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Hale Irwin and The Broadmoor Golf Club are adding another chapter.

The USGA announced Monday Irwin, a World Golf Hall of Famer and former CU-Boulder star athlete, will serve as the honorary chair of the 45th U.S. Senior Open.

The U.S. Senior Open is scheduled for June 25-29 at The Broadmoor’s East Course.

“As a five-time USGA champion and with strong ties to the state and region, I am honored to serve as the honorary chair of this year’s U.S. Senior Open,” said Irwin. “The foundation for my life as an athlete and eventually a professional golfer was established in Boulder County, and it excites me to return to a place where it began.”

A two-time U.S. Senior Open champion, Irwin moved from his home state of Kansas to Boulder County as a kid and played football and golf at CU-Boulder. He was a two-time All-Big Eight football selection and won the 1967 NCAA individual golf championship.

Irwin won 20 PGA Tour titles and three U.S Open titles.

With the U.S. Senior Open, The Broadmoor is hosting its ninth USGA championship.

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