Murphy Creek head pro Core-Dravecky honored by PGA Colorado Section

October 4, 12:54 PMDenver Golf ExaminerGreg Henry

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News and notes around the Denver golf scene:

MURPHY CREEK PRO HONORED: Leslie Core-Dravecky, head pro at Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora, recently received the 2009 PGA Colorado Section Horton Smith Award. The award recognizes a PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.

SADDLE ROCK SUPERINTENDENT WINS AWARD: Saddle Rock GC head superintendent Joe McCleary received a Colorado Open Space Alliance Blue Grama Award for Outdoor Recreation/Environmental Education Program.  McCleary earned the award for showing innovation and leadership in the area of recreational management and or environmental education.

GOLFERS FOR CANCER: The Denver chapter of Golfers for Cancer is holding its first fund-raising dinner Oct. 18 at Cherry Hills Country Club. For more information visit the local chapter's Web site or email info@denvergolfersagainstcancer.org.

RED TEE OPEN: Are you looking for a different challenge on the golf course? Try the Red Tee Open at Saddle Rock on Saturday. The format is simple: The two-person, best ball tournament tees every ball from the red tees with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. All players must sport a USGA Index handicap. One player must be a 4.9 index or lower. The max handicap for the other player is a 10.0.  If player have higher handicaps, they won't received a handicap higher than those numbers. Entry fee is $200 per team.  For more information call 303-699-3939.