New Trustee, Albert Duncan, Welcomed to PGA REACH Colorado

May 28, 2025

Welcome, Albert Duncan!

Larkspur, CO – May 27, 2025 – We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our PGA REACH Colorado Foundation Board of Trustees: Dr. Albert Duncan, a distinguished internal medicine physician, U.S. Army veteran, and passionate golf advocate.

Dr. Duncan brings with him not only a wealth of professional experience but also a deep personal connection to the game of golf. His journey with the sport began in childhood, growing up on and around military golf courses across the country—from Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Fort Benning, Georgia. While golf was a backdrop to his early life, it wasn't until his 30s that he began to embrace the game himself.

A graduate of the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Duncan completed his internship and residency at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. During his time there, he had the unique opportunity to attend The Masters for three consecutive years—witnessing historic moments like Larry Mize’s iconic chip-in on 12 and Greg Norman’s heartbreaking stumble on 10.

Throughout his Army career, including a deployment to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm, golf remained a steady companion. While stationed in Germany, he even had the opportunity to meet golf legend Bernhard Langer at a local German-American course. After retiring from military service, Dr. Duncan settled in Colorado Springs, where he’s led a thriving concierge medical practice and developed a rich golfing life fueled by the area’s beauty and community. But Dr. Duncan’s commitment to service extends beyond medicine.

“As a man of color, I hope to contribute through the Junior Colorado PGA and PGA WORKS to encourage young people to grasp opportunities that I did not when growing up. Through PGA HOPE, I am inspired to support other veterans in their journey to success. I look forward to the opportunities that PGA Reach Colorado Foundation allows me to make a contribution to my community.”

We are honored to welcome Dr. Duncan to our board. His life of service, love for the game, and dedication to community make him an invaluable asset to PGA REACH Colorado Foundation. We look forward to the impact he will make as we continue our mission to positively affect lives through the game of golf.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Albert Duncan!

Media Contact:

Steven Bartkowski

CEO/Executive Director

Colorado PGA Section

PGA REACH Colorado Foundation

sbartowski@pgahq.com

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