No One Better
65-65 in final 2 rounds gives Parker’s Shane Bertsch medalist honors at Q-school and earns him 2020 PGA Tour Champions card
Gary Baines
In Great Position
Coloradan Bertsch makes 5 straight birdies, fires 65 and moves into 2nd place at final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-school
Jumping into Contention
Bertsch vaults into 7th place in final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-school; Hallberg, Kalinowski also have solid second rounds
On Course in Colorado
TPC Colorado rated No. 3 among nation’s new private courses by Golf Digest and earns recognition for design excellence; Ballyneal one of top 60 courses in the world, according to Golf Magazine
They’re Back
After 2-year hiatus, Hale and Steve Irwin set to compete in PNC Father/Son Challenge for 20th time; David Duval and son Brady also in field
Amateur Standouts
Coloradans Kupcho, Houtsma, Roh selected for All-Amateur teams by Global Golf Post; Kupcho turned pro 6 months ago, not long after winning Augusta National Women’s Amateur
A Year to Remember
Coloradan Charlotte Hillary adds to her stellar run with national sportsmanship award, playing a round with Rickie Fowler, and finishing 12th at Rolex Tournament of Champions
Mover & A Shaker
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Robert Kirchner, founder of Colorado Open and general chairman of 1978 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills, passes away at age 98