Familiar Host
As more big national junior tourneys canceled, former 2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior host Eisenhower GC steps up as site for another JGAC major; Legacy Ridge, Walnut Creek reopening after being closed almost 2 months
Colorado Golf
New Plans
Colorado Golf Hall of Fame induction and awards dinner rescheduled for Sept. 27 at Colorado Golf Club; tournament moved to August
Setting the Course
Dr. Owen Ellis, a 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur qualifier, helping CGA and some Colorado courses navigate COVID-19 pandemic
New Dates, New Look
2020 TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes moving to July 4 weekend; event will be closed to general public; meanwhile, JGAC tournament schedule will now begin in June; 4 city of Aurora courses reopening this week
rounds & revenue Report
Colorado public course rounds drop slightly for second straight year; 2019 green-fee revenue jumps more than 6%; spring business hopping at many courses in 2020
A Year for the History Books
Though 2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior in Colorado has been canceled, it’s worth remembering the last time the event came to the state, which was part of the most hectic year of big-time golf in Colorado history
Not This Year
USGA cancels much-anticipated 2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior at Air Force Academy; organizers hopeful event could be held in Colorado in 2023; 2020 U.S. Junior Amateur also nixed
Cruel Twist of Fate
Schalk’s shot at unprecedented 4-peat in Colorado state high school golf goes by wayside as CHSAA cancels spring season; future CU golfer won every tourney except one over her entire high school career
The Next Step
Many previously-closed Colorado public courses have recently reopened or are in process, including City of Denver facilities
Not This Year
CGA, Colorado Golf Foundation cancel Hale Irwin Dinner for 2020; inaugural event drew nearly 550 people in November