2025 Golf Day at the Capitol
Posted on April 18, 2025
At the 2025 Golf Day at the Capitol, Colorado’s golf leaders united to showcase the sport’s $1.3 billion economic impact, its support of over 19,400 jobs, and more than 33,000 acres of preserved green space. Lawmakers also heard how major events like the BMW Championship, with a $114.7 million economic output, reinforce golf’s role as a key driver of tourism and community development across the state.
Following Suit
Posted on April 17, 2025
Loveland’s Katelyn Lehigh continues strong college play by notching top-5 finish at Mountain West tourney, where her older sister thrived; CSU’s Kara Kaneshiro also fifth
Acing the Test
Posted on April 17, 2025
Denver native Mark Hubbard makes the longest of his 4 career holes-in-one on PGA Tour; he cards 2 eagles in 3-hole stretch
Molly McMulligan’s FAB 5
Posted on April 16, 2025
D-I-S-C-O | Music manners for the course! The touchiest topic in golf these days, by far, is on-course music. Who gets to play it, and how loud?
Starting Off Right
Posted on April 14, 2025
Coloradan Monica Lieving notches career victory No. 5 in World Long Drive competitions
Next Phase
Posted on April 14, 2025
Colorado-based college golf teams begin postseason with conference tournaments; 3 local programs will defend league titles
Taking Account
Posted on April 13, 2025
Despite a tournament-high 7 three-putts, Denver native Wyndham Clark didn’t leave the Masters without a few notable accomplishments
In a Groove
Posted on April 12, 2025
CU men’s golf team records sixth runner-up finish of the season, to go along with a fall victory
One Round Left
Posted on April 12, 2025
Wyndham Clark, the first Colorado high school grad to make the cut at Masters since 2014, sees rally derailed by 3-putts, some bad luck
Another First
Posted on April 11, 2025
Big back-9 rally allows Denver native Wyndham Clark to make cut at Masters for the first time; putter finally comes to life at Augusta National for Colorado Golf Hall of Famer
Try, Try Again
Posted on April 10, 2025
Like last year, putting woes and struggles late in the round plague Denver native Wyndham Clark at the Masters; after 76, he’ll need Friday rally to make the cut
Title Time
Posted on April 8, 2025
Coloradan Luke Cushman scores first college golf individual victory, leading Boise State to team title as DU places 2nd
Back for Seconds
Posted on April 8, 2025
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Wyndham Clark aims for some ‘redemption’ at Masters after missing cut in tough conditions in last year’s debut; part-time Colorado resident paired with Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood the first 2 days
Close Call
Posted on April 6, 2025
Opponent’s long final-hole eagle leaves former Colorado School of Mines golfer George Markham with another runner-up finish on PGA Tour Americas
On National Stage
Posted on April 6, 2025
Isaiah Fowler places 7th and fellow Coloradan Hudson Blake finishes 9th in separate age groups at Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National; Blake has ‘cool’ interaction with Scottie Scheffler
From the Notebook
Posted on April 3, 2025
Column: Covering the Masters on site for the first time was an experience that won’t soon be forgotten
DEAR MOLLY: why do I pay multiple membership fees?
Posted on April 2, 2025
I love everything about belonging to a golf club or league. I belong to three of the CGA’s member clubs and am even thinking about joining a fourth. But I don’t get why I have to pay CGA membership dues at every club.
