FAB 5: Foibles of Match Play
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Mile High Hopes
PGA Tour formally acknowledges the Denver market is being considered for one of its ‘Championship Series’ events starting in 2028
Best Ever
With recent tear by Wyndham Clark, it’s time to re-rank the most accomplished tournament golfers of all time with Colorado roots
Mile High Success Story
Refresher on Wyndham Clark’s stellar career in Colorado as the Denver native wins his second U.S. Open
Multimillion Dollar Question
Could TPC Colorado, host of a Korn Ferry Tour event since 2019, become site of a future PGA Tour event? There have been discussions
Close to Unmatched
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Larry McAtee, who co-ruled the state’s amateur golf ranks (with CU teammate Hale Irwin) in the mid-1960s, passes away at age 82
One Last -- and Large -- Hurdle
18 more players with strong Colorado ties set to tee it up in U.S. Open final qualifying on June 8; among those is Collin Engelhardt, who recently shot a 59 at Pradera
$200,000 On the Line
2-time champ Becca Huffer of Monument returns in hopes of making another run at title in Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open
Junior Achievement
In same month Denver native Wyndham Clark returned to the winner’s circle on PGA Tour, the Colorado-based AJGA event that bears his name earned a ‘Game Changer Award’; 2026 edition of The Wyndham...
Gearing Up
First 18-hole rounds played at Rodeo Dunes; general public play set to start on May 1, 2027, with $350 green fee planned; work on second 18-hole course, putting course, short course beginning
Last-Minute Deal
A year after Inspirato opted out as title sponsor of the Colorado Open championships, it’s returning — under new ownership and management — in that same role for 2026
DEAR MOLLY
My cart mate struggled all day, losing balls and even once waiting for a ruling. The other twosome began moving ahead which made me even more stressed! What are the expectations?
Positive Trend
CU men earn NCAA regional team berth for third time in the last four years as they’ll tee it up in Bryan, Texas
Regionally Speaking
CU women will send a full team to NCAA Div. I Regionals for first time since 2018; DU women see their 23-year regional-berth streak snapped; Eva Pett, who grew up in Denver, qualifies as individual
NCAA Regional Qualifiers
Host CSU Pueblo & Colorado Christian women named to field for NCAA Div. II West Regional at Pueblo CC; earning men’s DII regional berths are CSU Pueblo, Colorado Mesa and CO Christian
Teeing It Up for Real
CGA championship/USGA qualifying schedule starts with a flurry over the next 3 weeks
FAB 5: Cancer Prevention Strategies
Coloradans know to use hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, but Dr. Elisa Kapler, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, has some surprising tips for the course.
Calling It A Career
Joe McCleary finds fulfillment in diverse and accomplished career in Colorado golf; former CGA president retired this month after 7 years on association’s staff
Spring-ing Ahead
After wrapping up a regular season that began more than 7 months ago, stakes set to go up as local college golf teams gear up for conference and NCAA tourneys
The Few, the Proud
With Wyndham Clark set to tee it up at Augusta National again, it’s worth noting that only 25 players who have lived in Colorado have ever competed at the Masters; here’s the rundown
DEAR MOLLY
I was told I’m supposed to “protect the field” when I have someone else’s scorecard. What exactly does that mean?
Owning His New Role
Saddleback’s Whitey O’Malley brings down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to new role as president of National Golf Course Owners Association
Far From the Norm
After a near-record warm and dry winter — and a very high amount of ‘off-season’ play — it’s not business as usual for Colorado golf courses
Doubling Up
Lakewood Country Club, site of many historic events in Colorado golf, set to host both Colorado Golf Hall of Fame tournament and induction dinner — on May
FAB 5: Hot Stuff for the 2026 Season
That early March snowfall on the Front Range closed courses but sent bargain-hunting, trend-tracking golfers to the Colorado Golf Expo. Here are five of th
Next-Best Again
Strong closing round gives Timbre Shehee of Mead another runner-up finish in her final season at UNC; DU’s Zander Grant places career-best 5th in Arizona
Switching Things Up
Denver native Wyndham Clark, who has struggled in his quest to regain peak form, parts ways with longtime caddie John Ellis
Exit Strategy
Mike Zaremba of Pueblo West — the first player to complete a sweep of the Colorado Open and Colorado Senior Open titles — set to call it a career after 50
Making Headway
Against strong field, CU’s Ty Holbrook and Hunter Swanson notch top-10 finishes as Buffs come on strong in final round for another top-3 showing; meanwhile
History in the Making
In honor of 2027 Arnold Palmer Cup coming to Cherry Hills, we note all the World Golf Hall of Famers who have won significant tournaments in Colorado — and
DEAR MOLLY
A few new league members have never played strictly by the rules. How can we help, without seeming like overly bossy Baby Boomers to younger generations?
Whetting the Appetite
Highlights of what the 2026 CGA championship schedule has in store; registration for many of the competitions begins March 16
A Step Forward
In first year at National Western Center, Colorado Golf Expo draws its most attendees since pre-Covid
Ready for Seconds
Arnold Palmer Cup, which features U.S. and International college golfers in a Ryder Cup-style competition, returning to Cherry Hills CC in 2027, Arnie’s gr
Switching Gears
After long being one of Colorado’s most accomplished female players, Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Janet Ruma Moore starting a new chapter — as a mental perf
For a Good Cause
The Blue Championship, the Korn Ferry Tour event at TPC Colorado, names Children’s Hospital Colorado its primary charitable beneficiary