Tag: golf
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TEST 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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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…
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Woodland Park gets community input on Shining Mountain
In time, Woodland Park expects Shining Mountain to be a shining example of a municipal golf course. In the short term, though, patience is needed. “We just closed on this in December,” Mayor Kellie Case told over 100 residents assembled at the Ute Pass Cultural Center on March 17 for a Shining Mountain Golf Course…
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CHSAA Legislative Council: Multiplier exemption, place-up criteria remain untouched after meeting
LONE TREE — The Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Council saw a pair of notable administrative proposals fail to pass during its February meeting. Administrative 1 proposal failed 66-6 and the Administrative 2 proposal failed 62-10 during Tuesday’s meeting at the Douglas County School District Legacy Campus building. Both proposals aimed to “clarify how…
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Local golf courses begin seasonal closures
The first hints of winter are showing up on the fairways. Morning frost has settled on the grass, golfers are carrying extra coats and tee times grow shorter with each passing sunset. For local golfers, the change of seasons brings a familiar mix of nostalgia and frustration, along with the reality that several nearby golf…
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Colorado Golf Club can shine again with 2030 USGA championship | Golf Insider
It’s been a minute since Colorado Golf Club was in the spotlight. The club co-hosted the 2023 U.S. Amateur with Cherry Hills Country Club, but most of the drama took place during match play at Cherry Hills. It won’t be until 2030, but Colorado Golf Club will have its chance to show why it’s ranked…
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CU Buffs’ men and women off to hot starts in fall season | Golf Insider
The University of Colorado golf programs are thriving in the fall season. The men’s and women’s teams have racked up individual wins, high team finishes and record-setting performances on the course. On the men’s side, sophomore Zeqian “Michael” Fang battled tough conditions Tuesday to claim medalist honors in Colorado School of Mines’ Bob Writz Invitational played at…