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USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue

August 22nd, 2011, 5:23 pm by swong

Colorado Springs sure looked great on TV, as coverage of the Prologue of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge began today. Check out the coverage in our gallery.

Tour de France winner Cadel Evans turns on Ridge Road in the Garden of the Gods during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Kenneth Hanson flies past a photographer in the Garden of the Gods during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Dmitriy Muravyev had the 51st fastest time in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Shane Stutzman of Colorado Springs chalks a message to rider Tom Danielson before the start of the Prologue of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

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USA Pro Cycling Challenge

August 22nd, 2011, 12:55 pm by swong

Michael Houston of Colorado Springs holds a bicycle over his head at the topof Kindergarten Rock in the Garden of the Gods at the start of the Prologue of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

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YEE HAW! Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

July 14th, 2011, 1:56 pm by swong

Always great photos, Christian headed down to the rodeo on the first night.

Justin Miller of Billings, Mont., is thrown from Dust Devil during the Bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

2011 Girl of the West Dayna Jenkins rides into the arena during the opening ceremonies Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Caleb Bennett of Morgan, Utah, rides JItter Bug as it falls to the ground during the bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Bennett received a reride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Matthew Benedict, 4, of Colorado Springs holds on tight as he comes out of the chutes while competing in the Mutton Bustin try outs in the Kiddie Korral Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The top seven advanced to the finals in the arena during the rodeo. The try outs are every night from 4 to 6 p.m. and cost $10 per ride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Kyle Broce of La Junta brings down a steer during the steer wrestling competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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It’s OVER. Exciting end to the US Women’s Open

July 11th, 2011, 10:30 am by swong

Out to finish up the final groups of the US Women’s Open and were treated to a three hole playoff between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo. Awesome finish for a great event.

So Yeon Ryu is showered by champagne after winning on the 18th hole. After a tie between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo, three more holes were byplayed at the Broadmoor to determine the champion of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

So Yeon Ryu pumps her fist after getting a birdie on the 18th hole to tie the score and send the U.S. Women's Open into a 3-hole playoff against Hee Kyung Seo on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

After a tie between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo (left to right), three more holes were played at the Broadmoor to determine the champion of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. They have a few light moments on the 16th tee before the playoff begins.(The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

So Yeon Ryu of South Korea kisses the trophy after winnning the championship of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Final round almost done at the US Women’s Open

July 10th, 2011, 8:09 pm by swong

Really nice photo by Jerilee as weather forced another delay at the US Women’s Open. Play will finish up Monday morning.

Check out Sunday’s play in Jerilee’s gallery.

A rainbow hangs over the 17th green as Hee Kyung Seo putts the ball during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Broadmoor. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Weather delays play at the US Women’s Open

July 9th, 2011, 5:07 pm by swong

Weather again strikes; or to be more exact, lightning delays play at the US Women’s Open at The Broadmoor. Instead of going into the fourth round Sunday morning players will still be in the third round of play.

Christian got this nice photo from Saturday’s delay and check out his gallery before the weather.

Jim and Tiffany Asbury of Thornton, Colo., watch the thunder and lightning during a weather delay that stopped the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor Saturday, July 9, 2011. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Day 1 and Day 2 of US Womens Open Golf

July 8th, 2011, 4:46 pm by swong

Looks like the weather got the best of day 1 of competition as the first round got finished up on Friday, with the 2nd round playing into the evening. Mark caught the action on Thursday and our intern Genna Ord followed on Friday.

Golf fans leave the course Thursday, July 7, 2011 after lightning caused suspension of play on the Broadmoor East course at the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Outfitted in rain gear, Gretel Zumwalt, 12, crosses a stream on the Broadmoor East golf course after the rest of the day's play was cancelled due to incliment weather. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Ryann O'Toole watches her ball just miss the hole on the no. 11 green Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. As of 3:30, O'Toole was tied for second place with a 2-under score of 69. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Karrie Webb watches her putt on the no. 8 hole of the Broadmoor East course Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Webb finished her first round, postponed from yesterday, with a score of 70. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Stacy Lewis fist-bumps her caddy, Travis Wilson, after sinking her putt on No. 9 Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. As of 3:30 p.m., Lewis was leading the pack with a 4-under-par 68. Genna Ord, The Gazette

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Last day of practice and a chance to see Annika Sorenstam

July 6th, 2011, 3:52 pm by swong

Jerilee covered the greens today, hanging out with golf great Annika Sorenstam, Judy Bell and newcomers like Mariel Galdiano. Check out her gallery of the day’s events.

Annika Sorenstam gives a hug to 13-year-old qualifier, Mariel Galdiano, before the two held an exhibition session for the crowd at the second day of practice at the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Judy Bell greets people from her golf cart after play was halted for lightning at the U.S. Women's Open on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Thirteen-year-old Mariel Galdiano from Hawaii watches her ball while participating with Annika Sorenstam in an exhibition session during a day of practice at the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Fans of Yani Tseng traveled from Taiwan to watch her play this week and hopefully win the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Yani Tseng hits on the driving range during a day of practice at the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)(The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Betsy King watches her ball after teeing off on the 17th hole during a day of practice at the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Another great day on the course

July 6th, 2011, 10:21 am by swong

More practice days and a chance to see some great golfers in a more relaxed setting. Mark spent Tuesday out at The Broadmoor.

Reigning US Women's Open Champ Paula Creamer poses for photos Tuesday, July 5, 2011 wiith kids who attended a clinic Creamer put on at the driving range on the Broadmoor East Course. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Sakura Yokomine practices chipping onto the #10 green Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Broadmoor East Course. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Betsy King hits out of a sand trap on #10 on the second day of practice for the 2011 U.S. Women's Open Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Broadmoor East Course. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Hsiao-Ching (Teresa) Lu hits out of a sand trap on #14 on the second day of practice for the 2011 U.S. Women's Open Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Broadmoor East Course. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Michelle Wie practices her putting Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Broadmoor East Course on the second practice day for the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Juli Inkster signs autographs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 during a practice round on the Broadmoor East Course for the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Mark Reis, The Gazette

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US Women’s Open

July 5th, 2011, 10:17 am by swong

The US Women’s Open Tournament has begun at The Broadmoor with practice rounds, exhibitions and lots of other great events. Play begins on Thursday with the final round on Sunday.