History Rewritten in Windsor: Edwards Fires 64, Lee Captures Another Crown
July 11 – Windsor, CO – Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) hosted its second Mizuno Major Championship of the summer from July 7–9 at Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf in Windsor, Colorado. A field of 62 boys and 26 girls arrived full of excitement, each having qualified for a chance to advance to the 49th Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships, to be held later this month at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in Indiana.
Throughout the week, players battled scorching temperatures, tight fairways, and greens guarded by strategically placed bunkers—conditions that demanded precision off the tee and smart course management, making for a true test of skill. After round one, CheyAnne Schrick rose to the challenge, finishing atop the girls’ leaderboard with an impressive 1-under-par 71. On the boys’ side, Dalton Sisneros, Brayden Destefano, and Wyatt Isgrig shared the lead, each carding a strong 2-under-par 70.
Round two saw players respond with grit and determination. After a tough opening round, Sophia Lee bounced back with a 1-under-par 71, showcasing resilience and composure. Her strong play moved her into a tie for second with Addison Dorsey at 7-over-par 151, just three strokes behind Schrick, who maintained her lead heading into the final round.
The boys’ leaderboard saw a shake-up as Ash Edwards, Nicholas Brooks, and Miles Kuhl surged forward with impressive rounds, each finishing the day at 4-under-par 140. With a tightly packed field and momentum shifting, the stage was set for an exciting final round.
The final day delivered plenty of drama and excitement as the field was cut to the top 31 boys and 13 girls for the final round. The final day delivered plenty of drama and excitement. In the Girls Championship, the leaderboard remained tight through the turn, with Dorsey leading after an even-par 36 on the front nine. Schrick and Lee stayed close, setting up a thrilling finish. Lee found her rhythm on the back nine, closing with a steady 2-over-par round to secure the title with a three-day total of 9-over-par 225—clinching a hard-fought victory.
On the boys’ side, Edwards and Kuhl entered the back nine separated by just one stroke. Edwards, 2-under at the turn, went on a historic tear—birdieing holes 10 through 13, holing out for eagle on 14, and adding birdies on 15 and 16. His electric finish earned him an incredible 8-under-par 64 and the Boys Championship title with a final score of 12-under-par 204. This incredible round ties the score recorded by Wyndham Clark during the 2011 4A State Championships, cementing Edwards’ performance as one of the most memorable in recent Colorado junior golf history.
Lee earned her second Major Championship title of the 2025 season and her fourth career Major. “Midway through round two, I felt like I was hitting the ball better. I was sticking to my game plan, my fundamentals were there, and my mental game was in a whole different place, which really helped,” Lee reflected.
Representing the Colorado PGA at the 2025 National Junior PGA Championship at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana, from July 29 – August 1, will be Sophia Lee, Addison Dorsey, Gregory White, and Dalton Sisneros.
The COPGA Junior Golf team extends a huge thank you to all our partners who made this event possible. Special thanks to Josh Knipp and Mizuno Golf for providing golf balls and two den caddies for our champions. Thank you to Scott Walter, PGA, and the Winston Collection for gifting custom Major Champion headcovers. We also appreciate StackaLine for the yardage books, Gatorade for keeping players hydrated, and NCSA College Recruiting for their support of our junior golfers.
We are especially grateful to Director of Golf Chris Williamson, PGA, Head Professional Max Bigford, Superintendent Jeff Orr, the membership, and the entire staff at Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf for their outstanding hospitality. Their support and dedication helped make this championship a success.
The Colorado PGA’s next Junior Major will be the Mizuno Colorado PGA Junior Match Play, hosted at Lake Valley Golf Club from July 21–23.
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