Schalk, Team Parsloe Win in Respective Divisions at 6th Corona Pro-Am

Windsor, Colo. – The Colorado PGA (COPGA) held its sixth Corona Premier Pro Am® Series event Monday at RainDance National Golf Course in Windsor, Colorado. With the female amateur-specific Pro-Am having completed last week, this week was back to normal with men and women amateurs playing together. As the heat starts to ramp up for the first time this year, Monday’s event had sunny skies and light breezes to make for excellent scoring conditions. It also helped that for a course just a year old, it was in exceptional condition, thanks to Chris Williamson, PGA, Head Golf Professional, and his entire staff. With a field of 204 players, the first round was off early at 7:30 am, with the afternoon round teeing off at 2:00 pm

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RainDance National, an already challenging course, was playing firm Monday with balls taking large first bounces and skidding across quick greens, but with the ideal weather, it was Matt Schalk, PGA, General Manager of Colorado National Golf Club, who took advantage. Fresh off a victory with his team at the previous week’s Pro-Lady, Schalk scored low with six birdies, with his lone bogey coming at the par-4, 11th hole, Schalk was dialed in and finished his round with a 5-under-par 67, narrowly beating out Chris Sholts, PGA, who carded a bogey-free round, including an eagle on the par-5 13th hole to finish with a 4-under-par 68. Third place among the professionals went to another familiar name Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA, of River Valley Ranch Golf Course. Rohrbaugh followed up his win last week with another strong performance, posting a score of 2-under-par 70.

The team contest was another tight race with eight teams, all finishing within four strokes of eventual Champions Tyler Parsloe, PGA, of Jake’s Academy, and his team of Blake Williams, Bryan Stevinson, and Jason Nygren. Parsloe, another name familiar with the top of a leaderboard, and his team had a great day, especially on the back nine, going 12-under-par on holes 10-18 to finish at 20-under-par 124. Three other teams finished one stroke back from tying for second, Team Schalk, Team Rohrbaugh, and Team Keffer all shot 19-under-125s.

This week’s Corona Premier® Hole of the Week was a fun one. Playing about 306 yards from the Professional tees, the drivable par-4 3rd hole had many players thinking about their club selection. With a large fairway bunker down the left and green side bunkers on the right, it was undoubtedly a high-risk, high-reward golf hole. A good tee shot helps, but the work isn’t done yet as the large green slopes left to right, leaving tricky putts for players.

As always, Corona Premier®, our Title Sponsor at our Pro-Ams, continues to provide tremendous support and be there for our players with awesome swag and free beer at every event. Being the hot day that it was, the demand for refreshing Corona Premiers was very high, leading to a refreshing day on the course. BioSteel sports drinks were also available to players to help fuel them through a long golf day.

Thank you again to Chris Williamson, PGA of RainDance National Resort, and his golf staff for all that they did to prepare the course to be perfect for players. The Colorado PGA tournament schedule will take a short hiatus over the Fourth of July Holiday and will resume with the PGA REACH Colorado Game for Life event on July 10th at Hiwan Golf Club. The next Corona Premier Pro-Am with head west on July 17th as Breckenridge Golf Club will host the seventh Pro-Am of 2023.

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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.