Amateur Golf Podcast: Colorado Amateur champ Colin Prater
9/17/2024 | by Sean Melia of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Colorado Amateur Championship, Walnut Creek Golf Preserve
He talks about playing in U.S. Open, balancing teaching and golf, playing at sea level, and more
Colin Prater, a three-time Colorado Amateur champion and participant in the US Open, shares his journey in golf, from his early days playing various sports to his experiences in college golf and transitioning into teaching.
He discusses the challenges of competing at high levels, including the US Open at Pinehurst, and reflects on the importance of enjoying the game. Colin also shares insights on caddying for John Smoltz and his recent victory at the Colorado Amateur, as well as his preparations for the upcoming Mid-Am Championship.
Related:
Prater wins his third Colorado Amateur
Colin Prater is ready for his U.S. Open Debut
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