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Dear Molly: What time is tee-time, really?
What exactly is the expectation for a tee-time – especially now that many courses make us pay in advance?
Shaping Up Nicely
Field for The Ascendant at TPC Colorado will feature Jeremy Paul & Kyle Westmoreland; numerous PGA Tour winners, including Kevin Stadler; and several players who have already earned 2025 PGA Tour cards
Molly McMulliGan’s Fab 5
Walk from your room to the course at these Colorado destinations
Colorado Proud
Denver native Wyndham Clark, who unlike many of his fellow PGA Tour players is no stranger to Castle Pines GC, sets sights on possible ‘dream come true’ victory at BMW Championship this summer; course will be set up at over 8,100 yards for the tournament, a record length for a PGA Tour event
Tweaking the Path Forward
U.S. Senior Open going to a 2-stage qualifying process starting in 2025, when The Broadmoor will host the national championship
Golden Opportunity
Denver native Wyndham Clark qualifies to represent U.S. in Olympic golf
Four of a KinD
Coloradan Monica Lieving, the 2023 women’s World Long Drive champ, scores her first WLD victory of 2024
Dear Molly
Do I have to share yardages if I don’t want to?
Local Flavor for U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark, Mark Hubbard and Colin Prater set to add another chapter to Colorado’s rich history in the U.S. Open; Prater 1 of just 2 amateurs — along with a former CSU golfer — to have advanced through both local and final qualifying in 2024
Taking the Reins
Former Sahalee director of golf Bryan Nicholson becomes just the 8th PGA head professional in Cherry Hills CC history
Molly McMulliGan’s Fab 5
Places to play that have a caddie academy: Book now!
Extra Incentive?
Coloradan Jason Preeo will try to join his former golfer at Valor Christian, 2023 national champ Wyndham Clark, in U.S. Open field; in all, close to 20 players with strong Colorado ties set to compete in final qualifying
Recipe for (More) Success
Some 400-yard-plus drives, big money raised for Evans Scholarship for caddies, a stellar field and a grand setting: Expect to see it all for 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines, just the 2nd PGA Tour event in Colorado since 2006
Dear Molly
Houses on a favorite Colorado course are too close to the fairway for my game. What’s the expectation if I hit one of them?
2024 Tee-Time Guide
How to secure a prime tee-time during Colorado golf’s high season
End of an Era
After more than 30 years with a Colorado-based golf show, Jerry Walters turns off the mic for ‘In the Fairway’
Molly McMulliGan’s Fab 5
Golf courses with brand new homes
Tagmarshal Team-up
Tagmarshal announces new partnership with the Colorado Golf Association.
2024 Golf Day at the Capitol
On April 16th, Golf Day at the Capitol, spearheaded by the Colorado Golf Coalition and Coalition lobbyist Jennifer Cassell of Bowditch & Cassell Public Affairs, was a resounding success.
Dear Molly
Can I tee off when a player comes into my fairway?
Masters Notebook
Wyndham Clark experiences Masters Par-3 Contest for first time, but won’t have to worry about winner’s curse; Kent Denver grad and former Masters contestant Kevin Stadler among Wednesday ‘patrons’
Mastering the Test?
In his first Masters, Wyndham Clark says ‘I like my chances’ despite 45-year drought since last golfer won in Masters debut; Denver native has looked forward to this week for ever so long
A Feat for the Ages
Guinness world record or not, Ptarmigan CC’s Craig Chester still going strong after shooting his age — or better — well over 1,300 times
Molly McMulliGan’s Fab 5
Colorado’s Oldest Courses (can you name them?)
Going for the Gold?
