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ON PARPUBLISHER’S NOTES.......................................................9

ON COVERCOLORADO WELCOMES THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIPOne of the Tour’s most prestigious eventwill be played at Cherry Hills Country Club.........12

JOHN ELWAY AND THE PGA TOURThe BMW Championship is coming toColorado, in large part thanks to John Elway ....15

GAME PLAYTHE EVANS SCHOLARS PROGRAMCaddies receive full tuition and housing costsat 19 major U.S. universities....................................16

CAN WATSON WIN ANOTHER RYDER CUP? He did it as captain in 1993 at The Belfry inEngland, and the U.S. team would dearlylike a repeat ............................................................18

PLAY WORTHYFAIRWAYS & PHILANTHROPY IN ASPEN Summertime fundraisers and a spectrum ofcourses highlight golf in the Roaring Fork Valley ..22

GOLF IN VAIL VALLEY Summer in Vail offers amazing multiplechampionship golf courses ....................................26

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INSTRUCTIONRED SKY GOLF ON RADAR ALERT Golf academy’s new TrackMan launch monitorhelps improve golf scores .......................................34

REFERENCING YOUR CLUB’S SWING PATHS Being aware of the correct swing paths willhelp you hit a better shot .......................................36

MAP AND DIRECTORIESCOLORADO PLAYER PROFILES ................................56COLORADO MAP AND GUIDES ..............................58PRIVATE CLUB DIRECTORY .......................................66

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We are excited to distribute this issue of Colorado GolfMagazine throughout the Rocky Mountain region! This isan exceptional time in Colorado with historic ramifications,and there’s no better person to grace our cover thanColorado’s own John Elway, president of Cherry HillsCountry Club, Vice President of operations and GeneralManager of the Denver Broncos. Elway was instrumental inhelping to bring the illustrious BMW Championship to hishome course in Colorado, and that in turn will bring the topgolfers in the world to the Mile High City.

We can expect the top 70 players in the world as finalistsin the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. Those expected toattend include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Zach Johnsonand Martin Kaymer, among others. They will test therenovated Cherry Hills Country Club course and vie for the$1.44 million payout.

Cherry Hills Country Club has hosted 11 majortournaments including seven USGA championships. TheU.S. Open has been held at Cherry Hills three times and thePGA Championship twice. Two U.S. Amateur tournamentshave been contested there, as have one each of the U.S.Senior Open, U.S. Senior Amateur, U.S. Women’s Open andU.S. Mid-Amateur tournaments.

Cherry Hills Country Club has held more historicallysignificant golf tournaments than any other facility in

Colorado, not the least of which was Arnold Palmer’shistoric come-from-behind win at the 1960 U.S. Open,which launched what came to be known as Arnie’s Army. Athen unknown Phil Mickelson won the U.S. Amateur in1990, and Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Senior Open in 1993,beating runner-up Tom Weiskopf by one stroke. And, ofcourse, few will forget Birdie Kim’s spectacular hole outfrom the greenside bunker on No. 18 to win the 2005 U.S.Women’s Open by two shots.

We will proudly welcome the PGA’s top 70 players toColorado in September, and expect the game to enter afever pitch as the BMW Championship is played alongCherry Hills’ spectacular fairways. To read more about thetournament, please turn to pg. 12.

This issue will also showcase our gorgeous RockyMountain courses in both Vail and Aspen, with features onpages 22 and 26. Our lifestyles section includes travel,luxury automobiles, jewelry, fashion, instruction and more!

Finally, our 26th season would not be complete withouta huge thanks to those of you who continue to supportColorado Golf Magazine.

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It’s an indelible part of the FedExCup fall schedule, atournament that brings it all together: great golf; a terrific fanexperience; a prestigious title sponsor; and support of aworthy cause, the Evans Scholarship Foundation. No wonder

the BMW Championship was named the PGA Tour’s Tournamentof the Year in 2013—for the second year in a row.

“On behalf of the PGA Tour, I am pleased to congratulate theBMW Championship for being named the best among its peers,”says Andy Pazder, PGA Tour executive vice president and chief ofoperations. “The tournament committee should be proud of thespecial recognition the event has earned for its efforts.”

Conducted by the Western Golf Association (WGA), whichwas founded in 1899 to promote golf in the western half of theUnited States, the tournament is premium from start to finish.“Given the caliber of the more than 40 outstanding events on theTour each season, it is incredibly humbling to receive this honor for

the second year in a row and the third time since 2008,” says VincePellegrino, the association’s senior vice president, tournaments.“The WGA shares this award with our title sponsor, BMW ofNorth America, with whom we’ve had a strong partnership for thelast seven years.”

This year, the tournament comes to the Denver metro area,Sept. 1-7, at Cherry Hills Country Club. Colorado energyentrepreneur and philanthropist George Solich is the general chairfor the 2014 event and a stellar example of how successful thescholarship program is.

“Serving as general chairman of the 2014 BMWChampionship is an honor and a privilege, and as a former caddieand Evans Scholars recipient, I could not be more pleased to see theBMW Championship coming to Cherry Hills,” Solich says. “Sinceits founding in 1922, Cherry Hills has served as a time-tested venue

for many of golf’s finest championships, and we are thrilled to havethe top 70 players in the world here for the 2014 event. Our effortis focused on staging a top-quality event for golf fans, players,volunteers, our sponsor and the many corporate hospitalityparticipants.”

John Elway, club president, agrees. “Cherry Hills welcomes theopportunity to once again showcase our course and to put Denverat the center of the golf world in September 2014,” he says. “Animportant component of our club’s rich heritage has been to offer aworthy venue for the world’s finest professional and amateurgolfers. Hosting the 2014 BMW Championship reaffirms ourcommitment to opening our course for competition at the highestlevel.”

PGA Tour pro Zach Johnson, who won last year at ConwayFarms Golf Club outside of Chicago, is the tournament’s defendingchampion. In 2012, the tournament was hosted by Crooked Stick

Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, and won by Rory McIlroy. And in2008, the first year it was honored as Tournament of the Year, theBMW was played at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.

Fans expect a high level of golf and they won’t be disappointed.As the FedExCup winds down in the fall, top-ranked players will beon hand to battle for the final points. As of this writing, the top 10in the rankings are Jimmy Walker, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar,Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Chris Kirk, Patrick Reed, HarrisEnglish, Brendon Todd and Kevin Na. But keep an eye on the list.Changes in ranking are part of what makes the final tournamentsso exciting.

But it’s not just about golf. The BMW Championship is alsoabout a very special charity. The Evans Scholars Foundationadministers funds for a program that sends deserving caddies tocollege—with full tuition and housing paid. The Western Golf

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Association has been helping in this endeavor since 1930 when thefirst two caddie recipients attended Northwestern University. Thetournament has raised more than $17 million for the foundationsince 2007 and helped graduate nearly 10,000 caddie scholarsfrom 19 universities. Today, there are more than 800 deservingyoung men and women attending college thanks to this program.And while it’s a program that recognizes the important

contributions caddies make to the game of golf, it’s also about theimportant character they exhibit—on and off the course.

