Colorado Golf Association News

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

David Defeats Goliaths

On a leaderboard full of PGA Tour veterans, teaching pro Steve Holmes prevails at Colorado Senior Open, calling the feat ‘like winning a major’; Shane Bertsch 2nd, while fellow Coloradan Matt Schalk...

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History At Stake

Willie Wood, Shane Bertsch, who are 1-2 on Colorado Senior Open leaderboard, would love to join elite group who have swept Colorado Open & CSO titles; tired, hurting Bertsch gets on track; Mark...

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R.I.P.

Influential former CGA president Tom Sandler, who laid the groundwork for the association’s ownership of CommonGround Golf Course, passes away at 79

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'1' of a Kind

At 65, PGA Tour winner Willie Wood aces round 1 test with hole-in-one en route to share of Colorado Senior Open lead; Rob Shields also among leaders despite fused neck; Keith Humerickhouse leads...

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USGA Championship Report

Denver’s Erin Houtsma makes Sweet 16 at U.S. Women’s Mid-Am for 2nd time, but falls to standout Emilia (Migliaccio) Doran; former CGA Player of the Year Steven Kupcho qualifies for 2027 U.S. Amateur...

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Who Rules Among Seniors?

Several PGA Tour winners highlight field for Colorado Senior Open, including past CSO and Colorado Open champion Jonathan Kaye

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CU in the Next Round

Former Buffs take another step forward as Erin Houtsma and Kirsty Hodgkins-Redner finish strong to advance to U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur round of 32

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Shine the Spotlight

On night Kevin Stadler and Ella McLaughlin are inducted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame, attendees include former PGA Tour standouts Craig Stadler and Hale Irwin

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Another Milestone

Former CU golfer Justin Biwer makes 2 eagles and 34 birdies en route to PGA Tour Americas win; Davis Bryant records his third top-10 of 2026 on DP World Tour; Wyndham Clark closes stellar FedExCup...

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The Next Step

Former CU golfers Kirsty Hodgkins-Redner and Erin Houtsma land spots in match play at U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur

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Engelhardt Cruises to Western Victory

Collin Engelhardt never let up at Ironbridge Golf Club, posting three consecutive rounds of 69 to cruise to a five-shot victory in the CGA Western Championship.

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Molly McMulligan’s FAB 5

Whatever the trials and tribulations of your golf game this season, no one has had it worse than Colorado’s golf course superintendents. Charged with preparing and protecting their fairways and...

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Make That 4

Lakewood CC assistant pro Geoff Keffer wins Colorado PGA Professional Championship for fourth time, which ties the known record

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Investing in the Future

Colorado Golf Association and Colorado Golf Foundation Invest Nearly $120,000 to Expand Golf Opportunities for More Than 39,000 Young Coloradans

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Tripling Up

Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Wyndham Clark rallies to close with 3 straight birdies and win BMW Championship, marking his 3rd PGA Tour victory in 3 months; he also earns Presidents Cup spot and more...

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Setting the Standard

Utahn Braxton Watts sets scoring record — by 3 — for historic Sinclair Rocky Mountain Open, making an eagle and 27 birdies over three rounds; Coloradan Hunter Swanson notches top-10 finish in both...

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Friday Report

Former New Mexico State golfer Emma Bunch becomes first 3-time winner of 2026 on Annika Women’s All-Pro Tour by prevailing in playoff at Colorado Championship; Coloradan Sherry Andonian-Smith, the...

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Hickory Hits the Links

Lucille Moreno-Peacock was crowned the Overall Low Gross Champion at the 2026 CGA Women's Hickory Tournament.

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Bidding Adieu

After 40 years of working at Boulder Country Club, longtime PGA director of golf Kevin Bolles calling it a career; former CU golfer retiring effective Sept. 1

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Second Go-Around

More than a handful of players with major Colorado connections set to tee it up in second Colorado Championship, the Annika Women’s All-Pro Tour event at Todd Creek

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Grand Again

Sinclair Rocky Mountain Open has made big strides in recent years, and it’s not stopping now; winner of 88th edition of historic tourney in Grand Junction will earn $25,000 of $100,000 purse

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'Life-Changing'

15 years after turning pro, former DU golfer Ellie Givens notches her first victory on the Ladies European Tour; with fifth top-5 PGA Tour finish since mid-May, Denver native Wyndham Clark surpasses...

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Memorable Week

After becoming first CU golfer to make U.S. Amateur quarterfinals, Brandon Knight can’t turn early lead into another win as he falls to Georgia’s Carter Loflin at Merion Golf Club

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The Quest Continues

Big comeback victory makes Brandon Knight the first CU golfer ever to make quarterfinals at U.S. Amateur

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With a Cherry on Top

Cherry Hills CC’s Bryan Nicholson and Pat Coyner earn two of the Colorado PGA’s highest honors; Section’s awards gala scheduled for Nov. 13

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Raising rates

DEAR MOLLY

Why does golf keep getting more expensive, especially for folks who cannot walk the course but still want to play?

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Still Moore

Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Kent Moore adds a CGA championship title in his 70s, winning the Super-Senior Amateur for the second time; Dave Runberg rallies in a big way to repeat as Masters division...

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Onward and Upward

CU’s Brandon Knight defeats No. 25-ranked amateur in the world in a rout and advances to round of 32 at U.S. Amateur

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Extending His Stay

In his third trip to U.S. Amateur, CU’s Brandon Knight breaks through to advance to match play

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Back for More

Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Jennifer Kupcho set for her fourth straight Solheim Cup after locking up a spot on the U.S. squad this month

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Standing Tall

Just days after posting a top-10 finish in CGA Amateur west of Vail, CU golfer Parker Paxton beats a field full of top regional pros to become just second amateur ever to win Platte Valley Pro-Am in...

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Stretch Run

Plenty could be on the line for Denver native Wyndham Clark in playoffs — a FedExCup title, Presidents Cup berth and Player of Year honors; meanwhile, part-time Coloradan Scott Vincent finishes a...

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Facing One of the Best

CGA Women’s Amateur winner Amy Hodgkins puts up a fight, but falls in first U.S. Women’s Amateur match to 2026 NCAA individual champ

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4 Of A Kind

In what became a family affair, Colin Prater matches record for CGA Amateur titles with 4, giving him 6 victories in CGA open-age majors; 18-year-old Brayden Forte follows up boys Junior America’s...

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Shaping Up Nicely

Late surge gives Colin Prater 1-shot lead going into final day in quest for his fourth CGA Amateur title; CU’s Ty Holbrook, Team Colorado’s Brayden Forte the closest pursuers

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6 and Counting

Kris Franklin reaches double digits for victories in CGA women’s senior majors with record-tying sixth CGA Women’s Senior Amateur title

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