WELCOME TO KORN FERRYTOUR GOLF
It is my pleasuretowelcome youthis week on behalf of everyone associated with the Korn Ferry Tour,fromour dedicated staff,current membership and alumni, to the countless volunteersand proud sponsors.
This week, youhave the unique opportunity to connect with and followthe next generation of PGA TOUR stars. Last season on the PGATOUR, ViktorHovland became the seventh Korn Ferry Tour alum to win the FedExCup, Wyndham Clark’svictory at The Openmarked the29th major championship won by Korn Ferry Tour alumni, and Scottie Scheffler was named the Player of the Year Awardfor the secondconsecutiveyear
The next Scottie Scheffler is in this field. Youcan watchthe next Wyndham Clark warm-up on the range.You can walkwith the next Viktor Hovland at this event. Youcan witnessthe next Will Zalatoris hoista trophy on the 18th green. Youcan takehome an autograph from the next Max Homa. Youcan see the next Tony Finauaccomplish a lifelong goal and securea PGA TOUR card. Those alumni areamong the multitude of PGA TOUR winnerswho rose to stardom aftergraduating from the Korn Ferry Tour
The Korn Ferry Tour will shape the foundation of futurePresidents Cup teams, produce another No.1playerinthe OfficialWorld Golf Ranking, preparethe next FedExCup championand possibly amajor championship winner.All those possibilities come intofocus on the Korn Ferry Tour.AsPGA TOUR CommissionerJay Monahandeclared last year,the Korn Ferry Tour is golf’s ultimateproving ground.
Youare joining us at an exciting time in our 35-year history
The 2024Korn Ferry Tour season will see our membership compete across26events and six countries for30PGA TOUR cards. The Korn Ferry Tour continues to attract arobust group ofinternationalmembers and will capturemoreemerging talent through PGATOUR University
Thank youfor your support of the Korn Ferry Tour and our tournaments, and Ihope youhave atremendous experience this week as youwatch thenextgeneration of PGA TOUR starslay the foundation of their respectivelegacies.
Have fun this week, AlexBaldwin
Korn Ferry Tour President
TheAscendant presentedbyBlue
KNOW BEFORE YOUGO
At aGlance
EVENTDATES: July 8-14
COMPETITIONDATES: July 11-14
LOCATION: TPCColoradoatHeron Lakes 2375 TPCParkway Berthoud
FIELDSIZE: 156 Player Field, Cutto65and Ties after36Holes
CHARITY: Proceedsfromthe eventwill support localcharities
Tickets
Tickets for the The Ascendant presented by Blue are selling quick. Don’tmiss out; get yours today!
WednesdayGrounds Pass—$10
Provides admission to the tournamentgrounds for Wednesday’s Practice Roundand Wednesday’sPro-Am. At Gate: $15.
Good-Any-Day Pass—$25
Provides admission to the tournamentgrounds any one day of your choice (Wednesday-Sunday). At Gate: $15.
All-Week GroundsPass—$60
Valued at $135, the All-Week Pass provides admission to the tournament grounds Wednesday-Sunday which includes access to spectate for thePro-Am (Wednesday), and four days of competition (Thursday-Sunday). At Gate: $40
AnyOne DayClubhouse Ticket—$50 At Gate: $60. ClubhouseWeeklyPass(Thurs-Sun)—$100 At Gate: $120. Get the “best seatsinthe house” with exclusive admission to the TPC Colorado Clubhouse! These tickets provide you access to the airconditioned TPC Colorado Clubhousefeaturing apay-as-you-go menu and upgraded restrooms. Clubhouse is openThursday-Sunday.Private patio extends behind 16th teeand allows excellent views of holes16 and 18, as well as the breathtaking mountain range. These tickets also provide access to all public areas around the course.
