‘Firsts’ on the Horizon
Former CU golfer Yannik Paul will make his PGA Championship debut next week and his British Open debut in July; Colorado natives Wyndham Clark and Mark
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The Big Time
Victory in John Shippen Cognizant Cup gives Colorado Springs’ Paige Crawford her first LPGA Tour start By Gary Baines - 5/10/2023 A dozen years ago, when
Long-sought breakthrough
Emotional Wyndham Clark pulls away for first PGA Tour win, besting a formidable field; it’s believed to be first PGA Tour victory by a Colorado native in
Tour Golf for Locals
Former CU golfer Yannik Paul remains on track for European Ryder Cup spot, but much work is left to do; Coloradan Scott Vincent earns 7-figure payday at
Local Tour Roundup
First PGA Tour victory narrowly eludes Colorado native Wyndham Clark, who has posted top-6s in 3 of his last 4 events; former CU golfer Yannik Paul
Big Week awaits
Defending a title as a pro for the first time, Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho began her major week with her favorite food at Chevron Championship
A Sunday In the Hunt
After recent rough stretch on PGA Tour, Denver native Mark Hubbard posts best finish in over 6 months; Sam Saunders, Tom Whitney continue strong play on
The More, the Merrier
Former Colorado School of Mines player George Markham joins locals Jackson Solem, Chris Korte with conditional status on PGA Tour Canada By Gary Baines -
Summer plans
Colorado native Chris Korte lands conditional status for PGA Tour Canada through Q-school; former Fort Collins resident Matt Liringis exempt for first
Going Strong
Sixth place in Corales Puntacana Championship gives Colorado native Wyndham Clark his best-ever back-to-back finishes on the PGA Tour; former Air Force
Stellar showings
Colorado natives Wyndham Clark (5th at PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship) and Shane Bertsch (7th at Champions’ Hoag Classic) post season-best finishes By
Set for the senior show
Coloradan Scott Petersen Monday qualifies for the second PGA Tour Champions start of his career By Gary Baines - 3/13/2023 This weekend’s Hoag Classic on
Big honor back home
Jennifer Kupcho named the Colorado Sportswoman of the Year for 2022 following her 3-victory season on the LPGA Tour By Gary Baines - 3/12/2023 And the
Making headway
Rally on final day earns Coloradan Jackson Solem conditional status on PGA Tour Canada By Gary Baines - 3/11/2023 A strong final-day surge put Coloradan
An Amazing Run
With Sandra Palmer now set for induction, the number of winners of LPGA Tour events in Colorado during the 1970s and ’80s who are World Golf Hall of
Big-time late surge
Ace and stellar final 3 holes leave Coloradan Becca Huffer 1 out of playoff in Epson Tour season opener By Gary Baines - 3/5/2023 Coloradan Becca Huffer
On a Roll
Second straight runner-up showing on DP World Tour has former CU golfer Yannik Paul surging up World Golf Rankings By Gary Baines - 2/26/2023 It seems
45 apiece
Almost 22 years after Colorado product Hale Irwin first set record for career PGA Tour Champions wins, Bernhard Langer ties his mark By Gary Baines -
Another Stellar Week
Former CU golfer Yannik Paul records his third top-2 finish on DP World Tour in the last 9+ months By Gary Baines - 2/19/2023 As Yannik Paul’s
Ever so close
Fort Collins resident Sam Saunders, seeking first Korn Ferry Tour (or PGA Tour) win, falls in playoff as Pierceson Coody makes birdie in Panama By Gary
Another Opportunity
Colorado native Gunner Wiebe lands sponsor exemption into The American Express, where he’ll make the fourth PGA Tour start of his career By Gary Baines -
International Storylines for Ascendant
Chinese golfers finish 1-2 at TPC Colorado as Marty Dou captures third Korn Ferry Tour title and earns PGA Tour card; former CU golfer Jeremy Paul places
The Big Break
Who is the next Will Zalatoris or Scottie Scheffler who will emerge from Colorado Korn Ferry Tour stop to hit the big time in golf?
More Success
Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho notches 2nd LPGA victory in less than 3 months, this one in a playoff By Gary Baines – 6/19/2022 It was a common
Monthly Musings, April Edition
College golf postseason awaits for Colorado teams; Jennifer Kupcho ranked among top 20 in world; one fewer local golf radio show in 2022; Hadley Ashton’s
Spring Forward
Colorado native Jennifer Kupcho makes last ‘Dinah’ her first LPGA victory and first major title By Gary Baines - 4/3/2022 Appropriately, it’s springtime,
Finding the Mark
Denver native Mark Hubbard making inroads despite conditional status on PGA Tour By Gary Baines - 3/21/2022 Mark Hubbard could be regarded as something
History-Making
Colorado Women’s Open purse ($250,000) and first prize ($100k) will match totals of men’s Open under championships’ new title sponsorship deal with
March Monthly Musings
CGA spreads the wealth geographically for 2022 championships; CommonGround USGA qualifying central; more accolades for GOLFTEC; new scoring standard for
Monthly musings
Local Korn Ferry Tour event lands title sponsor and now will be called The Ascendant at TPC Colorado; former CGA Player of Year reinstated as amateur;
Monthly Musings
Final numbers in for golf rounds in Colorado in 2021; Coloradan Joe Assell earns national PGA of America award; Colorado course honors; David Duval’s
Memorable Year Awaits
Life is ever changing for Jennifer Kupcho as Colorado native prepares for 2022 LPGA season and impending marriage By Gary Baines - 1/17/2022 In the
Another Family Affair
Team Duval makes up some ground, but Coloradans finish 13th at made-for-TV PNC Championship By Gary Baines - 12/19/2021 David Duval, competing in his
Familiar Territory
Former CU golfer Jeremy Paul, who’s headed for Korn Ferry Tour, wins again on Outlaw Tour By Gary Baines - 12/12/2021 A month after earning exempt status
Not This Time
Players with strong local ties fall short at PGA Tour Champions Q-school By Gary Baines - 12/10/2021 Two-time PGA Tour winner Jonathan Kaye, a part-time