Junior Achievement
With near records, rare feats, notable national/regional titles and more, it’s been a memorable year so far for Colorado junior golfers
Golf
Locally Oriented
In first of 3 World Long Drive events in Colorado over the next 6 weeks, Centennial State residents Monica Lieving (women’s division) and Chase Noell (amateurs) claim titles; meanwhile, ex-Buff Sabrina Iqbal runner-up in Epson Tour event
Fitting Tribute
Grand opening of Mike Lee 9 short course at Boomerang — honoring 2011 CGA Match Play champ — a heartwarming affair; Lee leaves ‘legacy of hope, joy and togetherness’
2025 Honorees
Mark Matz of Beaver Creek Golf Club becomes third PGA professional from the Vail Valley in the 2020s to earn Colorado Section’s top honor — Golf Professional of the Year; Awards Gala set for Oct. 24
Dave Times 2 In CGA Super-Senior Amateur
2-time CGA Senior Player of the Year David Delich captures his first CGA title in over 10 years; another Dave (Runberg) wins by 10 in the Masters Division
Paying It Forward
Giving back to golf — on many different levels — very gratifying to Annika Sorenstam these days; World Golf Hall of Famer and former Broncos great Terrell Davis headline kids clinic at Foothills GC
Welcome Change of Pace
After long layoff, Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Brandt Jobe posts his best PGA Tour Champions finish in almost 3 years; he ties for 7th with David Duval & Justin Leonard; Wyndham Clark fails to advance to BMW Championship for the first time since 2021
No Sweet 16 This Time
Former Littleton resident Ashley Kozlowski sees her magical U.S. Women’s Amateur run end in the round of 32
Still Alive & Kicking
Former Coloradan Ashley Kozlowski rallies from 3 down with 3 holes left to beat world’s No. 42-ranked female amateur in U.S. Women’s Am
4 Straight — Again
With victory at CGA Women’s Senior Stroke Play, Kris Franklin runs CGA senior major win streak to 4 for the second time in her career