The WGA puts it this way: “We’re proud of the history of golf asa walking game. We embrace the core values that underscorea caddie’s presence on the course: hard work, cooperation,persistence and respect. It’s part of our golf heritage. That’s why weassist in finding potential caddies and help clubs in starting newcaddie programs and improving existing ones. Above all, wepromote the Evans Scholars Program.”

Those core values are also recognizable in the way the programplays out long after graduation. Like George Solich, many alumni,

even those who graduated decades ago, volunteer at the BMWChampionship. Some serve as caddies in the pro-am events,donating their tips to the Evans Scholars Foundation, some aregreeters at the tournament entry gates, ready to provideinformation. Alumni are a huge part of the base from whichcontributions are made to support the scholarship program.

Title sponsor BMW of North America does it part, too. Lastyear BMW even awarded a four-year scholarship to the foundationwhen Hunter Mahan recorded a hole-in-one on the 17th holeduring the third round, a five-iron shot that also netted the player aBMW i3, the company’s new electric car.

The Western Golf Association and Cherry Hills Country Clubhave long and storied histories, and there’s every reason to believethat the 2014 BMW Championship will add to the luster.

“Cherry Hills has served as a worthy venue for many of golf’sfinest championships and has been a long supporter of the EvansScholars Foundation, the sole beneficiary of the BMWChampionship,” Pellegrino says. “We’re looking forward to bringingthe world’s top players to Colorado for the 2014 PGA Tourplayoffs.”

Tickets will be limited. For more on the tournament go tobmwchampionshipusa.com; for more on the WGA and EvansScholars Foundation, log onto wgaesf.org

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Back in 2011, the powers that be behind the BMWChampionship, part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cupplayoffs, announced that the 2014 edition of thetournament would be played at Cherry Hills Country

Club in suburban Denver.One of the men who helped make that happen was John Elway,

known to many Coloradoans as general manager and executivevice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, theteam he led to two Super Bowl championships as quarterback in1998 and 1999. A scratch golfer, Elway is also president of CherryHills Country Club’s board of directors, and in that role he wasinstrumental in bringing the BMW Championship to Denver.

Elway has been a member of the club since 1989, and he’sproud to showcase his home golf course on the PGA Tour, whichhasn’t been in Colorado since the International was played for thelast time at Castle Pines in 2006.

“I’m honored to announce that Cherry Hills Country Club willhost the 2014 BMW Championship,” Elway said in 2011. “I’mthrilled that we are bringing a premier PGA Tour event back toColorado.”

About the club’s course, which is shorter by today’s standardsthan most on the Tour, Elway said, “It’s an old-style, traditional golfcourse that you never get tired of playing. We’re thrilled to have theevent here. The players are so good these days, but we are confidentthe course will hang in there and compete against these guys.”

During the announcement, Elway gave recognition to GeorgeSolich, Colorado energy entrepreneur, philanthropist and generalchair for the 2014 tournament, as the power behind the move tobring the tournament to Cherry Hills. Having the event inColorado is special to Solich, who is a former caddie and a recipientof an Evans Scholarship, the primary beneficiary of the BMWChampionship.

“George Solich really led this charge for Cherry Hills CountryClub over the last 12 to 18 months,” Elway said. “He has done atremendous job of making this happen for this great club that weare a part of. Without George, this would not have happened.”

Elway also gave credit to Coloradoans for being an excellent fanbase and he should know. “Colorado has so many great sports fans.It’s always been a great place to come up here and play whateveryou play.”

The Tour players will no doubt find that to be true when theyarrive in September for the tournament that will run Sept. 1-7.Sponsored by BMW of North America and conducted by theWestern Golf Association, the tournament has $8 million in prizemoney with $1.44 million going to the winner.

While the contract that brings the 2014 BMW Championshipto the Mile High City is just for one year, no one, least of all Elway, isdiscounting the possibility that a regular Colorado stop on thePGA Tour calendar might become a tradition.

“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to host the BMW in2014,” Elway said. “We’ll see what comes after that.”

Meanwhile, Elway and some of his sport-playing friends gottogether to promote BMW ticket sales in an amusing YouTubecommercial. In it, Elway, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning,former Bronco John Lynch and Chauncey Billups, whoattended the University of Colorado and played multipleseasons for the Denver Nuggets, gather to attend HusherSchool, where they try to learn how to keep golf fans quietduring tournament play. If you haven’t seen it, check it out ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeVNzcrYZU.

Fun and games aside, come September, it’s almost certain thatColorado golf fans will prove Elway right by showing up in recordnumbers to support what they hope will be the first of many PGATour contests in the Centennial State.

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Chick Evans Jr. was not just one of the great players ofearly golf. He was a visionary and philanthropist, and hislegacy has no doubt had an impact far beyond whateven he could have imagined when he first had the idea

to send deserving caddies to college. Although he started the fund on his own, Evans soon saw that he

needed help to implement his program, which became known as theEvans Scholars Program. In 1929, he turned to the Western GolfAssociation (WGA), an association formed by a group of mendetermined to promote golf in the western region of the UnitedStates. The association was fittingly headquartered in Golf, Illinois,and was soon hosting amateur and open championships to showcasethe exceptional talent of golfers who made their home in the west.

In 1930, the WGA awarded its first two scholarships to caddiesHarold Fink and Jim McGinnis, both of whom went on to attendNorthwestern University, the same school Chick Evans hadattended. Until World War II, all Evans scholars attendedNorthwestern, but that would change.

Tuition at Northwestern in 1930 was $150 per year, far lessthan the investment Evans had initially made, which meant theWGA had to find other worthy recipients. The group establishedcriteria for selecting applicants: scholarship, fellowship andleadership. Today, those elements remain at the heart of theprogram, which is now administered through the Evans ScholarsFoundation and funded through contributions from more than100,000 golfers across the country, Evans alumni and proceeds


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In 1940, the program developedanother element that would in many waysdefine it going forward, even as itcelebrated what Evans had long felt aboutthe importance of caddies.

“The caddie is the lifeblood of the gameof golf—a great companion, a friendlyconversationalist and a smiling face,” hehad said. “This is what the game of golf istruly all about.”

In that spirit, it was at NorthwesternUniversity that the first Evans ScholarsChapter House was established, where thecaddies would live and study togethercooperatively as a group. There are now 14houses at 14 different universities:Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Marquette,Miami, Michigan, Michigan State,Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Illinois,Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue andWisconsin.

“We believe that the sense ofempowerment fostered through Chapterliving is largely responsible for thetremendous success of our 14 EvansScholarship Chapters,” say the Foundationleaders, and the success of the housessupports their belief. On each of the 14campuses, the Evans Scholars Houses haveearned a reputation for high scholasticachievement and community service, andfor fostering strong leadership andcommunication skills among the residents.

Since 1930, more than 9,800 men andwomen have graduated as Evans Scholars,

benefitting enormously from the generousfull tuition and housing paid by theprogram. There are currently 840students attending 19 universities, most ofthem at the 14 schools with EvansScholarship Houses. However, 50 are atfive additional universities—Notre Dame,Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State andWashington—which have Evans scholarsthough not a chapter house. Tuition andhousing paid out by the Foundation eachyear exceeds $12 million. With collegecosts skyrocketing, that number will onlygo up—as will the need for thescholarships.

