

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: MAY 15 – MAY 20  
MONDAYMAY 15 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys JV Golf Conference MatchHighland Nine
3:30pm Girls Varsity Golf vs. HardingHighland National GC
4:00pm / 4:30pm 4:30pm Baseball vs. TartanV: CHS Field JV: HOME C: Tartan High School
4:30pm Softball vs. KennedyKelly Fields
TUESDAYMAY 16
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
12:30pm Boys Golf Varsity 9-Hole TournamentPhalen Golf Course
3:30pm JV Girls Golf Conference MatchCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm Badminton State TournamentHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm 4:30pm Baseball vs. CentralV: HOME JV: Toni Stone Stadium C: HOME
5:30pm Boys Lacrosse B-Squad vs. HudsonGriffin Stadium
WEDNESDAYMAY 17
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys Varsity Golf vs. St. Paul AcademyHighland National GC
3:30pm Boys JV Golf Conference MatchHighland National GC
4:00pm2:40pm | 6:30pmBadminton State TournamentEdina High School
4:00pm Softball vs. MPLS WashburnBossen Field
THURSDAYMAY 18
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
1:00pm Girls JV Golf Conference MatchCedarholm Golf Course
1:00pm Girls Golf Conference MatchHighland Nine
4:00pm Badminton State TournamentEdina High School
4:00pm Softball vs. MPLS RooseveltHOME
4:00pm Track and Field JV Conference MeetHarding High School
FRIDAYMAY 19
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Softball vs. CentralHOME
SATURDAYMAY 20
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
11:00am / 11:00am 1:00pm Baseball vs. SimleySimley High School

Sports schedule for: May 8-13

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: MAY 8 – MAY 13  
MONDAYMAY 8 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys JV Golf Conference MatchHighland Nine
3:30pm Girls Varsity Golf vs. HumboldtHighland National GC
3:45pm (JV) 4:00pm (V) Tennis vs. St. Thomas AcademyV: HOME JV: St. Thomas Academy
4:00pm Softball vs. HardingHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm 7:00pm Baseball vs. CentralV: Toni Stone Stadium JV: HOME C: Jimmy Lee Rec Center
TUESDAYMAY 9
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
1:00pm Boys Golf 9-Hole TournamentComo Golf Course
3:00pm Track and Field True Team MeetMounds View High School
3:30pm Girls JV Golf vs. HardingCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm Softball Conference TournamentHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm V/JV Baseball vs. Como ParkV: Como Park High School JV: HOME
WEDNESDAYMAY 10
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys JV Golf Conference MatchHighland Nine
3:30pm Girls Varsity Golf vs. CentralHighland National GC
4:00pm / 4:00pm2:45pm | 7:00pmBadminton Conference TournamentV: Harding High School JV: HOME
4:00pm Softball Conference TournamentHOME
4:30pm Tennis vs. MPLS SouthwestLinden Hills Park
4:30pm Baseball vs. St. Paul AcademySt. Paul Academy
THURSDAYMAY 11
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
  Boys Varsity Golf Conference MatchHighland National GC
3:30pm Girls JV Golf vs. HumboldtCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm2:45pm | 7:00pmBadminton Conference Tournament Harding High School
4:00pm JV Softball vs. HardingHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm 4:30pm Baseball vs. KennedyJV/C: Home V: Kennedy High School
FRIDAYMAY 12
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm / 4:00pm Tennis vs. St. Paul AcademySt. Paul Academy
4:15pm JV Softball vs. St. AgnesHOME
4:30pm C-Squad Baseball vs. HumboldtHumboldt High School
SATURDAYMAY 13
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
9:00am Track and Field InvitationalSimley High School
12:00pm Softball Twin Cities GameUniversity of Northwestern

Popular spring sports

By: Thea Berg and Rose Ramadan

As students in High School, there are many different sports that our classmates and friends play during spring. Many schools offer a variety of spring sports such as softball, baseball, track and field, golf, boys tennis, badminton, lacrosse, and club sports such as disc or frisbee golf. But apart from the sports our school provides some other popular spring sports include rowing, or fencing. All of these sports reach out to different audiences, so each sport has a large variety of people playing.

Springtime sports participation is both enjoyable and important. Spending more time outside is a crucial aspect that starts to influence our lives as the weather starts to become warmer. People’s ability to spend as much time outside depends on a variety of factors, including work, school, and other responsibilities. You may gain fitness while enjoying time outside in the warm weather by signing up for a spring sport.

