Tag: golf
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LIV Golf’s chaos would be fitting ending to league’s run | Golf Insider
When LIV Golf burst on the scene in 2021 and teed off in 2022, the new league talked about changing the game. Fast forward to 2026, and it didn’t change the game. But it was as newsworthy as a hard-to-find league could be. As the league heads into its final event of the year in…
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Heart of the course
The people and purpose behind Shining Mountain Golf Club By Kristen Higginbotham, Special to the Courier Every golf course has a story. Some are written through championships. Others are remembered for spectacular views or legendary holes. The story beginning to unfold at Shining Mountain Golf Club is different. It’s being written by people who believe…
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Manitou Springs boys golfer Hayden Dorsey aims for throne in senior season
One of Hayden Dorsey’s goals this season is to capture a state championship. His offseason workload shows he’s serious. The Manitou Springs senior boys golfer has played in 10 Colorado PGA Junior Golf Tour tournaments since April and placed top 20 or better in all but one. In his recent competition, the Mizuno COPGA Jr.…
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How DP World Tour Q-School has become pro path for Colorado golfers | Golf Insider
The road to becoming successful in professional golf can be a long, tough grind. There are examples like Jackson Koivun. He won the 3M Open last week on the PGA Tour after being a star in college. But those stories are not the norm. A lot of golfers battle through minitours and qualifying school for…
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CU’s Hunter Swanson at home for pro debut at Inspirato Colorado Open | Golf Insider
Starting his pro golf journey at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club felt right to Hunter Swanson. The former Northfield High School and University of Colorado star officially turned pro after graduation and will make his debut Thursday at the Inspirato Colorado Open, where he will be competing for the $200,000 purse. “It feels surreal for…
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‘Always love teeing it up in my home state’: TPC Colorado still a smash hit at The Blue Championship
BERTHOUD — Jim Knous couldn’t miss a chance to play in The Blue Championship at the 8,000-yard TPC Colorado. Neither could Air Force graduate Kyle Westmoreland or former CU Boulder star Justin Biwer. “I always love teeing it up in my home state,” Knous said. “The people that come out to support are incredible. And…
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7 Colorado golf courses that will test your mettle without taking all of your money
Golf in Colorado comes with many perks. Consistent sunshine, stunning views and abundant wildlife are three that quickly come to mind. There’s the increased distance on every shot, with balls traveling up to 15% farther than at sea level. And there are the dramatic elevation changes enjoyed from many a mountain tee box. Golf season…
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Peak Performer: Air Academy’s Landry Frost focused on mental game, earns first win of the season
Amongst the green pristine grass and pine trees at Eisenhower Golf Course, a red pony-tailed golfer stands over a putt with intense concentration. The golfer, Air Academy’s Landry Frost, recorded a 2-under-par at the Bruin Invitational on Monday to earn her first tournament win of the season. It was a great win for the sophomore,…
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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ reboot, Red Hot Chili Peppers doc and three more options for streaming this week
“Malcolm in the Middle” fans, your adorable little guy Malcom (Frankie Muniz) is back, and he’s all grown up in the new reboot “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.” Four half-hour episodes will air on Disney+ starting Friday. Malcolm’s now a father to a daughter, and when his parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois…
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Gary Player, one of the world’s greatest golfers, is grateful for … adversity
By The Foundation for a Better Life Gary Player, born Nov. 1, 1935, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport. Known as “The Black Knight,” Player’s career is marked by extraordinary achievements and a relentless dedication to the game and to his fitness…