Broomfield, Colo. - October 13, 2025 - In a thrilling conclusion to this year's Colorado PGA Women’s Championship, Tara Morris, PGA Instructor at Colorado Golf Academy, emerged victorious after a brilliant final round. Morris posted rounds of 71 and 68 to finish at 5-under-par (139), securing the win over Jaylee Tait of Lone Tree Golf Club and Kelli McKandless, PGA Instructor at Murphy Creek Golf Course, who matched the same two-day total of 1-over-par, six shots behind Morris.
Morris delivered a tale of two nines. After a steady front nine of 37, she turned on the jets on the back nine, firing an incredible 31, highlighted by birdies on 10 and 11, and a trio of birdies to finish on 16, 17 and 18. Her consistency and calm under pressure set her apart, especially on the closing stretch, to run away with the victory.
Finishing in a tie for second was Kelli McKandless, who fired rounds of 74, 71 over the two days to finish at 1-over-par.
A highlight of her round came at hole 11, where she carded a birdie 2, followed by another birdie on 14. Even though she couldn't quite catch Morris, McKandless did capture the LPGA Central Section Championship, which was a separate championship contested over the last two days.
Finishing in the tie for second with McKandless was Jaylee Tait, who carded rounds of 71, 74. Tait displayed consistency across both rounds, she just lacked the birdie spark to keep pace with the leaders. Her round included pars on 12 of 18 holes, showcasing her steady play. A late birdie on 17 helped her finish on a high note.
Finishing in solo fourth place was Ashley Tait-Wengert, PGA Instructor at Turkey Creek Golf. Tait-Wengert fired rounds of 76-74 to finish at 6-over-par for the two days. Tait-Wengert started out her round on a good note, with a 2-under-par 34 front nine, but could not keep the momentum going on the back nine, finishing with four bogies for a 2-over-par 74.
A huge thanks to all of our partners for the Women’s Championship. Tom Bauerle, Drew Hunter, and Reed Tomlinson of Colorado Golf & Turf and Club Car, Matthew Gutowski of Adidas, Chase and Derby McGee of Links & Peaks, Kevin Neff of Sterling Cut Glass, Natalie West of Ellie Arbee, and Zach Ledvina of Maui Jim for their support of this championship and the Colorado PGA.
Last but certainly not least is our fantastic host facility, Omni Interlocken Golf Club, and its dedicated staff. Head Golf Professionals, Chris Woods and Brandon Dvorak, Food & Beverage Manger, Alex Boyce and Golf Course Superintendent Jake Large, and his entire grounds staff for having the course in peak championship condition for the entire tournament.
Colorado PGA Women’s Championship Final Leaderboard
1. Tara Morris, PGA (Colorado Golf Academy) —71-68—-139 (-5)
T2. Jaylee Tait (Lone Tree Golf Club) —71-74—145 (+1)
T2. Kelli McKandless, PGA (Murphy Creek Golf Course) —74-71—145 (+1)
4. Ashley Tait-Wengert, PGA (Turkey Creek Golf) —76-74—150 (+6)
T5. Regina Dillon, PGA (The Glacier Club) —80-80—160 (+16)
T5. Alicia Bakken (Omni Interlocken Golf Club) —82-78—160 (+16)
7. Sam Crawford (Colorado PGA) —84-80—164 (+20)
T8. Terra Shehee, PGA (Boulder Country Club) —84-84—168 (+24)
T8. Rylie Tanoura (Thorncreek Golf Course) —87-81—168 (+24)
10. Rachel Roter (Fort Collins Country Club) —90-82—172 (+28
