After not scoring a major team victory in a tournament since March 2010, the Rams ended the drought on Sunday on Colorado soil.

With three consecutive under-par rounds, CSU (left in a team photo) prevailed by 11 strokes at the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate at the newly-renamed University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch, which was formerly known as Highlands Ranch Golf Club.

And to add to the accomplishment, CSU junior Ellen Secor claimed the individual title, her first as a college golfer.

In fact, CSU put three players in the top five individually, with senior Katrina Prendergast (second) and freshman Saga Traustadottir (fifth) joining Secor on the leaderboard. Of course, Secor and Prendergast teamed up to win the national U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball title in May.

The Rams shot their second straight round of 1-under-par 287 to finish at 4-under 860, 11 better then the University of Mississippi. The host University of Denver, the 2017 champion, placed ninth in the 16-team field at 900, while the University of Northern Colorado was 12th at 904. UNC’s Beah Cruz also placed in the top-10 individually by tying for ninth at 218. Sophie Newlove led Denver by finishing 16th at 220.

Secor fired a 1-under-par 71 on Sunday for a total of 3-under 213, good for a one-stroke victory over Prendergast and Ole Miss’ Conner Beth Ball, the latter closing with a 66. Secor played her back nine in 3-under 33 on Sunday.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 5-7, 2018 (final) at University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch

1. Colorado State 286-287-287–860
1. Ellen Secor 72-70-71–213
2. Katrina Prendergast 72-72-70–214
5. Saga Traustadottir 70-73-73–216
30. Jessica Sloot 76-72-76–224
42. Haley Greb 72-82-73–227
Competing Only as Individual
44. Sydney Smith 78-74-76–228

9. Denver 300-293-307–900
16. Sophie Newlove 72-76-72–220
24. Mary Weinstein 76-73-74–223
44. Alison Armstrong 73-75-80–228
64. Alyson Bean 79-69-83–231
85. Maggie Cowart 80-82-81–243
Competing Only as Individuals
30. Camile Enright 73-75-76–224
50. Trussy Li 74-74-81–229
72. Anni Heck 77-82-73–233

12. Northern Colorado 304-303-297–904
9. Beah Cruz 74-71-73–218
44. Marisa Hisaki 75-79-74–228
50. Morgan Sahm 77-79-73–229
69. Nicole Polivchak 78-74-80–232
88. Jenna Chun 82-86-77–245
Competing Only as Individual
72. Hanna Atkins 78-77-78–233

Also
13. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 71-78-70–219
42. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 74-76-77–227

For all the scores from the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate, CLICK HERE.
 

The Rams shot their second straight sub-par score — a 1-under-par 287 on Saturday — and sits at 3-under 573 overall.

Next best in the 16-team field are UC Davis at 582 and Kansas at 592. The defending champion — and host — University of Denver shares fourth place at 593, while Northern Colorado is 11th at 607.

CSU’s Ellen Secor (pictured) shares the individual lead with Samantha Hutchison of UC Davis at 2-under-par 142. Secor made five birdies in a round of 70 on Saturday.

CSU’s Saga Traustadottir (143) sits in third place and fellow Ram Katrina Prendergast (144) in fourth.

Also in the top 10 from local schools is UNC’s Beah Cruz (fifth at 145).

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 5-7, 2018 at University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch

1. Colorado State 286-287–573
T1. Ellen Secor 72-70–142
3. Saga Traustadottir 70-73–143
4. Katrina Prendergast 72-72–144
14. Jessica Sloot 76-72–146
54. Haley Greb 72-82–154
Competing Only as Individual
41. Sydney Smith 78-74–152

4. Denver 300-293–593
14. Sophie Newlove 72-76–148
14. Alison Armstrong 73-75–148
14. Alyson Bean 79-69–148
24. Mary Weinstein 76-73–149
84. Maggie Cowart 80-82–162
Competing Only as Individuals
14. Camile Enright 73-75–148
14. Trussy Li 74-74–148
80. Anni Heck 77-82–159

11. Northern Colorado 304-303–607
5. Beah Cruz 74-71–145
41. Nicole Polivchak 78-74–152
54. Marisa Hisaki 75-79–154
67. Morgan Sahm 77-79–156
89. Jenna Chun 82-86–168
Competing Only as Individual
61. Hanna Atkins 78-77–155

Also
24. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 71-78–149
31. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 74-76–150

For all the scores, CLICK HERE.
 

