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The Beast of Berthound Returns at The Ascendant Presented by Blue

By Jim Bebbington

This year’s Colorado Korn Ferry Tour stop, The Ascendant Presented by Blue, is July 7 to July 13 at TPC Colorado in Berthoud.

The tournament at TPC Colorado will be the first since tournament organizers brought on a new management company, Outlyr. The global event management firm has promised a similarly well-organized experience as in past years for patrons and players, with some new music, food and entertainment options.

The tournament has been voted ‘Tournament of the Year’ twice by Korn Ferry players and draws weekend crowds larger than most Korn Ferry Tournaments. The clubhouse and course design make it easy to watch holes 15 to 18 from the back patio and chalets with breathtaking views of lakes and the Rocky Mountains.

THE VENUE:

TPC Colorado in Berthoud is the only PGA TOUR-managed course in Colorado. The par-72, 7,991-yard, 18-hole championship golf course features sweeping views of Longs Peak and the full range of the Rocky Mountains and is designed around the natural landscape of Lonetree, McNeil and Welch Reservoirs. TPC Colorado’s championship golf course is designed by Arthur Schaupeter Golf Course Architects. As with all TPC courses, it was built with the infrastructure to accommodate a professional tournament.

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR:

Outlyr is planning to replace the traditional concession stands on the course with local food trucks. Tournament Director Cory Brougham said that the spring rains have brought the course up to an early magnificent level, and the rough may end up taller this year than in the past. “The course looks incredible,” Brougham said.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, JULY 7 | YOUTH DAY

Heron Lakes Junior Pro-Am | Seven-hole for juniors ages 8-17. Tee Times begin at approximately noon. An Open Qualifier will also be held at Colorado National GC, with another site—potentially Broadlands GC—mirroring the format from previous years

TUESDAY, JULY 8 | PRACTICE DAY

Professional Practice Rounds | All Day
PRO-AM Pairing Party | TPC Colorado | Invitation Only Event

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 | OFFICIAL PRO-AM

Wednesday’s Pro-Am draws amateur golfers to team up with
Korn Ferry professionals for a round of 18 holes. Only open to Pro-Am participants

THURSDAY, JULY 10 | ROUND 1

Tee Times | No. 1 and No. 10 Tees | 6:30 AM – 9:01 AM Early tee times feature morning dew and cool mountain air, ideal conditions for scoring low.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 | ROUND 2

First Wave Tee Times | No. 1 and No. 10 Tees | 6:30 AM – 9:01 AM
Second Round – Second Wave Tee Times | No. 1 and No. 10 Tees | 12:20 PM – 2:31 PM Round 2 continues with players aiming to blast off the tee and advance past the typical cut mark of the top 65 and ties. Excitement builds as contenders push for weekend contention.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 | ROUND 3

Tee Times | No. 1 Tees | 6:30 AM – 1:20 PM
For those advancing, Saturday is Day 3 — often the most grueling round as leaders make moves.

SUNDAY, JULY 13 | FINAL ROUND

Tee Times | No. 1 & No. 10 Tees | 7:18 AM – 9:30 AM
Sunday’s Round 4 concludes the 72-hole battle. In 2024, Cristóbal Del Solar
secured victory with a 22-under-par 266, earning his PGA TOUR card in the process

 

Jim Bebbington is the Director of Content at Colorado AvidGolfer and can be reached at [email protected]

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The Ascendant Presented by Blue 2025 Preview

The Beast of Berthound Returns at The Ascendant Presented by Blue By Jim Bebbington This year’s Colorado Korn Ferry Tour stop, The Ascendant Presented by Blue, is July 7 to July 13 at TPC Colorado in Berthoud. The tournament at TPC Colorado will be the first since tournament organizers brought on a new management company,

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