Hospitality Tickets—$210-$225, Weekly $815
TheSummit Club sponsored by TAGInsurance/Auto-Owners Insurance provides you theperfect settingtosoak in the scenic views of theFront Range, watch unbelievable golf on holes 1, 15 and 16 and enjoy complimentary food and beverage in an amazing venue on the 15th green. Complimentary pairings guide included with each ticket. These tickets also provide access to all public areas aroundthe course and theon-course shuttle.
Purchase your tickets at theAscendant.com/tickets.
Schedule of Events
MONDAY, JULY 8 GatesClosed
•ALL DAY |Gates Closed to Public TPC Colorado
•ALL DAY |Professional Practice Rounds #1 and#10 Tees
•7 a.m. |MondayQualifier Colorado National &The Broadlands
•12-7:30 p.m. |Heron LakesJunior Pro-Am TPCColorado
•4-5:30p.m |Junior Clinic Practice Facility
TUESDAY, JULY9 GatesClosed
•ALL DAY |Gates Closed to Public TPC Colorado
•ALL DAY |Professional Practice Rounds #1 and#10 Tees
•5:30-7:45 p.m. |Pro-AmPairingsPartyInvite Only TPCColoradoBallroom
WEDNESDAY, JULY10
Pro-Am (Practice Round)
•7:00a.m. |Gates Open TPCColorado
•5:30a.m.-7:30 p.m. |Wednesday Official Pro-Am TPCColorado
•5:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. |Pro-AmRegistration TPCColoradoBallroom
•5:00p.m |Gates CloseTPC Colorado
THURSDAY, JULY11
•6:30a.m |Gates Open TPCColorado
•6:30-8:42 a.m. |First Round Morning Wave TeeTime#1and #10Tees
•10a.m.-4p.m |ActivationAreas Open TPCColorado
•11:55 a.m.-2:07p.m |First Round AfternoonWaveTee Time #1 and #10Tees
•7:30p.m. |Gates CloseTPC Colorado
FRIDAY, JULY12
CutDay (65and ties move on to the Weekend)
•6:30a.m. |Gates Open TPCColorado
•6:30a.m.-8:42 a.m. |SecondRound MorningWaveTee Times #1 and#10 Tees
•10a.m.-4p.m |ActivationAreas Open TPCColorado
•11:55 a.m.-2:07p.m. |SecondRound AfternoonWaveTee Times#1 and#10 Tees
•7:30p.m |Gates CloseTPC Colorado
SATURDAY, JULY13
Blue Federal Credit Union Day
•6:30a.m. |Gates Open TPCColorado
•6:50a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Approx) |Third Round TeeTimes #1 Tee
•10a.m.-4p.m |ActivationAreas Open TPCColorado
•6 p.m. |Gates CloseTPC Colorado
•TBD |Special Ceremony in Coordination with FoldsofHonor following play
SUNDAY, JULY14
Championship Sunday
•6:30a.m. |Gates Open TPCColorado
•6:50a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Approx)| Final Round TeeTimes #1 Tee
•10a.m.-4p.m |ActivationAreas Open Hole #14
•6 p.m. |TrophyPresentation18thGreen
•6:30p.m. |Gates CloseTPC Colorado
Note:All events andtimes aresubject to change
What CanI Bring?