The 54-hole event is being played at the newly-renamed University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch, which was formerly known as Highlands Ranch Golf Club. The course was gifted to DU in 2011 by the the family of the late Ron Moore. Moore played on the DU golf team during the 1950s and is now a member of the DU Athletic Hall of Fame as well as the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame.

The Rams shot an 2-par 286 on Friday, which was five better than second-place Kansas. Host DU, the defending champion, holds eighth place at 300 in the 16-team event, while the University of Northern Colorado is 11th at 304.

CSU’s Saga Traustadottir, a freshman from Iceland, fired a 2-under-par 70 on Friday to share the individual lead with Amy Chu of Washington State. Ram teammates Katrina Prendergast, Ellen Secor and Haley Greb all posted 72s, good for a tie for fifth place.

Coloradan Erin Sargent, playing for Wyoming, shares third place individually after a 1-under-par 71.

Sophie Newlove led DU individually with a 72 on Friday, while Beah Cruz paced UNC with a 74.

The tournament will continue through Sunday.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 5-7, 2018 at University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch

1. Colorado State 286
T1. Saga Traustadottir 70
5. Katrina Prendergast 72
5. Ellen Secor 72
5. Haley Greb 72
42. Jessica Sloot 76
Competing Only as Individual
63. Sydney Smith 78

8. Denver 300
5. Sophie Newlove 72
11. Alison Armstrong 73
42. Mary Weinstein 76
74. Alyson Bean 79
79. Maggie Cowart 80
Competing Only as Individuals
11. Camile Enright 73
17. Trussy Li 74
63. Anni Heck 77

11. Northern Colorado 304
17. Beah Cruz 74
27. Marisa Hisaki 75
49. Morgan Sahm 77
63. Nicole Polivchak 78
86. Jenna Chun 82
Competing Only as Individual
63. Hanna Atkins 78

Also
3. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 71
17. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 74

For all the scores, CLICK HERE.  

DU men’s head coach Erik Billinger announced the cancelation of the second annual Paintbrush Invitational, where all five Division I Colorado-based men’s golf teams were scheduled to compete: DU, the University of Colorado, Colorado State, the University of Northern Colorado and the Air Force Academy.
   
The weather forecast calls for snow and a high around 32 on Monday in Parker, where two rounds were scheduled, while the final 18 had been set for Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the DU women’s team fell into second place after Saturday’s second round of the Ron Moore Intercollegiate at Highlands Ranch Golf Club, but trails leader New Mexico by just three strokes heading into Sunday’s final round.

The Pioneers, who won this event in 2015 and finished second last year, posted a 6-over-par 294 total on Saturday, leaving them at 1-over 577 overall. The University of Northern Colorado is in seventh place out of 14 teams, at 10-over 586.
   
DU’s Sophie Newlove, the defending individual champion, is pacing the Pioneers at 4-under-par 140, which leaves her in third place, three strokes behind leader Patricia Wong of Pepperdine.
   
Joining Newlove in a tie for third place is Coloradan Morgan Sahm (pictured) of UNC, who has gone 69-71, like her DU counterpart.
   
The tournament will conclude with a single round on Sunday.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 6-8, 2017 at Highlands Ranch GC
2. Denver 283-294–577
3. Sophie Newlove 69-71–140
19. Mary Weinstein 71-75–146
19. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke 72-74–146
28. Camille Enright 71-76–147
28. Lauren Whyte 73-74–147

7. Northern Colorado 289-297–586
3. Morgan Sahm 69-71–140
11. Beah Cruz 69-74–143
41. Marisa Hisaki 73-76–149
58. Nicole Polivchak 78-76–154
Hanna Atkins 80-DQ
71. Aili Bundy (competing only as individual) 77-83–160
79. Christina Ferreira (competing only as individual) 83-82–165

14. Denver B Team 309-323–632
62. Maggie Cowart 74-81–155
64. Anni Heck 76-80–156
66. Sonya Knebel 78-79–157
77. Caroline Klemp 81-83–164

Also
17. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 70-75–145
75. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 77-84–161
76. Coloradan Jordan Remley, Wyoming 79-84–163
 

The Pioneers, coming off a team victory last week at the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Wolcott, posted a 5-under-par 283 total, leaving them in a tie with New Mexico. DU won the Ron Moore title in 2015 and placed second last year. Northern Colorado, the other Colorado-based school competing, shares fifth place out of 14 teams, at 289.