Plans are in place to increase thenumber of Evans Scholars in school and toexpand the organization’s geographicfootprint to take in the United States fromcoast to coast, meaning that funding hasnever been more critical.

Colorado golfers and fans have a chancethis year to rise to the occasion and help. InSeptember, the BMW Championship willbe played at Cherry Hills Country Club inDenver for the first time, and the EvansScholars Foundation will be the solebeneficiary.

“Cherry Hills Country Club, with itsworld-class golf course and historicalsignificance, will provide a great venue forthe 2014 BMW Championship,” saysAndy Pazder, PGA Tour chief ofoperations. “We appreciate the supportthe championship has received at its recentvenues and believe that Denver will offeroptimal benefits for spectators, our playersand, ultimately, the Evans ScholarsFoundation.”

For info on the BMW Championship atCherry Hills Country Club Sept. 1-7, visitbmwchampionshipusa.com. Learn moreabout the scholarships at wgaesf.org

______________________________Christine Loomis is contributor to

Colorado Golf Magazine

Scholarship RequirementsTo qualify, caddies must be nominated by theirclub and meet four requirements:

Strong caddie record: Applicants must havecaddied, successfully and regularly, for aminimum of two years and are also expected tocaddie and/or work at their sponsoring clubduring the summer when they apply for thescholarship.

Excellent academics: Applicants must havecompleted their junior year of high school withabove a B average in college preparatorycourses and are required to take the ACT.

Demonstrated financial need: Applicants mustclearly establish their need for financialassistance.

Outstanding character: Applicants must beoutstanding in character, integrity andleadership.

Applicants are evaluated and compete on theabove criteria for the limited number of ChickEvans Caddie Scholarships awardedannually. The Scholarship Committeeinterviews finalists and the final selection restswith the Committee.

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By Susanne Kemper


Is 2014 the U.S. team’s year to win back the Ryder Cup? It’s afeat that has not been accomplished since 2008 at ValhallaGolf Club in Kentucky, and since 1993 in Europe. ReveredGleneagles Golf Club hosts the 2014 Matches, but not on its

fabled James Braid courses. Instead, this year’s Cup will becontested on Jack Nicklaus’ signature parkland layout for bighitters, the PGA Centenary Course, originally named theMonarch’s Course.

Many Europeans are dismayed that the Matches aren’t on oneof Scotland’s famed links.

Initial Matches were played at Gleneagles in 1921, withBritain/Ireland winning 9-3. Seed merchant Samuel Ryder, anardent spectator and golfer, launched the Ryder Cup at tea in 1926.In 1979, with U.S. teams dominating the Matches, Jack Nicklaussuggested changing the format and team selection to includeEurope. Since then, Europe has won nine Matches, America four,and there has been one tie.

On paper, the United States was predicted glory on ArnoldPalmer’s spectacular design at Ireland’s K Club in 2006, and again in2010 at rain-drenched Celtic Manor in Wales. In 2012, theEuropean team prevailed yet again, this time at Medinah CountryClub in Illinois with a sensational Sunday singles win that has cometo be known as the “Miracle of Medinah.”

Needing a turnaround from these losses, the U.S. revised itsstrategy and named Tom Watson 2014 captain. Loved by the Scotsas a native son, Watson brings a depth of unrivaled experience and afocus from a “winning” generation, and he has no fear of doingthings his way to win, as he did in 1993 as captain—the U.S. team’slast victory on European soil. Watson has chosen Andy North andRaymond Floyd as vice captains.

Ireland’s Paul McGinley, Europe’s captain, isn’t a householdname, but he has been a perennial vice captain in the Ryder CupMatches and a victorious captain for many Seve Trophy teams.McGinley also made the winning putt against Jim Furyk at TheBelfry in the 2002 Matches. He has chosen Scotland’s victorious2002 Ryder Cup captain, Sam Torrance, and Ireland’s Des Smyth ashis initial vice captains.

Both captains have three picks, which will be criticalconsidering the multitude of new, young talent available for the 12-man teams. Some Ryder Cup veteran players could be lackingpoints.

Graeme McDowell, whose triumph over Hunter Mahan in2010 secured the Cup, believes competition will be fierce. “There

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are going to be two or three guys who miss, quality players,” he says.“McGinley’s wild cards will be very hotly contested. [It will be] atough team to get on, and for America, too.”

Zach Johnson agrees. ”All are grinding. They want to make theteam.”

Is Tiger a lock? Not like before. Potential newbies for the U.S. teamare Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Harris English.

Europe’s Victor Dubuisson, Henrik Stenson, Jamie Donaldsonand Thomas Bjorn appear in. It’s hoped that Scot StephenGallacher will qualify so McGinley doesn’t need to use a pick.

Retouched by Nicklaus for the Matches, the par-72 PGACentenary Course now stretches 7,243 yards. The 18th holereceived the most changes in preparation for the Matches. “It’s nota very difficult hole. It’s exciting. I’m very proud of it,” Nicklaus says.

Host Europe controls course set-up, which is always critical, butwill be even more so if it’s a “wet” Gleneagles. The European Tour’sJohnny Walker Championships have also been contested hereannually, thus advantage Europe. But, it’s a big-hitters course, andthat gives the U.S. team more advantage.

“Gleneagles is a very unique course, creating a challenge initself,” Arnold Palmer notes. “I think America’s success will dependon how seriously they approach the Matches, if their mentaltoughness equals or betters [that of] the Europeans.”

NBC/Golf Channel Ryder Cup commentator, England’s TomAbbott, says, “The stretch from the par-4 14th on is testing and willbe tough. The par-5 16th is risk/reward and bombers can go for itin two. The 18th is a good finish but isn’t that tough.”

As for Captain Watson, he’s old school. He only wants guys onhis team “with heart and guts.”

Game on at Gleneagles, Sept. 23-28. _______________________________________

Susanne Kemper is a staff writerwith Colorado Golf Magazine


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Aspen may be a playground for the rich and famous, butthey also participate in local fundraisers, wallets wideopen. When it’s time to tee off, golf opportunities hereaccommodate every handicap and tax bracket.

TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISERSAspen Junior Golf High Country Shootout: July 27-28

PGA Tour pro Chris DiMarco returns to host Aspen’s summerstaple that funds the junior golf program for 500 area youngsters.At Sunday’s party, DiMarco serves as auctioneer for golf-experience

packages that have included Masters tickets and golf with pros. Thenext day, anyone can attend a free teaching clinic before thetournament at Aspen Golf Club, where the Aspen Junior GolfFoundation maintains a clubhouse for its participants.

Organizers ensure that regardless of family income, any childcan take part in junior golf programs. Tournament director CharlieWeaver says, “Our goals for kids are to learn the rules of golf, and beladies and gentlemen on the course—and in life. We emphasizehonesty, integrity and togetherness.” Money raised covers projectssuch as recent, extensive clubhouse improvements. Weaver notesthe time, effort and funds donated by volunteers and supporters,plus AJG’s positive relationships with City officials and vendors.(Information at AspenJuniorGolf.com)

Vince Gill & Amy Grant Gala and Golf Classic: July 28-29Country-music superstars Gill and Grant celebrate 10 years

hosting their annual fundraiser to benefit Challenge Aspen, anonprofit that offers year-round recreational, educational andcultural experiences for anyone with a cognitive or physicaldisability. Monday’s cocktail reception at the St. Regis Aspen Resortfeatures an always-anticipated concert by Gill and Grant. Tuesdayincludes golf at Snowmass Club followed by an awards party.

