North Dakota golf fans eager for major pro tournament; Fargo course eyes redesign by Lehman
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Sports fans in Fargo say they believe that North Dakota's largest metropolitan area is ready for a major professional golf tournament.
Some members of the Fargo County Club, which has held a United States Golf Association national event, say they would be interested in a U.S. Senior Open or Women's Open if the course is able to solve recent flooding problems.
Former British Open champion Tom Lehman has submitted plans to redesign and flood-proof the course. The club is considering those blueprints.
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The USGA has taken to Midwestern cities, particularly for the Senior Open, which recently has been held in Omaha, Nebraska, and Hutchinson, Kansas.
Fargo golf professional Greg McCullough says it's a good time to pursue the tournament because the area's economy is booming and there are fans in the region to support the event.