Colorado Golf Association

𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 with Stef Ferguson 🎞️ Stef breaks down why knowing your carry distances for each club matters—and how it translates to better decisions on the course. #ExperienceGolf #ColoradoGolf #SwingTip #StefFerguson #CarryDistances

Denver native Wyndham Clark, who has struggled in his quest to regain peak form, parts ways with longtime caddie John Ellis. coloradogolf.org/switching-thin… @Wyndham_Clark

Her Legacy | Episode 5 A teenage phenom who rose through perseverance to become one of Colorado’s most dominant champions. Phyllis Buchanan first captured the state’s attention after reaching the CWGA Match Play Championship finals three straight times, each time falling to Ruth Harrison, a competitor more than 30 years her senior. But at just 19 years old, Buchanan broke through — claiming the 1930 CWGA Match Play title and beginning a remarkable run. She would go on to set the record for consecutive CWGA Match Play victories with five straight titles from 1935–1939, cementing her place among Colorado’s greatest amateur golfers. Her success extended beyond the state stage as well. In 1933, Buchanan stepped onto the national scene by winning the prestigious Women’s Trans-Mississippi Championship. Despite her dominance, Buchanan stepped away from competitive golf at just 28 years old, later becoming a champion trap-shooter and bowler — proving her athletic talents extended far beyond the golf course. Her Legacy lives on. #HerLegacy #ColoradoGolfHallOfFame #WomensHistoryMonth #YearOfWomen #CGA

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. coloradogolf.org/exit-strategy-… @csupmensgolf @CityofPueblo @PuebloWestMetro #ColoradoGolf

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Her Legacy | Episode 4 A champion competitor, a true all-around athlete, and a powerful advocate for women in sport. Joan Birkland was a force — known not only for her incredible achievements, but for being one of the kindest and most respected figures in Colorado golf. She excelled in both golf and tennis, leaving a lasting impact on the advancement of women in athletics. On the course, she captured four CWGA Match Play titles (1960, 1961, 1962, 1964) and three consecutive Stroke Play championships (1964–66). Her dominance at the club level was unmatched — winning 30 consecutive Denver Country Club women’s championships, an achievement few golfers could ever imagine matching. Beyond competition, Birkland dedicated her life to growing opportunities for women in sport. In 1974, she co-founded Sportswomen of Colorado, an organization created to promote, recognize, and empower girls and women in athletics across the state. A Colorado Sports Hall of Fame inductee and respected golf leader, she served as chair of the USGA Women’s Committee, was a USGA Board member during the 1995 U.S. Women’s Open at The Broadmoor, chaired the 1982 Curtis Cup Matches at Denver Country Club, and officiated at the U.S. Women’s Open at The Broadmoor. Her influence continues to shape opportunities for women in sport today. Her Legacy lives on. To learn more about Joanie's accomplishments, watch this video: youtube.com/watch?v=KJoa8i… #HerLegacy #ColoradoGolfHallOfFame #YearOfWomen #CGA

Against strong field, CU’s Ty Holbrook and Hunter Swanson notch top-10 finishes as Buffs come on strong in final round for another top-3 showing; meanwhile, Colorado Mesa women coming off sweep of titles. coloradogolf.org/making-headway… @CUBuffsMGolf

☘️ Lucky to golf in Colorado. #Happy #StPats #StPatricksDay

In honor of 2027 Arnold Palmer Cup coming to Cherry Hills, we note all the World Golf Hall of Famers who have won significant tournaments in Colorado — and it’s A LOT. coloradogolf.org/history-in-the… #ColoradoGolf

Tournament Registration is Now Open: coloradogolf.org/cga-championsh…

Selection Sunday is here. All 55 host sites for 2026 CGA championships, qualifiers, Member Play Days, Clinics, and @USGA qualifiers are officially set for 2026 CGA Madness. Starting Tuesday, March 17, voting begins on our Instagram Story polls as courses go head-to-head for bragging rights. Each quadrant of the bracket will have its own voting day — with matchups dropping every Tuesday and Thursday through March and April until one course is crowned the 2026 CGA Madness Champion. The big question… 👑 Can anyone dethrone the defending champion, RainDance National? Stay tuned. The madness begins Tuesday.

