Not because she is the number one ranked player in the world, but rather because she is rested. Ko might just have an edge on the rest of the field. The scoring leaders to watch are Jin Young Ko, Xiyu Lin, Minjee Lee, Carlota Ciganda and Linn Grant. Women’s Open, it is time to take the governor off and make birdies rather than try to avoid bogeys. After two weeks of brutal conditions at Baltusrol Golf Club for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and Pebble Beach Golf Links for the U.S. Nineteen of those 39 rounds were scores of 66 or lower. The last ten winners of the Dana Open have only recorded five scores of 70 or higher in 39 total rounds. The scorecard says the venue is a par 71, but don’t be fooled. Highland Meadows is a beautiful Parkland-style layout where scoring is needed on all 18 holes. Nasa Hataoka flew past the field by six strokes and won with a total of 19-under, right around the average, except for one detail, the tournament was only 54 holes that year! If we only go back five years, that average jumps up to 18-under and the 2021 edition of the Dana Open is our best example of what it takes to win this week. In contrast to the conditions of a USGA championship, the last ten winners of the Dana Open have averaged 17-under. Highland Meadows Golf Club has been the host venue for the last 33 years so unlike the Monterrey Peninsula, we have some history available to determine who will stand tall in Toledo. Women’s Open winner Allisen Corpuz, 12 of the top 40 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings will compete in the Dana Open just outside Toledo, Ohio. When he’s not working on his golf game, Justin is an accomplished bowler and spends time with his fiancé Karlee and her son Gunner.The LPGA heads east after an epic national championship. Justin accepted the position at RainDance National after a brief stint at Eaton Country Club, and is currently enrolled in the PGA PGM program on his way to become a Class A professional. While in Arizona, he qualified for the 2021 Arizona Open and worked at the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Fort McDowell and Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix. Justin turned professional after college and moved to Arizona to compete in mini tours. Justin shined at Trinidad State as he twice was named the Region IX Player of the Year. It’s such a blessing to help make an impact and a difference in the same community that gave me so much growing up.”Īfter high school, Justin played golf at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO and Trinidad (CO) State College. “You never seem to realize how much home really means to you until you leave and make your way back. “I am very fortunate for my life to come full circle back to where I started,” Justin said. Nearly 10 years later he was hired as an assistant golf professional at his hometown’s newest golf course, RainDance National Resort & Golf. Justin is no stranger to Northern Colorado.Ī 2013 graduate of Windsor High School, Justin participated in the Class 4A state golf tournament as a senior and has made golf his life. They enjoy traveling, hiking, concerts, cooking and spending time with their family and friends. Kristina has spent nine years at American Medical Response as an Administrative Assistant to the Regional Director. He and wife Kristina live with their 20-pound Maine coon cat Princess Leah. No stranger to Northern Colorado, Kevin graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Technical Journalism and a concentration in Public Relations. He has a passion for leading a team, golf instruction, club fitting and merchandising. His managerial accomplishments over the last few years have been to hire and train all staff, coordinate men's and ladies' leagues, run multiple junior programs, and organize tournaments. "Kevin is strategic and will bring a wealth of ideas in his new role as PGA head professional." Kevin's love for the game of golf began at the age of four when his father first put a club in his hands and told him to "be the ball." For the past eight years he was the 1st Assistant at Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland and prior to that as a six-year Assistant at Todd Creek Golf Club in Thornton. "It is exciting to bring Kevin's operational knowledge, love for the game, and expertise to Pelican Lakes," said Kantor. Kevin started March 4 and replaced Matt Kantor who was recently elevated to the vacant role within The Water Valley Company as its Director of Golf, and brings with him 14 years of experience as a golf professional. After over a decade serving as an Assistant PGA Golf Professional, Kevin has found a home at Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf as its Head PGA Golf Professional.
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