That's a Wrap
Coloradan Lily Nelson records another stellar finish at women’s NCAA Div. II nationals, placing third; CSU-Pueblo 16th as a team in first full-team appearance at nationals
Back-to-Back, Times 2
Richard Bradsby and Jon Lindstrom team up to set scoring and margin-of-victory records at CGA Senior Four-Ball; sickness isn’t enough to keep Robin Bradbury and John Hornbeck from repeating as...
Last-Minute Deal
A year after Inspirato opted out as title sponsor of the Colorado Open championships, it’s returning — under new ownership and management — in that same role for 2026
DEAR MOLLY
My cart mate struggled all day, losing balls and even once waiting for a ruling. The other twosome began moving ahead which made me even more stressed! What are the expectations?
Working Wonders
Estes Park HS, DU grad Dawn Shockley beats the odds in coaching Oregon State women golfers to NCAA national tourney berth for third time in 4 years
Riviera, Here I Come
Bianca Pagdanganan, who has posted 6 top-10 finishes in her LPGA Tour career, earns the lone U.S. Women’s Open qualifying spot at Walnut Creek
Missed Opportunity
First PGA Tour win proves elusive for Denver native Mark Hubbard as he places second in Myrtle Beach after leading with 3 holes left; Becca Huffer, Scott Vincent also notch top-10s in tour golf
Return Trip
2024 national champ Colorado Christian back for more after earning one of final team berths for men’s NCAA Div. II national tournament; CSU Pueblo’s Archie Wyatt advances as individual
Positive Trend
CU men earn NCAA regional team berth for third time in the last four years as they’ll tee it up in Bryan, Texas
Home Cooking
CSU Pueblo women punch tickets to NCAA DII nationals for first time as a team after placing third at Pueblo CC in regionals; DU’s Jet Hernandez falls in a playoff in Summit League tourney
End of the Line
Loveland’s Katelyn Lehigh and her college teammate ousted in round of 16 at U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball; Coloradan has made match play at the event for the last 3 years
Sticking Around
Loveland’s Katelyn Lehigh and partner Amelia Garibaldi fend off opponents’ rally and advance at U.S. Women’s Four-Ball; Team Colorado partners fall to No. 2 seeds
Onward
3 Coloradans — Katelyn Lehigh, Sophia Lee and Addison Dorsey — advance to match play at U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball
Setting the Standard
Brayden Forte and Miles Kuhl, two 18-year-olds still in high school, set scoring record — with room to spare — in winning CGA Four-Ball; in all, 7 Team Colorado members place among the top 6 team...
Near Miss
Colorado Mesa grad Brandon Bingaman falls just short of another PGA Championship berth, but notches third top-35 finish — out of 312-player field — at national PGA Professional Championship
Regionally Speaking
CU women will send a full team to NCAA Div. I Regionals for first time since 2018; DU women see their 23-year regional-berth streak snapped; Eva Pett, who grew up in Denver, qualifies as individual
Major Test
Jennifer Kupcho posts one of her better finishes in a women’s major; David Duval notches first PGA Tour Champions top-10 of 2026 as numerous locals have strong showings on tour
NCAA Regional Qualifiers
Host CSU Pueblo & Colorado Christian women named to field for NCAA Div. II West Regional at Pueblo CC; earning men’s DII regional berths are CSU Pueblo, Colorado Mesa and CO Christian
Teeing It Up for Real
CGA championship/USGA qualifying schedule starts with a flurry over the next 3 weeks
FAB 5: Cancer Prevention Strategies
Coloradans know to use hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, but Dr. Elisa Kapler, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, has some surprising tips for the course.
Conference Champs
Colorado Mesa men rally to win RMAC title for first time; CSU Pueblo women claim 4th straight RMAC crown and 6th team victory of season
Calling It A Career
Joe McCleary finds fulfillment in diverse and accomplished career in Colorado golf; former CGA president retired this month after 7 years on association’s staff
Local Tour Roundup
Part-time Coloradan Scott Vincent matches his career-best showing on LIV Golf and earns $1 million in the process; Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho posts best LPGA finish of 2026
Spring-ing Ahead
After wrapping up a regular season that began more than 7 months ago, stakes set to go up as local college golf teams gear up for conference and NCAA tourneys
Finishing Strong
Coloradans Lily Nelson, Jessica Mason score individual victories in college golf as senior seasons wind down
$30M and Counting
With personal-best 21st-place finish at Masters, Denver native Wyndham Clark surpasses $30 million in official PGA Tour earnings
Give Me a ‘1’ There
Denver native Wyndham Clark aces the test at Masters Par-3 Contest, making the 117th hole-in-one in the event’s history
Springing Ahead
Zander Grant prevails in Gaucho Invite to record DU men’s first outright individual title since 2022
The Few, the Proud
With Wyndham Clark set to tee it up at Augusta National again, it’s worth noting that only 25 players who have lived in Colorado have ever competed at the Masters; here’s the rundown
Young and Able
Castle Rock’s Sophia Eagan has ’stolen the show’ as youngest competitor ever in Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals; she places sixth at age 7; fellow Coloradans Peyton Landon, Shepherd Cedar Choi...
The Next Step
Former CU golfer Justin Biwer lands PGA Tour Americas card with top-5 finish at Q-school
DEAR MOLLY
I was told I’m supposed to “protect the field” when I have someone else’s scorecard. What exactly does that mean?
Owning His New Role
Saddleback’s Whitey O’Malley brings down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to new role as president of National Golf Course Owners Association
Cougars Hitting Stride
In one of three spring college tournaments Pueblo is hosting, 2024 DII national champs Colorado Christian University men claim title at The Sam Proal at Pu
Far From the Norm
After a near-record warm and dry winter — and a very high amount of ‘off-season’ play — it’s not business as usual for Colorado golf courses