Challenge Aspen’s development director, Jay Israel, says itsparticipants are part of the gala, including a performance by youthfrom the organization’s music-and-dance camp. Golf foursomes arejoined by celebrities as well as those with varying degrees of injury,including single-, double- and triple amputees. “Our supporters see

the recipients of what we do every day—and our programmembers play to help us help them.” He continues, “We’re a fullyfunded nonprofit like any other. This fundraiser is 40 percent ofour annual budget.” (Details at ChallengeAspen.org)

GOLFMaroon Creek Club(Aspen, private, 970-920-1533)Owners have utilized $12 million over the past four years to fulfilltheir golf goal to be “Augusta National at 8,000 feet,” says ownerrepresentative Scott Erwin. Tom Fazio redesigned greens andbunkers to USGA standards, tees were laser-leveled, the irrigationsystem was replaced and fairways are now bluegrass. AugustaNational Club’s caddy master and half his staff work duringColorado’s golf season at Maroon Creek’s stellar venue. “There’s notone blind shot on the course. It’s one of the most beautiful settingsin the country, second to none, and this country club’s courseconditions, service and food are over the top.”

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Ironbridge Golf Club(Glenwood Springs, semi-private, 970-384-0630)

Tom Lehman led a just-completed course redesign to make thisformer “most difficult course in the state” appeal to all levels of play.Managing partner Jim Light says, “Tom’s design philosophy is thatthe hole should be able to tell you how to play it. We’ve touched all18 in some way—from eliminating bunkers to simple grasslinework to major fairway contouring.” Superintendant Eric Foerster isdedicated to environmentally sensitive practices while growing in a10,000-square-foot practice green, unique as a 9-hole puttingcourse. Light continues “We’re on the path of what’s going to makegolf fun for everyone.”

River Valley Ranch Golf Club(Carbondale, semi-private, 970-963-3625)

Scenically located at the base of Mt. Sopris with the CrystalRiver meandering through the course, RVR includes a number of“wow” tee-shots, says General Manager and Director of Golf AldenRichards. “We are a resort-destination course,” offering corporateand group outings and stay-and-play packages. “It’s a golf coursethat’s user-friendly, and each hole is right out in front in you. Wehave a thriving junior golf program, and plots for ‘FairwayResidences’ are being built on the seventh hole for people whowant to experience living here in summer.” The venue offers avariety of memberships and public play, and houses popularFinbarrs Irish Pub.

Aspen Glen Golf Club(Carbondale, private, 970-704-1905)

Stunning views highlight this Jack Nicklaus II championshipmountain design. Director of Operations Dave Fiscus says, “About99 percent of the time guests say it’s their favorite in Colorado withtee placement, fairways that are wider than most, and greens thatare not overly undulated—but have character. They are firm andfair.” Outstanding service levels and overall attention to detailcomplement amenities. Additionally, “We have the best tenniscourts in the Valley with Har-Tru clay courts.” New value-focusedmemberships are an attractive option, especially for families.


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Snowmass Club Golf Course(Snowmass, private, 970-923-5700)

This Irish links-style course “twistsaround a Rocky Mountain landscape,creating an infinite number of playingpossibilities,” says Assistant GeneralManager Geoff Gilliand. “The fairways aresculpted and greens can be challenging,but with five sets of tees, novices and prosalike are guaranteed an adventure.”Purchased this year by Toll Golf, membersenjoy a reciprocal arrangement withparticipating clubs. A recently completed$500,000 renovation project includesimprovements throughout the clubhouse,restaurant and lounge areas. “Each year wewill continue this practice in other areas ofthe club to help enhance the experienceand create a vital hub in this community.”

Aspen Golf Club(Aspen, public, 970-429-1949)

The City of Aspen ensures its publicvenue lives up to the high standards of itsresidents, and succeeds with a prettycourse that is also a Certified AudubonCooperative Sanctuary. One of the longestmunicipal courses in the state, there iswater on 14 holes along with somespectacular views for golfers playing thepastoral venue.

Roaring Fork Club(Basalt, private, 970-9100)

This Jack Nicklaus Signature coursewas designed to blend seamlessly into thenatural terrain, and members enjoy thechallenges associated with Roaring ForkRiver, Spring Creek and woodlands. Ifgolfers have difficulties with the landscapeor small greens, dramatic views offerinstant distraction._______________________________

Lisa Perry is a staff writer withColorado Golf Magazine.

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Vail Golf Club

By Todd Hartley

When you think of Vail andBeaver Creek, obviouslythe first thing that comesto mind is skiing. You

think of the mountains and snow andwintertime activities. It’s only natural.

Vail and summer, on the other hand,might go together in your mind likebobsleds and Miami. But if you’re a golferand you think there’s nothing for you inVail in the summer, you’re overlooking agoldmine of excellent courses, most ofwhich you can play without having to joina club or take out a second mortgage.

Start in Vail, home to the Vail GolfClub, a locals’ favorite since its opening in

1962. Laid out along the valley f loor, withGore Creek a factor on numerous holes,the course, which is open to everyone,provides a suitable challenge for lowhandicappers. But with five sets of tees, it’sequally playable for less-accomplishedgolfers, too. The wide fairways anddeceptive greens are well kept, and theviews looking toward the craggy peaks ofthe Gore Range are spectacular.

This summer, Vail unveils a new 18thhole, a par-5 that provides a fitting coda to afine layout. Also new this year is the GolfBike program, the first of its kind inColorado. Instead of taking a cart orwalking, golfers at Vail now have the optionof pedaling their way around the links onone of the course’s four specialized GolfBikes designed by Florida’s Higher GroundGolf Co.

The bikes come equipped withsaddlebags on each side of the rear tire tohold clubs and gear, and while it’s easiestto ride them on the paved cart paths,their smooth tires allow golfers to pedalacross fairways without damaging theturf. Book an early tee time if you want toride one, though. The four golf bikes, a hitwith eco-warriors and fitness fans alike,usually get taken first thing in themorning.

Around the corner from Vail, the EagleVail Golf Club offers an affordablealternative for families with the WillowCreek Par 3 course. Perfect for kids,beginners and experts looking to hone

their short games, the course’s longest holemeasures just 120 yards.

The regular-length Eagle Vail course, aDevlin/Von Hagge design, is tucked upagainst the hills along the Eagle River,giving it plenty of changes in elevation andtwo long river crossings that will test anygolfer’s nerves.

The upscale Sonnenalp Golf Club, in thenearby town of Edwards, offers membershippackages and discounts to guests of Vail’sSonnenalp Hotel, but anyone is welcome tobook a tee time. The Jay Morrish/Bob Cuppdesign nicely incorporates the rolling terrainand features great views across the valleytoward Beaver Creek.


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A few minutes down the highway, inthe town of Eagle, Eagle Ranch Golf Club isanother affordable public option. The

Arnold Palmer signature design windsacross rolling terrain with a nice mix ofhilly and open, links-style holes.

