To the Next Level
Colorado junior players formalize college golf commitments, including more than a few who are NCAA Division I-bound
Gary Baines
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 named
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 Nelson and Hunter Swanson
Co. Golf Hall of Fame names Award Winners to be honored in 2023
Colorado Golf Hall of Fame names Connor Jones, Jennifer Kupcho, Jill McGill, Matt Schalk and Yannik Paul Golf Persons of the Year, while Madeline Bante and Kyle Leydon earn ‘Future Famer’ honors
Sheer Elation
Former CU golfer and current part-time Coloradan Yannik Paul birdies final hole to win on DP World Tour for first time
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 and Dave Arbuckle in qualifying for 2023 Senior PGA Championship
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 straight year
Victor Savors Victory
Victor Minovich holds on to win CGA Senior Amateur, marking his first title in a state individual championship
Still More Success
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Kim Eaton completes sweep of 2022 CGA women’s senior majors by winning Senior Stroke Play for a record-tying 6th time; overall, she now owns 48 state titles in Colorado, Arizona and California