The top stories of 2018 in Colorado golf, Part II by Gary Baines Following up from earlier this week, when we started our two-part retrospective on the top Colorado golf-related stories of 2018 (CLICK HERE for the first installment), we continue our countdown with the top dozen stories of the year — in reverse order. And at … Read more
Colorado golf-style gift wishes for the holiday season by Gary Baines ‘Tis that time of year again. Among the long-held traditions of the holiday season for many is giving and receiving gifts. But there are only so many socks, pajamas, ties, pullovers and the like that one can fit in the closet or dresser. Gift cards … 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
Colorado courses, clubs, businesses receive accolades on national/international best-of lists by Gary Baines (Updated Dec. 6) ‘Tis the season not only for the year-end holidays, but apparently to divvy out national and international recognition in the golf world. Just in the last week or so, there have been honors bestowed for golf courses, private clubs and … 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
Tiger’s 20-year ace drought, which ended last week, dated back to 1998 International at Castle Pines — a hole-in-one that never made TV by Gary Baines Tiger Woods doesn’t have a lot of golf history in Colorado. He’s conducted a junior clinic or two in the state, and he played in the now-defunct International at Castle … Read more
Kupcho named world’s top female amateur of 2018 by Global Golf Post; Moore, Hardy also mentioned among publication’s all-amateur teams by Gary Baines Jennifer Kupcho has roughly six months left in her amateur career — barring the unforeseen — and she hopes to add a few more major accomplishments to her golf resume before she starts … Read more
