Playing by instinct doesn't mean disregarding technique entirely. Instead, it's about finding a balance between a strong technical foundation and the ability to trust one's natural abilities and intuition during a round of golf. Keep in mind that playing by instinct doesn't mean disregarding technique entirely. Instead, it's about finding a balance between a strong technical foundation and the ability to trust one's natural abilities and intuition during a round of golf.

Summary

State Golf Day 1  -  Monday was a chilly, overcast-rainy day 1 of the 4A State Championship. Senior Mathew Vaver teed off at 10:50 a.m. to wind and rain. Matthew had a consistent round with the exception of a wayward drive and unlucky bounce on hole 9. He finished the front nine 5-over par. He recovered with a birdie on the 10th hole and finished with a 78 for the round on a tough day. This resulted in a 22nd place finish (84 players in the state field) on Day 1. The host school, Montrose HS, had a grill out for all participants, coaches and families Monday evening. 

State Golf Day 2 - Tuesday brought calm beautiful fall weather for the field. The course was gorgeous and Matthew got off to a good start at even par through 5 holes. He finished the front nine with a 38. Wanting to making a run, he took a few more chances and played well, but lipped out several putts. He finished Day 2 with another 78 which put Matthew in 25th Place finish at State. It was a great day and Matthew played spectacularly, and a bit unlucky to not finish higher. 

It was a great finish to Matthew Vaver's high school golf with a great showing at State. According to Coach Cabrera, "it is a great day and (we) are happy that (Matthew) Vaver gets his victory lap at state."  Coach Vu added that "Matthew has been our most consistent golfer for these past 2 years, and though he didn't finish as high as he could with his talent, he is a champion with the way he plays and has led our team this year!"

Boys golf: Erie and Niwot’s Shell finish well at 4A state (Vaver Mention)

CHSAA Now.com

Captains Coments

Matthew Vaver

William Thompson

Beat The Coach Tournament | Closing Ceremony 

Tuesday October 10th

Beat The Coach

We will play our BTC match at Thorncreek Golf Courses starting at 11:30 am. Parents, Team Members and Coaches are welcome to participate.  RSVP

This season we have had a TEAM CUP Competition that has been Captained by Matthew Vaver (BLUE) and Will Thompson (WHITE). The Ryder Cup (PGA) and Solheim Cup (LPGA) were played this year and featured Team Match-Play.  For our BTC Tournament this year we will continue the Final round of TEAM CUP. Parents who are able to attend will be competing with their sons as part of that competition. See pairings below in the Schedule section.

Banquet and Closing Ceremony

• Where: CHS Fishbowl starting at 6:30 pm

• Food: 2023 BTC and Pot Luck organizer

Coaches, Parents and Players: Remember to return all school equipment on this date (Golf Bags, Range Finders, Raincoats, launch monitor, etc.).

Schedule

• Tuesday October 10th

  • Beat The Coach Tournament at Thorncreek GC 11:30 Tee Times. WHITE team vs BLUE team in 2-MAN Scramble Match-Play Format.

    • Pairings

      • MATCH #1 (11:30)

        • BLUE team:  Will Berhost & Corey Berhost v.

        • WHITE team:   JT Falzone & Coach Cabrera

      • MATCH #2 (11:40)

        • BLUE team:  Harrison M. & Bryan McGowan v.

        • WHITE team:  Tighe Lynch & Coach Vu

      • MATCH #3 (11:50)

        • BLUE team:  Matthew Bez. & Shaun Bezuidenhout v,

        • WHITE team:  Sage Bailey & Shane Bailey

      • MATCH #4 (12:00)

        • BLUE team:  Jameson Love & Patrick Love v.

        • WHITE team:  Jaron C. & Santino Castellanos

      • MATCH #5 (12:10)

        • BLUE team:  Matthew Vaver & Cade Falzone v.

        • WHITE team:  Will Thompson & Aidan Pulford

FORMAT (Scoring): 2-Man Best Ball Scramble, Match-Play (Front-9, 1-point; Back-9, 1-point); 2 Points per Match.

• • Banquet and Closing Ceremony at CHS Fish Bowl starting at 6:30 pm

Fostering continuous improvement within your team culture involves recognizing that it is not static but rather dynamic and adaptable. To achieve this, it's crucial to integrate integrity and feedback into the process. Upholding integrity as a cornerstone value, emphasizing ethical decision-making, promoting transparency and honesty, and creating a robust feedback loop are key components. Additionally, accountability, inclusivity, and diversity should be central to your culture, and your team's values should be regularly revisited and refined. Recognizing and rewarding ethical behavior, providing training in ethics, and consistently assessing your culture are vital steps. Overall, this approach ensures that your team culture remains resilient, adaptable, and firmly rooted in integrity.

