Stephens Recognizes Broadmoor, PGA as Women’s Open Tees Off

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –House Majority Leader Amy Stephens recognized The Brodmoor Hotel and Colorado Springs business and community leaders for bringing the Women’s Open to Colorado.

“This event is going to bring people throughout the country and world to Colorado, boosting our state’s economy,” said Stephens, R-Monument.  “The Women’s Open is especially meaningful to girls and young women, who will have the opportunity to see some of the greatest athletes in the world compete here in Colorado.” 

Children and teachers are especially welcome to attend the Women’s Open.  Children will receive free admittance to the Women’s Open all week, while teachers will receive free admittance on Thursday, July 7. 

“The PGA has great respect for education,” Stephens added. “Not only are they inviting teachers and students to watch world class golfers and enjoy Colorado’s natural beauty, but they are working on a daily 

basis to teach school kids about the sport.”

The Colorado PGA Golf in Schools Program is part of the Open Golf Foundation, a collaborative effort sponsored by the Colorado PGA, the Colorado Golf Association, Colorado Women’s Golf Association and the Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents’ Association.  The program’s goal is to “introduce school age children across the state to the game of golf and the valuable life skills it teaches.” 

In 2011, the program will be found in schools across the state, with the goal of reaching 3,000 children.

“We are fortunate as a state to have so many organizations like the Open Golf Foundation that strive to enrich the lives of our children,” Stephens added. 

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