2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior in Colorado
60 years ago, winning 1960 U.S.
Junior Golf (7)
Making a Difference
Record 20 junior golfers will participate in CGA’s Hale Irwin Player Program at CommonGround in 2020; Kupcho among HIPP’s accomplished alums By Gary
Familiar Face
Brent Vasa, whose first adult job was as a Marine mortarman, returns to CGA as director of junior competitions By Gary Baines - 1/20/2020 As job paths
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
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
On Course for Ongoing Success
Youth on Course continues to thrive in Colorado and beyond; 28 courses in Centennial State utilize initiative By Gary Baines - 11/04/2019 When it comes
Miami-Bound
13 junior golfers from Colorado qualify at GVR for 2020 Optimist International By Gary Baines - 10/23/2019 Thirteen Coloradans were among the 21 players
Another Big Year
Hits just keep coming in fourth season for Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado By Gary Baines - 10/18/2019 The almost-completed fourth year of the Junior
Pattern Developing
’Team Europe’ makes it 4-0 in Junior Ryder Cup in JGAC era By Gary Baines - 10/13/2019 The designations of “Team USA” and “Team Europe” in the Junior
3-for-3
Hillary wins JGAC Tour Championship girls title for third time; Wyoming’s Paxton claims boys victory; Hillary, Stewart named Players of Year By Gary
Halfway There
Hagstrom, Hillary hold lead at midpoint of JGAC Tour Championship at Cherry Hills By Gary Baines - 10/12/2019 Cherry Hills Country Club is never a
With a Cherry on Top
Hillary seeks third title in JGAC Tour Championship; all 3 boys state high school champs also in field at Cherry Hills By Gary Baines - 10/10/2019 The
Boys State High School Golf
Stangebye, Montrose pull off second straight sweep of 4A titles; Arapahoe soph Kates wins going away in 5A, while seniors lead Fairview to team crown;
Boys State High School Golf
9 1/2 months removed from major ski accident, Fairview’s Heuston trails by one at 5A state golf; Fossil Ridge’s Hagstrom leads in 5A, while Stangebye
Better Late Than Never
After winning 4th regional title, Montrose’s Stangebye eyes second straight individual state title and third consecutive team crown, this one in
Locals in National / International Competitions
The First Tee of Denver’s Braecklein ties for first among girls at PGA Tour Champions’ PURE Championship at Pebble Beach, but loses in scorecard playoff;
Centennial State Hospitality
First Colorado-based Drive Chip & Putt Regional a hit, but no Coloradans advance to National Finals; Iowan puts up amazing total following 367-yard drive
Flying High in Big Sky
Coloradan Hillary notches first AJGA victory by claiming title in Montana By Gary Baines - 09/02/2019 Charlotte Hillary of Cherry Hills Village recorded
Joining in the Fun
An additional 13 Colorado junior golfers advance to Drive Chip & Putt Regional that Colorado Golf Club will host By Gary Baines - 08/24/2019 Thirteen
Junior Series Championships
12-year-old Chin wins 14-18 girls tourney; Naqica repeats as 11-13 boys champ; Ogi (14-18 boys) and Kasanicky (11-13 girls) also earn titles By Gary
Like Sister, Like Sister
Taylor Wilson adds to family success in girls 10 & under Junior Series Championship; Nichols claims boys title By Gary Baines - 08/10/2019 In recent
One Step Closer
16 Coloradans, including former national finalists Chin, Boonta and Ortiz, advance to Drive, Chip & Putt Regionals By Gary Baines - 08/03/2019 All three
Wrapping It Up
Fort Collins' Stewart finishes distinguished junior career by placing 68th at national Boys Junior PGA By Gary Baines - 08/02/2019 Next stop, golf-wise:
Local Junior Roundup
Third-place individual showing by Hillary one of best ever by Coloradan in Girls Junior Americas Cup; Colorado places 7th as team; Stewart in 69th place
Tee It High, Let It Fly
Coloradans win 3 of 4 boys long-drive contests at Optimist International Junior Golf Championship By Gary Baines - 08/01/2019 Colorado junior golfers
Pioneer Power
Future DU golfers Jones, Jordaan sweep titles in Colorado Junior Match Play at Lake Valley By Gary Baines - 07/31/2019 They have yet to hit a shot as a
Sticking Around
Fort Collins' Stewart makes the cut on the number at national Boys Junior PGA Championship By Gary Baines - 07/31/2019 It was close, but Dillon Stewart's
In Contention
Coloradan Hillary remains in second place at Girls Junior Americas Cup; Colorado 9th in team standings By Gary Baines - 07/31/2019 The last time
Final Fours Set
Top seeds Klutznick, Jordaan need 1-up wins to advance to semis of Colorado Junior Match Play By Gary Baines - 07/30/2019 Three of the top four seeds on
Solid Starts
Stewart opens with 69, Shehee with 71 at national Boys Junior PGA Championship By Gary Baines - 07/30/2019 Dillon Stewart of Fort Collins is competing in
Getting Going
Hillary fires 69 as Colorado tied for ninth in Girls Junior Americas Cup By Gary Baines - 07/30/2019 The four-player squad representing the Junior Golf
Day 1 in the Books
Top-seeded Klutznick rallies to win opener at Colorado Junior Match Play; Drive, Chip & Putt national finalist Chin posts upset By Gary Baines -
Matching Up
Busy week for state's elite junior golfers includes third JGAC major, the Colorado Junior Match Play By Gary Baines - 07/27/2019 Next week will mark the
Phase II Complete
Aspen's Pevny posts another top-5 finish in Optimist International Junior Championship By Gary Baines -07/26/2019 There's something about the Optimist