Second Annual Colorado Ballet Golf Tournament

Anyone for golf?

It was a picture-perfect day for golfing at the Lakewood Country Club. Lunch was served before the 1:30 shotgun tee-off, offering an appealing array of cold cuts, artesian bread, cheeses, veggies, assortment of salads and yummy homemade cookies and brownies to die for. The bar was open however on this hottest day of the year lemonade, iced tea and water were the drinks of choice. Besides, a Maserati, Fiat, Infinity, Alfa Romeo was within driving reach to the person with the first hole-in-one in the tournament. And, all golfers know to keep their heads about them. There’s always the 19th Hole.

This year’s tournament honored the Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs, who is currently in his 10th season with the Company.  Boggs was a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and was the former Academy Director of Chelsea Piers Golf Club in New York City.

“This is the second year of the tournament, which raises money for Colorado Ballet’s professional Company, Academy and Education and Community Engagement programs,” said Colorado Ballet Corporate Development Officer Susan Stiff.  “We decided to honor Boggs with this tournament because he has a passion for golf and during his tenure, Colorado Ballet has flourished, with record-breaking ticket sales seasons, a new home and an outstanding artistic product that rivals some of the best professional dance companies in the U.S.”

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 55 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and superior dance in Denver. Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually and enhances the cultural life of Colorado. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.