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Korn Ferry Tour Updates
That degree of quality guided the design, construction and launch of TPC Colorado from the beginning. Having the chance to host world-class golfers looking to secure a spot on the PGA TOUR has helped increase the visibility and reputation of the young course – the competition at the Colorado course earned numerous awards, including Product of the Year in 2019, Tournament of the Year in 2021 and Volunteer of the Year in 2021.
“All the players are looking for that opportunity (to win a TOUR card), and the quality of golf in this tour is almost exactly the same as it is in the PGA TOUR, ” said Drew Blass, Tournament Director for the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes in 2019. “We’ ve to people from all over wanting to come to Colorado and play in this event. ”
Even so, Blass and the rest of the crew at TPC have worked hard to keep the event accessible for golfers and fans of all levels. In addition to a Pro-Am event that will offer golfers chances to walk the course and get tips from the pros, the competition will welcome spectators of all ages and backgrounds. Tickets start at just $20 for daily grounds admission and $55 for an allweek grounds ticket.
During the event’s first year at TPC, Blass spoke about the commitment to making this a community competition, one that would benefit northern Colorado and draw the spotlight to its people, its landscapes and its enthusiasm for the sport of golf. That hasn’t changed since 2019.
“For us to do that, we have to keep building it as a village where the whole community takes part, ” Blass said.
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TPCColorado gains national recognition by the Korn FerryTour
By Andy Stonehouse
Golf’s local stop on the Korn Ferry Tour was given top honors last winter, and one of its busiest volunteers was also highlighted nationally for his ongoing work.
The Ascendant at TPC Colorado, formerly known as the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes, was selected as the 2021 Tournament of the Year. Volunteer Mark Fidrych of Windsor was also selected as the organization’s Tour-wide Volunteer of the Year for 2021.
Alex Baldwin, Korn Ferry Tour president, said the Colorado event was especially notable not only for its player experience but also for its overall engagement with the public – and the organizational skills
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