Larkspur, CO – February 4, 2025 – PGA REACH Colorado Foundation (the charitable arm of The Colorado PGA Section) is pleased to announce that Josh Knipp, Territory Manager with Mizuno Golf, has joined the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation Trustee Board.
Josh and Mizuno Golf have been very engaged in all things PGA REACH Colorado Foundation leading up to this appointment with major support to both the Colorado PGA Junior Pathway Tours and PGA HOPE.
Personal Bio on Josh Knipp:
Golf has been a part of my life since I was around 8 years old, and it will remain so for the rest of my life. To me, golf is simply the best sport there is. The memories, friendships, and some of my most significant life moments (aside from marrying my wife, Sam, and adopting our son, Beau) have all been made possible through golf. Interestingly, I also met Sam because of golf!
I grew up in Bay City, Michigan, and moved to Colorado in 2003 with my brother Jason, who now lives in Silverthorne. I spent seven years as an Assistant Professional at The Breckenridge Golf Club, with four of those winters working in Arizona. After those years, I took a break from the golf business for about four years, but I always had the intention of returning to the industry at some point in my career. I was able to re-enter the golf world as an Independent Sales Representative, where I represented several different brands for about three years. Then, by chance, I found out about an opening with Mizuno Golf. I jumped at the opportunity and was offered the job. I have now been with Mizuno Golf as a Territory Manager, covering Colorado and Wyoming, for four years.
I love helping others whenever I can, and what better way to do that than through golf? For the past three years, I’ve worked with and sponsored the Colorado Junior PGA. It’s a great feeling to help these kids in any way I can to achieve their goals. I’ve also had the pleasure of bringing on four of the top juniors in the state to Team Mizuno as full-staff ambassadors. I think I may have enjoyed presenting them with that opportunity even more than they did!
I’m excited to join this group of trustees to give back even more to the game that has played such a huge role in my life and provided me with so many opportunities. As we all know, golf is not the most accessible sport for many people across the country, and the PGA Reach Foundation is making a significant difference in changing that. I’m thrilled to now be part of that change and to help those in our great state of Colorado.
The full list of Trustees can be found HERE.
About PGA REACH Colorado Foundation
The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is a 501c3 public charity in Colorado that works daily to support our over 900 Colorado PGA of America Golf Professionals to make a difference in our local communities. Programming ensures that regardless of your age or background, cost will try not to inhibit one’s involvement and enjoyment of the game of golf. The mission of the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.
Media Contact:
Steven Bartkowski
CEO/Executive Director
Colorado PGA Section
PGA REACH Colorado Foundation
sbartowski@pgahq.com
