Colorado Golf Association News

Tournament recaps, player spotlights, tips, and stories from across Colorado.

36 Down, 36 To Go

At course he’s played 600+ times, Coloradan Hunter Swanson moves into contention at Colorado Open in pro debut; Blake Tomlinson leads after 2nd straight 65; despite breaking hand less than 2 months...

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Day 1 in the Books

Part-time caddie Ethan Farnam leads Colorado Open after sixth-lowest round in tourney history; back issue causes defending champ Jim Knous to WD mid-round; former USGA mainstay Mark Passey to receive...

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Stellar Performance

Aurora’s Brayden Forte becomes first Colorado golfer to make Sweet 16 at U.S. Junior Amateur since Wyndham Clark in 2009; but a U.S. National Junior Team player ends Coloradan’s run

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Ever So Close

Team representing CGA/Colorado comes closer to victory than it ever has at Pacific Coast Amateur Morse Cup competition, falling 1 stroke shy of top spot

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Finishing in Style

Coloradan Brayden Forte plays last 5 holes in 6 under to advance to round of 32 at U.S. Junior Am; he’s first Coloradan to make it that far since 2017

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Lapping the Field

Erin Houtsma, the 2005 Colorado Women’s Open champ, claims her third CGA Women’s Mid-Amateur — once again in very comfortable fashion

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Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi

Like her older sister — in whose basement she’s living this summer — Amy Hodgkins now owns a CGA women’s major title as she wins CGA Women’s Amateur

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2026 CGA State Junior (11u, 13u)

The CGA State Junior Championship showcased exceptional young talent across various age groups in a two-day individual stroke play tournament.

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Moving Forward

Brayden Forte of Aurora becomes just the second Coloradan since 2017 to make match play at U.S. Junior Amateur

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62nd Edition

Kevin Stadler, who will be inducted into Colorado Golf Hall of Fame next month, joins Sean O’Hair, defending champ Jim Knous and many other notables in field for this week’s Colorado Open

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Rolling a 7

With tournament-record 7 straight birdies at Corales Puntacana Championship, Colorado native Davis Bryant records his best PGA Tour finish (11th)

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Across the Pond

Denver’s Jon Lindstrom continues strong play with a top-12 finish at British Senior Amateur for the 2nd time in the last 4 years

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Team Colorado Duo Wins Women's Four-Ball

Bar-Or and Hines Win Gross, Amella and Wong Claim Net at CGA Women's Four-Ball Championship

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DEAR MOLLY

I love match play but I absolutely hate the “wheel” method of allocating who gets how many strokes. I feel like I’m never getting strokes on the right holes and always giving them on the wrong holes....

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Confidence 'Sky High'

Can Wyndham Clark continue red-hot streak at British Open? Denver native has posted 6 straight top-13 finishes — with 2 wins — and he placed 4th at this major last year

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It's Go Time

Vision for expansive Bluebird Club in southern Aurora taking shape; dirt-moving on invitation-only facility founded by Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Pat Hamill set to begin next month, with opening...

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New Year, New Result

A year after blowing lead in final round at TPC Colorado, Ross Steelman closes the deal and makes Blue Championship his first Korn Ferry Tour win; in KFT debut, ex-Buff Justin Biwer finishes with...

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Moving Day

Former Air Force Academy golfer Kyle Westmoreland flies into contention at Blue Championship with 64; he trails only Ross Steelman, the 54-hole leader for the 2nd straight year; Colorado native Chris...

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Halfway Point

18-year-old Miles Kuhl of Boulder barely misses out on history at Blue Championship; former Air Force Academy golfer Kyle Westmoreland uses 66 to vault into top 20; 4 players share lead at -12

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Day 1 Report

In his first Korn Ferry Tour start — after Monday qualifying — former CU golfer Justin Biwer opens with 69 in ‘homecoming’ at Blue Championship; Tommy Morrison matches tourney record with 63; Taylor...

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Two for the Show

Nelson defeats McLelland to earn second Super-Senior Match Play title in 3 years

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Hardy Wins 2026 CGA Women's Senior Match Play Championship

A New Champion

Marilyn Hardy wins the 2026 CGA Women's Senior Match Play Championship.

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Franklin eyeing another victory

2026 CGA Women’s Senior & Net Match Play Semi-Finals

COLORADO SPRINGS - The CGA Women's Senior Match Play Championship kicked off on Monday at Eisenhower Golf Club- Silver Course.

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Super Semis Set

2024 champion David Nelson advances to Super-Senior Match Play semifinals to face Dave Runberg. Rob McLelland will face Scott Sullivan in the other semifinal.

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Junior Achievement

Sophia Lee completes girls sweep of top 2 state junior titles with victory at Colorado Junior PGA, where 15-year-old Braylon Ball prevailed on boys side; Colorado teen Murphy Rowen selected for PURE...

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Stellar Debut

With third-place showing, Eaton’s Justin Carlock matches best men’s overall finish ever by American at U.S. Adaptive Open

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3 More

Amateur Rhett Johnson of Littleton and former CU golfer Justin Biwer Monday qualify into field for this week’s Blue Championship at TPC Colorado; Jim Knous receives sponsor exemption

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So Far, So Good

In his first round ever at U.S. Adaptive Open, Coloradan Justin Carlock shares men’s overall lead

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Looking Ahead

After edging Americans at Arnold Palmer Cup on Sunday in Ireland, International squad will be looking for unprecedented third straight win when Cherry Hills hosts Ryder Cup-like event for top college...

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Field Takes Shape

Junior standout Miles Kuhl of Boulder and 2025 Colorado Open champ Jim Knous among the players with strong local ties set to tee it up in Blue Championship Korn Ferry Tour event at TPC Colorado

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Among the Best

Colorado courses that have opened in 21st century are featured prominently in recent national rankings

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Familiar Territory

Denver native Wyndham Clark falls a little short of a 2nd straight PGA Tour win, but caps off the best stretch of his career, with 5 consecutive top-11 finishes, including 2 victories; ex-DU golfer...

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Red Hot, Times 2

Sophia Lee and CU signee Gavin Amella, both Team Colorado members, go low in finals to claim titles in CGA State Junior and earn USGA championship berths

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FAB 5: Foibles of Match Play

Here’s how competitive match play is unlike every other form of golf.

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Smiles All Around

Sherry Andonian-Smith still perfect in U.S. Senior Women’s Open qualifying, punching her ticket for 8th straight year; fellow Colorado PGA pro Terra Shehee qualifies for her first USGA championship;...

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Mile High Hopes

PGA Tour formally acknowledges the Denver market is being considered for one of its ‘Championship Series’ events starting in 2028

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