2025 NAIOP Golf Classic Recap: New Course, Big Wins, and Tournament Highlights

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2025 NAIOP Golf Classic Recap: New Course, Big Wins, and Tournament Highlights

June 17 | West Woods Golf Club, Arvada

NAIOP Colorado’s annual Golf Classic was held on June 17 at West Woods Golf Club in Arvada—marking the first time the tournament took place at this scenic, 27-hole course. The new location offered a fresh layout, ideal weather, and a strong setting for both networking and competition. The tournament sold out once again, drawing commercial real estate professionals from across the region for a full day on the greens.

Tournament Results

Overall Winners

First Place: Fidelity National Title Insurance Team – Mindy Humphrey, Geoff Sanders, Andy Wiles, and Darren Hone
Second Place: CoStar Group Team – Peter Nigh, Josh Bryant, Eddie Coxe, and Ben Davis
Third Place: Ben Woolf and Parker Van Zyl of Conscience Bay Company, joined by Chris Dillon of Eide Bailly and Andrew Kennedy of KORE
Most Scenic: Sara Croot (JPMorgan Chase), Dustin Charapata (Frost Creek Todd), Mara Fabian (Lowe), and Jeff Fabian

Contests

Women’s Longest Drive: Samantha Yates (RE/MAX Commercial Colorado, Hole #2), Brandy McClain (Land Title, Hole #16), and Michelle Stermer (Xcel Energy, Hole #23)
Men’s Longest Drive: Nic Carter (CBRE, Hole #5), Eddie Coxe (CoStar Group, Hole #17), and Charley Flanagan (Stream Realty Partners, Hole #25)
Women’s Closest to the Pin: Mindy Humphrey (Fidelity National Title Insurance, Hole #6), Samantha Yates (RE/MAX Commercial Colorado, Hole #12), and Michelle Stermer (Xcel Energy, Hole #27)
Men’s Closest to the Pin: Chris Dillon (Eide Bailly, Hole #8) and Darren Hone (Fidelity National Title Insurance, Hole #15)
Putting Contest: Ben Davis (CoStar Group) and Adam Lewis (Marcus & Millichap)

Prizes & Fundraising Highlights

More than $2,000 worth of prizes were awarded to top-performing teams and contest winners, adding to the excitement of the day. In addition, the event helped raise over $2,300 for the NAIOP Corporate PAC, which supports advocacy efforts on behalf of the commercial real estate industry at the national level. Another $300 was raised through the Putting Green Contest, with proceeds benefiting NAIOP Colorado’s partnership with the Project Destined Bridge Program—helping to fund scholarships for local students exploring careers in real estate.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This year’s tournament was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. We are especially grateful to Alcorn Construction as our Sustaining Sponsor and The Weitz Company as Supporting Sponsor. Martin-Harris Construction provided the golf carts, while Swinerton sponsored the Bloody Mary & breakfast bar. Evans General Contractors returned as our Lunch Sponsor, and our Beverage Hole Sponsors included Jolly Roofing & Contracting, BNBuilders, and Studio 10 Interior Design. Additional support came from our Hole Sponsors: First National Title–NCS, RE/MAX Commercial, Asset Preservation & Stewart Title, Symmetry Builders, W.E. O’Neill, and 5280 Waste Solutions.

Acknowledging the Planning Committee

A sincere thank-you goes out to our Golf Planning Committee, led by Developing Leaders Chair Blaire Butler (Essex Real Estate Capital Advisors) and Golf Chair Josh Valdivia-McDonald (Overcast Innovations, LLC). Committee members included Brandon Kramer (NAIOP President, Marcus & Millichap), Matt Borner (Ambrose Property Group), Claire Conley (Granite Properties), Luke Delaney (McKinstry), Arthur Heldt (The Beck Group), Brandy McClain (Land Title Guarantee Company), Garrett Neustrom (Kenai Capital Advisors), Zack Ryan (W.E. O’Neil), and Brett Thompson (OakStar Bank). Their time and dedication were instrumental in planning and executing a successful event.