Student caddies discover what’s next beyond the golf course

The July 23 Villager reported the second year of the JA and Colorado Golf Association caddie partnership.

The Villager · July 23, 2026

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For more than 90 high school students, their summer experience at Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain’s (JA) Free Enterprise Center wasn’t just a field trip. It was a chance to see their future take shape.

Caddies from the Colorado Golf Association’s (CGA) Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy spent their day participating in JA learning experiences, all designed to connect the skills they have developed on the golf course with real-world career exploration. This is the second year of the partnership between JA and the CGA, as both organizations look to expand opportunities for young people.

Print source: The Villager, Vol. 44 No. 35, July 23, 2026, page 6. Issuu edition.