Her Legacy | Episode 5 A teenage phenom who rose through perseverance to become one of Colorado’s most dominant champions. Phyllis Buchanan first captured the state’s attention after reaching the CWGA Match Play Championship finals three straight times, each time falling to Ruth Harrison, a competitor more than 30 years her senior. But at just 19 years old, Buchanan broke through — claiming the 1930 CWGA Match Play title and beginning a remarkable run. She would go on to set the record for consecutive CWGA Match Play victories with five straight titles from 1935–1939, cementing her place among Colorado’s greatest amateur golfers. Her success extended beyond the state stage as well. In 1933, Buchanan stepped onto the national scene by winning the prestigious Women’s Trans-Mississippi Championship. Despite her dominance, Buchanan stepped away from competitive golf at just 28 years old, later becoming a champion trap-shooter and bowler — proving her athletic talents extended far beyo...