Profiles
Player profiles throughout the game of golf and beyond, as well as personality pieces in all industries.
Morikawa Headlines a Memorable Open
Photo Courtesy of Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR
We all love the Masters, but nothing beats tuning into the Open Championship—and not just because you can conceivably watch all the action on Saturday and Sunday and then get in 36 holes of your own each day.
The Will to Succeed
REVETTING DRAMA: Hard against Lonetree Reservoir, TPC Colorado’s par-4 10th yielded one of 2020 champion Will Zalatoris’ four Sunday birdies. PHOTOGRAPH BY JAMIE SCHWABEROW/CLARKSON CREATIVE
A year after launching golf’s next big star, the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes is primed to do it again.
Vision Quest
STRETCHING LIMITS: What DeChambeau and Roskopf do is prepare the golfer’s body “so he can go out on the course and put all the force on his body that he wants and not get injured.” Photo By: E.J. CARR
Bryson DeChambeau and his Colorado-based trainer Greg Roskopf are on a journey to break barriers and reach places no other golfer has gone before.
Tyler Being Tyler
THE LONG GAME: A 30-year-old rookie whose father also played on the PGA TOUR, McCumber understands the need for balance in his swing and in his life. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY: OF TRAVISMATHEW
Free-spirited surfer, snowboarder and rising PGA TOUR star Tyler McCumber has traveled his own path to Lyons, where he recharges at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
The Phil of Victory
Mickelson’s historic major win continues a story with Colorado ties.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
UNWAVERING SUPPORT: Although she isn’t likely to offer swing tips, Jami Mason (right) says she’s always available to offer support to her daughter Jessica, who plays at Holy Family High School.
An early love of golf has only grown deeper for these Colorado Moms who share their passion with their children.
Feeling It
SOOTHSAYER: Jones said there were times during his career when he just knew he was going to win—that was the case at the 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills. PHOTOGRAPH © USGA/ROBERT WALKER.
Yuma’s STEVE JONES smiled his way to the 1996 U.S. Open title as the “ultimate underdog,” taming “The Monster” and a pair of heavyweight contenders.
Shuck Hoping to Blossom at Cherry Hills…
NC TO CO: Andrew Shuck worked at Charlotte Country Club before being hired as the new head golf professional at Cherry Hills Country Club (pictured here). PHOTOGRAPH BY PREMIER AERIALS.
…While Hanson Follows the Sun
CO TO FLA: After playing a major role in its design, Jeff Hanson is leaving Red Sky Golf Club (Fazio course pictured here) near Vail to become head pro at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Florida. Photograph by Jeff Andrew.