Gary Baines
Spring Forward?
At least 4 dozen public golf courses/facilities in Colorado are temporarily closed due to coronavirus-related concerns
Addition to the Local Lineup
Trans-Miss Amateur, which has produced champions such as DeChambeau, Morikawa and Champ in recent years, will be played at Denver CC in 2022
Local Tour Golf
Even a 60 not enough for mini-tour win for Coloradan Nick Mason; Jennifer Kupcho’s resumption of LPGA Tour season pushed back even further
Staying Put, But New Job
After year of much change, Mark Kelbel takes on new role in Colorado golf, for CGA as program director at new Broadmoor Caddie & Leadership Academy
USGA COVID-19 Update
USGA’s cancellation of U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championships affects numerous Coloradans; qualifying for U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open undergoing changes
Changes Due to Coronavirus
Colorado Golf Hall of Fame rescheduling induction dinner and tourney; more Colorado courses close for time being
Local Mini Tour Roundup
A 3-time Cactus Tour champ in 2019, former CU golfer Fan opens 2020 season with top-3 finish
Coronavirus
NCAA cancels golf championships, which were scheduled for May and June; some players, coaches believe decision was premature. Meanwhile, several Denver-area courses close for time being
2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior in Colorado
60 years ago, winning 1960 U.S. Girls’ Junior was ‘a biggie’ for Colorado Golf Hall of Famer Carol Flenniken