Farthest from Vail but easiest on thewallet and well worth the drive, the publicGypsum Creek Golf Club boasts achallenging Pete Dye layout and is anotherinteresting possibility for families. Theclub’s swimming pool is open to the publicas well, meaning non-golfers can splasharound for a few hours while their golfingcounterparts hit the links.

In addition to its fully public courses,the Vail Valley also has a handful of top-f light tracks reserved specifically for resortguests, meaning they can be played byanyone, as long as that anyone spends thenight in the right place.

Most notable among the valley’s resortcourses is Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club inWolcott. The resort’s two distinct 18-holelayouts, designed by Greg Norman andTom Fazio, are consistently ranked amongthe top courses in Colorado. They can onlybe played by club members and anyonestaying at the club’s sizable list of lodgingpartners in Vail, Avon and Beaver Creek.

Closer to Vail and perched on a hilltopnear the town of Edwards, The Club atCordillera boasts three excellent 18-holelayouts open to members and visitorsstaying at local resorts and lodgingpartners. The Hale Irwin-designedMountain Course rolls across a formerworking ranch near the top of the hills.Higher still, the Summit Course, a JackNicklaus design, will take your breath away,


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literally, with spectacular views and anelevation of 9,200 feet.

By contrast, Cordillera’s Tom Fazio-designed Valley Course is nestled near thef loor of the Eagle River Valley, giving it alonger season and warmer temperaturesthan its higher-altitude brethren.

Unlike Red Sky, Cordillera offers onefully public option: the innovative ShortCourse at Cordillera, a nine-hole par-3layout designed by renowned short-gameguru Dave Pelz. With a par of 27 and fourdifferent sets of tees, the Short Course is agreat place to hone your irons or teach thegame to your kids.

Running the length of the valley at thefoot of its namesake ski resort, the BeaverCreek Golf Club, a scenic Robert TrentJones, Jr. design, is open to members andguests staying at properties in BeaverCreek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead.

Lastly, if you can figure out a way to getyourself a tee time, the Vail Valley also hassome premier private courses. The JackNicklaus-designed Country Club of theRockies, in Edwards, is often regarded asone of Colorado’s top-10 courses. EagleSprings Golf Club, a Jay Morrish/TomWeiskopf design in Wolcott, is

emphatically private, with no real estatedevelopment and a membership of just300. Adam’s Mountain Country Club,near Eagle, features a fine Tom Weiskopf-designed course amid a quiet gatedcommunity. _______________________________

Todd Hartley is a contributing writer toColorado Golf Magazine

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http://www.vailgolfclub.com

By Matt McKay


The story goes: when Bill Coore made his first site visit to what is now a privategolf course on the eastern slope of the Tahoe basin, he began to lose interest intaking on the project the higher and higher he was chauffeured into themountains.

The good news for Coore, and the future members of the project he eventually tookon and completed, is the results of the effort are spectacular. What Coore discovered onarrival was land that, despite being in and surrounded by mountains, had areas levelenough to build a real golf course, free of tee-to-green trickery, with a premium on localknowledge on and around the greens. These principles were executed despite theapparent obstacles to traditional course design.

The circumstances Robert Trent Jones II encountered at Rollingstone Ranch aresimilar. Despite the Rocky Mountain location at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Jonesrolled out a golf course that looks as though it’s been there for 10,000 years. It was golfcourse land waiting to be discovered, as though the ancient lava f lows streamed down in a

certain way, just for future fairways, and compressing strata hardened just so, allowingJones II to take advantage of elevation changes and gentle slopes in 1974.

The reality is, any course in the mountains is considered a “mountain course” bydefinition. However, there’s a distinction between mountain courses and coursesconstructed at elevation.

A mountain course built on the side of a hill can be a nightmare for both designer andplayer. A mountain course might ask a player to accommodate the mountain slope byhitting a drive into the left rough in order to get the ball on the right side of the fairway. Amountain course typically has dramatic drop-offs on one, or sometimes both sides of thefairway, and shots hit over these edges are irretrievable. A mountain course will inevitablyhave one or more holes playing uphill, offering another design and playing challenge.

A mountain course that’s actually a course built at elevation, however, is a differentanimal. Steamboat sits at 6,732 feet, but the Sheraton Steamboat Resort and much of thetown lie in a mountain meadow at the foot of peaks pushing their way into the blueColorado sky. But the peaks rise only for a few more hundred feet - you’re already in themountains, where the bear, the moose, the elk and other wildlife roam – often on the golfcourse. And for golfers, the best news is, you won’t feel like a mountain goat playing thecourse.

Within this meadow setting, Jones II used the lay of the land, it’s natural surroundings,and Fish Creek to put down a 6,920-yard course (back, or Championship tee) that proves

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to be a comprehensive test. There will beno driving off a mountainside here; there’splenty of land available to hit your ball off-line. But there’s also plenty of trees, rough,and old Fish Creek, to help inf late theinaccurate golfer’s score.

“We have a lot of members that love tobring their head pros up here, because theyknow you can shoot 90 in a hurry if you’re

not careful,” says General Manager BrianThorne. “If you’re going to play good golffrom the back tees, you’ve got to hit to aspot...you can’t just close your eyes and hitit. You have to place your ball all over thecourse. There’s not a lot of leeway left-to-right to the rough, a hazard, or trees.”

Golfers wind their way through alpineforests, pine-covered granite canyons, and

scattered exposed areas, all the whilecatching glimpses of the ski slopes that willlure them back in due season. Par 5s spillfrom tee boxes, par 4s promote a sense ofcommunion with the glorious setting, andpar 3s keep players attention with smartly-placed bunkers, downhill yardages toconsider, and the occasional lurking pond.

Fish Creek imposes itself on players asthe round progresses. Thorne said thecreek “first becomes a problem” at the 564-yard par 5 No. 10, which finishes with thecourse’s signature defense, a tiny greenwith tricky breaks. Then there’s the 166-yard par-3 No. 14, and the 378-yard par-4No. 15, where the rocky creek cutsdiagonally in front of both greens.

It’s a full-blown fix for golfers who enjoythe air temperature and setting of amountain course, but aren’t fond of the lostballs, intense requirements, and quirks ofplaying on the side of a mountain.

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If it’s good enough for the pros, then it’s destined to be anoption for Red Sky Golf Club members. When Director ofGolf Jeff Hanson decided to enhance his golfers’ experiencethis season, he zeroed in on purchasing the industry’s best

launch monitor to become the cornerstone of Red Sky’s onsitegolf academy. After extensive research, he decided on a TrackMansystem (valued at more than $25,000), installed in March. Theresult has been nothing but praise around the Vail Valley—andsome lower golf scores from golfers who have utilized it in lessons.“All the PGA Tour players use it,” Hanson says. “People are liningup to get on it.”

Red Sky’s TrackMan is one of only three in the state and the onlyone at a mountain course. To track ball f light from launch tolanding, it uses a “Doppler radar principal” also used in radartechnology that monitors missiles and severe weather. “It tracks 19different variables, and allows an instructor to analyze the ball inf light and provide valuable feedback we never could before,” saysHanson. “It’s a value to our membership and resort guests, and givesthem something new to see.” He cites club-head speed, attack angleand club path as important factors that are pinpointed, rather thansurrounded by estimations. “Now we have a number in front of us.”Hanson tried it out with his own golf swing. “I found out that myclub path wasn’t what I thought it was, and my face angle wasdifferent than I thought.”

