Shorter hitters, beware: this course is a beast.
The Korn Ferry Tour is back after the Independence Day break, and players are gearing up for some serious action on the longest course of the season. TPC Colorado stretches out to an incredible 8,029 yards next to Welch Reservoir in Berthoud.
This award-winning course has helped The Ascendant win ‘Tournament of the Year’ twice in the last three seasons. It’s a par 72 with some very long holes that will challenge even the best players. Though it’s over 5,000 feet above sea level, which helps a bit, there are still some tough spots on the back nine.
Course Highlights:
One standout hole is the 773-yard par-5 13th—almost impossible to reach in two shots and one of the longest holes ever played in PGA Tour events. Right after that comes another challenge: a 273-yard par-3 that demands pinpoint accuracy with long irons or fairway metals .
Fans might think these distances sound almost unreal!
After navigating these giants, players get a bit of relief with a gentler 580-yard par-5 followed by a short 140-yard par-3 on hole 16—a simple wedge shot at high altitude.
Monday qualifier Charles Reiter could be one to watch here. Known for his powerful drives reaching speeds up to 200mph, he might find it easy to conquer even the daunting 370-yard par-4s.
TPC Colorado opened in 2018 and blends American and European styles with deep bunkers, lots of water hazards, and stunning Rocky Mountain views.
Charles Reiter who qualified for the US Open this year and has nearly 200mph ball speed just shot 62 at the KFT Monday in Colorado.
Imagine how far his drives go at 5500 feet.Also he played in the Monday with a guy who shot 93. Barely beat him, by 31.
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1)
Nicholas Lindheim set last year’s tournament record at an impressive score of 20-under-par. Previous winners like Nelson Ledesma (15-under), Will Zalatoris (15-under), Tag Ridings (16-under), and Zecheng “Marty” Dou (17-under) have all shown how low scores can go here.
Although Zalatoris and Lindheim won’t compete this year, notable names like Ben Crane and Bo Van Pelt will be teeing off at TPC Colorado. The total prize money for The Ascendant stands at $1 million—with $180k going to the winner.
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