Two players who grew up in Colorado are in the top 10 individually through one round of the 54-hole tournament: Morgan Sahm of UNC (3-under-par 69, fourth place) and Erin Sargent of Wyoming (70, seventh place). Also in the top 10 are defending champion Sophie Newlove of DU and Beah Cruz of UNC (both at 69).

Ingrid Gutierrez of New Mexico shot a 6-under-par 66 to take the individual lead after round 1.

The tournament will continue through Sunday.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 6-8, 2017 at Highlands Ranch GC
T1. Denver 283
4. Sophie Newlove 69
11. Mary Weinstein 71
11. Camille Enright 71
19. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke 72
29. Lauren Whyte 73

5. Northern Colorado 289
4. Beah Cruz 69
4. Morgan Sahm 69
29. Marisa Hisaki 73
63. Nicole Polivchak 78
71. Hanna Atkins 80
59. Aili Bundy (competing only as individual) 77
78. Christina Ferreira (competing only as individual) 83

14. Denver B Team 309
38. Maggie Cowart 74
53. Annie Heck 76
63. Sonya Knebel 78
72. Caroline Klemp 81

Also
7. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 70
59. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 77
68. Coloradan Jordan Remley, Wyoming 79
 

With DU and Pepperdine matching 4-under-par 284s in Sunday’s final round, the Waves held on for a four-stroke victory in the 18-school team race. The Pioneers finished with a 6-under-par 858 total, giving them two runner-up finishes in three tournaments this season. Colorado State placed fifth at 875 after a strong 281 final-round score, while Northern Colorado (910) was 14th.

DU sophomore Sophie Newlove notched the first individual victory of her college career as the English golfer closed with a 2-under-par 70 to post a 6-under 210 total, good for a two-shot win. She played her final seven holes in 3 under par. (Newlove is pictured above with coach Lindsay Kuhle in a DU photo.)

Also finishing in the top 10 individually were DU’s Jessica Hardy and CSU’s Katrina Prendergast (tied for fourth place at 214) and Denver’s Mariell Bruun (seventh place, 215).

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 7-9, 2016 at Highlands Ranch GC

2. (out of 18 teams) Denver 289-285-284–858
1. Sophie Newlove 69-71-70–210
4. Jessica Carty 73-71-70–214
7. Mariell Bruun 72-69-74–215
23. Camille Enright 75-74-70–219
27. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke (individual) 71-76-73–220
44. Sonya Knebel (individual) 75-79-70–224
55. Lauren Whyte 75-74-77–226
57. Kathi Baratta (individual) 75-77-75–227
90. Maggie Cowart (individual) 81-79-78–238

5. Colorado State 292-302-281–875
4. Katrina Prendergast 68-77-69–214
12. Brianna Becker 74-73-70–217
12. Ellen Secor 72-76-69–217
57. Sarah Archuleta 78-76-73–227
65. Caroline Reiners (individual) 76-77-76–229
75. Jessica Sloot (individual) 78-79-74–231
93. Elisabeth Rau 82-83-74–239

14. Northern Colorado 308-308-294–910
50. Morgan Sahm 77-76-72–225
57. Marisa Hisaki 76-77-74–227
65. Kala Keltz 76-77-76–229
65. Janet Yeo 79-78-72–229
100. Hanna Atkins (individual) 87-77-83–247
101. Christina Ferreira 90-80-82–252

Also
65. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 77-75-77–229
88. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 76-77-82–235

With just Sunday’s round remaining, DU stands at 2-under-par 574 overall, while Pepperdine is at 570.

One player from each of the top two teams share the top spot individually. Denver’s Sophie Newlove (69-71) and Pepperdine’s Hira Naveed (70-70) are at 4-under-par 140 going into the final round. DU’s Mariell Bruun is one back, in third place, after second-round 69.