In order to complement the high-tech system, Hanson says thatRed Sky’s pros have been trained with TrackMan courses andrepresentatives. “I wanted to improve the academy and wanted theexperience for members to be better—they come out of lessonsfeeling like we’ve taken out the guesswork.” Golf club fittings areenhanced as well. “Numbers don’t lie. Spin rate and launch angle andclub path influence distance. TrackMan is great for lessons, but alsooptimizes the ability to adjust club shafts and heads, and hit farther.”

Veteran PGA Tour player Larry Rinker is director of instructionand has managed the Red Sky Golf Academy for five years. Openyear-round, the academy embraces a philosophy of improvingoverall body mechanics along with golf swings, and incorporates itsonsite fitness center equipment alongside golf lessons. At theindoor venue, golfers hit into a net and ball f light is preciselymonitored by TrackMan for distance, carries and rolls—impossibleto evaluate during previous sessions where only a video camerarecorded hits into snow.

What else is new at Red Sky? Hanson says, “It’s been a greatsummer. The weather has been perfect and both courses are ingreat shape. This year we hired a full-time activities director incharge of non-golf activity: f lyfishing expeditions, hikes and bikingacross Vail Valley. Now members have opportunities to dosomething beyond golf and also meet people.” He says youngstersenjoyed a four-day junior “adventure camp,” with golf in themorning and a different activity each afternoon, while adults tookyoga classes, and attended social events such as wine tastings.

Award-winning Red Sky is scenically located on a mountainsidejust west of Vail. Two championship 18-hole courses—one createdby Greg Norman, the second designed by Tom Fazio—are adistinct study in contrasts offering a variety of playing experiences.“With 250 members plus guests of Vail Resorts properties, Red Skyis a unique model,” says Hanson. Courses switch daily betweenmembers-only and guest-resort designations, but members alwayshave the f lexibility to play either one. “We have a young, vibrant,active membership from all over the country and with eventsoutside of golf—now we have ski days—we are more than just a six-month, summertime designation.” For more information, go to:RedSkyGolfClub.com, or call 866.873.3759.

_______________________________________________Lisa Perry is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magzine


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By Lisa Perry

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One of the things I love most about teaching golf is sharing with my students how to accuratelyreference the paths of the golf swing. While most higher-handicap golfers play what I call “see-hit-and-hope golf,” it is my experience that is not the case with players on the professional tours. Rather, these

players move their clubs in reference to very specific paths throughout the swing.

Set-up Path When setting up to the golf ball, I have a specific path that goes

from the target in the distance back through my golf ball. This iscalled the target line and this line is the path on which I want mygolf ball to travel. As I set up to the ball, I am standing parallel tothe target line, establishing what I call the toe line; it’s this line towhich my body and toes are aligned.

The key to a good set-up is to tilt from the hips so the arms andhands hang directly on top of the toe line. This is importantbecause I want my hands and golf club to move directly on top ofthe toe line in the takeaway in order for the golf club to be on thecorrect path for a straight ball f light. These lines are veryimportant references in the golf swing. To help a player establishthese lines, I often use sticks or clubs on the ground to serve asreference points.

Takeaway PathIn the backswing, I want to power the takeaway through my

shoulder rotation in order for my arms and hands to move directlyback on top of the toe line. There is a point in the swing when theshaft is level to the ground. If the club is on the correct path, theshaft should be directly on top of the toe line. Swing f laws caneasily occur at this point if the shaft is either too far inside or outsidethe toe line.



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Forward Swing PathThe setting of the golf club now serves the purpose of

establishing what I call the forward swing plane or path. If you wereto draw a line through the shaft in transition, ideally you wouldwant that line to point to the golf ball/target line. This line is nowthe path of my hands in the forward swing. As I rotate my body inthe forward motion of the golf swing, my hands will be on thissame path as they move precisely in reference to the swing plane.You can see this in the finish of my swing.

Transition PathThe key to transitioning from backswing to forward swing is

“setting” the golf club correctly. In order to keep the golf club onpath, I need to execute the proper hinging of my wrist. The goalof this hinging motion is to precisely angle the shaft of the golfclub so that the butt of the club points to the target line/golf ballin transition, depending on the length of my swing. The greatJack Nicklaus described this hinging motion as “feeling theweight of the club cocking the wrist for me,” so he could angle or“set” the golf club to the target line in transition

By referencing these swing paths throughout the golf swing, you will have greater clarity and an increased ability to produce the typeof swing that will help you execute your best shots

_____________________________________________________________________________________Rob Stanger, director of golf instruction at Alpine Country Club, coaches on the PGA and the LPGA Tours.

Contact him at [email protected], and visit his website at robstangergolf.com

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By Aaron Atwood


Hello World! BMW has broken the mold andchallenged all assumptions regarding what a sportscar can and ought to be. The BMW i8 takes on allcomers in a hybrid cage match made for a Vegas

promoter. It’s sexy, powerful and loaded, and at 94 mpg, you’llfeel great about driving it every day.

You’ll look great driving it as well, turning heads because it’simpossible not to stare at this inspiring design. TheLamborghini-like scissor doors only add to the feeling thatyou’re driving something very special. You won’t be mistakenfor driving a 5-series Bimmer in the i8. This is new. In fact, BMWput design controls into the hands of an entirely new division inits Bavarian headquarters. Nothing about the i8 says, “I’m acousin of the M Drive.”

The values of the I Division seem to rank sustainabilityheavily along with innovation. The feeling you get when you liftthe cover on the i8 is inspiring. Aluminum chassis, bolts (insteadof steel) and wiring (instead of copper) help make the i8 alightweight in the luxury sports-car division. At a curb weight ofjust over 3,200 lbs., it’s comparable to most coupes. Granted, thebackseat of the i8 is probably better for storing your sunglassesthan your kids, but the wheelbase on the i8 is long like a sedan.BMW took pains to use special glass in the rear window andductwork in the heating/cooling system to save weight, ideasthat may set the trend for decades to come. Not to mention thatsitting in the i8 may send you immediately into the future of carmaking. In summary, the Tesla Model S is probably the closestcompetition and it weighs in at 4,600 pounds. Lucky for BMWthat these two aren’t in a boxing match.

Don’t misunderstand; there are plenty of features that makethe i8 a BMW to the core. The grill features the kidney shapethat has defined BMW forever. BMW blue trim rings several of

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the interior and exterior features, and theall-familiar chevron on the hood ensures it’sbranded as one of the best in the business.But the body on this beauty was notmodeled after her daddy’s BMW.

One look at the hood with its venting,lines and mean-looking curves will haveyou clamoring. This is the best-lookingBMW ever. It has more athleticism thanthe M6 and enough class to put Mercedesand Jaguar on their heels. The bodylinesare dynamic. The doors are creasedlengthwise and scooped at the handles.You may want to do some stretchingbefore entering or exiting the wing-styledoors, but even just putting those doors upand gazing at the i8 is too much fun to miss.Try it out in downtown Denver and you’llinstantly have 50 new best friends—thiscar is a people magnet.

