Profiles
Player profiles throughout the game of golf and beyond, as well as personality pieces in all industries.
Colorado Sports Legend Joanie Birkland Passes Away
90-year-old Birkland was a member of the Colorado Golf, Tennis, Sports and Women’s Halls of Fame.
Kupcho Greets Passengers at DIA
Augusta champion makes the cut as the “Welcome to Denver” voice. By Jon Rizzi Passengers shuttling between the gates and main terminal at Denver International Airport have become accustomed to “Welcome to Denver” messages from local celebrities. To a list that includes Gov. John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, … Read more
Lehigh, Schalk and Jordaan Claim Girls’ HS Titles
Spring snow cuts state championships to one round.
The second, final round of the 3A, 4A and 5A Colorado State Girls’ Golf Championships was supposed to take place Tuesday, May 21. But thanks to a heavy snow falling over most of the state, the event wound up solely consisting of the 18 holes players had completed Monday.
Garrett Froggatte Second Colorado Instructor Added to Golf Channel Academy
Garrett Froggatte, an accomplished player and coach who played alongside 2016 PGA champion Jimmy Walker at Baylor University, is the most recent addition to Golf Channel Academy (GCA), a dedicated network of teaching facilities operating with the active support of Golf Channel, the game’s leading global multimedia and golf entertainment source. Golf Channel Academy is … Read more
Lynn DeBruin: A Tribute
Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer “When I need a story done right, done well and—at times—done fast, I call Lynn DeBruin. She brings enthusiasm, intelligence and pride to every assignment. A solid reporter, she takes direction and editing like a pro, and writes with grace on deadline. The Rocky’s loss has been our gain.” This … Read more