Summary

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BoCoPreps Mention (Vaver/Love)

State Championship

• When: October 1st and 2nd

• Where: Bridges Golf Course, Montrose, CO. 

• Qualifying players: Matthew Vaver, Jameson Love (First Alternate)

  Free BBQ dinner following Round 1 play on Monday October 2nd

Montrose High School and The Bridges would like to invite all players, coaches, and families to a Free BBQ dinner following play on Monday October 2nd from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on the patio at the Bridges.  There will be burgers, dogs, chips, potato salad, cookies, and drinks.  There will be live music, corn hole, and some door prizes for players.  To get an idea about how many people will attend the BBQ please RSVP with the number from your school that will attend.

Beat The Coach Tournament | Closing Ceremony 

Save the Date, Tuesday October 10th

Beat The Coach: We will play our BTC match at a local golf course. Parents, Team Members and Coaches are welcome to participate.  

Banquet and Closing Ceremony

• Where: CHS Fishbowl starting at 6pm

• Food: 2023 Pot Luck organizer - Closing Ceremoney and BTC

• Coaches, Parents and Players: Remember to return all school equipment on this date (Golf Bags, Range Finders, Raincoats, launch monitor, etc.).

Schedule

This week's practice will primarily revolve around getting ready for the upcoming state championship scheduled for Oct 1st/2nd. Our practice sessions will encompass 9-hole rounds and time at the range, while also providing an opportunity for our state qualifiers to manage their school assignments.

Eat well, sleep well, be well" serves as a guiding principle for athletes and their coaches. Prioritizing physical and mental conditioning through proper nutrition, quality sleep, regular training, fitness programs, and mental preparation not only builds endurance, prevents injuries, and enhances focus but also fosters a well rounded approach to athlete well-being. It's a recipe for success in the world of sports.

Summary

Monday we had our weekly team meeting for review and cover this week's event including our host tournament. The boys practiced with our All Around routine.

Tuesday we played our CHS TEAM Cup Event#4. This event was a Foursomes Match that sent teams out in pairs and boys played alternating shot with their teammate for the round. This is an exciting format that focusses on every shot as a player is not in control of the next shot and truly makes golf a team game. We had 3 matches, 2 of which came down to the final hole all square.  Match #1 BLUE team (Sophomores Will Berhost & Alex McGibbon/Harrison McGowan) defeated WHITE team  (Sophomores Tighe Lynch & Sage Bailey) 2-UP.  This match came to hole #16 with Blue holding a 1-up lead after White had won hole #15 with a great approach into the green by Sage.  Will B stepped to the Tee and hit a great shot to green setting up a Par to regain the 2 hole lead and closed out match on 17. Match #2 went to the 18th hole All Square between BLUE team (Seniors Jameson Love & Cade Falzone) versus WHITE team  (Senior Jaron Casetellanos & Junior Aidan Pulford). White found bunker on the left off the tee and Blue striped a drive into the fairway. With the position advantage Blue was able close and Par the hole on a long putt from Cade to seal a 1-up victory and a point for  Blue. Match #3 also went to the 18th hole All Square. BLUE team  (Senior Matthew Vaver & Matthew Bezeidenhout) had Par on 17 to tie the match versus (Senior Will Thompson & Sophomore JT Falzone). White's Tee shot went to right rough and Blue's tee shot went left narrowly missing OB fence. White had advantage getting onto green in 3, while Blue lay 4 after some bunker problems.  JT lagged a long par putt to about 2 feet perfectly leaving teammate Will T a sure putt for 5 playing the advantage. Blue was 25+ feet away and Matthew Bez stepped up and made an improbable putt center-cut into back of cup to earn a half point as the Match Ended All Square to the applause to teammates, coaches and opponents alike. For the Event which include team total the BLUE team defeated the WHITE team 3.5 pts to 0.5 pts.

Blue Team currently leads competition 12pts to 6 pts through 4 Events. (Click here for details and full scoring)

Wednesday the Team met at the beginning of practice for a special speaker. Santino Castellanos spoke to the Team about FOCUS. Highlights of the talk were review of Team Pledge, time management keeping priorities of Family, School Work, and personal commitments addressed to free mind up for golf without burden of stressors, and knowing that boys have resources in their parents, coaches and Santino himself to talk and be there for them if needed.