For all the technology that goes into

making the i8, you won’t find yourselffumbling to make it work. It works like acar, not nuclear power plant. That saidthere is a load of work going on inside tomake the three-cylinder gas engine marry

well with the electric motor. The electricmotor works only the front wheels; the gasengine powers a six-speed transmission onthe rear wheels, providing instant all-wheeldrive.


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Now, let’s talk numbers. The 1.5-liter,three-cylinder gas engine is a direct-injected, turbo-charged powerhouse. It’sthe Sugar Ray Leonard of the motor world.With 231 horsepower and 236 pound-feetof torque, this little engine absolutely canand does pack a punch. The left hook thatis the combustion engine is followed by aright-hand electric motor. The electricmotor produces 129 horsepower (96kilowatts) and 184 pound-feet of torque.Together, the two generate 362horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.

This output gets a 0-60 time of 4.2seconds according to BMW. A quarter-mile is covered in just over 12 seconds.

These are true sports-car numbers. Andwith a limited top speed of 155 mph,there’s plenty of performance for everyone.The AWD makes driving the i8 fun—eventhe engine note is awesome. ThoughBMW had to generate the engine noise bypumping it through the speakers, Ichallenge you to point out any hint ofartificiality.

The i8 is a contender and will raise yourheart rate and your status on any street inthe USA.

______________________________Aaron Atwood is a staff writerwith Colorado Golf Magazine

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By Timothy J. Pade

Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort


The extraordinary reputation ofthe people of Thailand is notexaggerated. From the simplestfarming communities to cities

such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thaipeople are genuinely kind and sincere. Andthey are always smiling. That warmlywelcoming attitude is contagious.

Still considered by some a bit ThirdWorld, Thailand actually enjoys a strong

economy. The value of products and ahigh-quality lifestyle remain inexpensivethere by comparison with much of the restof the world. Accommodations at even thebest hotels are affordable, and most comewith the luxuries any world traveler wantsand expects. The mantra we found inThailand was “live our lifestyle.”

Aside from rich cultural offerings,Thailand is one of the few places in theworld that you can visit and enjoy alifestyle that would come at a much higherprice almost anywhere else today. Food,accommodations and, yes, golf are stillinexpensive in Thailand, as are a multitudeof luxury services including famed Thaimassages. For many tourists, a primarybenefit of visiting this incredible place isthe lifestyle that can be enjoyed at arelatively modest price.

For golfers, the benefits are evengreater. This gorgeous, exotic country ishome to some of the most beautiful golfcourses in the world. According to theThai Golf Association, there are more than200 golf courses just from Phuket toPattaya and on to Bangkok.

Interestingly, caddies at all golf coursesin Thailand are female. The caddy whoholds your umbrella to protect you fromthe sun or fetches your favorite club willalso gladly massage your back and find acold towel for your neck. And she’ll dothat while also providing accurateyardage and reading your putts. The costfor this level of service is a mere 400baht—approximately $13!

Most golf courses also offer a high levelof amenities. In Thailand, for example, afterfinishing a round of golf, it’s normal to

shower and change into clean clothes inthe clubhouse. Most facilities areexpansive, providing more than 30 privateshowers and large, beautifully appointedlocker rooms.

And then there are the coursesthemselves. Siam Country Club in Pattayahas three championship golf courses. Thequalifying course for the InternationalBMW Championships is one of the newerlayouts and, as one would expect, it offersexceptional golf. Siam Country Club is thefirst privately owned golf course inThailand and the first facility in thecountry to host an LPGA event. Itsstunning contemporary clubhouse haseverything.

Owner Prasertchai Phornprapha,affectionately known as Khun Chai, is

proud of his club and of the lifestyle that hiscountry offers. “Here it’s all about how welive,” he says. “Where else can you live the

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lifestyle we enjoy? Manicures, pedicuresand massages are just a few of the luxurieseasily afforded here. Thailand offers alifestyle found nowhere else.”

Another first-class facility is LotusValley Golf Resort. This Gary Player designis about an hour’s drive from Bangkok.Opened in 1998, Lotus Valley is a 7,015-yard championship layout with a modernclubhouse complete with Japanese baths.Greens fees vary from about $50 to $120per round, depending on the time of day,season, etc.

The Kingdom of Thailand offerschampionship golf with water features, fruittrees and much of what you would findanywhere in the world. One golf course,however, also includes monkeys. Seriously,monkeys everywhere. Bangpra Golf Clubnorth of Pattaya was built in 1958 andupdated in 1988. This mature facility is oneof the prettiest courses in the area, and it canbe played for approximately $35-$90,depending on time and day of play.

In Chiang Mai, in northwesternThailand, Chiang Mai Highlands Golf andSpa Resort offers every conceivable

amenity. This family facility provides forspectacular mountain golf atapproximately $100 a round for visitors.Opened in 2005, the Lee Schmidt andBrian Curley design plays to a par 72 at7,003 yards.

Another excellent hotel in the area isSiripanna Villa Resort & Spa, with just 74spacious, luxurious rooms and villas.Gorgeous teak furniture throughout andan abundance of luxury touches make thisa property not to be missed.

Chiang Mai is famous for the MaesaElephant Camp, a conservation centerwith some 70 elephants on property that

have been trained to entertain thousandsof visitors from around the world. Mostimpressive are the Guinness World Recordand Ripley’s Believe it or Not notedpainting elephants. These highly-trained-pachyderms-turned-highly-paid-artistscommanded $50,000 for a painting titled“Lanna,” purchased by a Thai-born U.S.businessman. Daily painted canvasses sellfor as much as $100. The Elephant Campis a must see when visiting Chiang Mai.

Also there is Wat Phra That DoiSuthep, a Theravada Buddhist temple andthe holiest shrine in northern Thailand.Built in 1386, the temple is on a


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Lotus Valley Golf Resort Hole No. 18

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mountaintop at 3,542 ft. and accessible by 300 steps or via a lift.The gold-plated temple is home to many shrines, bells, goldenumbrellas and Buddha statues. Thailand has many temples inevery village and city as well as in homes and businesses. The Thaipeople are extremely religious and these temples are fascinatingplaces to visit.

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The names Doubletree, Hilton and Best Western in the UnitedStates are typically associated with nice, modern accommodations.In Thailand, however, these brands are high-end luxury properties.The new Hilton Pattaya is spectacular, as is the Hilton SukhumvitBangkok, where gorgeous marble baths complement expansiveguest rooms. Restaurants at these hotels are on par with toprestaurants in New York or Las Vegas.

Thailand simply has too many incredible places to list in onearticle, but one thing is certain: there is no more amazing place to

vacation, whether the focus is golf, tennis or exotic culture, and thevalue for dollars spent is phenomenal.

For those interested in a Thai golf vacation, or golf getawayanywhere in Asia, the go-to resource is GolfAsian. GolfAsian is aleading tour operator and can provide discounted bookings for teetimes, accommodations and transportation. Simply log ontogolfasian.com.

