December 2024Team Colorado

TitleInaugural Team Colorado Announced as Part of USGA’s U.S. National Development ProgramSixteen Colorado Golf Association (CGA) members have been named to the Inaugural Team Colorado. As part of the USGA’s U.S. National Development Program, Colorado was selected as one of seven states participating in the initial phase of the state team pilot program this year with the goal of all states having a team by 2033.“We are very excited to welcome these athletes and their families to the inaugural Team Colorado. To be able to recognize the efforts and successes of young Colorado golfers is one of the many ways the CGA aspires to honor the game’s best players– and doing so in alignment with the USGA is even more impactful” says Ashley Harrell, CGA Chief Operating Officer.A Team Colorado oversight committee carefully selected athletes based on performance-related factors throughout the 2024 season. To be eligible to compete on a state team in 2024, a player must be a U.S. Citizen and Colorado resident, be 13 years old by Jan. 1, 2025, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 19, 2025, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2024-2025 school year. CGA membership including a Handicap Index® is also required.YouTube with Analytics2025 Team Colorado Athletes (and HS graduation year)Gavin Amella, 2026, Castle RockHadley Ashton, 2025, ErieZoe Bar-Or, 2026, Greenwood VillageAshley Chang, 2026, Lone TreeCharlie Doyle, 2025, Colorado SpringsBrayden Forte, 2026, AuroraJesse Hand, 2025, LittletonBrenna Higgins, 2025, CentennialAddison Hines, 2026, ArvadaLandon Houska, 2026, Fort CollinsAustin Hunt, 2026, Highlands RanchMiles Kuhl, 2026, BoulderSophia Lee, 2028, Columbine ValleyTyler Long, 2025, EvergreenIsabella Scott, 2027, Castle RockAshleigh Wilson, 2025, Highlands Ranch2Beginning in January 2025, Team Colorado will receive benefits including, but not limited to, apparel and gear, statistical tracking software access, access to complimentary coaching and mentorship, competitive opportunities, and more at no cost to the athlete. “We are confident that Team Colorado will enhance the development of each athlete as they aspire to compete at the next level. Supporting the individual needs of each athlete, creating a team mentality, and representing our home state is what this is all about,” adds Harrell.
Dividing RuleAnnounced in February of 2023, the USNDP is designed to ensure that American golf is the global leader in the game by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and athlete financial support. The state team program will focus on creating a developmentally appropriate, aspirational pathway for athletes within each state to compete at higher levels of the game, including an opportunity to represent the United States as a member of the USNDP’s National Team led by Coach Chris Zambri.CoverWelcome MessageMember ZoneRules VideoMen's Players of the YearWomen's Players of the YearTeam ColoradoCommunity ImpactCloser LookTravelInside the RopesColorado Gives DaySwing TipUpdating FlatironsOutside the RopesSOTG PodcastRMGCSALeadershipGearFeatured Club