Players hail from across the country and globe. Jon Rizzi Prize recruits from across the state (such A.J. Ott, above), country and world recently signed letters-of-intent to play for Colorado’s four NCAA Division I men’s golf programs. COLORADO STATE RAMS: Head coach Christian Newton landed the top player in the state, as ranked by the … Read more
Post-NBA life is sweet for Chauncey Billups. But could “retirement” just be an intermission before a dramatic second act? By Sam Adams Note: This story was originally published in our August 2015 issue of Colorado AvidGolfer One year into retirement from the National Basketball Association, Chauncey Billups is b-b-b-b-busier than ever. Television assignments. Board meetings. … Read more
Senior heads to NCAA Championship Finals Jeff Florence Senior David Oraee will be the University of Colorado’s sole representative at the NCAA Championship tournament at The Concession Club in Bradenton, Florida on May 29-June 3. With his team finishing one place out of advancing from the Central Regional in Noblesville, Ind., Oraee’s 68-70-71, 209 score … Read more
After a strong two days, Buffs fall to sixth in Regional, one place shy of qualifying David Plati Photo credit: Brian Drumm NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The University of Colorado men’s golf team had a disappointing end to its season here Saturday, as the Buffaloes dropped into a sixth place finish in the NCAA Central/Noblesville Regional, … Read more
Strong individual performances give high hopes for next season Kate Stromberg | Colorado AvidGolfer ST. GEORGE, UTAH – The 2015 women’s golf season has come to a close for the University of Denver Pioneers (pictured above) and University of Colorado Buffaloes (pictured below). Both teams competed over the weekend at the NCAA St. George Regional. … Read more
Buffs head to Indiana in hopes of making the National Championship Finals David Plati BOULDER — As expected, the University of Colorado men’s golf team was invited to the NCAA Championships for the third straight season Monday morning, as the Buffaloes will participate in the Central/Ball State Regional which begins next Thursday, May 14, in … Read more
“I love golf far more than I love football,” says the former CU Buff and Broncos champion Sam Adams | Portraits by: Stephen Nowland Alfred Williams may be the most passionate, fun-loving athlete in the history of Colorado sports. And that is how he approaches golf, with passion and fun. If you play a round … Read more
Three In 60s Help Make Best Scoring Round Ever David Plati WAIKOLOA, Hawai’i — The University of Colorado men’s golf team wasn’t satisfied with its first round play on Thursday, so all it did in Friday’s second round was to record the best 18-hole team score in school history in relation to par to move … Read more
The CU men’s basketball coach has a fiery competitiveness that bubbles over onto the golf course. Sam Adams When Tad Boyle posts a score, you won’t be hardpressed to find it. Sheets of paper with “77-48” adorn the doors and walls within the University of Colorado’s men’s basketball coach’s office. They serve as a motivational … Read more
DU’s Tonje Daffinrud Plays This Week at NCAA Championships Chris Duthie | Photos Courtesy of University of Denver & University of Colorado Playing at their respective regional tournaments, Colorado’s remaining Division 1 collegiate golf teams finished their seasons in relative disappointment. The highly ranked University of Colorado men finished 12th in a 14 team field, … Read more
