02/12/2026
Lauren Coughlin - 2016 Colorado Women’s Open Champion, two-time LPGA Champion, and current LPGA Tour player. Lauren joined the LPGA Tour in 2018, has earned $4 million in career earnings. She dominated in the 2024 Solheim Cup, leading team USA in points. In 2016, Lauren also won the ACC Championship for the University of Virginia.
Jennifer Hahn - Runner-up in the 2016 Colorado Women’s Open as her first professional event. Was the No. 5 ranked junior golfer in the nation, competing in 8 USGA events. Not to mention she dominated at Vanderbilt, winning three times, earning All-SEC for all four seasons.
Neil Johnson - 2016 Colorado Open Champion from Wisconsin, finished right above 3 future Colorado Open Champions (Johnathan Kaye (2017), Wil Collins (2005/2022) & Jim Knous(2025)). Neil was one of the most decorated golfers to attend Gustavus Adolphus College, bringing home their first DIII National Championship title in program history, finishing inside the Top 15 every year he went.
Wil Collins - The 2016 runner up won the Colorado Open in 2005 then later in 2022, has been a standout ever since he played at the University of New Mexico in 1998, winning the prestigious Ben Hogan Award in 2001. He’s played on just about every tour, earning his PGA Tour card for 2009 after sinking a 20ft putt on the final hole of 2008 Q-School. Since then, he has been a winning machine across the nation with 12 professional wins, including a win on the PGA Tour Canada.
John Ross - The 2016 Colorado Senior Open Champion, previously played on the Korn Ferry Tour (1990-1998), PGA Tour (1991-1993), and PGA Tour Champions (2002-2015). Through his entire profession career, he made 58% of the cuts (109/187) and over $670,000, proving his longevity throughout his 25 years on Tour.
John Elway - Two-time Super Bowl Champion and Broncos All-Star Quarterback was also excellent at golf (to say the least). In 2016, John finished T29 2-under, second in the Low-Amateur contest (behind Tom Krystyn). John played in the Colorado Open in 2008 & 2010, and the Colorado Senior Open in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2022.