One popular spring sport is golf! Golf is one of the sports that Highland provides for students to join. We have both a boys team and a girls team.

Golf is a very popular sport all around the world with many different audiences. It is a sport that people of all ages play and enjoy. Golf is a very good spring sport to be a part of. Golf is a very personal sport, and you can easily set goals for yourself.

Around the Saint Paul and Como area there are a couple of great golf courses that you can easily play. Highland National Golf course, The Highland 9-Hole, Cedarholm, Como Park Golf Course, Phalen Golf course, Mendota Heights Par-3 Golf Course, and the Town and Country Club golf course. All of these courses except for T&C are easily accessible without a membership, as long as you set up a tee time. At public golf courses such as the ones we mentioned above, the going rate for the price of a tee time is usually around $30. Some 18 hole courses include the price of the golf cart in the tee time price, and other courses have that as an option to pay separately.

We think that golf is a great option for those who are looking for a spring sport that is fun and not a lot of pressure.

Baseball and softball are two more popular spring sports. In our school, softball is a very popular sport practiced by female players. Male athletes enjoy playing baseball, which is also highly well-liked. They are both similar sports. The pitching regulations and the size of the ball are two differences. Despite not knowing the rules, we occasionally enjoy watching a good baseball game.

Badminton is also a sport played at Highland Park Senior High. Though not as popular as other spring sports, it is still very exciting to watch. It is a lot like tennis but played indoors. It includes hitting a birdie across the net to the other side. It may sound like an easy sport but it includes a high amount of commitment and athletic ability.

The team here at Highland consists of only women athletes. They split into teams of singles and doubles, either playing on the court with one teammate or alone. Games are played up to 21 points. Each match is best out of three. If you are unfamiliar with badminton, we would recommend trying it out. Watching it is very satisfying and playing it is very fun.

In the end, we highly encourage you to commit to a sport here at Highland. We also highly recommend coming to any sports events including lacrosse games, golf matches, and ball games.

Sports schedule for: May 1-6

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: MAY 1 – MAY 6  
MONDAYMAY 1 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys JV Golf Conference MatchHighland Nine
4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf vs. JohnsonCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm Softball vs. WashingtonRice and Arlington
4:00pm / 4:00pm Tennis vs. MPLS WashburnV: Washburn HIgh School JV: HOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm 4:30pm Baseball V/C vs. Harding JV vs. RichfieldV: Harding High School JV/C: HOME
5:30pm / 5:30pm Badminton vs. JohnsonHOME
TUESDAYMAY 2
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
11:00am Boys Golf 9-Hole TournamentHighland Nine
3:30pm Girls JV Golf Conference MatchCedarholm Golf Course
WEDNESDAYMAY 3
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:00pm Boys Golf vs. Mounds ViewHighland National GC
3:30pm / 3:30pm2:50pm | 4:45pmBadminton vs. Eden PrairieEden Prairie High School
3:30pm Girls Varsity Golf vs. Como ParkComo Golf Course
4:00pm Softball vs. Como ParkHOME
4:00pm / 4:00pm Tennis vs. Como ParkHOME
4:00pm2:15pm | 7:00pmTrack and Field True Team MeetCentral High School
4:30pm / 4:30pm Baseball vs. HardingV: HOME C: Harding High School
THURSDAYMAY 4
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys Varsity Golf vs. HumboldtHighland National GC
3:30pm Girls JV Golf Conference MatchCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm Badminton vs. North St. PaulHOME
4:00pm JV Softball vs. HumboldtHOME
4:00pm Tennis vs. WashingtonWashington Technology Magnet
4:00pm Track and Field vs. MPLS Southwest / MPLS WashburnHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm 4:30pm Baseball vs. CentralV/C: Home JV: Toni Stone Stadium
FRIDAYMAY 5
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
    
SATURDAYMAY 6
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
9:00am Tennis InvitationalLakeville North High School
1:15pm Boys Lacrosse B-Squad vs. RosemountGriffin Stadium

