The CGA

The Bloom of Youth

CGA Junior Membership means a round can cost $5—or less.

This 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 thing we are excited about.”

The CGA will conduct its longstanding, historic State Junior Championships and qualifiers in appropriate age categories in a modern and elevated way at CommonGround Golf Course—the home of the CGA.

“The CGA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with the Colorado PGA to maximize opportunities for all junior golfers in Colorado,” said Ed Mate, Executive Director/CEO of the CGA. “We are an organization of nearly 70,000 golfers of all ages, and it is our goal to open that door as wide as possible. That all starts with junior golfers, and our emphasis on building Youth on Course is intended to do just that.”

Both organizations are committed to the Colorado junior golf community and will work diligently to ensure youth golf opportunities remain available and accessible statewide.

Visit coloradogolf.org/junior-membership for information on CGA Junior Membership and coloradopga.com/junior-golf for additional details on 2022 programming and registration processes.

FUN TIMES:

The Youth on Course program lets juniors play more and pay less.

CGA members save up to $19 on green fees every time they play!

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