The CGA
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Serving All Colorado Golfers
The Bloom of Youth
CGA Junior Membership means a round can cost $5—or less.
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his year, junior golfers will have more options to play and compete at an affordable level across the state. On February 25th, the Colorado Golf Association launched a new CGA Junior Membership for $25. With CGA Junior Membership, kids enjoy the same technology available to adults through the WHS Handicap Index and GHIN Mobile app, which includes course maps and score-posting ability. Even better, this membership connects juniors to a nationwide collection of courses through Youth on Course, a national program that allows them to play for $5 a round—and at some Colorado courses, for as little as $2 per round. More than 35
courses in Colorado have joined the Youth on Course network, and the CGA has invited even more to participate. After six successful years, the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado saw significant growth in membership and demand for playing opportunities. To meet the needs of all junior golfers in Colorado in 2022 and beyond, the Colorado Golf Association (CGA) and Colorado Section of the PGA (CPGA), announced plans to serve junior golfers independently beginning in 2022. Both organizations will refine their foci and tailor programs to the specific needs of juniors within their respective organizations. For juniors who love to compete, the CPGA will offer a schedule of golf tournaments for kids at various skill levels. Under
the Youth Pillar of the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation, the CPGA will continue to support national initiatives including Drive, Chip & Putt in conjunction with Augusta National Golf Club, and PGA Jr. League, which provides beginning golfers with a fun, team-oriented on-ramp to the game. The CPGA will continue to host prestigious Colorado Junior PGA Championship and bring back the Aurora Junior Championship. “The Colorado PGA will remain committed to supporting junior golfers and their families through a combination of existing and new junior golf programs,” Interim Colorado PGA Executive Director Bob Doyle explains. “Continuing to support core development initiatives while creating a brand-new competitive offering is some-
SPLITTING THE FAIR WAY: After six years of the JGAC, the CGA and CPGA will again run their own junior programs.
COURTESY OF COLORADO GOLF ASSOCAITION
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COLORADO AVIDGOLFER
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APRIL 2022
