Tag: Broadmoor
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PIKES PICK: Artists, create the poster for Race to the Clouds
Yours could be the poster for the June 21 104th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with art for the 250-150 anniversary year of the country and state: “The World’s Race America’s Mountain – A Colorado Legacy.” Winning submissions from artists will be featured. ppihc.org – Linda Navarro
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Trio starts, finishes third round atop U.S. Senior Open leaderboard, setting up unpredictable finish
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Saturday provided no separation, so the U.S. Senior Open will come down to the final round. The trio of Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington and Mark Hensby finished the third round tied at 8-under after starting their day tied in the lead at 6-under at The Broadmoor’s East Course. Harrington rammed in a chip shot for…
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Could Tiger Woods tee it up at The Broadmoor in 2031? One college teammate says yes.
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forgive Russ Miller for dreaming, but he can easily picture the scene. The Broadmoor’s director of golf sees the crowds gathering on that first hole. He hears the starter’s voice echoing through the picturesque pines of the East Course. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is the…
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Bears, golf and The Broadmoor: A tradition with deep roots continues at the U.S. Senior Open
In the storied annals of The Broadmoor, it seems only fitting that historians recall a black bear and a golf course from the very beginning. To be sure, hotel founder Spencer Penrose carried an affinity for both. In 1916, two years before he would open his Grand Dame of the Rockies, Penrose received a black…
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Colorado golf great Dow Finsterwald dies at 93
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More than a major champion and Ryder Cup player, Dow Finsterwald devoted his life to golf as the longtime professional at The Broadmoor. Finsterwald, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour and the first PGA Championship stroke play champion, died Friday night at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 93. His son, Dow Finsterwald…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. There was no social distancing…