Sunday’s final round begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 7-9, 2016 at Highlands Ranch GC

2. (out of 18 teams) Denver 289-285–574
T1. Sophie Newlove 69-71–140
3. Mariell Bruun 72-69–141
7. Jessica Carty 73-71–144
17. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke (individual) 71-76–147
34. Lauren Whyte 75-74–149
34. Camille Enright 75-74–149
50. Kathi Baratta (individual) 75-77–152
71. Sonya Knebel (individual) 75-79–154
91. Maggie Cowart (individual) 81-79–160

7. Colorado State 292-302–594
11. Katrina Prendergast 68-77–145
17. Brianna Becker 74-73–147
26. Ellen Secor 72-76–148
57. Caroline Reiners (individual) 76-77–153
71. Sarah Archuleta 78-76–154
83. Jessica Sloot (individual) 78-79–157
98. Elisabeth Rau 82-83–165

17. Northern Colorado 308-308–616
57. Kala Keltz 76-77–153
57. Marisa Hisaki 76-77–153
57. Morgan Sahm 77-76–153
83. Janet Yeo 79-78–157
97. Hanna Atkins (individual) 87-77–164
102. Christina Ferreira 90-80–170

Also
50. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 77-75–152
57. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 76-77–153

With an 8-under-par 280 total, Pepperdine leads the way in the 54-hole tournament, while DU is at 289 and CSU at 292. Northern Colorado is 17th at 308.

CSU sophomore Katrina Prentergast (pictured) is setting the pace individually following a five-birdie, 4-under-par 68. DU’s Sophie Newlove shares second place at 69.

The tournament will continue through Sunday.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 7-9, 2016 at Highlands Ranch GC

2. (out of 18 teams) Denver 289
2. Sophie Newlove 69
11. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke (individual) 71
13. Mariell Bruun 72
20. Jessica Carty 73
38. Lauren Whyte 75
38. Sonya Knebel (individual) 75
38. Kathi Baratta (individual) 75
38. Camille Enright 75
93. Maggie Cowart (individual) 81

3. Colorado State 292
1. Katrina Prendergast 68
13. Ellen Secor 72
29. Brianna Becker 74
52. Caroline Reiners (individual) 76
75. Jessica Sloot (individual) 78
75. Sarah Archuleta 78
96. Elisabeth Rau 82

17. Northern Colorado 308
52. Kala Keltz 76
52. Marisa Hisaki 76
67. Morgan Sahm 77
84 Janet Yeo 79
101. Hanna Atkins (individual) 87
102. Christina Ferreira 90

Also
52. Coloradan Sarah Hankins, Wyoming 76
67. Coloradan Erin Sargent, Wyoming 77

Lindsay Kuhle has accomplished plenty in golf in her native state of Colorado, including winning a couple of state amateur championships, the CWGA Junior Stroke Play in 2000 and the CWGA Stroke Play in 2005. And she was an assistant coach when the University of Denver finished sixth and fifth in the NCAA Championship finals, though those events were obviously held out of state.

One thing she hadn’t done, though, is win a golf tournament in Colorado as a college head coach.

But on Sunday, she checked that off the list.

Kuhle, head coach of the DU women’s team since early 2013, celebrated among friends, family and co-workers Sunday as the Pioneers claimed the team championship in the ninth annual Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate at Highlands Ranch Golf Club.

The Pios rallied from a three-shot deficit heading into the final round to post a five-stroke victory in the 18-team field. Aside from conference championships, it was DU’s first team title since the 2009 Moore Intercollegiate. That was also the last time Denver won a team title at a Colorado-based tournament.

All in all, it was a nice way to close out the fall portion of the schedule for DU and Kuhle, whose daughter, Lucy, turned 1 year old on Saturday and happily spent the weekend at Highlands Ranch GC. (Lucy is pictured at left with mom Lindsay on Sunday.)

“It means a lot,” Kuhle said. “To get a win, especially in front of all of our friends and families at our home course is so special.

“I’m so proud of the way the girls competed. We had the best energy and attitude and we were so relaxed, and I think that tells you a lot about how you play good golf. If you’re having fun, it’s so important. That’s something I preach. No matter how you’re playing to act like you’re playing well, to also have a positive attitude, and wave to your teammates to be encouraging. I think that really helped us get this win.”

The victory was the fourth for Kuhle since she took over as head coach, on the heels of a WAC title in 2013 and Summit League championships in 2014 and ’15.

