Breaking all the old rules can be good for the game, within reason. A new breed of golfer is leading an entertaining effort to refresh, reinvigorate the sport and lifestyle.
From Left: Colorado Open Golf Foundation founder Pat Hamill, past Colorado Women’s Open Champion Erin Houtsma, COGF CEO Kevin Laura, Inspirato EVP Michele Delman, Inspirato CEO Brent Handler and COGF Chair Molly Greenblatt. PHOTO BY E.J. CARR
The Inspirato Colorado Open makes history by matching prize money for men’s and women’s championships.
19-year-old Yuka Saso of the Philippines received $1 million for winning the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open. A repeat at Pine Needles this June would mean $1.8 million.
Pioneering sponsorship brings windfall for female golfers.