Highly Ranked
Posted on March 31, 2025
Colorado Golf Club, Cornerstone, Castle Pines GC among Colorado courses that draw national accolades
Step in the Right Direction
Posted on March 30, 2025
After just falling out of the top 10 in the world rankings, Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Wyndham Clark responds with best PGA Tour finish in 11 months
Contenders Again
Posted on March 29, 2025
Runner-up showing out of 30 teams at Stanford leaves CU men’s golf squad with 6 top-2 team finishes this season
Shaping Up Nicely
Posted on March 27, 2025
Fully-exempt players for U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor include winners of more than 30 open-age major championships; golfers with local ties in the field include Shane Bertsch, Justin Leonard and Fred Funk
Still in Peak Form
Posted on March 25, 2025
Defending national Div. II men’s champs from Colorado Christian University finish regular season with 8 team titles in 9 tournaments — and many of the wins were lopsided; CSU’s Christoph Bleier claims individual victory in Oregon
Among the Best
Posted on March 24, 2025
With U.S. Senior Open returning to The Broadmoor, we find the championship’s record book brimming with Colorado-related superlatives
Making Headway
Posted on March 23, 2025
Davis Bryant, Dan Erickson post sixth-place finishes in Asia — Bryant on the HotelPlanner Tour and Erickson on the DP World Tour; Coloradan David Duval records third top-10 of his PGA Tour Champions career
Change of Plans
Posted on March 20, 2025
Record-size winners’ prizes for Colorado Open and Colorado Women’s Open being reduced to $50,000; final year of Inspirato title sponsorship has been changed from 2026 to 2025. Some of the saved money will go to First Tee-GVR scholarships
Golf for a Cause
Posted on March 20, 2025
Another stellar venue set to host Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Tournament as Cherry Creek Country Club will do the honors on May 19; proceeds from the event will benefit the Hall of Fame and its new museum at The Broadmoor
End of the Line
Posted on March 18, 2025
With high-performing Denver native Wyndham Clark sidelined by neck injury, his team is ousted in semifinals in inaugural season of TGL
Shining Brightly
Posted on March 17, 2025
Colorado high school grads have claimed at least 9 individual titles in college golf so far this season, including 3 in NCAA Div. I tournaments
A Favorite
Posted on March 16, 2025
Former CU golfer Jenny Coleman notches top-10 finish at site of 2023 victory on Epson Tour
Teeing It Up
Posted on March 13, 2025
2025 CGA championship schedule features events at Denver CC and Cherry Hills; CGA Amateur host Walnut Creek will be busy hosting high-level tourneys this year; 4 championships will be held in western Colorado
Smooth Transition
Posted on March 12, 2025
2-time state high school champ Maddy Bante matches college-best showing as Notre Dame freshman places fifth following 8-birdie day
Rock Solid
Posted on March 11, 2025
CU men’s golf team records fifth top-2 finish of season with runner-up showing in San Diego; 3 Buffs in top 10 individually
Step by Step
Posted on March 11, 2025
Colorado Golf Expo attendance dips from last year, but World Long Drive presence proves a big hit
Breaking Through
Posted on March 9, 2025
Colorado native and former DU golfer Chris Korte not only makes his first career cut on PGA Tour, but he posts a top-20 finish after remarkable 5-hole stretch; also at Puerto Rico Open, former CU golfer Jeremy Paul likewise records his best PGA Tour showing
It’s Go Time
Posted on March 6, 2025
Exhibitor booth space sells out as Colorado Golf Expo set for 2025 run; World Long Drive presence provides a different vibe this time around
DEAR MOLLY: Wine, please. How can I get it on the course?
Posted on March 5, 2025
I like to sip wine when I play golf, but the drink carts almost always carry just beer and liquor. Is it OK for me to bring my own?
Landing the Trophy
Posted on March 5, 2025
Former touring pro AJ Morris of Aspen claims men’s open division title at PGA National Club Championship
Never Forgotten
Posted on March 3, 2025
New 9-hole ‘SNAG’ course, a tribute to former CGA Match Play champ Michael Lee, taking shape at Boomerang Links; Greeley mayor attended groundbreaking on Feb. 21
Growing Season
Posted on March 1, 2025
Denver Botanic Gardens proves fitting place for CGA to cultivate for golf as it hosts annual Women’s Golf Summit; 55 women’s clubs from around Colorado attend event
Back for Seconds
Posted on February 25, 2025
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Wyndham Clark a key player for the second straight year in Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’; Mark Wahlberg and Colorado native Paige Spiranac in Clark episode this time; meanwhile, Clark’s squad still unbeaten in TGL
Penny for Your Thoughts
Posted on February 24, 2025
Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Penny Zavichas, a niece of Babe Zaharias, packs a life full of stories — and lessons — into her new book
Making Progress
Posted on February 23, 2025
Bogey-free 65 in final round gives Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Jennifer Kupcho her best individual LPGA Tour showing since September; ex-Buff Jeremy Paul (PGA Tour) and Coloradan Davis Bryant (DP World Tour) post top finishes of rookie seasons so far
Colorado ‘Superintendent of the Century’ Passes Away
Posted on February 20, 2025
Dennis Lyon — Colorado Golf Hall of Famer, former president of the CGA and of the national Golf Course Superintendents Association of America — dies unexpectedly, but leaves remarkable legacy
Top of the Heap
Posted on February 17, 2025
A walk-off winner for Wyndham (Clark) as the Colorado Golf Hall of Famer sinks eagle putt on final hole to cap 2-win day for his team as it remains undefeated in TGL indoor competition
Local Tour Roundup
Posted on February 16, 2025
Former Aspen resident Justin Leonard breaks through for first PGA Tour Champions victory — and first tour-sanctioned win since 2008; meanwhile, Wyndham Clark surpasses Hale Irwin’s single-tour career money record for a Colorado high school graduate
Grip It & Rip It
Posted on February 13, 2025
Colorado Golf Expo adds more World Long Drive flavor as Lakewood-based former world champions Monica Lieving and Andrew Eigner will conduct demonstrations and seminars at show