In Retrospect
Starting the countdown of the top 25 Colorado golf stories of 2025
CGA News
Being of Service
Chris Hasenzahl, the CGA’s Volunteer of the Year, has plenty of ‘drive’ when it comes to course rating; Parker Golf Association making a habit of being
Playing By The Rules
Jim Topliff Award winner Bill McClearn relishes rules officiating — whether working a junior tournament, the Colorado Open or anything in between By Gary
FAB 5: Membership Means More Great Gifts
If you’ve been following the Fab 5 the past few years, you may know that we golfers in the McMulligan household are perfectly happy giving ourselves
Sweet 16
The second edition of Team Colorado, which was introduced at the CGA’s Medal of Excellence festivities, is quite an accomplished bunch.
Breaking New Ground
Longtime golf instructor Kelli McKandless ‘stoked’ at being named the first coach for Team Colorado, the Centennial State’s elite junior squad that’s
Toast of the Town
Pueblo’s own Jimmy Makloski gets a kick out of winning CGA Mid-Amateur at his home course; he edges 2025 CGA Match Play champ Colin Prater by 1 By Gary
FAB 5: Toppers for All Colorado Seasons
When you finally make that golf trip to Scotland, you’re going to want to pick up a hat.
With a Cherry On Top
Zach Gomez wins CGA Mid-Amateur Match Play in style, at Cherry Hills CC; it’s Westminster resident’s first CGA championship By Gary Baines - 10/8/2025
The Difference A Year Makes
One year after nearly finishing last, Kennedy/Fitzsimmons WGA wins their first CGA Women's Club Team title CASTLE ROCK - What a difference a year makes.
2025 CGA Dunham Chapman Championship
Leaderboard Photos The 2025 CGA Dunham Chapman Championship hosted by Ironbridge Golf Club Tuesday, September 23 - Wednesday, September 24 in Glenwood
Back for Moores
Kent and Steven Moore ride a big first-round lead to the finish line, earning their second CGA Parent-Child Championship title in four years.
FAB 5: Fall Favorites
Colorado golf friends, is any season more beautiful than fall on our home courses?
King of RVR
Former CGA president Bill Fowler claims yet another CGA title at River Valley Ranch, this time the Senior Amateur, which he’s now won twice By Gary
FAB 5: Games Within THE Game
Grab some friends, set some stakes and pick one of these formats for a cutthroat game to get you in the championship groove.
Fitting Tribute
Grand opening of Mike Lee 9 short course at Boomerang — honoring 2011 CGA Match Play champ — a heartwarming affair; Lee leaves ‘legacy of hope, joy and
Dave Times 2 In CGA Super-Senior Amateur
2-time CGA Senior Player of the Year David Delich captures his first CGA title in over 10 years; another Dave (Runberg) wins by 10 in the Masters
How the West was Won
Parachute, Colorado - For the second year in a row, the CGA Western Championship took place at Battlement Mesa Golf Club in Parachute, Colorado.
4 Straight — Again
With victory at CGA Women’s Senior Stroke Play, Kris Franklin runs CGA senior major win streak to 4 for the second time in her career By Gary Baines -
From 1 to Another
A year after Colin Prater claimed his third CGA Amateur title, a player he coached in high school, Thomas Herholtz, succeeds him as champion; the
One Round Left
Pat Grady, bidding to add a 2nd CGA Amateur title 19 years after the first, holes out for eagle on final hole to gain share of lead with CU’s Ty
Doing the Centennial State Proud
Team from Colorado/CGA posts its 2nd-best finish ever at boys Junior America’s Cup as Ash Edwards and Brayden Forte place in top 5 individually By Gary
2025 CGA Women’s Four-Ball Championship
The 2025 CGA Women’s Four-Ball Championship (Brassie) took place Monday and Tuesday at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland, Colorado.
Molly McMulligan’s FAB 5
Where E Stands for “Executive” But Not “Easy” I used to be a snob about golf courses.
2025 CGA State Junior (9u, 11u, 13u)
The CGA State Junior Championship showcased exceptional young talent across various age groups in a two-day individual stroke play tournament.
CU at Eisenhower
As CGA Women’s Stroke Play ventures further south than ever, CU’s Carolyn Fuller emerges as champ at Eisenhower GC; former Buff Kirsty Hodgkins wins
Dear Molly
I have a friend who doesn’t post scores that are unusually high after playing an unfamiliar course or in bad weather.
Schooling the Field
High school teacher Colin Prater caps off big year with 2nd straight win in CGA Mid-Amateur, this one with largest victory margin in the event since 2012
LPGA Amateur Golf Association – Denver Takes Home Women’s Club Team Championship
Riverdale Dunes held the 2023 CGA Women's Club Team Championship, which is the final tournament on the 2023 women's tournament schedule.
Familiar Territory
Day two of the 37th CGA Mid-Amateur Championship saw defending champion Collin Prater of Cherokee Ridge Golf Course leap up nine spots after ending the