Directions:
FROM DENVER - Interstate 25 North to Exit 250, West (6 miles) through thetownofBerthoud, NorthonBerthoud Parkway,(2miles). Cross Highway 287,makeyour first left onto theHeronLakes Community on Grand Market, (½ mile) left on TPC Parkway to Clubhouse
FROM WYOMING - Interstate 25 South to Exit 250, West (6 miles) through the town of Berthoud, NorthonBerthoud Parkway,(2miles). Cross Highway 287, makeyour first left onto theHeronLakes Community on GrandMarket, (½ mile) left on TPC Parkway to Clubhouse
FROM LONGMONT - North on Highway 287 to Berthoud Parkway, North 100ft. make your first left into the HeronLakes Community on Grand Market, (½ mile) left on TPCParkwaytoClubhouse
FROM LOVELAND - South Highway 287, through the trafficcircle (1/2 mile)makearight into theHeronLakes Community on GrandMarket, (½ mile) leftonTPC Parkway to Clubhouse
The safety andwell-being of everyone whoattends aTour event is atop priority,therefore guests are asked to follow provided guidelinesfor Permitted/Prohibited Items and Bag Policy. All persons and items are subject to search prior to entry.Persons found to be in possessionofprohibited itemsorbags, will be askedtoreturn those items to their vehicle before being allowed to board shuttles or enter the grounds. The tournament may not provide a“bag check” facility,soattendees are urged not to bring prohibited items. Visit TheAscendant.com/spectator-information for acomplete list of permitted and prohibited items as well as outline of the BagPolicy
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Korn Ferry2024: Watch golfers compete for aspot on the PGA TOUR at The Ascendant Presented by Blue
TheKornFerry Tour is astepping stonetothe PGA, butThe Ascendant is also ahuge localevent ”
BY BRITTANYANAS LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD
Golf-loving Coloradansthis summer willhave ashotatseeing the PGA TOUR in the making. The Korn Ferry Tour is considered the premier pipeline to thePGA TOUR, and ahighly anticipated tour event is coming to Berthoud on July 8-14, which means local fans will have a unique opportunity to scout future stars whoare competing to securetheir spots on the 2025 tour.
TPC Colorado– an 18-hole championship course in Berthoud and the only PGA TOUR-managed course in Colorado –is the stage of TheAscendant presentedbyBlue, PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour event.
This year marks the sixth year of the annual tournament, and 156 golfers will be competing for prizemoney plus a chancetoascendtothe PGA TOUR. At the end of the tour in October, 30 golfers will have punchedtheir tickets to the PGA TOUR. (Last year,the rules changed up so that 30 tour cards were awarded, which was up from 25 in previous years, which makes Korn Ferry even more exciting).
Since its inauguration
This year marksthe sixthyearofthe annualtournament, and156 golferswill be competing forprize moneyplusa chance to ascend to thePGA TOUR
in2019, The Ascendant presented by Blue has been breaking Korn Ferry Tour records for attendance, and winning awardsfor community engagement and event quality
“TPC Colorado provides abeautiful backdropand achallenge to these great golfers,”says Drew Blass, Tournament Directorof The Ascendant presented by Blue.
Spectators have achance to see “incrediblegolf and the future of the PGA TOUR,”hesays.
“The success of this year on the PGA TOUR of alumni of our event ispretty amazing,”Blass says. “Jake Knapp, Chris Gotterup, ScottieScheffler, DavisRiley have played in our event and have won this year on thePGA TOUR.”
Now,excitementis building over who willbe next in 2025.
In total,the tour features 26 tournaments across six countries and 17 states. It began in January and
finishes Oct. 3-6 in French Lick,Indiana at theKorn Ferry TourChampionship presented byUnited Leasing&Finance, which is where the tour cardswill be awarded to thetop30 finishers of the KornFerry TourPoints List.
TheKornFerry Tour is filled with stories of grit andglory; comeback tales andPGA aspirations.
“The track record of recentKorn Ferry Tour graduates succeedingon thePGA TOUR speaks volumes to theabundance of skill and potential within our membership each year,” said Korn FerryTour President Alex Baldwin in a new release. “Asaproving ground forplayers trying to reach golf’s ultimate stage, theKornFerry Tour will continue to identify, prepare andtransition golf’s next generation of stars.”
Interested in seeing thetournamentwhile it’s in town?
There’sseveral ticket options, including the
“Good-Any-Day-Pass” which starts at $25 and grants admission to the tournamentgrounds any one dayofyourchoice. Anothergooddeal is the“All-Week Pass” that provides admissionto thetournamentgrounds Wednesday,July 10 throughSunday,July 14, and includes access to watch thePro-Amon Wednesday andfour days of competition (Thursday throughSunday). TheAllWeek Pass is $60. Members of themilitary and those 15 and under get infree. There’salso a free course shuttle to visit thecourse’sincrediblegolf holes.
