Masters Notebook
Wyndham Clark experiences Masters Par-3 Contest for first time, but won’t have to worry about winner’s curse; Kent Denver grad and former Masters
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Mastering the Test?
In his first Masters, Wyndham Clark says ‘I like my chances’ despite 45-year drought since last golfer won in Masters debut; Denver native has looked
National Champ
Landry Frost becomes 4th Coloradan in last 3 years to win a national title in an individual discipline at Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta
Back-To-Back for Coloradans
Jon Lindstrom of Denver wins by 3 at Golfweek Senior Division National Championship, becoming the 2nd straight Coloradan to prevail at the event By Gary
Local Tour Roundup
Stellar weekend gives Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho her best LPGA Tour finish since June; former CU golfer Yannik Paul notches top 10 on DP World Tour
A Feat for the Ages
Guinness world record or not, Ptarmigan CC’s Craig Chester still going strong after shooting his age — or better — well over 1,300 times By Gary Baines -
Unprecedented Run
CSU women post program-record 3rd team victory of season as Andrea Bergsdottir scores 2nd individual win of spring; Coloradans Leigha Devine, Connor
Going for the Gold?
Denver native Wyndham Clark, former CU golfer Yannik Paul currently on track for Olympic golf berths, but much could change in 3 months before field
Local College Roundup
Connor Jones of Westminster notches his 10th top-5 finish at CSU; only Martin Laird has more in program history.
Looking Ahead
Highlights, additions and changes that await in 2024 for CGA championships and Colorado-based USGA qualifiers By Gary Baines - 3/19/2024 The CGA
Ever So Close
Wyndham Clark ‘pretty gutted’ after 180-degree lipout on final hole that would have forced a playoff at Players Championship; still, the Denver native
Opportunity Awaits
Wyndham Clark loses lead to Xander Schauffele at Players Championship, but Denver native just 1 back in quest for 4th PGA Tour title in the last year By
Still Red-Hot
For 3rd time in last 5 PGA Tour rounds, Wyndham Clark holds lead; at Players Championship, Denver native uses more stellar putting to build big advantage
In The Swing of Things
Netflix ‘Full Swing’ episode featuring Denver native Wyndham Clark and Joel Dahmen provides plenty of revealing behind-the-scenes nuggets; it’s one of
Doubling Up
CSU women post second team victory in a season for the first time in 22 years By Gary Baines – 3/12/2024 The last time the Colorado State University
On the Right Course
Michael Ray Lee Foundation, honoring the late CGA Match Play champion, partners with City of Greeley to build a short course on Boomerang Links property
Ever So Solid
Runner-up finish at Arnold Palmer Invite gives Denver native Wyndham Clark his 8th top-6 showing of the last year; Coloradan Martin Laird scores
Strong Performances
Coloradans Lauren Lehigh, Ashley Kozlowski and Hunter Swanson post top-10 finishes in DI college tourneys; Swanson tied the top amateur in the world;
Memory Lane
From Arnie to Ben to Phil, Colorado has a rich PGA Tour history; another chapter will be written this summer at the BMW Championship By Gary Baines -
On Track
After rough start to PGA Tour season, Coloradan Martin Laird notches first top-10 since July By Gary Baines – 3/4/2024 Denver-area resident Martin Laird
Reason To Celebrate
Dates, sites set for 2024 Colorado Golf Hall of Fame induction dinner and tournament By Gary Baines – 2/27/2024 At a time of year when many people are in
En-Gage-Ing
Strong showing by 2023 CGA Amateur runner-up Gage Messingham helps UNC men to a season-best 2nd-place finish By Gary Baines – 2/27/2024 The University of
On A Roll
CSU’s Andrea Bergsdottir backs up college win with runner-up finish; 2-time CGA Women’s Player of the Year Leigha Devine also continues hot start to
Home-Grown
Ever-evolving CGA Women’s Golf Summit still going strong after all these years; cultivation has continued at Denver Botanic Gardens in recent years By
February GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 2)
Did you know, 85% of golfers in search of their future club community plan to combine the search with a golf home?
February GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 1)
Did you know, 85% of golfers in search of their future club community plan to combine the search with a golf home?
Long Time Coming
CU men break through to score their first team victory in a large-field tournament since 2019 By Gary Baines – 2/20/2024 The last time the University of
Another Step Up
Attendance at Golf Expo surpasses 9,000 for the first time since 2019; owner Kevin Morton says he’ll continue to ‘refresh’ the show year by year By Gary
Unforgettable Run
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Verne Lundquist says the 2024 Masters — his 40th — will be his last on the CBS broadcast By Gary Baines – 2/15/2024
Savoring the Moment
Coloradan Jim Knous goes out on a high note, notching top-30 finish at PGA Tour’s WM Phoenix Open to cap his career as a full-time player; next up: a job
Going Bigger
Colorado Golf Expo expands — both space-wise and in its offerings to attendees for 2024 show By Gary Baines - 2/12/2024 The Colorado Golf Expo — or its
In The Show This Week
Coloradan Jim Knous Monday qualifies into Waste Management Phoenix Open, where he’ll make his first PGA Tour start in 18 months By Gary Baines – 2/5/2024
College Roundup
Jessica Mason, past winner of Women’s Western Junior and a girls state high school title, transferring to play at Trinity in Texas; DU women post
Make That 3
With 4th round of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am canceled, Denver native Wyndham Clark notches 3rd PGA Tour win, joining fellow Colorado high school grads Hale