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Amid Kupcho’s Late-Season Rise, A Triumphant Tale Emerges
“I’m just over the moon, so emotional. So happy for myself and my team, there is a lot more to it than just me hitting a golf ball.”@melreidgolf claimed her first LPGA Tour title with a victory at the @ShopRiteLPGA. 🏆
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— LPGA (@LPGA) October 4, 2020
The Colorado star gets a second-place finish, but Englishwoman Mel Reid’s comeback from personal tragedy and professional setbacks makes an impression.
Local Stars Hit The Road After A Crackin’ Good CoBank Colorado Open
While they didn’t figure in the championship mix, Shane Bertsch, Chris DiMarco and Jennifer Kupcho have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. By Anthony Cotton There were signs early on about how low the field would go at the 2020 CoBank Colorado Open—in the opening round, for example, 26 players shot … Read more
What’s the Difference Between a 55-Yard Field Goal and a 350-Yard Drive? Denver Broncos Kicker Brandon McManus Is About to Find Out
The Denver Broncos’ kicker, Brandon McManus, is part of a star-studded field at this week’s CoBank Colorado Open, where 2020 Women’s champion Jennifer Kupcho will also tee it up.
A Colorado Father and Son, a Dodge Challenger… and Pebble Beach
By Neil H. Devlin If you’re an early-morning dew sweeper at Meadow Hills Golf Course, perhaps you’ve come upon Neil H. Devlin as he mowed greens and set pins as a groundskeeper at the classic old-school tract in Aurora. If you haven’t seen him, more than likely—especially if you have a child who’s played high … Read more