Tickets are on salenow: theascendant.com/tickets/ More information: Find thefullThe Ascendant presented by Blue tournament schedule online at: theascendant.com/ tournament-schedule
Excited fansready for The Ascendant
Before they werethe PGA TOUR proswe see every week on leaderboards all season, golfers like JasonDay,Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler,Xander Schauflee and over80 percent of all PGA pros, started off on the Korn Ferry Tour,hoping to be one of the lucky 30 to get their PGA TOUR card.
Fans all along the Front Range can get achance to see the next wave of PGA TOUR talent when the only Colorado stop on the Korn Ferry Tour comes to The Ascendant presented by Blue tournament July 8-14 at TPC Colorado in Berthoud.
This is the sixth year of this tournament whichhas broken numerous records on the Korn Ferry Tour.The field will include 156 golfers battling for the $1 million purse and inchcloser to getting to the PGA TOUR.
“Weare so excited for the fans this year,” said Drew Blass, Tournament Director.“We are expecting about 30,000 people will be here to seethis talented group of soon-to-be-PGA TOUR members.”
During its six years, The Ascendant presented by
Blue has wonmany awards, including Tournament of the Yearand Most Engaged Community in 2023.
“Our community of fans in Northern Colorado really help make this tournament so great,”said Alyx Donahue,Championship Manager.“Every year players talk about the energy they get from the fans, and, of course, the incredible play atTPC Colorado.”
Last year’stournament winnerNicholas Lindheim agrees. “The crowdsout here are as big as any Tour event,”hesaid.“The views are unbelievable. The golf course givesyou alittle bit of room off the tee which is nice.”
The Korn Ferry tour isn’tjust for up-andcoming amateurs. Often, major champions,like MikeWier,David Duval, Angel Cabrera andBoo Weekley,have played in the Korn FerryTour event here in Colorado as part of their rehabfrominjury or preparing for PGA TOUR Champions. In other words, you never know whoyou will see playing at The Ascendant presented by Blue.
Ticketsand packages for spectators can be found at theascendant.com. Admission is free for U.S. Military Active Duty and
Retirees with avalid ID Anyone under 15 is also free when accompanied by aticketed adult.
Golf tournament July 8-14 expected to draw 30,000 spectators
TheAscendant presentedbyBlue
Drivingeconomicand charitableimpact: TheAscendant Golf Tournament boosts Northern Coloradoand supports localnonprofits
“Ourmission is simple:Weare dedicatedto making an impact in ourcommunity through giving back tournament proceedsalong with assistingspecific charitable initiatives.”
BY ROSS MAAK LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD
The Ascendant Golf Tournament at TPC Colorado in Berthoud has been an economic boon for Northern Colorado since it joined theKorn Ferry Tour in September of 2018.
And while many area hotels, restaurants and other businesses have been beneficiaries of the tournament, organizers havealsoworked diligently to include and aidanumber of nonprofitsand charitable organizations over the years.
“This event has been able to donate to more than 30 organizations ranging across the Front Range since 2019,”said tournamentmanager Alyx Donahue. “Our missionis simple:Weare dedicated to making an impact in our community throughgiving back tournament proceeds along with assisting specific charitable initiatives.”
Donahue sited the impressive support the tournament,golfers and organizers havereceived as someofthe motivation behind finding ways to help others.
“This community and state has been so great to us that we want to be ableto help different organizations tell their stories at our event and be able to createlasting relationshipswith them,” Donahue said. “Thereare some charities that are close to the heart of the staff, TPC Colorado and ownership, but we also ask our partners who they support and see howwecan get involved.”
Donahue noted afew of the charities the tournament has been able to donate
to, including First Tee of Green Valley Ranch, Veterans Community Project, Berthoud Adaptive Park, Life for the Innocent, Alliance for Suicide Prevention, House of NeighborlyServices, NoCo CARES, Community Food Share of Boulder County and Folds of Honor, among others.
