Colorado Golf Association News

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 -

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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 -

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Mission Accomplished

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 -

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On Course in Colorado

TPC Colorado rated No.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mover & A Shaker

Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Robert Kirchner, founder of Colorado Open and general chairman of 1978 U.S.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2 More Rounds

Coloradan Lanting, former CGA Player of Year Wiebe make cut at national Assistant PGA Professional Championship By Gary Baines - 11/15/2019 Ben Lanting

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Solid Starts

Kent Denver grad Wiebe, Colorado pro Lanting start with sub-par rounds at the national Assistant PGA Professional Championship By Gary Baines -

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Jennifer Kupcho

Inaugural Hale Irwin medal recipient Jennifer Kupcho aspires to become best female golfer to come out of Colorado by Gary Baines It seems like just

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Dale Douglass

Douglass became first Colorado-bred player to achieve widespread success at top level of tour golf by Gary Baines Dale Douglass no doubt has seen his

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