Santino's Presentation

Following our speaker presentation, our JV/Dev players practiced the All Around game routine, and coaches met with our Varsity players. We are at the point in the season where we are closing towards the end of League matches (3 remaining) and our competition Ramps UP to Regionals. At Regionals, we are permitted only 4 players, and those spots are earned through season performances and scores to-date being factored into a CHS Regionals PLAY-IN Tournament. Through MERIT, players were presented with their current standings and presented a plan where the last 3 League tournaments, along with 1 or 2 Varsity Practice rounds, will be totaled for scoring and the 4 lowest totals will qualify. As a team, we want to be peaking at the right time leading into Regionals to put our team in the best position to Win a Berth at Regionals to get a TEAM TO STATE.  Connect with your varsity players for additional details, and status will be updated in the coming weeks. (The scoring caption above shows Play-in Status and will be updated until players are mathematically set.)

Thursday was our Centaurus hosted League Tournament & Invitational at Indian Peaks. First and foremost, it takes a ton of preparation to host a quality event, and coaches have worked with IP staff through the summer and into the season. We had parents step up in that preparation, and a special thanks goes to Patrick Love, Liana Bezeidenhout, Kristin Vaver, Sally Falzone, Jessie Thompson, Stephanie Haskett. From snacks and drinks, greeting teams and recognizing our Seniors with their Senior Banners; our collective group put on an outstanding tournament with so much positive feedback from opposing coaches, players and spectators.  We had our largest tournament ever with over 122 players (don't tell IP as we were limited to 120 :) and had to turn down multiple other requests. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the golf program to allow for more playing opportunity for our boys.

Our Warriors were led in the Varsity tournament with three top-10 finishers; Matthew Vaver 76 (T-7th) and Jaron C and Will T both shooting 78 (t-9th). As a Team, we placed 3rd with a 316 total. Matthew was a single shot out of tie for tournament win.  In the JV Invitational, Will Berhost and JT Falzone (personal best) led the way with 87 and 89 respectively. Our developmental team played a scramble format with Tighe, Sage, Alex and Harrison combining to shoot a 2-under par 70 to place T-4th place, with a couple teams electing to have their full JV squads play in scramble format.

Great job to our entire TEAM, and thanks again for ALL that assisted in our tournament effort!!!

Captains Comments

Schedule

Let a round develop, and come to you: Patience is critically important for golfers in both practice and performance. It aids in developing precision, consistency, and composure, making wise course management decisions, and adapting to changing conditions. It also supports long-term skill development and goal achievement, while enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game. Essentially, patience is a fundamental attribute that contributes significantly to a golfer's success and satisfaction on the golf course.

 You can not force a round of golf. Like a book, it has a beginning, middle and end, it develops as a unique story, and you are the one writing it: accept, own it, learn from it, and love every round of golf you play as it happened. 

• Monday - NO PRACTICE

• Tuesday: Practice at Indian Peaks

• Wednesday: League/Invite at Pelican Lakes (Shotgun start at 8am)

  • Varsity Team:  Matthew V, Jaron C, William T, Jameson L, Cade F.

  • JV Team: Aidan P, Matthew B, JT Falzone, Will B, Sage B

  • Dev Team: Tighe L, Alex M, Harrison M.

• Thursday - Practice at Indian Peaks

  • IntraSquad Match

• Friday:

  • PlayIN practice round at (TBD)

Encourage individual accountability for personal improvement and performance. Each player should take ownership of their development and work hard to contribute positively to the team.

Summary

Monday marked the halfway point of our league season with a League Tournament #4 @ Ute Creek GC hosted by Silver Creek HS. This was a varsity only tournament and Centaurus was led by Senior Will Thompson who led the tournament for most of the day and finished with a 76 to tie for 4th place. Senior Matthew Vaver shot a solid round of 79, t-12th place. As a team the varsity posted a total score of 324, 4th place finish. JV and developmental players practiced at Indian Peaks with Coach Cabrera and began our week's practice focus "Breaking 80". Tuesday was a full squad practice with all players participating  in Breaking 80 routine.

