Photos: Cologuard Classic Pro-Am day 1
Day one of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am kicked off on Wednesday morning; bringing together professional and amateur golfers to play 18 holes at La Paloma Country Club.
Cologuard Classic official Pro-Am Day 1 at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Alissa Kacar, left, retired professional U.S. women’s soccer player Julie Foudy, professional golfer Joe Durant, middle, Theresa Koosmann, and Joseph Welsh, right, hold up the 2026 trophy after completing the 18th hole on day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Professional golfer Billy Andrade hits the ball out of a dirt patch on day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
3,330 blue flags are placed to represent a life that could be saved in Arizona in 2030 if people act now during Day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Professional golfer Rocco Mediate winds up to drive the ball on day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Steven Alker speaks to the press following the Cologuard Classic official Pro-Am Day 1 at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Professional golfer Kirk Triplett puts the ball at the 18th hole on day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Danny Gonzales, Arizona football defensive coordinator, chips his ball out of the dirt during Day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Abby Wambach, a retired professional U.S. women’s soccer player participates in day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
A collection of golf balls live inside a cactus along the La Paloma Country Club golf course, March 18, 2026.
Anthony Maldonado, UA Adaptive golfer sinks his shot on day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Professional golfer Ken Tanigawa participates in day 1 of the Cologuard Classic Pro-Am at La Paloma Country Club, March 18, 2026.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
Entering the last day of the Cologuard Classic, there's a two-way tie for the lead.