Besides just raising money,the Ascendant workstoraise awareness and helpbring together supporters and those in need.
“For instance, we have apartner that donates to Folds of Honorbut wanted to tellthe story of Foldsof Honor to get the fullimpact of thisorganization,” Donahue said. “Wedecided to do an activation on Hole 13 –which is the longest par 5onPGA TOUR (773 yards!) –to honor the 13 folds in aflag. We toldthe story along the cart path of what each fold meant and how to folditproperly.
“Wealso hadabirdie counter,sohowever many birdies were on the made on the 13th hole, Xamountof money was donated. Isay X amount because anyone can pledge adifferent amountof money to be donated. Some wouldpledge$5or$10 for each birdie. We received a lot ofincredible feedback from that activation from spectators, partners and Folds of Honor.
Donahue said within the last two years the Ascendant hasdonated more than $20,000 to Folds of Honor.
So, whether you’re a casual fan, an avid follower or even aparticipant, keep your eyes peeled for ways the tournament (and you) can helpout some worthy causes.
DiscoverBerthoud
BY STEPHANIEHORVATH TOWN OF BERTHOUD
Once asmall, unassuming town, Berthoud, Colorado, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Nestledbetween the bustling cities of Denver and Fort Collins, it has transformed from asmall pass-throughtown into avibrant destination brimming with charm and attractions. Often referred to as the “Garden Spot of Colorado,”Berthoud combines small-town hospitality with various outdoor and indoor activities, making it afun destinationfor visitors of all ages
For nature lovers, Berthoud boasts several parks and open spaces perfect forpicnicking, strollingand outdoor recreation.Fickel Park, in particular,hosts amorning market every Saturday from 8a.m. to 12 p.m. Just ashort walk from
the park, you’ll findshops like Marley &Moose- an eco-friendlytoy store, Rise Artisan Bread Bakery & Cafe and the Homestead ArtGallery,filled with beautiful treasures at every price point from local artists.
One of Berthoud’s standout attractionsisthe Berthoud Bike Park.This new world-class facility draws biking enthusiasts from near and far.It features various trails, jumps, and apump track designed to cater to riders of allskill levels. Whether you’re aseasoned mountain biker looking to hone your skills or afamily with the next generation of cyclists seeking aplace where everyone can have fun together,the Berthoud Bike Park provides riding opportunities for everyone against the backdropof Colorado’sstunning natural beauty.
Eight new pickleball courts have recently opened at Waggener Farm
Park, adding to thetown’s outdoor amenities.These courts provideanexcellent way forvisitors and residents aliketoengage in friendly competition and enjoythe outdoors.
No visit to Berthoud would be complete without astopatthe old-fashioned drive-upA&W restaurant. This iconic eatery offersa nostalgic trip backintime, servingclassic American fare carside with asmile. Fromtheir famous root beer floats to juicy burgers andcrispyfries, A&W is abelovedspot where locals andvisitors gather to enjoyadelicious meal in a charmingretro setting.
In recentyears, Berthoud has becomeanotable destinationfor craft beer enthusiasts. The town’s breweries, City Star Brewingand Berthoud BrewingCompany,serve their locally crafted beersin welcoming taprooms.These breweries andBradford’s Grub& Grogprovide a taste of thelocal flavorand
often hostlive music and community events, adding to thetown’svibrantsocial scene.
Forthoselooking for acreative outlet, Wildfire Arts Center andGlassof Art offer activities, classes, andevents that will make theartist in yousovery happy.
Foranyoneseekinga new adventure, Berthoud is ahidden gem that promises aday filled with experiences that encapsulate thespirit of Americana. Its diverse offerings, fromoutdoor activities to nostalgic dining andunique shopping, cater to all interests. The town’s strong community spirit adds a unique charm, making it aperfect destinationfor an afternoon or evening out. No longer adrive-by town,Berthoud promises an unforgettable experience that will leave youplanning atrip back.