On Sunday, Denver posted the low round of the day, a 2-under-par 286, as all the DU golfers who were competing for the team score shot between 70 and 73 despite windy conditions.

With a 2-under 862 total for three rounds, the Pioneers finished five ahead of San Francisco and eight in front of Washington State.

Colorado State recorded its best tournament score — 872 — since 2009 in placing fourth. Northern Colorado (893) was 11th.

Individually, DU freshman Kathi Baratta and CSU sophomore Allie Andersen shared fifth place at 1-under-par 215, seven behind champion Kassidy Teare of Long Beach State. For Andersen, it was the best college tournament score she’s recorded.

As for Baratta (pictured at top and at left with Kuhle), she’s shaping up to be a real find for Denver. Coming from the Austrian national team, she agreed in June to sign a letter of intent with DU site unseen, after being recruited by Kuhle to fill the roster spot vacated when Elyse Smidinger transferred to Oregon State. Baratta had never set foot in Colorado before coming to Denver in late August.

The Austrian couldn’t compete in the Pioneers’ first tournament because the school doesn’t allow freshmen to miss their first week of classes, but she’s certainly shown her stuff since. In her first two college tournaments, she’s finished eighth in an event at Red Sky Golf Club in Wolcott and fifth on Sunday. In her first month as a college golfer, she was named the Summit League Women’s Player of the Month for September.

“I came here and I really just wanted to be an asset to the team,” she said Sunday. “My target was to qualify for every tournament, then try my best to support the team. If you can earn two top-10s in your first two college tournaments, that’s a bonus. I’m personally very happy with the result.”

And seeing her team claim a championship so soon after arriving was satisfying as well.

“I’m really happy,” she said. “It was only the second tournament I played, so it’s great to actually earn a victory. The whole team played great. No one had a bad score today. It was a beautiful day to finish what we started. The motivation went from the older girls to us freshmen. We really wanted to win. We knew we could win.”

DU has one of the more diverse college rosters you’ll find. Five of the Pioneers’ seven players are from oversees. Besides Baratta (Austria), there’s fellow freshman Sophie Newlove (England), juniors Mariell Bruun (Norway) and Jessica Carty (Northern Ireland, who would have had a high individual finish Sunday had she not inadvertently signed for an incorrect score on Saturday), and sophomore Jessica Dreesbeimdieke (Namibia in southwest Africa). And then there are two Americans, senior Isabel Southard (Sharon, Mass., who was sidelined this weekend due to a back injury) and sophomore Aleana Groenhout (Kirkland, Wash).

“I’m just trying to get the best student-athlete in the world,” Kuhle said of her recruiting approach. “My assistant (Daniela Lendl, daughter of former tennis great Ivan Lendl) and I will go over to Europe, but we’re looking for someone who really cares about school and golf.”

On Sunday, Baratta finished fifth individually, while Groenhout was 12th and Newlove was 17th after a final-round 70.

“They fit right in,” Kuhle said of her freshmen, Baratta and Newlove. “We didn’t skip a beat at all in the transition from losing a couple of (players) from last year to this year.”

For her part, in choosing DU, Baratta was attracted to the surroundings and climate in Colorado, which are not so different from Austria.

“If you look around, it’s beautiful here,” she said. “I decided if I want to go to the States, them I’m not going to go somewhere it’s 365 (days-per-year) heat. I can’t handle that, so Colorado was similar to home, so that’s why I came here. It basically feels like home. It’s really great.”

And Kuhle feels fortunate to have landed such a quality player just months before the season started.

“To get someone like that, I think there is some luck in that,” Kuhle said.

Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate
Oct. 9-11, 2015 (final) at Par-72 Highlands Ranch GC

1. (out of 18 teams) Denver 282-294-286–862
5. Kathi Baratta 71-71-73–215; 12. Aleana Groenhout 74-70-72–216; 17. Sophie Newlove 73-76-70–219; 30. Mariell Bruun 72-77-73–222; Jessica Carty 66-DQ-71. Competing as individual: 37. Jessica Dreesbeimdieke 67-74-83–224.

