Many years ago, right here in this column, I used a paragraph to suggest adding women’s golf as a sanctioned Fort Lewis College program. After that article went to print, I was called aside by the then-FLC athletic director, whose tenure was short-lived, and chastised for even attempting to suggest the inclusion of the aforementioned sport.
Back when I mentioned this, Durango High School had at least two very talented young female golfers who would have given an inaugural program a big jump start. But, as it were, my comments were swept aside. Now, fast-forward to this week, we discover the addition of two new women’s sports, including women’s golf to the FLC competitive landscape. Back then, it was a no-brainer, and today, the same.
I applaud the efforts to include women’s golf. Now, let’s get out there and show the RMAC we are long overdue!
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The Coca-Cola of Durango/Navajo Trail Open festivities will begin Saturday with the Sponsor’s Tournament, which recognizes the monetary and in-kind contributions to this long-standing Colorado regional tournament. Action will get underway with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Then, a week from Thursday, the Pro-Am portion of the four-day activities will begin, followed by the 54-hole Open on June 13-15.
I wanted to drop a note about the 15th annual Bank of the San Juans Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held June 13 at the Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Proceeds from this ever-popular and growing event go to the Community Foundation, serving Southwest Colorado. This is a wonderful tournament, so give Mike Smedley (Bank of the San Juans) a call at 426-7128 or Briggen Wrinkle (Foundation Executive Director) a call at 375-5807 for more information.
Conquistador Golf Club in Cortez will be hosting its annual Guys and Dolls Tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Call Micah Rudosky at 565-9208 to see if there are spots still available to play.
Hillcrest Golf Club
The Hillcrest Women’s Golf Association Ladies Day, Pink Ball Tournament, May 27:
First Flight
1. Nancy Barr, Kim Seitz, Susanne Yeager, 135.
T2. Jan Smith, Karen Spickard, Anna Wilson, 139.
9-Hole Flight
T1. Marcia Baxter, Donell Deane, Marni Roti, 75.
T1. Sandy Hartnett, Nancy Holmes, Betty Kilpatrick, 75.
Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Women’s Golf Association, May 28:
1. Fran Rusk, low gross, 96.
2. Nancy Barr, 98.
3. Marge Meyer-Nugent, 102.
1. Debbie Wright, low net, 71.
T2. Diane Curtis, Rita Davis, Claudia Patterson, 79.
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Don’t forget about the upcoming annual Columbine Classic Duet Tournament, which will be held at DRGC on June 18-19. The tournament will be preceded by an opening-night fundraiser, benefiting the Manna Soup Kitchen, at 5:30 p.m. June 17 at the Dalton Ranch Pavilion.
Dave Bray has been covering the local golf scene for 33 years. He can be reached at dbray3751@gmail.com.
