Colorado Golf Coalition Advocacy at the State Capitol
With continued guidance and support from lobbyist Jennifer Cassell, advocacy efforts at the Colorado State Capitol on the golf industry’s behalf are in
CGA News (8)
Back in the Swing
Sites for 2023 CGA championships will span the state; among stops will be CGA Amateur at new RainDance National; 2 USGA championships and a full schedule
I Want the Flagstick Out! Is That So Bad?
Dear Molly: COVID ruined everything for those of us who want the flagstick removed when we putt.
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
REASONS TO TEE IT UP AT THE COLORADO GOLF EXPO by Susan Fornoff Now that the Colorado Golf Expo has moved to the Colorado Convention Center, right there
Golf for him, Golf for her
A tradition that began in the days when men worked and women didn’t holds its ground in today’s Colorado By Susan Fornoff Colin Prater, the CGA’s
Long and Full Life
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer John Gardner II, a member at Lakewood CC for more than 80 years, passes away at age 97 By Gary Baines - 2/4/2023 John Gardner
Caddies to College
Colorado-record 11 females among 14 caddies who earn full-tuition and housing Evans Scholarship to CU; 9 from Solich and Broadmoor Caddie & Leadership
CommonGround Golf Course staying on top of Snow
Daydreaming about warm summer days and playing golf has become the new normal during this bitterly cold winter.
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
STRATEGIES FOR MAKING THE MOST OF COLORADO'S NEW GOLF LOUNGES by Susan Fornoff Maybe you tried Topgolf in the early years and pooh-poohed it.
Where is the Woman of my Golf Dreams?
Dear Molly: My dream is to meet a cool woman who’ll play golf with me.
‘Labor of Love’
New CGA president Gary Albrecht hopes to build on success of association and its CommonGround Golf Course By Gary Baines - 1/10/2023 If a well-rounded
Golf’s Boom Moves Indoors
Topgolf started the trend, and Colorado entrepreneurs have taken it seriously.
Back for More
Hannah House becomes latest USGA Boatwright Intern to land full-time position with CGA; she’ll start as manager of member engagement on Monday By Gary
What am I supposed to do with the rake?
Dear Molly: Where and how should a rake be placed in a bunker?
Kevin Laura Recognized for 20 years USGA regional affairs Committee
Kevin Laura, President of Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, was recognized for 20 years of serving as the USGA Regional Affairs Committeeman for Colorado
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
GOLF PRESENTS TO GIVE YOURSELF (because nobody else will) by Susan Fornoff The nongolfers we love have the best intentions for us during gifting season.
Takin’ Care of Business
Dedication is the name of the game for rules official — and retired ICU nurse — Rick Rosemeyer, the latest winner of Jim Topliff Award By Gary Baines -
Gobs of Gratitude
Colorado golf provides a feast-worthy abundance of reasons to give thanks By Gary Baines - 11/22/2022 The golf season has wrapped up in Colorado — for
Fall Fitness Finish 2.0
November 15 is always a big day for golf in Colorado, and this year was even more significant.
Heritage Golf Group Enters Colorado Market
November 15, 2022 For Immediate Release Denver, CO – November 15, 2022 – Heritage Golf Group, the fastest-growing owner and operator of golf and country
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
COLD WEATHER WARMERS by Susan Fornoff It’s no longer golf season in Colorado, but for many of us on the Front Range and Western Slope it is the best time
Will our ‘birdie juice’ get us in trouble?
Dear Molly: My friends and I all carry birdie juice and whip out our flasks to toast birdies.
Key Changes to the Rules of Golf Set to Take Effect in 2023
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 | LIBERTY CORNER, N.J.
Women’s CGA Players of the Year
Leigha Devine CGA Women’s Player of the Year for second straight season; Marilyn Hardy and Kaylee Chen also earn POY honors; Grace Burke Award winners
Men’s CGA Players of the Year
After extraordinary year, Connor Jones a shoo-in as CGA Les Fowler Player of the Year; other POY honorees include Chris Thayer, Chris Carlson, David
26th Western Colorado Golf Foundation Cup Matches
The 2022 Western Colorado Golf Foundation Cup Matches took place at Tiara Rado GC in Grand Junction, CO on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
FRIENDS FOR YOUR FEET by Susan Fornoff With hundreds of CGA members walking up a storm of steps for this year’s Fall Fitness Finish, this seems like a
Colorado Golf Association enters Health/Wellness & Fitness Research Partnership with the Colorado Center for Health and Sports Science
October 26, 2022 For Immediate Release Denver, Colorado The Colorado Golf Association, the premier advocacy and membership organization for amateur
National Champ
Matt Schalk of Erie becomes 2nd Coloradan in last 15 years to win national Senior PGA Professional Championship; he joins Doug Rohrbaugh, Micah Rudosky
Sheer Elation
Former CU golfer and current part-time Coloradan Yannik Paul birdies final hole to win on DP World Tour for first time By Gary Baines – 10/23/2022 In
How Do I Get a Gimme?
Dear Molly: On the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, players are always saying "good." But in my group, nobody ever says a putt is good.
USGA Awards 25 First Tee Chapter Grants Around the Country
OCTOBER 13, 2022 | LIBERTY CORNER, N.J.
Delivering in a Big Way
On verge of becoming a father, Colin Prater rallies from 6 back on the final day to win CGA Mid-Amateur at Lakewood CC; Jay Livsey runner-up for 2nd