4. Colorado State 293-290-289–872
5. Allie Andersen 70-71-74–215; 17. Elisabeth Rau 74-70-74–215; 17. Katrina Prendergast 73-73-73–219; 37. Brianna Becker 78-77-69–224; 46. Mikayla Tatman 76-76-73–225. Competing as individual: 50. Sarah Archuleta 74-77-75–226.

11. Northern Colorado 293-300-300–893
22. Amanda Myers 71-73-76–220; 32. Kala Keltz 70-73-80–223; 46. Christina Ferrreira 74-76-75–225; 74. Baile Winslow 78-78-75–231; 89. Janet Yeo 86-78-74–238.

Also
22. Jamie Oleksiew, Colorado 72-72-76–220
25. Lauryn Keating, Colorado 73-76-72–221
32. Coloradan Bryce Schroeder, Wichita State 71-76-76–223
37. Coloradan Taylor Dorans, Wyoming 77-75-72–224
37. Gillian Vance, Colorado 74-72-78–224
68. Coloradan Jaylee Tait, Montana State 78-75-77–230
82. Coloradan Kathleen Kershisnik, Wyoming 78-77-80–235

In fact, there will be five such events held in Colorado next month. We’ll give a rundown on those later in this story, but first let’s note the two new or reinstated tournaments on the local schedule — both set for after the September rush.

First, as has been previously reported, the University of Denver women’s program will bring back the Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate Oct. 10-12 at Highlands Ranch Golf Club. The tournament was last held in 2009. Moore, a Colorado Golf Hall of Famer, was a major supporter of DU athletics, and in 2011, the Moore family donated Highlands Ranch Golf Club to the university.

But the real eye-catching college tournament that will be conducted in Colorado during the 2014-15 season will be the Pac-12 Conference Women’s Championships, set for April 20-22 at Boulder Country Club.

The University of Colorado, of course, switched to the Pac-12 three years ago, but this is the golf program’s first chance to host the conference championships. And what a conference it is from a women’s golf perspective.

Barring the unforeseen, the field at Boulder Country Club in the spring will include the defending NCAA Division I champion (Doris Chen of Southern California) and three other top-seven finishers from the 2014 national finals (Lauren Kim of Stanford, Manon Gidali of Arizona and Louise Ridderstrom of UCLA). Also expected to be on hand at BCC are Alison Lee of UCLA, currently the No. 3-ranked women’s amateur golfer in the world, and Noemi Jimenez of Arizona State, presently No. 9 among the world’s top women’s amateurs.

The Pac-12 field in Boulder will feature four of the top seven team finishers from the 2014 NCAA finals — Southern California (second), UCLA (third), Arizona State (fifth) and Arizona (seventh) — along with seven of the top 22.

And besides CU hosting and competing in the event, adding local flavor will be the presence of former longtime University of Denver coach Sammie Chergo, who is just beginning her first season as head coach at Oregon State.

As for the men’s golfers from Colorado-based Division I programs, four of the five local teams (Air Force, Colorado, Colorado State and Northern Colorado) will begin their seasons at Air Force’s Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational Sept. 6-7 at Eisenhower Golf Club. Other Division I tournaments set for Colorado are CSU’s Ram Masters Invitational at Fort Collins Country Club Sept. 15-16, and the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational at Colorado National Golf Club in Erie Sept. 29-30.

On the women’s side, September tournaments in Colorado include CSU’s Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic at Ptarmigan Country Club in Fort Collins Sept. 8-9, and the Golfweek Conference Challenge at Red Sky Golf Club in Wolcott Sept. 22-24.

Here’s a rundown of all this season’s NCAA Division I tournaments scheduled in Colorado, with the local participating teams:

MEN

Sept. 6-7 — Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, Eisenhower GC at Air Force Academy (Air Force, CU, CSU, UNC).

Sept. 15-16 — Ram Masters Invitational, Fort Collins CC (CSU, DU, Air Force, UNC).

Sept. 29-30 — Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, Colorado National GC in Erie (CU, DU, Air Force, UNC).

WOMEN

Sept. 8-9 — Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic, Ptarmigan CC in Fort Collins (CU, CSU, UNC)

Sept. 22-24 — Golfweek Conference Challenge, Red Sky GC in Wolcott (CU, DU)

Oct. 10-12 — Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate, Highlands Ranch GC (DU, UNC)

April 20-22 — Pac-12 Conference Women’s Championships, Boulder CC (CU)