Parsloe Claims Professional Title as Kuzava and Team Win Year's Second Corona Premier Pro-Am Event

Erie, CO. – The Colorado PGA Section (COPGA) held its second Corona Premier® Pro-Am Event today at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, Colorado. Host PGA Professional Matt Schalk deserves a big thank you for jumping on the Pro-Am schedule in 2023 after hosting the Pro-Assistant Championship in the fall of 2022. Chilly temperatures and a small 15-minute frost delay greeted the players this morning before giving way to sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s for most of the day.

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All Colorado PGA Pro-Am’s are split into two shotguns, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The morning shotgun kicked off at 8:45 am, and the afternoon got rolling at 2:30 pm. Leading all PGA Professionals in the morning wave and eventually holding off the afternoon players to take the title was Tyler Parsloe, PGA, from Jake’s Academy. Parsloe fired a round of 4-under-par 68, consisting of 5 birdies and a lone bogey on the Par 3 14th. 2-shots off Parsloes pace also in the morning was Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA, from River Valley Ranch Golf Course. Rohrbaugh continued his strong play to begin the 2023 season, firing a 2-under-par round of 70. Rohrbaugh finished T-2 alongside Zachary Peck, PGA, from TPC Colorado as Peck carded an impressive 5 birdies on the day with bogeys

coming at the 5th, 6th and 13th holes.

The team competition also proved to be a tight race as the afternoon team of Blake Kuzava, PGA, of Bear Creek Golf Club, and amateurs Brad Parker, Connor Burke, and Josh Richey shot a combined total score of 11-under-par for a total of 125 strokes. The runners-up included the teams led by Barry Milstead, PGA, of Valley Country Club, and Kendall Carson, PGA, of Pins and Fins, LLC, both shooting scores of 10-under-par 126’s, one stroke shy of the leaders.

The Corona Premier® Hole of the Week was on the drivable Par 4 17th at Colorado National. The 345-yard hole has a forced carry-over water if you want to reach the green and provided the Colorado PGA Professionals a great risk-reward tee shot.

Monday’s Pro-Am at Colorado National was host to over 170 players and is only the second of 15 Corona Premier® Pro-Am events during the 2023 Colorado PGA tournament season. The Corona Premier® Pro-Am Series has a week off as the section runs its Pro-Pro-Pro Championship, with the Pro-Am’s picking back up on Monday, May 15th, at The Club at Inverness in Englewood, Colorado.

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Steve VanDyke, PGA, Elected as President of Colorado PGA’s West Chapter, Alongside Newly Appointed At-Large Directors

By Steven Bartowski • 19 Apr, 2024

Larkspur, CO - The West Chapter of the Colorado Professional Golfers' Association (COPGA) proudly announces the election of Steve VanDyke, PGA, as its newest President, alongside the appointment of esteemed At-Large Directors. PGA of America Golf Professional Steve VanDyke brings a wealth of experience and a profound dedication to the West Chapter PGA of America Golf Professionals and Associates, making him an ideal candidate to lead the West Chapter. With an almost 20-year career as a Class A PGA of America Golf Professional and a passion for the sport that shines through in every endeavor, VanDyke is poised to steer the Colorado PGA West Chapter toward a future marked by excellence. "It is an honor and a privilege to serve as President of the West Chapter PGA," said Steve VanDyke, PGA. "I am deeply committed to advancing the interests of our members, promoting the growth of golf at all levels, and fostering a vibrant and supportive community within the region. Together with my fellow directors and the entire West Chapter membership, I look forward to charting a course that ensures the continued success and vitality of the West Chapter PGA." Joining President VanDyke in this new chapter of leadership is a group of distinguished At-Large Directors whose expertise and vision will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the Colorado PGA West Chapter. These directors bring diverse perspectives, extensive industry knowledge, and a shared commitment to advancing the golf industry and enhancing the professional lives of PGA of America Golf Professionals. The newly appointed At-Large Directors are: Cody Hasten, PGA Head Professional at Haymaker Golf Course Jim Pratt, PGA General Manager at Aspen Glen Golf Club (beginning a new term) Continuing with their At-Large Director roles are: Loren Forney, PGA Member Trey Johnson, PGA Assistant Professional at Vail Golf Club Mark Matz, PGA Head Professional at Beaver Creek Golf Club Tim Tafoya, PGA Director of Golf at Tiarado Golf Course We would like to thank Luke Brosterhous, PGA, who served selflessly as West Chapter President before VanDyke. During his term, Luke was instrumental in raising the standards for education and the West Chapter Cup Matches. Luke will now slide into the Honorary President role on the Board. Their combined talents and dedication to the principles of the Colorado PGA will undoubtedly enrich the West Chapter's initiatives and programs, benefitting both members and the broader golfing community. "We are thrilled to welcome Steve VanDyke as our new West Chapter President and to introduce our esteemed At-Large Directors," said Cathy Matthews-Kane, PGA President of the Colorado PGA Section. "Under their leadership, we are confident that the West Chapter PGA will continue to thrive and uphold its legacy as a beacon of excellence for the members of the chapter. We are also excited to welcome Mr. VanDyke to the Section Board of Directors as West Chapter President." For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Steven Bartkowski CEO/Executive Director Colorado PGA Section PGA REACH Colorado Foundation 303.996.1593 sbartkowski@pgahq.com About the Colorado PGA West Chapter: The West Chapter of the Colorado PGA encompasses those Members and Associates that work west of the Continental Divide in the state of Colorado. The West Chapter is made up of approximately 100 Members and Associates with over 50 facilities being located in the Chapter. The West Chapter is governed by Officers elected by the Chapter Membership. The Core Purpose of the Chapter is to deliver the member programs and services of the Colorado PGA on the Western Slope. The West Chapter provides continuing education, pro-only, and pro-am tournaments.