The Year in Review
Counting down the top stories in Colorado golf for 2019 (Part 1) By Gary Baines - 12/26/2019 There are just a few days remaining in 2019, so there’s no
Bountiful
Gift wishes for the holiday season, Colorado golf-style By Gary Baines - 12/23/2019 Give and take (or should we say, give and receive?).
Change of Course
2-time CGA Player of the Year Pat Grady stepping down as full-time CU men’s assistant coach By Gary Baines - 12/21/2019 Pat Grady, the only back-to-back
Talking Points
Our list of the most notable quotables in Colorado golf for 2019 By Gary Baines - 12/19/2019 People say the darnedest things.
Another Honor
Applewood GC earns Player Development Award from National Golf Course Owners Association By Gary Baines - 12/17/2019 For the second time in the last
Making a Little History
Coleman becomes first solo female to earn CGA’s Topliff Award for on-course rules officiating By Gary Baines - 12/16/2019 It’s often a pleasant surprise
On a Tear
After going 22 under par for final 3 rounds of Q-school, former Coloradan Whitney finishes third to improve status on 2020 Korn Ferry Tour By Gary Baines
3 Out of the Lead
AFA grad Whitney vaults into top 15 at final stage of Korn Ferry Q-school By Gary Baines - 12/14/2019 Like an Air Force jet, Tom Whitney has soared up
Going Low
Former Fort Collins resident Whitney jumps 97 spots on scoreboard with 63 at Korn Ferry Q-school By Gary Baines - 12/13/2019 In Thursday’s first round of
1 Round Down, 3 To Go
Former CSU golfer Yates opens with 70 in final stage of Korn Ferry Q-school By Gary Baines - 12/12/2019 None of the players with strong Colorado
Changes on Horizon
It’s been many years in the making, but World Handicap System set to debut; USGA, CGA take on major educational roles in process By Gary Baines -
Changes on Horizon
It’s been many years in the making, but World Handicap System set to debut; USGA, CGA take on major educational roles in process By Gary Baines -
Elite Company
Coloradans Hardy, Clearwater among Golf Digest’s ’50 Best Teachers in America’ By Gary Baines - 12/9/2019 Two instructors who reside in Colorado at least
Local Tour Roundup
David Duval and son Brady place 4th, continuing David’s strong run in PNC Father/Son Challenge; Irwins rally to finish 8th; Whitney ends up 2nd on PGA
In the Hunt
David Duval and son Brady fire 60, share second place at nationally-televised PNC Father/Son Challenge By Gary Baines - 12/7/2019 David Duval has won a
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 By Gary Baines - 12/6/2019
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 By Gary Baines - 12/5/2019
Jumping into Contention
Bertsch vaults into 7th place in final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-school; Hallberg, Kalinowski also have solid second rounds By Gary Baines -
Gearing Up
Hallberg starts with 69, Bertsch 70 at final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-school By Gary Baines - 12/03/2019 The task is formidable this week at the
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 By Gary
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
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
Being Grateful
2019 provided plenty of Colorado golf-related reasons to give thanks By Gary Baines - 11/27/2019 There are certainly plenty of Colorado golf-related
Mover & A Shaker
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Robert Kirchner, founder of Colorado Open and general chairman of 1978 U.S.
Year 1 in the Books
Regarding inaugural Irwin Dinner at The Broadmoor, Hale Irwin says, ‘I couldn’t be more proud of this whole affair’; Douglass, Kupcho first Irwin Medal
A First-Year Success
Despite late pro start in 2019, Kupcho finishes 39th on LPGA money list in rookie season By Gary Baines - 11/24/2019 Six months ago, Jennifer Kupcho
Volunteer Extraordinaire
Former CWGA president, longtime Columbine CC member Mary Lee Browne passes away By Gary Baines - 11/22/2019 Mary Lee Browne, a former CWGA president and
Overcoming the First Hurdle
Parker’s Bertsch, former Coloradan Tom Kalinowski advance to final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-school By Gary Baines - 11/22/2019 Shane Bertsch has
Honoring Colorado’s Best
About 550 people expected to attend inaugural Hale Irwin Dinner and awarding of Irwin Medals to Douglass and Kupcho; site will be The Broadmoor, which
Going Back Home
2-time CGA Match Play runner-up Edens returning to alma mater as assistant coach for CSU men’s golf team By Gary Baines - 11/20/2019 Parker Edens, who
Mid-Season College Wrap-Up
CSU men reach rarefied air of top 10 in national polls after 3-win fall; Colorado-based Division I programs post 6 team and 10 individual victories By
Wrapping It Up in Florida
Coloradan Lanting places 35th at national Assistant PGA Professional Championship; Wiebe finishes 41st By Gary Baines - 11/17/2019 Ben Lanting of
Into the Top 30
Coloradan Lanting makes headway at national Assistant PGA Professional Championship By Gary Baines - 11/16/2019 Ben Lanting of Littleton moved into the
Headed to the Next Level
At least 14 Colorado junior golfers are committed to play for NCAA Division I programs By Gary Baines - 11/15/2019 One way to judge how strong the