Sports schedule for: Apr 24-29

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: APRIL 24 – APRIL 29  
MONDAY APRIL 24  
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
4:00pm  Tennis vs. Central Central High School 
4:30pm / 4:30pm  Baseball vs. Washington Varsity: HOME C: Arlington and Arkwright 
5:30pm / 5:30pm 4:45pm | 6:00pm Badminton vs. Harding HOME 
TUESDAY APRIL 25 
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
3:30pm  Boys Golf vs. Como Park Highland National GC 
4:00pm / 5:00pm 2:30pm | 5:30pm Badminton Triangular Burnsville / Edina  Burnsville High School 
4:00pm 2:45pm | 6:00pm JV Softball vs. Como Park Como Park High School 
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26 
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
1:30pm  Girls Golf 9-Hole Tournament Oneka Ridge Golf Course 
4:00pm  Tennis vs. Harding Harding High School 
4:00pm  Softball vs. Johnson Phalen Rec Center 
4:30pm / 4:30pm  Baseball vs. Johnson V: Arlington and Arkwright JV: HOME 
4:30pm  Boys Lacrosse B-Squad vs. Cretin-Derham Hall McMurray Fields 
5:30pm / 5:30pm  Badminton vs. Washington  HOME 
THURSDAY APRIL 27 
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
3:30pm  Boys Golf vs. Central Highland National GC 
3:45pm 2:00pm | 7:00pm JV Track and Field Meet Woodbury High School 
3:50pm  JV Girls Golf Match Cedarholm Golf Course 
4:00pm  Softball vs. Central HOME 
4:30pm / 4:30pm  Baseball vs. Johnson V: HOME JV: Phalen Fields 
FRIDAY APRIL 28 
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
4:00pm / 4:00pm  Tennis vs. Minnehaha Academy V: HOME JV: Minnehaha Academy 
5:00pm  Track and Field Hamline Elite Meet Hamline University 
5:30pm / 5:30pm 4:45pm | 6:00pm Badminton vs. Humboldt Humboldt High School 
6:30pm  Softball vs. DeLaSalle Jane Sage Cowles Stadium 
SATURDAY APRIL 29 
TIME BUS TIMES EVENT LOCATION 
10:00am 8:00am | 4:15pm Track and Field Invitational  Lakeville North High School 
10:00am / 12:00pm  Softball Doubleheader vs. Saint Agnes and MPLS Southwest HOME 

Sports schedule for: Apr 17-22

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: APRIL 17 – APRIL 22  
MONDAYAPRIL 17 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Tennis vs. HumboldtVarsity: HOME JV: Humboldt High School
4:15pm Softball vs. South St. PaulHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm Baseball vs. Como ParkVarsity: HOME JV: Como Park High School
5:30pm / 5:30pm4:45pm | 6:00pmBadminton vs. CentralCentral High School
TUESDAYAPRIL 18
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys Golf vs. CentralPhalen Golf Course
4:00pm Tennis vs. Bloomington JeffersonVarsity: Jefferson High School JV:HOME
4:00pm2:20pm | 7:00pmTrack and Field InvitationalSt. Thomas Academy
WEDNESDAYAPRIL 19
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Tennis vs. WashingtonWashington Technology Magnet
4:00pm Softball vs. HardingHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm Baseball vs. Como ParkV: Como Park High School JV: HOME
4:45pm Boys Lacrosse B-Squad vs. EdinaMcMurray Fields
THURSDAYAPRIL 20
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
12:30pm Boys Golf 9-Hole TournamentPhalen Golf Course
4:00pm Softball B-Squad vs. HardingHOME
4:00pm / 4:00pm Track and Field MeetHOME
5:30pm / 5:30pm4:45pm | 6:00pmBadminton vs. Como ParkComo Park High School
FRIDAYAPRIL 21
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Softball vs. HumboldtHOME
4:30pm / 4:30pm Varsity/C-Squad Baseball vs. WashingtonVarsity: Arlington and Arkwright C: HOME
SATURDAYAPRIL 22
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
10:30am Tennis Triangular vs. Two Rivers / ParkPark High School
12:00pm Softball vs. St. Paul AcademyHOME

Sports schedule for: Apr 10-15

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: APRIL 10 – APRIL 15  
MONDAYAPRIL 10 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
    
TUESDAYAPRIL 11
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Tennis vs. Cretin-Derham HallHOME
5:30pm Badminton vs. HumboldtHOME
WEDNESDAYAPRIL 12
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
2:00pm Girls Golf Friendship TournamentCedarholm Golf Course
4:00pm Tennis vs. JohnsonHOME
4:00pm Badminton vs. Eden PrairieHOME
4:30pm Softball vs. RichfieldRichfield Middle School
THURSDAYAPRIL 13
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:30pm Boys Golf Conference MeetHighland National Golf Course
4:00pm Track and Field Meet vs. Central / Como Park / HumboldtHOME
4:15pm / 4:15pm Varsity/JV Baseball vs. Minnehaha AcademyFort Snelling
5:30pm / 5:30pm4:45pm | 6:00pmBadminton vs. JohnsonJohnson High School
FRIDAYAPRIL 14
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Softball vs. Two RiversTwo Rivers High School
4:00pm / 4:00pm Tennis vs. RosevilleVarsity: Roseville High School JV: HOME
SATURDAYAPRIL 15
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Sports schedule for: Mar 20-25

  ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULE: MARCH 20-MARCH 25  
MONDAYMARCH 20 
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:15pm Boys Golf BeginsGymnastics Area
4:00pm Badminton vs. MPLS SouthwestHOME
TUESDAYMARCH 21
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
3:15pm Girls Golf BeginsGymnastics Area
WEDNESDAYMARCH 22
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
    
THURSDAYMARCH 23
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
4:00pm Badminton vs. Como ParkHOME
FRIDAYMARCH 24
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
    
SATURDAYMARCH 25
TIMEBUS TIMESEVENTLOCATION
9:00am7:30am / 12:30pmBoys/Girls Track and Field Gopher Classic Indoor Time TrialUniversity of Minnesota Fieldhouse

What is Topgolf?

By: Toby Martin-Kohls

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2017/05/17/fore-topgolf-plans-first-minnesota-location-in-the.html

Topgolf is an entertainment venue for golfers and non-golfers alike. The facility is a driving range with colorful targets, and guests can play various golf games from their bay. They serve food and drinks to your climate-controlled bay, and have TVs and golf ball tracking screens. They provide a variety of complimentary clubs, so no need to go buy expensive clubs. They also have spots in each bay for your golf bag if you do decide to bring your own clubs. They make a welcoming environment for people who want to try golf, or just want to have a fun night out with friends.

So, you’ve decided you want to go? Excellent. First, I would recommend you or someone you are going with download the Topgolf app. Once you play for the first time and make an account, you’ll be able to see all your visit and game history right in the app. If you go at a popular time, you can join book a bay in advance on the app, or join the waitlist. This is really helpful and I would recommend you do this every time so you spend less time waiting and more time at Topgolf!

Game play can be expensive. Prices are less on weekdays and more on weekends, and prices rise again for the evening and are cheaper earlier in the day. For first-time visitors, you’ll be required to buy a one-time lifetime $5 membership.

On weekdays, depending on what time you go prices range from $35/hr bay to $55/hr bay. This is also why I would recommend going with a group of friends. You can have up to six people in one bay and it makes the price much more affordable if you spread the bill around. I would also recommend going on Tuesdays, as their Tuesday promotion is half-price. 

Once you’ve arrived, if you’ve reserved in advance or gotten on the waiting list, a bay number will be texted to you. The Brooklyn Center location has three levels. My personal favorite is the 3rd level because it’s the highest, however, they will just assign whatever bay is open. They have right-handed clubs in the bay, so it’s important to remember that if you need lefty clubs, to ask at the front desk. There is no additional charge for these clubs. 

Once you get to your bay, you will all sign in with your phone numbers and select the amount of time you would like to play. Then it’s up to you to choose from the wide variety of games they offer. They have three HD TVs in your bay, one you can choose a channel and the other two are for a scoreboard and ball tracking technology. Your bay host/server will explain all the details if you haven’t been there before, and get you started with drinks. They do ask to put a card on file at the beginning, but you’ll be able to split the tab and pay separately at the end.

There are a couple of games Topgolf recommends, specifically for beginners. The first is the signature game “Topgolf”. In this game, the objective is to score the most points by hitting balls into any one of the colored targets. The more accurate your shot is to the middle of the targets, and the farther your shot goes, the more points you earn. Another one recommended for beginners is the Angry Birds mode. It is exactly what it sounds like, virtual Angry Birds come up on the screen and you try and hit targets with your golf balls. 

Topgolf offers a variety of food and drink options. My personal favorite appetizer is the cheesy macaroni bites, especially on a cold winter day. The burgers and chicken sandwiches are decent, and my friends and I really enjoy their Chicken Caesar salad. You can finish it all off with a dessert, they offer a huge cookie crumble sundae that is pretty good (but also has 2,040 cal!) or their more unique injectable donut holes. Syringes come filled with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry filling which you can inject into your donut holes. 

Even if you have never golfed before, Topgolf is a fun way to have fun with friends. I’ve noticed that most people who go there aren’t even great golfers, they are just there for fun. Hopefully, this review has encouraged you to go try it out!