The Few, the Proud
With Wyndham Clark set to tee it up at Augusta National again, it’s worth noting that only 25 players who have lived in Colorado have ever competed at the Masters; here’s the rundown
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Owning His New Role
Saddleback’s Whitey O’Malley brings down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to new role as president of National Golf Course Owners Association
Far From the Norm
After a near-record warm and dry winter — and a very high amount of ‘off-season’ play — it’s not business as usual for Colorado golf courses
Setting the Stage
Fort Collins’ AJ Ott earns conditional status on PGA Tour Americas through Q-school, along with former DU golfer John Sand and ex-Colorado Christian University player Sangha Park; Gunnar Broin, who played a season at CSU, gains full Americas card for 2026
Doubling Up
Lakewood Country Club, site of many historic events in Colorado golf, set to host both Colorado Golf Hall of Fame tournament and induction dinner — on May 18 and Aug. 30, respectively
Next-Best Again
Strong closing round gives Timbre Shehee of Mead another runner-up finish in her final season at UNC; DU’s Zander Grant places career-best 5th in Arizona
Strong Showings
Former CU golfer Robyn Choi keeps stacking up top-15 finishes on LPGA Tour; Valor Christian, DU grad Katie Hollern notches by far her best showing on Epson Tour
Switching Things Up
Denver native Wyndham Clark, who has struggled in his quest to regain peak form, parts ways with longtime caddie John Ellis
Exit Strategy
Mike Zaremba of Pueblo West — the first player to complete a sweep of the Colorado Open and Colorado Senior Open titles — set to call it a career after 50 years as a golf professional
Whetting the Appetite
Highlights of what the 2026 CGA championship schedule has in store; registration for many of the competitions begins March 16