Golfer Juliana Hung Wins $100,000 After Hailstorm Chaos at Colorado Women’s Open

Taiwanese golfer Juliana Hung emerged as the unexpected victor at the Inspirato Colorado Women’s Open, securing a $100,000 prize following an astonishing 70-yard eagle on the 18th hole at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. Her victory was solidified when a severe hailstorm hit Denver, causing the final round of the tournament to be canceled, leaving Hung with a one-stroke lead over her closest competitor, Dana Fall.

The storm, which effectively sealed Hung’s win based on her stellar performance in the previous rounds, threw the day into chaos. But this victory not only marked a significant milestone in Hung’s career but also highlighted her growing influence in the golfing community, especially following her record-setting performance earlier this year on the Epson Tour.

Juliana Hung’s impressive eagle from 70 yards out dramatically placed her ahead of Fall, setting the stage for her unexpected win. The golf course itself became a casualty of the weather, suffering extensive damage from the hailstorm. Matt Rogers, the General Manager of Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, described the aftermath as akin to a “battlefield”, with “hundreds to thousands of dents” marking the greens, and substantial debris from broken tree limbs scattered across the playing field, according to CBS. This damage necessitated intensive groundskeeping efforts focused on restoring the course to playable condition.

“When you have hundreds of thousands of hail stones hitting the greens, it’s just like a battlefield. We have to do different grounds practices to get the greens back into smooth instrumental condition. Hopefully, we will be able to open this weekend,” explained Roger.

As immediate recovery efforts continue at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, the golfing world turns its attention to Hung’s future engagements. Her victory in Colorado, fortified by her performance prior to the weather disruption, sets the stage for heightened expectations in her upcoming tournaments.

Fans and competitors alike will undoubtedly keep a close eye on her next appearances, eager to see if her winning streak will continue.

Colorado Women’s Open Results

• 1. Juliana Hung 67-65–132 $100,000
• 2. Dana Fall 68-65–133 $23,000
• 3. Kaitlin Milligan 74-65–139 $12,000
• T4. Jessica Porvasnik 70-71–141 $9,000
• T4. Lauren Miller 71-70–141 $9,000
• T4. Alyaa Abdulghany 71-70–141 $9,000
• 7. Alena Sharp 70-72–142 $7,000
• T8. Haylee Harford 71-72–143 $5,500
• T8. Clariss Guce 70-73–143 $5,500
• T10. Brianna Do 73-71–144 $3,458
• T10. Michaela Finn 74-70–144 $3,458
• T10. Josee Doyon 74-70–144 $3,458
• T13. Alenka Navarro (a) 75-70–145 $0
• T13. Emma Broze 73-72–145 $2,575
• T13. Kelli McKandless 69-76–145 $2,575
• T13. Olivia Benzin 73-72–145 $2,575
• T13. Ellie Szeryk 76-69–145 $2,575
• T18. Abbey Daniel 76-70–146 $2,050
• T18. Elizabeth Moon 76-70–146 $2,050
• T18. Clara Gestsdottir (a) 74-72–146 $0
• T18. Lauren Lehigh 76-70–146 $2,050
• T18. Paula Reto 71-75–146 $2,050
• T18. Emma Bryant (a) 77-69–146 $0
• T18. YounSoo Ju 74-72–146 $2,050
• T18. Kristin Coleman 77-69–146 $2,050
• T26. Katelyn Lehigh (a) 76-71–147 $0
• T26. Ashley Tait 74-73–147 $1,530
• T26. Ellie Slama 73-74–147 $1,530
• T26. Katie Hollern 72-75–147 $1,530
• T26. Annika Borrelli 74-73–147 $1,530
• T26. Jiaze Sun 72-75–147 $1,530
• T32. Victoria Gailey 75-73–148 $1,265
• T32. Haley Moore 73-75–148 $1,265
• T32. Ali Mulhall (a) 75-73–148 $0
• T32. Kathleen Scavo 75-73–148 $1,265
• T32. Becca Huffer 72-76–148 $1,265
• T32. Riley Smyth 79-69–148 $1,265
• T32. Ashley Kozlowski (a) 73-75–148 $0
• T39. Jill McGill 75-74–149 $1,138
• T39. Allie White 76-73–149 $1,138
• T39. Amy Lee 76-73–149 $1,138
• T39. Erika Smith 73-76–149 $1,138