Former CGA president McCleary will fill new role as chief business officer; former CGA intern Erisman becomes director of junior competitions; Bussey new manager of administrative services by Gary Baines – 1/28/2019 In the first five weeks of 2019, the CGA will have added three new full-time staffers. And in two of the cases, the association … Read more
Janene Guzowski ‘the right person at the right time’ to be CGA president; she’s one of a growing number of women in leadership roles in Colorado golf by Gary Baines When it comes to women assuming major leadership roles in Colorado golf organizations — ones traditionally held by men — the last five years have … Read more
Connection with players sets Topliff Award winner Monty Montgomery apart by Gary Baines Monty Montgomery was put to the test right off the bat when he became a rules official. The first ruling he made in the first tournament he ever worked is one he won’t soon forget. It came at the boys 4A state high … Read more
Golf community bids fond — and funny — farewell to CGA staffers Brown, Robinson, Bley by Gary Baines From a hilarious send-off serenade by co-worker Ryan Smith — a parody sung to the tune of Barry Manilow’s “Mandy” — to a part tribute/part roast by other fellow CGA staffers, to a heartfelt toast from boss Ed … Read more
Invaluable staffer Gerry Brown retiring after 26 years at the CGA by Gary Baines CGA executive director Ed Mate had to chuckle at the fitting symmetry of it all. When Gerry Brown was hired at the CGA in 1992, he was asked to do the wiring for the first computer network at the association offices, though … Read more
After 3 monumental years in leadership roles with CWGA and CGA, Robinson set to retire by Gary Baines It’s been a quick-moving, eventful last three years in golf administration for Laura Robinson. And, as of the end of this month, the ride will be over for a person who couldn’t have foreseen all the twists and … Read more
DU’s Weinstein earns another player of year award; Franklin named CGA Women’s Senior POY by Gary Baines It’s getting to be a very enjoyable habit for Mary Weinstein. Receiving player of the year awards is always a good sign, and the Highlands Ranch resident has done it with regularity in recent golf seasons. In both 2015 … Read more
