CGA News
Major Role
Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado stepped up to bring 2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior to state; organization has committed to raise $400,000 to put on event
Ready, Set …
A busy week awaits CGA as it unveils new logo, launches new website and plays big role at Denver Golf Expo
Series of Hires Bringing CGA Staff Up to Full Speed
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
Q & A
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
Honor for Volunteer Rules Official
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
Happy Trails to You
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
A Heck of a ‘Utility Infielder’
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
Memorable Legacy
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