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Colorado Springs very own Paige Crawford repped the 719 in New Jersey on Monday at The John Shippen Cognizant Cup.
The Doherty High School alum won the even last year which earned her exemptions into three LPGA events.
John Shippen Jr. was the first Black golf pro in the United States. The events named after him aim to increase Black representation in the sport.
"We still have some work to do, but I'm excited for the future seeing young Black girls pursuing the game," Crawford said. "I think there's definitely going to be more of us on the LPGA in the future."
Growing up in Colorado Springs, Crawford learned how to play in every kind of weather.
"I'm grateful I got to grow up here and play golf here," Crawford said. "If there was no snow on the ground, I was golfing."
Crawford finished fifth overall in The John Shippen Cognizant Cup this year.
She will continue to golf full-time with the goal of earning a tour card to compete on the LPGA and continue breaking barriers for Black women in golf.
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