Author: Chris Schmaedeke
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Becca Huffer wins historic third Colorado Women’s Open title with clutch birdie on 18
Becca Huffer made the putt when she had to. The Colorado native and Monument resident hit a birdie putt on the 18th hole on Friday to capture her third Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club at 10 under. She is the only three-time winner in the 32-year history of the women’s…
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Denver Nuggets play in final ABA game | May 13, 1976 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will…
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Amateur Lavanya Gupta goes low to lead at Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open
Lavanya Gupta was sitting at even par as she approached her ninth hole of the day, the par-5 18th at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. The incoming freshman at the University of Kansas started Thursday’s second round of the Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open as the low amateur at 2 under and didn’t have much going…
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Broncos’ Terrell Davis wins MVP after 2,000-yard season | Jan. 9, 1999 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. For Nos. 50 to 1, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered the top moments. The No. 1 moment will…
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Colorado’s Becca Huffer in mix at Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open
Becca Huffer knows how to win at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. After Wednesday’s first round of the Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open, the Littleton High grad, who won the title in 2013 and 2019, is in contention for her third title with several other previous winners. Huffer fired a 3-under 69 with five birdies for a tie…
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Takeaways from playing Rodeo Dunes, Colorado’s next championship course | Golf Insider
The excitement about Rodeo Dunes has been building since the Dream Golf project was announced in 2023. The Michael Keiser Jr. project is located in Weld County’s Roggen just off of Interstate 76 and the first 18 holes are open to Rodeo Dunes founders. The course was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who…
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Colorado Women’s Open continues to provide launching pad for female golfers | Golf Insider
The list of past Colorado Women’s Open participants reads like a who’s who of women’s golf. Lauren Coughlin, Sophia Popov, Paige MacKenzie, Carlota Ciganda and Paige Spiranac, to name a few, have all had success in the game of golf. Colorado legend Jennifer Kupcho has won the event and has a major LPGA title to…
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CU Buffs star Travis Hunter wins Heisman | Dec. 14, 2024 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. The Hall’s historian Dave Plati coordinated a 19-member committee to rank in order what they considered were the top 50 all-time; 51-150 covered most if not all sports and…
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Denver native Wyndham Clark wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson to snap PGA Tour drought
It’s been a minute since Wyndham Clark was holding a trophy at the end of a PGA Tour event. That changed on Sunday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The Denver native fired a 60 in the final round on Sunday to capture the CJ Cup Byron Nelson title for his fourth career win…
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Dikeou brothers buy Denver Bears | Dec. 1, 1984 | Colorado’s Top 150 Sports Moments
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled and will release the list every week until the No. 1 moment on July 31. Plati and Broncos icon Jim Saccomano…