September 2023Feature

Main ImageTitle2023 CGA Dream Golf Vacation RaffleT he CGA’s Dream Golf Vacation Raffle wrapped up in August with nearly $90,000 raised to support our flagship junior programs. With seven early bird, and grand prizes given away, this was our largest number of prizes distributed since the raffle began in 2016 when we gave one lucky winner a package to Bandon Dunes. 100% of the proceeds support the CGA’s programs:

Six Caddie and Leadership Academies across Colorado served nearly 100 junior caddies this summer. Since 2012, the CGA has seen 45 Academy participants go on to receive the Evans Scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder.

The CGA administers the Colorado Youth on Course program which currently has 4,942 members and has provided 21,000 rounds of golf at 42 facilities in the state for as little as $5 for every round.

Our Community & Wellness program at CommonGround Golf Course the home of the CGA is partnering with Big Brother Big Sisters, Special Olympics and LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Programs. Additionally, Aurora and Denver Public continue to bring elementary and middle school classes out for field trips to experience being on a golf course for the first time.

These programs would not be possible without the generosity and support of our raffle purchasers and the many individual and corporate donors who support the CGA.

Grand Prize Winners:

Southwest Ireland - Karen Carlson, Ticket ID #1625

Wailea, Maui - Greg Schowe, Ticket ID #2143

Kohler Resort - Carol Casteel, Ticket ID #3562

Southwest Florida Tour - Dylan Rupp, Ticket ID #1256

Southeast Florida Tour - John Smithhisler, Ticket ID #3606

Early Bird: 2023 BMW Championship - Joe Paxton, Ticket ID #2372

To see a full list of the 61+ prizes and winners
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Below are photos of Joe Paxton at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields last month. Joe won our Early Bird Prize to attend the BMW Championship VIP Experience. Part of his VIP Experience included walking inside the ropes with Lee Hodges and Seamus Powers!1_JoePaxton_55pSeptember CoverExecutive Director’s MessageCGA Member ZoneRULES OF GOLFREVOFeature_CommunityTravelUNEEKORInside The RopesSwing TipOn the Cover_Youth on CourseWellness TipColorado GolfOutside the RopesA Closer LookSpirit of the GameRMGCSAGearFeatured Member Club