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Golf Grabs the Spotlight As PGA Tour Returns to Action at Colonial

March 16, 2021June 10, 2020

Colonial Tournament - Kevin Na

By Anthony Cotton THE TOP 5 players in the world will tee it up at Colonial as golf navigates its “new normal.” The NBA and NHL have announced their comeback plans for resuming their seasons, both likely returning to play in late July. Major League Baseball might actually be inching towards an agreement with its … Read more

Two for the TOUR

March 16, 2021May 5, 2020

Valor Christian Alumnus Wyndham Clark

Valor Christian Alumnus Wyndham Clark Playing on the Tour — Photo courtesy of heavy.com

When the PGA TOUR returns, it’ll be 90 days since Wyndham Clark and Mark Hubbard last competed—and the game will look and sound much different.

Iconic Pro Athletes Face Off Against COVID-19

March 16, 2021May 20, 2020

Phill and Tiger Compete

Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images for The Match

The “Champions for Charity” golf match brings the best of golf and football professional athletes to support America in a time of need.

Returning to the Golf Course Amid a Pandemic

March 16, 2021April 6, 2020

Golden’s Applewood Golf Course is letting golfers ride and walk with specific restrictions.

Golden’s Applewood Golf Course is letting golfers ride and walk with specific restrictions.

After downing a COVID-19 Colorado cocktail of guilt, hesitation, and yes, hopefulness, a hacker ventured back to the golf course.

Golf in the Time of COVID-19

March 16, 2021April 5, 2020

COVID closed Course sign

COVID closed Course sign — SIGN OF THE TIMES: Willis Case Golf Course remains one of the eight City of Denver facilities shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complying with state and local directives, a number of courses remain open. But make sure to check ahead—and stay safe out there.

By Andy Bigford

Playing Through COVID-19

March 16, 2021March 9, 2020

How golfers can respond to the COVID-19 scare

DU’s Zanusso Ties NCAA Record with 61

March 16, 2021February 25, 2020

Anna Zanusso with University of Wisconsin Women's Golf Coach Todd Oehrlein

Anna Zanusso with University of Wisconsin Women's Golf Coach Todd Oehrlein — Anna Zanusso with University of Wisconsin Women’s Golf Coach Todd Oehrlein and the flag saluting her 61. Wisconsin hosted the Westbrook Invitational. (Photo courtesy University of Denver)

The freshman‘s 16-under 200 in Arizona also sets a 54-hole program record.

Saving Daylight and Par

March 16, 2021February 18, 2020

Twilight Golfer

Would year-round daylight saving time help golf?

Have Handicap, Will Travel

March 16, 2021January 6, 2020

Kids Keeping Score

Kids Keeping Score - The World Handicap System — Keeping score and posting it for handicap purposes is a rite of passage.

Now a 10 in Denver will be a 10 in Denmark or Denpasar.

Little Ball Lost

March 16, 2021December 27, 2019

The 12th green at Willis Case

The 12th green at Willis Case, not far from where the lost ball was found — The 12th green at Willis Case

A found Volvik proves why even the worst shot makes someone happy.