Main Street in Berthoud (Photo:TownofBerthoud)
IAWAITS your path
nthe last 9events(includingthe PGA Championship/U.S.Open),4 Korn Ferry alumswho played in TheAscendant presentedbyBluetournamentatTPC Colorado have been crownChampions: ScottieScheffler, DavisRiley, Chris Gotterupand Taylor Pendrith TheAscendant presentedbyBlueisan eventthatoffers youthe opportunity to seethe future of professional golf We can’twaittosee youout here July 8-14 at TPCColorado.
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The Ascendant returns to Berthoud July8-14
TheCourse
BY DARRENTHORNBERRY LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD
The Ascendant, presentedbyBlue, returns to Berthoud’s TPC Colorado course July 8-14. The event, now in its sixthyear, features the most talented players on the Korn Ferry Tour,as theycontinue theirclimb to thePGA TOUR. “These professionals are the future of the PGATOUR,”says tournamentdirector Drew Blass. “Look at the success on the PGA TOUR this year –eight of the 2024 PGA TOUR winners have playedatTPC Coloradoin ourevent.”
More than 156 golfers and upwards of 30,000 spectators are expected at The Ascendant. It is a family eventwithmany activities for kids, aHeroes Pavilion for military and first respondersand afree shuttle to get people around the coursetosee the great holes. Players love to sign autographs after their rounds, too.
TPC Colorado is the only PGA TOUR-managed course in the state. Blass reports that thecourse’s
Rough and Native Area is growing in, so it will be tougher on the golfers. “Westillhave the longest Par 5onany PGA TOUR event with hole13and 773 yards,”hesays. “This year the professionals are playing over 8,000 yards.”
TPC Colorado’s championshipgolf course is designed by Arthur Schaupeter GolfCourse Architects and, as with all TPC courses, was built with the infrastructure to accommodate a professional tournament. While the course can be stretched out to over 7,991 yards long to providea challenginground of golf to the TOUR players, multiple largetees on each hole will give recreational golfers an opportunity to playthe course at any lengththey findenjoyable, ranging from 4,157 yards.
TPC Colorado is designed to put the golf and the fun in players’ hands, giving them multiple options of play to discover on each holeand the opportunity to always play to theirown strengths and desires, challenging for birdies where they feel
TPC COLORADO’S AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
The Ascendantpresented by Blue hasbroken numerous Korn Ferry Tour records since its inauguration in 2019for attendance and quality of the event. Thefield includes 156 golfers battling for purse and achance to ascend to thePGA TOUR.
•Product of theYear (2019)
•Tournamentofthe Year (2023, 2021)
confident and playingsafely where they need.
Thepar-72layout takes players on afull tour of thewonderfulsite with acombinationofshort and long holes. Holes playingfromelevated ridges with spectacular panoramic views of Longs Peakand the entire Front Rangemakeitobvious to golfers they are at TPCColorado, while the holes laid out along the beautiful shorelines of the large reservoirs with their stacked-sodpot bunkers andfescue-lined fairways give golfers asense of the Scottish heritage of the sport
Non-members of TPC Colorado maymakea startingtime four (4) days in advance, Monday throughWednesday; based upon availability.
Thursdaythrough Sundayare reserved to the TPCColoradoMembership andthe TPCNetwork; any available starting times can be sold only 24-hours in advance, based upon availability
•Volunteer of theYear (2021)
•MostEngaged Community (2023
•Rated as oneof America’sGreatest Public Coursesby GolfDigest (2021)
•Rated as oneofthe Best Coursesyou can Play in Colorado by GolfWeek (2021 and 2022)
•2020 Caggy Award winnerfrom AvidGolfer forBest Golf Course in the Front Range
•2020 Development of theYearwinnerby Golf Inc. Magazine
•GoldenForkAward recipientfor Best NewFood and Beverage by Golf Inc. Magazine (2020)
•Rated 3rdBestNew PrivateCourseby GolfDigest (2019)
TPCColoradoisColorado’sonlyPGA TOUR managedcourse in thestate.
