The Rules of Assuagement

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Starting next year, golfers will receive much-needed relief from some of the game’s more archaic penalties

By Ed Mate, Executive Director, Colorado Golf Association

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Who Says Golf is Dying?

Castle Pines Country Club

Nobody told Colorado golf, which weathered the downturn much better than most states did. Now, the outlook here and even nationwide borders on the bullish.

By Andy Bigford

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Youth Must Be Served

ACCESS PASS: Three of the many card-carrying Youth on Course beneficiaries

Youth on Course, an initiative to help make golf more affordable for participating junior players, comes to Colorado. WITH THE JUNIOR GOLF Alliance of Colorado leading the way, Colorado will become the latest state to launch the Youth on Course initiative. Youth on Course makes golf more accessible to juniors by capping their cost for … Read more

Teaching Our Children Well

Golf in Schools Program

With many school districts deemphasizing physical education for budgetary and other reasons, schools constantly seek activities that cost as little money as possible. Given the need for access to equipment and facilities, introducing students to golf is an afterthought. In Colorado, however, many golf organizations are working to create access to the sport. The Colorado … Read more

The Colorado Golf Association Announces Players of the Year

2016 CGA Players of the Year

As the Colorado Golf Association wraps up its 101st year of serving and promoting golf in the state, we want to thank the more than 1,300 players who entered our championships and qualifiers in 2016. It produced an exceptional follow-up to our Centennial anniversary, and it gives us great pleasure to recognize three individuals as … Read more

Olkowski and Hillary Win Inaugural JGAC Tour Championship

The Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado—a partnership between the Colorado PGA, Colorado Golf Association and Colorado Women’s Golf Association—concluded its highly successful inaugural season with its Junior Tour Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club. The top 40 boys and top 20 girls on the season-long points list competed Saturday and Sunday, with Trevor Olkowski of … Read more

Colorado Golf’s Secret Garden

For most, the corner of Havana and Alameda conjures up images of car dealers, gas stations and fast-food restaurants. But the next time you pass this intersection, take a minute to glance west. You might be surprised by what you see. Tucked away at the south end of CommonGround Golf Course’s driving range is a … Read more