Wednesday was the start of our season-long Intra-Squad CHS Team Cup competition. Players were divided based on rankings into two teams, Blue Team which is led by Senior Captain Matthew Vaver and White Team which is led by Senior Captain Will Thompson. CHS Team Cup has six events modeled from Ryder Cup and our Centaurus team building challenges.  This week's first event was a 4-Ball match played by the top 4 players on each team not including Captains. The captains led their teams in a coaching capacity and teams played as a group. The Blue Team (James Love, Cade Falzone, Matthew Bezuidenhout, Will Berhost) defeated  White Team (Jaron Castellanos, Aidan Pulford, JT Falzone, Tighe Lynch) in the team competition to earn 1 pt. The 4-ball match between Jaron/Aidan vs Jameson/Cade was halved with each team shooting a 9-hole score of 37 earning each team .5 pt.  The 2nd 4-ball match of the day saw  Blue Team (Matthew Bez/Will B) defeat White Team (JT/Tighe) by a score of 41 to 44. 

Blue Team currently leads competition 2.5 to .5 pts. (Click here for details and full scoring)

Thursday practice, we met to review our Team Cup results, and players shared thoughts on the play. Coaches provided feedback for learning to compete and avoid blow-up holes that can affect a round. We continued our Break 80 practice routine, and from the beginning of the week to end, players at all levels were able to complete routine in a little over an hour compared to not finishing at all during practice to start the week.

Captains Comments

Captain Will T:  "Great work in the team competition, keep up the hard work. Make sure to talk to teachers about golf, and stay caught up or ahead. "

Captain Matthew V:  "Great work this week, I especially enjoyed the team competition. Get ahead in schoolwork and keep up the grind."  

Meet the Team - Take a look at our updated section

Uniforms

• Pullover, Two Polo, and visor, and other various items.

• Price: $135.00

• RevTrak and pay for team uniforms. Thank you in advance. 

Thank you: Jameson Love for managing and organizing the uniform selection, samples, and ordering.

TeamSnap

BVSD has acquired an account with Team Snap, a team communications tool, to be used by all teams. This will replace our WhatsApp chats. As we start deploying this app, players and parents will get an invitation to download and register.

Schedule

For our practices this week, we will focus on paying attention to Detail, because paying attention to the little things during practice, when there is no pressure, will improve your chances of success during a tournament, when there is pressure and things matter the most.

This week, we will follow the Large Bucket Routine. Once you complete it, you can practice as you want, as long as you pay attention to detail. 

• Monday: Practice at Indian Peaks.

• Tuesday

  • League Match: Longmont hosts at Twin Peaks GC: 8 am Shotgun. 

    • Varsity: Matthew V, Jaron C, Will T, Jameson L, Cade F, 

    • JV: Aidan P, Matthew B, JT Falzone, William B. 

    • DEV: Sage B, Tighe L, ALex M, Harrison M.

  • JV/Dev: NO PRACTICE

• Wednesday: Practice at Indian Peaks.

• Thursday: Practice at Indian Peaks.

  • CHS TEAM CUP Competition - Practice Round: Tee Times starting at 3:12 pm (RSVP)

Sportsmanship is essential for golf team members to create a positive team dynamic, invite elevated performances,  and enhance the overall experience. 

It involves demonstrating respect towards teammates, opponents, and officials, accepting outcomes gracefully, and abiding by the rules with honesty and integrity. Supporting and encouraging teammates, embracing diversity and inclusion, and being mindful of behavior are also crucial aspects of fostering sportsmanship. 

By prioritizing these values, golf team members not only achieve success on the course but also develop lifelong character traits that extend beyond the sport, becoming positive ambassadors for future athletes.

Last weeks Summary

What a terrific way to start the season! We hosted tryouts on Monday & Tuesday that were competitive and pressured athletes to earn a spot on our final team roster. Final determinations based on merit allowed Coaches to announce a team of 13 Student-athletes at our Parents Night meeting at Indian Peaks on Wednesday.

5 Seniors:  Matthew Vaver, Will Thompson, Jameson Love, Jaron Castellanos, Cade Falzone

1 Junior:  Aidan Pulford

6 Sophomores:  Will Berhost, JT Falzone, Tighe Lynch, Sage Bailey, Alex McGibbon, Harrison McGowan

1 Freshman:  Matthew Bezeidenhout

Special thanks to Parents who assisted at Tryouts; Kristin Vaver, Gary Pulford, Stephanie Berhost.  Additional thanks to Patrick Love, who has supported golf team and all Centaurus sports by getting Team uniforms and gear on short timeline; Stephanie B. who has volunteered to help manage our team social media (please check us out on Instagram/Facebook and comment for all to share in our teams success this year); and Santino Castellanos for speaking to boys about leadership & commitment.

