US Women's Open: Bad Weather, Promising Forecast

The US Women’s Open had more stoppages than an AARP road trip.

What was going to be a great opportunity for professional golf in Colorado got in the way of monsoon season. Five weather warnings forced golfers off the course and spectators under sparsely protectant trees. Rain clouds and lightning strikes seemed to supply the only electricity in the air. Players were forced to play 30-plus holes on Sunday that even carried over into Monday morning.

But even with all that went wrong, it all went right.

The Broadmoor looked spectacular. The course in and of itself challenged players; bogeys took the place of bears as this year’s most memorable sight. Holes were US Open long, but the altitude didn’t make headlines. The fans were enthusiastic even with each passing storm. And the Monday playoff provided just enough drama to give the LPGA a small smirk.

Colorado needs, and wants professional golf, but the ghost of ‘Internationals’ past haunt true Coloradan golf fans.

People need not be reminiscent. The LPGA and Senior Open have just nibbled on what Colorado golf has to offer. They will be back, possibly even the PGA as well.

The weather was a factor (no matter where you go) whether you like it or not in the US Women’s Open. And like the lightning that bothered the tournament like a Carrot top Taco Bell commercial, this golf-stuff in Colorado isn’t just going to strike once.