March 15th- you know what that means... Score posting season is here and we had to bring back this 2024 gem since it's snowing!

100 days until the Colorado Junior Open Championship. June 22–26 📍 CommonGround Golf Course The best junior golfers in the state will take on one of Colorado’s premier public courses. ⏰ Registration opens Monday at 8:00 AM. Register using the link: coloradogolf.org/state-junior-c… before it’s too late. #CGAJuniorGolf #ColoradoGolf #JuniorGolf

Her Legacy | Episode 3 One of the most decorated amateur golfers Colorado has ever produced. Carol Flenniken dominated amateur golf throughout the 1960s, capturing major national and international titles while building a record that would stand for decades. She won the 1960 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, and in 1964 became the youngest champion of the British Ladies Amateur at the time — one of the most prestigious titles in amateur golf. Flenniken also represented the United States on the winning 1964 and 1966 Curtis Cup teams, compiling an impressive 6-1-1 record in international competition. Her impact on Colorado golf was historic. With 25 CWGA/CGA titles, she held the record for more than 20 years and was later honored as the CWGA Player of the Century in 2016. A dominant competitor and a trailblazer for women’s golf in Colorado. Her Legacy lives on. #HerLegacy #ColoradoGolfHallOfFame #WomensHistoryMonth #YearOfWomen #CGA

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 with Kate Moore & Ashley Harrell 🎞️ Kate has a shot in a bunker she wants nothing to do with. If she doesn't want to even try it, what are her options and what will it cost? #featuredfilmfriday #Bunker #Shot #rulesofgolf #coloradogolf

Her Legacy | Episode 2 A model amateur and one of the most respected figures in the history of women’s golf. Barbara McIntire built a career defined by excellence, leadership, and service to the game. A two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur champion (1959, 1964) and the 1960 British Ladies Amateur champion, she competed at the highest level of amateur golf for decades. Her international impact was just as impressive — representing the United States on six Curtis Cup teams between 1958–1972 and later captaining the victorious American squads in 1976 and 1998. At just 15 years old, McIntire announced herself to the golf world by defeating six-time champion Glenna Collett Vare in her first U.S. Women’s Amateur match. Beyond competition, she devoted her life to the game through the USGA, eventually receiving its highest honor — the Bob Jones Award in 2000. A champion. A leader. A lifelong ambassador for golf. Her Legacy lives on. #HerLegacy #ColoradoGolfHallOfFame #WomensHistoryMonth #YearOfWomen #CGA

Highlights of what the 2026 CGA championship schedule has in store; registration for many of the competitions begins March 16. coloradogolf.org/whetting-the-a… #ColoradoGolf

Her Legacy | Episode 1 Her Legacy begins with a legend. The first woman inducted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame in 1973, Mildred “Babe” Zaharias, was a once-in-a-generation athlete. A track and field star, major league baseball pitcher, and one of the most dominant golfers of her era. While living in Colorado, Babe won 17 consecutive tournaments, including the U.S. Women’s Amateur and the British Ladies Amateur. When she returned to Denver, the city welcomed her with a parade and a 200-pound key to the city — with crowds lining the streets to celebrate her incredible achievements. She became the first Colorado-based golfer to receive that level of recognition, putting Colorado women’s golf on the national stage. And her impact still echoes today. Her Legacy lives on. #HerLegacy #ColoradoGolfHallOfFame #WomensHistoryMonth #YearOfWomen #CGA

In first year at National Western Center, Colorado Golf Expo draws its most attendees since pre-Covid. coloradogolf.org/a-step-forward… @CoGolfExpo @DiscoverTheWest #ColoradoGolf

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