Colorado State Golf Tournaments Have Concluded Round One
State golf championships are underway as leaders emerge at Columbine and Lone Tree courses.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Golf
The first round of the Colorado Class 5A and 4A boys golf tournaments has concluded. Players competed across the state as several athletes took the lead in the opening day of play.
Why it matters
These tournaments determine the state champions, reflecting the culmination of the high school golf season. Athletes competing this week are vying for individual honors and team rankings.
Cayden Besler leads the 4A field with a score of 67, while Pierce Johnson and Bode Truman each finished with a 2-under-par 70. Cheyenne Mountain currently holds the 4A team lead with 218 total strokes.
The players
Pierce Johnson
He is a high school golfer who finished the first round of the 5A state tournament at 2-under-par.
Bode Truman
He is a competitor who shot a 70 in the opening round of the 4A state tournament.
Cayden Besler
He is the current leader of the 4A tournament field after shooting a 67.
Cheyenne Mountain
This is a high school athletics program currently leading the 4A team standings.
Monarch High School
This is a secondary educational institution whose golf team holds fifth place in the 4A standings.
The details
Participants completed the opening round at the Columbine Country Club and Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. While Connor Young and Aidan Lynn are tied for the lead in the 5A tournament, Luke Edwards remains within striking distance just one shot back.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: Day 1 of state golf tournaments concluded.
The Big Picture
This tournament follows the established Colorado High School Activities Association tournament structure for state golf championships. The current championship event adheres to the standard competitive framework set by the state governing body.
Monarch High School currently trails the 4A team leader by 14 strokes with a cumulative score of 232. Zack LaCrosse remains in the 4A hunt despite trailing the individual tournament leader by six shots.
The takeaway
Golfers will need to maintain consistent performance as the state tournaments progress into the final rounds. Tracking individual and team scores will be essential for monitoring the race for the state title.
Further reading
For additional updates on the state leaderboard, visit Colorado Golf.