Denver native Wyndham Clark, former CU golfer Yannik Paul currently on track for Olympic golf berths, but much could change in 3 months before field finalized
Bidding Adieu
So Yeon Ryu, whose first LPGA Tour victory came in the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open at The Broadmoor, set to retire at age 33
Looking Ahead
Highlights, additions and changes that await in 2024 for CGA championships and Colorado-based USGA qualifiers
Dear Molly
How do I show my love on the links? My significant other is not a very good golfer…
In The Swing of Things
Netflix ‘Full Swing’ episode featuring Denver native Wyndham Clark and Joel Dahmen provides plenty of revealing behind-the-scenes nuggets; it’s one of the highlights of season 2
On the Right Course
Michael Ray Lee Foundation, honoring the late CGA Match Play champion, partners with City of Greeley to build a short course on Boomerang Links property
Memory Lane
From Arnie to Ben to Phil, Colorado has a rich PGA Tour history; another chapter will be written this summer at the BMW Championship
12TH ANNUAL CADDIE SUMMIT
The 12th annual Caddie Summit, hosted by Cherry Hills Country Club, brought together caddie clubs from across the state for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration.
Reason To Celebrate
Dates, sites set for 2024 Colorado Golf Hall of Fame induction dinner and tournament
Home-Grown
Ever-evolving CGA Women’s Golf Summit still going strong after all these years; cultivation has continued at Denver Botanic Gardens in recent years
February GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 2)
Colorado Golf Association is partnering with Golf Life Navigators to bring you real estate listings of golf properties throughout the country and beyond.
February GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 1)
Colorado Golf Association is partnering with Golf Life Navigators to bring you real estate listings of golf properties throughout the country and beyond.
Molly McMulliban’s Fab 5
Coming soon for Colorado golfers
Another Step Up
Attendance at Golf Expo surpasses 9,000 for the first time since 2019; owner Kevin Morton says he’ll continue to ‘refresh’ the show year by year
Unforgettable Run
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Verne Lundquist says the 2024 Masters — his 40th — will be his last on the CBS broadcast
Molly McMulliban’s Fab 5
Remedies for Colorado golf cabin fever
Going Bigger
Colorado Golf Expo expands — both space-wise and in its offerings to attendees for 2024 show
EXCLUSIVE EXEMPTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2024 USGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
The CGA is excited to announce a revised USGA qualifying structure for the U.S. Amateur. The CGA Amateur Championship will now serve as a direct pathway for talented golfers to secure a spot in the prestigious national event.
Dear Molly
I’m retiring early this year and have been thinking about
volunteering with the CGA. What are my options?
College Roundup
Jessica Mason, past winner of Women’s Western Junior and a girls state high school title, transferring to play at Trinity in Texas; DU women post runner-up finishes as a team and individually to start the ‘spring’ season
Drawing the Spotlight
After winning U.S. Open last year, Denver native Wyndham Clark will be among the golfers featured during season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’
Exciting Next Chapter Awaits
11 Colorado caddies, including 7 from Solich and Broadmoor Caddie & Leadership Academies, earn full tuition and housing Evans Scholarships
Up, Up and Away
After dropping for the previous 2 years, rounds played in Colorado in 2023 took a noticeable jump
January GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 2)
Colorado Golf Association is partnering with Golf Life Navigators to bring you real estate listings of golf properties throughout the country and beyond.
Paying Tribute
A look back at 3 prominent Colorado rules officials who passed away in 2023: Mike Boster, Vivian Heggie and Ken McGechie
Fruits of His Labor
Denver native Wyndham Clark discusses his huge ascent over the last year, the foundation he’s created in honor of his late mother, his first Masters, the BMW Championshjip in Colorado, celebrity congratulations he received after U.S. Open win, and what comes next for him
NEW FOR JUNIORS
Colorado Launches State Team as Part of the USGA’s U.S. National Development Program
A Fresh Start
Impending Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Jennifer Kupcho looks to get back on the winning track as 2024 LPGA Tour season awaits
January GOLF HOME LISTINGS (Part 1)
Colorado Golf Association is partnering with Golf Life Navigators to bring you real estate listings of golf properties throughout the country and beyond.
On The Right Course
Colorado courses figure prominently on national best-of lists published this week by Golfweek
On the Horizon
A look at notable events and happenings that await us in Colorado golf in 2024
Helping the Cause
CommonGround GC’s director of agronomy Mitch Savage earns national Excellence in Government Affairs Award from Golf Course Superintendents Association
Rising to the Top
It’s time to finalize the rundown of the top Colorado golf stories of 2023
Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5
Carefree winter weekend golf getaways
Start the Countdown
The top Colorado golf stories of 2023, Part I