Thursday marked the first league tournament of the year at Broadlands Golf Course.

CONGRATULATIONS:  Coach Ricardo announced Team Captains Matthew Vaver & Will Thompson before the round (more to come for their profile in future update section)

We celebrate all boys that competed, 5 Varsity and 4 JV players.  Leading the team on the course for Varsity team were Top-10 finishes by Jaron C. (75, 4th) & Matthew V. (78, T-7th). Our Team finished in 4th Place with a total score 323.  Outstanding performances for first tournament out but the exciting piece is that neither are satisfied with that result. For all varsity players a baseline for the season has been set and improvement is going to be exciting to watch. For the JV team, Aidan Pulford (91) led the way, Freshman Matthew B. posted a 94 is his first HS tournament. As a team JV Placed 4th (280) for an exciting start for that group with so much potential. We had developmental practice for players that did not compete at tournament with Coach Vu. Captain Will T led practice focusing on Putting routine and lag putting.

Fall ‘Four'(Fore!)cast: Who to know on the local golf scene (BoCoPreps, Vaver Mention)

Upcoming Schedule

• Monday: Pratice at Indian Peaks

• Tuesday: 

  • Play Practice: (Be at the course 1 hr before)

    • Group 1 -     2:48 TT: Matthew V, Jaron C, Jameson L, William T (Play 18 holes)

    • Group 2a -  2:48 TT (Play 1st 9 holes): Cade F, Aidan P, Matthew B, Will B,

    • Group 2b -  4:48(ish) TT (Play 2nd 9 holes): JT F, Tighe, Harrison M, Alex M 

  • Practice at Indian Peaks starting at 4pm

• Wednesday: League/Invite at Boomerang GC: 8am Shotgun

  • • Varsity Team: Matthew V, Jaron C, Jameson L, Will T.

    • JV Team: Cade F, Aidan P, Matthew B, JT Falzone.

    • Dev: Will B, Sage B, Tighe, Harrison M, Alex M.

  • Thursday: League/Invite at Coyote Creek GC: 9 am Shotgun

    • Varsity Team: Matthew V, Jaron C, Jameson L, Will T

    • JV: Aidan P, Matthew B, JT Falzone, William B

Coaches Introductions

• Heat Coach: Ricardo Cabrera

• Assistant Coach: Tam Vu

• Team Captain: TBD

We are here to help, and available at all times for anything you may need. 

Goals and Expectations

This team is a competitive, varsity program, and our goal (coaches) is to grow this program to produce competitive golf teams, and well-rounded individuals and scholars. It is on you, the student athlete, to put in the work needed to reach goals happen. It is up to us to give you all the tools and strategies you need to achieve your goals.

Players: 

• • Team GOALS: 

    • Make and win States, 

    • Better than last year, 

    • ... "and have a positive team environment who supports and celebrates each others wins".

Personal Goals:

• • • Break 90, 80, and 70's

    • Improve, win a tournament, make varsity

    • Play at a high level, 

    • All Conference and States

What it Takes to Achieve them: 

• • Dedication, Practice, Hard Work,

  • Listen to coaches and varsity players to learn new skills, 

  • Strong mental game.

About League and Conference Championship

• League: 4a Region 3 Northern League

• League Teams: Centaurus, Holy Family, Longmont, Mead, Silver Creek, Windsor, Greeley West, Greeley Central.

• We will have 8 League Tournaments throughout the year.

• 5 players play, 4 scores count for team scores. (4 varsity and a JV rover).

• Overall team scoring will determine league champion (Individual and Team)

• The top eight players based on league meet finishes (including all ties) will be declared All-Conference Team

• Honorable mention golfers will consist of those placing 9th-16th based on overall score

This year, Centaurus HS will host a league tournament on August 31st. Everyone in the CHS team plays!

We encourage parents to attend tournaments - come see and cheer your kids on the course.

Invites and Additional Playing Opportunities

• We may have Invite opportunities for the JV team throughout the season. 

• We will make an effort to add any playing opportunities for the team, including a team scramble, beat the coach tournament at the end of the year.

Regionals and State Championship

• • Regional Tournament: Week of September 18th at Boomerang GC - One Day

    • Top (4) players on the team represent the school at regionals. 