TIM WIDING
Anative of Jonkoping, Sweden, TimWiding returns to The Ascendant presented by Blue with his first PGA TOUR card already secured. Widing has led the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List for more than two months, as he took the top spot after the first of back-to-back victories in mid-Aprilatthe LECOM Suncoast Classic and Veritex Bank Championship. Widing also played the 2024 PGA Championship via a special exemption, and later qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open, where he finished T41. Widing is already #TOURBound and has his sights set on finishing atop the Points List.
Title contenders towatch
QUADE CUMMINS
A28-year-old Oklahoman, Quade Cummins opened the season with back-toback top-10s and has not fallen lower than No. 13 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List at any point this season.Cummins is among the Tour leaders in top-10s this season with five. Now in his third consecutive season on the Korn Ferry Tour,Cummins has amissedcut (2022) andT6(2023) in two appearances at The Ascendant. After consecutive top75 finishesonthe Korn Ferry Tour Points List, Cummins is enjoying abreakout season, and couldverywell solidify his first PGA TOUR card atTPC Colorado.
JEREMY PAUL
Always alocal favorite,Jeremy Paul will makehis third appearance at The Ascendant presentedbyBlue, with the University of Colorado alum boasting aT3from his tournament debut in 2022. Paul won the seasonopening event in The Bahamas and tackedonfourmore top-25s as he jostled for positioning in the top 10 of the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List. With the possibilityofhis first PGA TOUR card on the horizon, Paul enters his “home” event in his best position to date.
ISAIAH SALINDA
A27-year-old Californian, Isaiah Salinda opened his 2024 season at The Panama Championship and ran away from the field, winning by eight strokes to tie the fourth-largest marginofvictory in Korn Ferry Tour history.Over the last two months, Salinda trickled back to the middle of the current top 30 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, butTPC Colorado arrives at perhaps the perfect time, as the Stanford University alum finished T16inhis tournament debut last year.
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JACKSON SUBER
The last man in to this year’sU.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort &Country Club, 24-year-old Jackson Suber has rounded back into form.Suber finished No. 37 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie, earning him fully exempt status for this season, but entered this year’s U.S. Open with four consecutive missed cuts. Suber madethe cut in North Carolina, then backed it up with arunner-up finish on the Korn Ferry Tour aweek later Paired with apair of top-10s from earlier this season, Suber, stands inside the top 30 on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List and is making a push for PGA TOUR membership.
The Ascendant Juniorand Pro-Am
BY REBECCA FURUTA LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD
Golfers loveagood challenge, and playing alongside the pros is one of thebest experiences arecreational player canhave.
The Ascendant presented by Blue at TPC Colorado offers premier Pro-Am play and ajunior clinic that has helped set the tournamentapart. Twice in the last three years, The Ascendant has been named the Korn Ferry’sTour Tournament of the year, and the involvement of a Junior Pro-Am experience was one of the contributing factors citedfollowing the PGA TOUR Tournament Meetings in La Quinta, California last December.
For young, up and coming golfers, the tournament is arare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the pros.
On Monday,July 8th, The Ascendanthosts “Junior Day.”The morning kicks off with the Heron Lakes Junior Pro-Am Tournament. Golfers between the agesof8and
17 are paired with aKorn Ferry professional to play seven holes. Tournament Manager Alyx Donahue said thatthisyear’sevent sold out in aweek.“It’s such agreat experience for the kids, and it creates an everlasting memory,” she said.
