Carson Herron Wins 2024 Minnesota State Open

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. –– New Mexico men’s golf rising senior Carson Herron won the 2024 Minnesota State Open this week at Rush Creek Golf Club. Herron shot 10-under over the three rounds before winning the title in a three-way playoff.

Herron shot round of 72-70-64 over his three rounds at Rush Creek. He entered the final round T-22nd place before shooting the low round of the final day, an 8-under 64 to move into a three-way tie for first. Over two playoff holes he defeated Caleb VanArragon and Max Tylke in a playoff to capture the championship.

With his victory, Herron received an exemption into next month’s CRMC Championship, Minnesota’s stop on PGA Tour Canada. That tournament will be August 25-Sept. 1 at Cragun’s Legacy Course in Brainerd, Minn.