    • Two teams + 13 players qualify for the state championship.

  • State Tournament: The Bridges (Montrose, CO) on October 2rd and 3rd - Two Day

Practices & Practice Rounds

Practices will take place at Indian Peaks, and sporadically we may meet at Top Golf.  During practices, we will spend time practicing golf swing fundamentals, course management, and the mental game. Additionally, we will send videos and reading assignments for team members to broaden our knowledge of the game - these assignments are part of the programs. 

Last week in September, Indian Peaks will start construction work on the Driving Range. We will not be affected.

• Practice Times: 4:30-6:30 at Indian Peaks

• Practice Rounds at Indian Peaks: Weekly at different times. 8 players play and will be selected weekly. Check WWW for times. 

On Tournament Day

• You are responsible for your own transportation.

• Carpool with a driving team member, or other parents. (FORM NEEDED)

• Be at the golf course one hour before Tee Time. 

• Bring plenty of water and food.

• Be prepared for any weather conditions.

Uniforms

• Pullover, Two Polo, and visor.

• Price: TBD

• RevTrak and pay for team uniforms. Thank you in advance. (Let me know if this link does not work for you :)

Thank you: Jameson Love for managing and organizing the uniform selection, samples, and ordering.

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA)

 If you are interested in pursuing college golf opportunities, NCSA is a college recruiting service. Use it to put yourself out to different colleges: Add your scores, grades, videos, and search for colleges and reach out to coaches and programs. 

Sign up for a free account (link). NCSA will reach out to schedule an introduction of their program, tools, resources, and additional membership options.

Communication Channels

Website

It is important that parents and students study the website weekly. I will update the site weekly, by the end of the week, and include all information needed for parents and students to be updated in all things golf team. 

As part of the golf program, I will include videos and/or reading assignments. Team members: spend time reading this website. Parents: encourage your student to read/study the website weekly.

Instagram

• @centaurusgolf

• Thank you Stephanie Berhost Haskett for managing the social media channels.

WhatsApp

• Team Link 

Let's work together!

Parents and Students

Make a plan for our golf season. Get ahead of assignments, tests, and any school work. If you are getting behind in school, talk to coaches and teachers. Make a transportation plan, meet other parents, and work out carpools. 

Communicate with teachers

We will put together a practice and tournament schedule handout to share with teachers. When school starts, take time to share this with them and work a school plan so you are always ahead in school. Have them give you tests and assignments in advance, and get them done!Remember, coaches are here to help, and we can help here too :)

Parents Questions / Closing Comments

Team Introductions*

• Varsity: Mattew V, Will T, Jaron C, Jameson L. 

• JV: Cade F, Aidan P, Matthew B, JT Falzone

• Dev: Will B, Sage, Harrison M, Tighe M, 

*Teams are fluid, and change according to scoring averages after every league, invite, or team outing. ALL SCORES COUNT, ALL THE TIME!

Lets go play golf!

Thank you, everyone, for your participation in our Summer League. Witnessing students and new golfers come together to play, learn, forge new connections, and relish this sport has been truly gratifying. Additionally, it brings coaches great joy to observe the steady improvement in the level of golf displayed every year. This program has been instrumental in elevating the status of golf at Centaurus High School, and we couldn't be prouder of its accomplishments. 

Coach Vu's update. 

Our Final Summer league week was a new event this summer as we incorporated inviting previous coaches and golf team members to join in our final summer league round of golf. We were blessed to have Coach Bill come out to also join past Varsity players Ryan Vaver, Hudson Ferguson from boys teams and from Girls team Julia Love and Danielle D (current athlete). We had 16 players and coaches play this week to cap a successful CHS Summer league.

Leagues Champions

This was our first summer to have an open and flighted competition.

OPEN DIVISION CHAMPION:  Senior MATTHEW VAVER 

2nd FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP  

 Gold:  Sophomore WILL BERHOST    Silver:: Junior AIDAN PULFORD    Bronze: Freshman Matthew Bezuidenhout   

Coach Vu's update

Wednesday 7/12 was a beautiful sunny (hot) day for our 2nd round of summer league golf. We had our largest turnout of 16 boys at Legacy Ridge GC and our group totaled 19 with coaches and Senior Will Thompson, who came out despite being injured to support the team.  Coach Cabrera and I were able to ride along and watch some stellar play.