Afree juniorgolf clinic
will be held at theTPC Colorado Practice Facility following the Pro-Am event, from4-5:30 p.m. Korn FerryProfessionals will teach young golfers how to putt, drive andchip. “It’sour way of engaging theyoungest players and givingthem thechance to learn fromaKorn Ferry professional,”explains Donahue. Participants can register forfree at cognitoforms.com/ TPCColorado Championship1/ _2024JuniorClinic RegistrationForm TheAscendant PresentedByBlue2 Wednesday,July 10th brings golf fansone of the coolest experiences the sport has to offer –the Pro-AmTournament. Theofficial Pro-Am experience pairs teams of four with two Korn Ferry Professionalseach for18holes of golf. There are currently about 38 registered teams. Tuesday night’spairing party,where amateurs pick their prosaspart of a
lottery drawing, is partof thefun. Theanticipation of finding out which professional eachteam of four will draw is combined with food, drinks and a shopping experience players receive as part of their personalized gift package. Players are treated to complimentary food and beverages duringPro-Am play,aswell.
Pro-Amexperiences bring aboutalot of team camaraderie andsome spectacular coaching, along with an opportunity to play on acourseinprime championship conditions.
Theidea behind both theJunior Clinic andthe Pro-Amtournament is to redefinethe fan experience at TheAscendant and to turn it into akind of celebration of people’s passionfor golf. “Wealso wanttoshowcase that this eventisn’t just agolf tournament. It’safamily friendly eventthat has activities for all ages. Kids 15 and under get in free to theevent with an adult ticket,”says Donahue.
Oneofthe primaryfocuses of theevent’s charitable giving is to support younggolfers
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SunriseatTPC ColoradoinBerthoud.
TPCColoradoboaststhe most “housed” playersonthe Tour –and it makesfor atruly memorableexperience.
BY ROSS MAAK LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD
For those up-and-coming golfers hopingtomake the big time, or those journeymen remainingin the hunt for the big money of the PGATOUR, players on the Korn Ferry Tour get alittle different experience on their trip to Berthoudfor The Ascendant.
Organizers strive to provide astay at aprivate home for each of the players, caddies and even some spouses and family members, as opposed to a more standard stay at an area hotel.
The traditionstartedback in 2019 but, of course,took acouple years off during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was brought back in 2021.
“It’saunique experience that players andtheir hosts get to have because you’re creating afriendship with the player/caddie, cheering them on during the week and throughout the
“It’sa unique experience that playersand their hostsget to have becauseyou’re creating afriendship with theplayer/ caddie, cheeringthem on during theweek andthroughout theseason.”
season,”Ascendant Event Coordinator Alyx Donahue said in an email.
Donahue went on toshare thestory of one player and his caddie who became close with his host family.The golfer endeduptakingthe host’skids to the pool and even invited the entire family to his wedding.
Andthe players seem to appreciate it. While much of the time during the 26-week season finds the players and caddies living in hotels,
they can end up spending theentire week with ahost family while here for the Ascendant.
“Players are so gracious andappreciativeofthe housing,”said Erika DeMars, also with The Ascendant. “They are here all week for theevent. They arrive on thatMondayof theevent, and if they make thecut, they’re here until Sunday. Afull week in a hotel adds up.”
Finding homesfor hundreds of people is quite theundertaking, too.In 2022, for instance, 68 different homesinBerthoud, Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont, Windsor and other northern Colorado neighborhoods were used. Shiftingschedules, depending on how players do at other events, can leave organizers scrambling. DeMars said initially gettingthe housing organized wasachallenge.
“Each year we’velearned what worked andwhat didn’t, and we debrief after theeventtochangeor
streamlineour processes,” DeMars said.“We’re lucky that all thehostsare flexible andunderstanding when we do makechanges.”
Organizers also havea large poolofpeople and neighbors from which to draw. DeMars said they initially reach out to people whohavehousedgolfers previously, thentheystart sending outinformationwith ahost sign-uplink in daily messagingtoTPC Colorado members, area residents andeven surrounding golf courses.
Regardless, players, caddies and their families seem to appreciate having ahometolive in during their stay
Playersand theircaddies are hosted in privatehomes near thecoursebyvolunteersvs. stayingina hotel.
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