11TH ANNUAL CADDIE SUMMIT
The 2023 Caddie Summit was hosted by Denver Country Club and featured presentations and conversations on a variety of topics, including an update on
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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
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.
Breaking new ground
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club will soon become the first public course in Colorado to install TrackMan Range technology By Gary Baines - 2/22/2023 Owning
Solid Showing
Attendance at Colorado Golf Expo the highest since 2019; this month’s show was the first under new owner Kevin Morton By Gary Baines - 2/20/2023 Kevin
5 Star Through and Through
Expansive new Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Museum at The Broadmoor starting to take shape as organization celebrates 50th anniversary; grand opening
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.
2023 Episode 1: Changes to the Rules
01/21/2023 - Ed and Lewis discuss some of the 2023 changes, the distance players are hitting the ball, and more!
Teeing It Up
Number of rounds played in Colorado drops by biggest percentage since 2013, but much of decrease likely weather-related; rounds in Centennial State still
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.
Another Accolade
Colorado native Jill McGill earns spot in Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame following her victory at 2022 U.S.
On Course
Numerous Colorado golf courses make the grade in recent national and international rankings By Gary Baines - 1/20/2023 Many of Colorado’s golf courses
Taking the Next Step
Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho hopes to build on her breakthrough 3-win season on LPGA Tour By Gary Baines - 1/17/2023 When Jennifer Kupcho won the
Where is the Woman of my Golf Dreams?
Dear Molly: My dream is to meet a cool woman who’ll play golf with me.
On the Horizon
Notable events and dates that await us in Colorado golf in 2023 By Gary Baines - 1/12/2023 The year 2023 promises to be a big one in Colorado golf —
Healthy Numbers
CGA-sponsored study sheds new light on golf’s various impacts on physical and mental health The Colorado Golf Association partnered in a study conducted
The Grinch who Stole Golf
By CGA Executive Director Ed Mate Let me guess…Santa brought you a new driver for Christmas and you already picked up another 10 miles an hour of ball
‘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
Headline-Grabbing
The top dozen Colorado golf stories of 2022 By Gary Baines - 12/28/2022 Let the countdown continue.
Start the Countdown
Top Colorado golf stories of 2022, Part I By Gary Baines - 12/26/2022 All years, without exception, produce plenty of prospects for “stories of the year”
What am I supposed to do with the rake?
Dear Molly: Where and how should a rake be placed in a bunker?
‘Bittersweet’ Move
After more than 2 decades of running Colorado (and Denver) Golf Expo, Mark and Lynn Cramer sell show to Colorado native Kevin Morton By Gary Baines -
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