October 20th - Colorado Springs, Co. - The Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGA JR) electrified the weekend of October 19-20 with its thrilling final Major Championship of the 2024 season at the stunning Kissing Camels Golf Club in Colorado Springs. The event drew the top 38 boys and 20 girls from the 2024 COPGA JR Cup Series Points List, all vying for the prestigious Mizuno Colorado PGA Junior Invitational Trophy, valuable COPGA POY Points, AJGA Points, JGS rankings, and, of course, bragging rights heading into the offseason. In Cup Tour style, as they stepped onto the property, players were greeted with exciting gifts, and a welcome dinner on Friday night, setting the stage for an unforgettable competition.
July 24th - Longmont, CO - Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its third Major of the season Monday through Wednesday, July 22-24, at The Fox Hill Club in Longmont, Colorado. When arriving at the course, players were presented with the choice of shoes courtesy of Mizuno, choosing their favorite style. Additionally, they received a StrackaLine yardage book, a sleeve of Mizuno golf balls, a Gatorade towel, and a Gatorade water bottle. After being hit by a big thunderstorm just days before our event, the maintenance team at The Fox Hill Club worked tirelessly to get the course in shape for our championship.
July 10th - Windsor, CO - Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its second Major Championship of the summer on Monday through Wednesday, July 8th - July 10th at Highland Meadows Golf Course in Windsor, Colorado. As players arrived to the course they were greeted with a Mizuno t-shirt, a Mizuno bucket hat, a StrackaLine yardage book, and a putting cup that doubled as a keychain. The competitors were vying for a spot into the 48th Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championship to be held at Congressional Country Club later this month.
Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its first Major Championship of the summer earlier this week at Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora, Colorado. Both boys and girls showcased their unwavering resilience, battling it out for three straight days in tough conditions that tested their playing ability. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the players demonstrated their mental toughness, adding an extra layer of challenge to our Major Championship.
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Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its final Major Championship of the season Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, at Denver Country Club in Denver, Colorado. 39 of the Colorado Section's top boys and 20 of its top girls arrived this weekend in hopes to be crowned the Mizuno Colorado Junior Invitational Champion. While players were entering the beautiful grounds of Denver Country Club they were also greeted with tee gifts from Josh Knipp of Mizuno including a sweatshirt, umbrella, and a sleeve of golf balls.
Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratulated by George Solich after her win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. The win eas her second age class overall win. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its third Major Championship of the season Tuesday through Thursday, July 25-27, at Lake Valley Golf Club in Niwot, Colorado. 32 of the Colorado Section's top boys and 30 of its top girls arrived Tuesday to battle head-to-head in hopes of being the last player standing atop our match play bracket at the Mizuno Colorado PGA Jr. Match Play Championship. Players walking onto the property were greeted with tee gifts from Mizuno and Josh Knipp including both a duffle bag perfectly suited for traveling the junior circuit and a COPGA Jr. Golf bucket hat. The pageantry of a major championship set the stage for a fantastic week, but it was the juniors who would provide the spectacle as the tournament began.
Colorado PGA Junior Golf (COPGAJR) held its second Major event of the summer Monday through Wednesday, July 10-12, at Walnut Creek Golf Preserve in Westminster, Colorado. Some of Colorado's most elite boys and girls competed for three days, battling it out for honors and the chance to qualify for the National Junior PGA Championships. Monday provided beautiful blue skies and great course conditions for the juniors. On day two weather warmed up further, reaching 95 degrees which created challenging speed on the greens. Difficulty and warm weather continued into the final day giving way to light rain which rolled in during the afternoon, providing a cool-off for the golfers. The course staff did an amazing job at maintaining stellar course conditions, thanks to the hard work of golf course superintendent Paul Sibley and his entire staff.