The round results in Open competition were led by Seniors Matthew Vaver and Jaron Castellanos, who both posted rounds of 79. Senior Jameson Love (82) and Senior Cade Falzone (83). In our 2nd Flight, sophomore Will Berhost posted 84 to lead the way.  Freshman Evan McCool (87), sophomores Tighe Mueller (91) and Harrison McGowan (93). 

 Full Results for Week2

BIRDIES (hole#):  Matthew V. (#3), Jaron C. (#4), Freshman Matthew Bezuidenhout (#4), Harrison M. (#8), Cade F. (#12), Junior Aidan Pulford (#13), Will B. (#15), Jameson L. (#18)

On Thursday 7/13, we had a practice session at TOP GOLF.  Great seeing Matthew B, Harrison M, Tighe M. and Jaron C to work on Approach shots, Pitching and Chipping.

Homecoming Golf Outing (July 26th)

Help us extend an invitation to the 1st Homecoming Golf Outing. This special event will bring together team members from previous years for a memorable day on the golf course on July 26th. We hope it will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old teammates, reminisce about past experiences.

If you know of any previous team players who would be interested in participating, we kindly ask that you share this invitation with them. They can RSVP by replying to ricardo.cabrera@bvsd.org.

Games Schedule

• June 28th - Summer League Kick Off: Top Golf Thornton, noon-2pm.

• July 5th Summer League Round 1 (Thorncreek GC, 1:00 Tee Times, YOC, RSVP)

• July 12th Summer League Round 2 (Legacy GC, Tee Times 12:00 YOC, RSVP)

• July 19th Summer League Round 3 (Walnut Creek, GC, 12:10 Tee Times YOC, RSVP)

• July 26th Summer League Round 4 - HOMECOMING (TBD)

• July 31st FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON & TRYOUTS

2023 Summer League

The Summer Golf League is intended to get students involved, meet each other and better prepare for the upcoming CHS Golf Season. 

We will be playing Youth On Course (YOC) member golf courses. If you don't have this pass yet, get it!

To start our series, we have reservations at TopGolf, on Wednesday June 28th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

League Format:  Play to prepare for season or Compete in Summer Tournament (Click here for More Details)

• If you are a proficient player (score in the 90's, or better) you'll play stroke or match play rounds. 

• If you have played and are still learning the game (scores 99 to 120+) you'll play a scramble with other players of similar skill.

• If you have never played, or cannot hit the ball 150+ yards consistently, or feel you are not ready for this competitive golf league, I recommend you use the YOC Pass to find golf, take private lessons, practice and play, so you can improve your skills and join us later in the summer.

During the Round of Golf

• Arrive 1 hr before tee times - so you can stretch, warm-up, and be ready for our pre-game meeting, and arrive to the 1st tee box 10 mins before tee time.

• Everyone walks - Push carts OK - In preparation for our League Games, everyone walks - unless there is a medical reason

• Scoring: You must count all our strokes - including penalties - and register an honest score.

• Track your game - Enter your score on the GHIN app (free with YOC), or other apps, so you can set a handicap for yourself. If you have not done so yet, you can enter scores from rounds you've played recently. 

Summer League: 

• Student players will be responsible for all fees. We will strive to play YOC courses, so you only pay $5 per round. 

• You are responsible for your own transportation - getting there and back. If you cannot drive, I encourage you to coordinate and carpool with other parents/students. 

• Golf Days: Wednesdays

  • June 28th - Summer League Kick Off: Top Golf Thornton, noon-2pm.

  • July 5th Summer League Round 1 (Thorncreek GC, 1:00 Tee Times, YOC, RSVP)

  • July 12th Summer League Round 2 (Legacy Ridge GC, 12:30 pm Tee Times, YOC, RSVP)

  • July 19th Summer League Round 3 (TBD)

  • July 26th Summer League Round 4 (TBD)

  • July 31st FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON & TRYOUTS

• CALENDAR CONFIRMATION: You will receive a calendar reminder for every outing one week before the event. Confirm your attendance in the calendar event one week before our round to guarantee your spot.

• Please add yourself to this WhatsApp group (Parents and Students), as we will use this for communication.

Playing in qualifier tournaments as a good prep for Regional and State tournaments:

• Optimist/ qualifiers

• IMG/ qualifiers

• Colorado PGA Championship / qualifiers

• Colorado Junior Am / qualifiers

• Colorado Junior Match Play / qualifiers

If you desire to continue with competitive golf after High School, you can also try an AJGA tournament.