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Making History: Colorado Open First To Tee Up Equal Prize Money For Men & Women

The move is thanks to title sponsor Inspirato, a Denver-based luxury travel subscription brand.

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“When they called and told me, I had tears in my eyes!” said Erin Houtsma, the 2005 Colorado Women’s Open Champion. “I told my dad and he teared up, too.”
“When they called and told me, I had tears in my eyes!” said Erin Houtsma, the 2005 Colorado Women’s Open Champion. “I told my dad and he teared up, too.” (CBS)

By Kelly Werthmann, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado is changing the course of equality, at least on fairway. The Colorado Open Golf Foundation announced Tuesday its new title sponsor that’s making history by offering equal purses for both the men’s and women’s championships.

“When they called and told me, I had tears in my eyes!” said Erin Houtsma, the 2005 Colorado Women’s Open Champion. “I told my dad and he teared up, too.”

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Houtsma teared up sharing her excitement with CBS4, but they’re tears of joy reflecting the golfer’s excitement about the equal payouts.

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