Oldham, Tidwell, 11 Colorado courses earn national/international honors
By Gary Baines – 1/29/2020
In the last month, there’s been no lack of recognition for Colorado on national/international golf “best-of” lists.
Eleven courses based in the Centennial State were named among the best courses in the U.S. in a couple of categories by Golfweek. And a Colorado instructor and golf-fitness trainer also earned best-of honors by national publications/organizations.
Perhaps most notably from a sheer numbers standpoint, Golfweek included seven Colorado layouts among its best 200 residential courses in the U.S., with two ranked in the top 10 and five in the top 75. Colorado Golf Club in Parker, which in the last decade has hosted a Senior PGA Championship, a Solheim Cup and a U.S. Mid-Amateur, leads the way for the Colorado contingent at No. 4.
Here are the rundowns for all the best-ofs, starting with the individual recognition. In the Golfweek course lists, besides the Colorado picks, we included the No. 1 selection overall.
Top 50 Kids Coaches of the Year, According to U.S. Kids Golf
Colorado Instructor Recognized
— Ed Oldham of The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, who’s perhaps best known in recent years for his work with LPGA Tour player and 2019 Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion Jennifer Kupcho.
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50 Best Golf-Fitness Trainers in America, According to Golf Digest
Colorado Trainer Recognized
— Dee Tidwell of Colorado Golf Fitness Club in Greenwood Village.
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Top 200 Residential Golf Courses in the U.S., According to Golfweek
1. Wade Hampton Club in Cashiers, N.C.
Colorado Courses
4. Colorado Golf Club in Parker
10. Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock
46. Mountain Course at Glacier Club in Durango
53. The Club at Ravenna in Littleton
71. Golf Club at Redlands Mesa in Grand Junction
122. Cherry Creek Country Club in Denver
171. Aspen Glen in Carbondale
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Top 200 Resort Golf Courses in the U.S., According to Golfweek
1. Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Colorado Courses
61. East Course at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
79. Fazio Course at Red Sky in Wolcott
137. West Course at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
144. Norman Course at Red Sky in Wolcott
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