_____________________________________________Timothy J. Pade is the publisher of Colorado Golf Magazine


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BANGKOK AND VINCINITY• Alpine Golf & Sports Club• Bangkok Golf Club• Bangpakong Riverside Country Club• Chuan Chuen Golf Club• Green Valley Country Club• Ekachai Golf & Country Club• Kiarti Thanee Country Club• Krungthep Kreta Sports Club• Krung Kavee Golf Course & C. C.• Lakewood Country Club• Muang Ake Golf Course• Muang Ake Vista Golf Course• Muang Kaew Golf Course• Navatanee Golf Course• Panya Indra Golf Club• Pinehurst Golf & Country Club• Royal Army Sport Center• Royal Lakeside Golf Club• Subhapruek Country Club• Tanya Tanee Country Club • Thai Country Club • The Rosegarden Golf Club• The Royal Golf & Country Club• The Vintage Club• Unico Golf Course• Windsor Park & Golf Club

NORTH (CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI - SUKHOTHAI)• Chiang Mai Green Valley C. C.• Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa• Chiang Mai Lamphun Golf Club• Lanna Golf Club• Mae Jo Golf Club• Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club• Santiburi G. & C. C. Chiang Rai • Waterford Valley Golf Club Chiang Rai• Water Land Golf Course - Sukhothai

NORTH EAST (KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK)• Bonanza Golf & Country Club• Forest Hills Golf & Country Club• Khao Cha-Ngok Golf Course• Kirimaya Golf Course & Resort• Mission Hills G. & C. C.• Rooks Korat Country Club• Royal Hills Resort & Golf Club• Voyaga Panorama Golf Club

EAST (PATTAYA - EASTERN SEABOARD REGION)• Bangpra International G. & C. C.• Burapha Golf Club

• Eastern Star Golf Club• Great Lake Golf & Country Club• Greenwood Country Club• Khao Kheow Country Club• Laem Chabang International C. C.• Mountain Shadow Golf Club• Pattaya Country Club• Pattana Golf Resort & Sport Club• Plutaluang Navy Golf Course• Phoenix G. & C. C.• Rayong Green Valley C. C.• Siam Country Club• Sriracha International Golf Course• Soi Dao Highland Golf Club • St. Andrews 2000 • The Emerald Golf Resort• The Legacy Crystal Bay Golf Club• Treasure Hill G. & C. C. • Wanjuntr Golf Park Highland Course• Wanjuntr Golf Park Valley Course

WEST (HUA HIN)• Black Mountain Golf Course• Hua Hin Seoul Country Club• Majestic Creek Country Club• Palm Hills Golf Resort & C. C.• Royal Hua Hin Golf Club• Sawang Resort Golf Club • Springfield Royal Country Club • The Imperial Lake View G. C.

WEST (KANCHANABURI - RIVER KWAE)• Blue Canyon C.C. - Canyon Course • Blue Canyon C.C. - Lakes Course• Laguna Golf Club• Loch Palm Golf Club• Phuket Country Club• Mission Hills Phuket CC• Thai Muang Beach Golf & Marina• Tublamu Royal Navy Golf Course

SOUTH (KOH SAMUI)• Santiburi Samui Country Club

MORE UP-COUNTRY COURSES• Rajaprabha Golf Course (Surat Thani)• Sirikit Dam Golf Course (Uttarathit)• Victory Park Golf & Country Club (Nongkai)• Youth Garden Golf Course - Laos

Left Bank


The Colorado Rockies are knownfor spectacular skiing and golf,and of course, beauty. Thesummertime also provides for

amazing weather for great hiking, biking,fishing, camping, boating and much more.Colorado’s world-class mountain resorttowns are also known for movie stars,nightlife and now, more than ever, world-class dining.

Over the years, Vail has attracted someof America’s and Europe’s finest chefs.With sophisticated palette’s Vail’srestaurants offer visitors and residentsworld-class dining experiences.

One of Vail’s top restaurants for morethan 40 years is the Left Bank. Featuringauthentic French cuisine, this newlyrenovated gourmet spot in the heart of VailVillage has an extensive wine list,incredible ambience overlooking thebeautiful Gore Creek as it f lows throughtown and you must see the newcontemporary design. The sumptuousdining experiences feature such trademarkappetizers as Foie Gras, Escargots,Coquilles St. Jacque and more! Traditionalentrées include; Steak au Poivre, Rack ofLamb, Bouillabaisse and many otherincredible creations by Chef Jean-MichaelChelain. For reservations, call 970-476-3696 after 1pm.

A favorite European style diningexperience, Pepi’s Bar & Restaurant ishoused in the Hotel GastofGramshammer. a landmark Vail propertywith an Austrian restaurant featuring wildgame such as Venison, Quail, Wild Boar,Canadian Caribou and Elk Loin to name afew! Other Bavarian delights attract any“foodie” such as Weiner Schnitzel, freshDover Sole and a Pistachio CrustedChilean Seabass, just a sampling of theiramazing menu. Established in 1964,owners Pepi and Sheika Gramshammer’s ,authentic European Inn and restaurant arelandmarks in the Vail Valley. The Innprovides 38 rooms, which include sixsuites and a penthouse all of which comewith a complimentary continentalbreakfast. For hotel reservations call 800-610-7374. For restaurant reservations call970-476-4671.

If you are looking for a steakhouse, oneof the newer establishments in the Vail areais Elway’s, yes named after two-timeDenver Bronco Superbowl championquarterback, John Elway. The Vail locale isone of four Elway’s restaurants withlocations in Cherry Creek , downtownDenver inside the Ritz Carlton Denver, the

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newest location on concourse B at DenverInternational Airport, and this spectacularlocation in Vail.

You can order USDA Prime hand-cutsteaks, seafood and specialty items such asshort rib tacos, Rhode Island-stylecalamari, lamb chop fondue, crispymushroom risotto fritters and more! Thisis not your typical steakhouse! Portionsare large and the ambiance is anoutstanding chophouse with an elegant,charming feel. Tucked into The Lodge atVail, the outdoor patio is private andadorned with wildf lowers everywhere.Elway’s also features a large bar area withreasonable happy hour from 4pm-6pmand extensive wine list. For reservationscall 970-754-7818.

For those looking for a little more of acasual dining experience, Vendetta’s ItalianRestaurant is a “locals favorite.” With amenu featuring a vast selection ofeverything from the town’s best pizza, to achoice of pasta favorites, Vendetta’s is afamily friendly sports bar atmosphere andsocial bar. Vendetta’s has a relaxing andexpansive patio. This is a great place for aslice of pizza and a specialty beer, or a bottleof wine and veal scaloppini, Vendetta’soffers traditional dishes too. Forreservations call 970-476-5070.


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Down valley, in Edwards, Colorado is a“diamond in the rough,” a gastronomicdelight called Juniper Restaurant. Thislocal fine dining facility is along the EagleRiver less than 15 minutes west of Vail.Beginning with amazing appetizers such asa braised pork belly dish that melts in yourmouth. The Duck Confit Pizza is atantalizing “f lat bread” with CarmelizedOnions, Figs, Goat Cheese andPomegranite Syrup and the Yellowfin TunaPoke with Wonton Chips, Wakame Salad,Guacamole and Pickled Fresno Chilles, arenot to be missed. This “New AmericanRestaurant,” features Blue Corn CrustedRocky Mountain Trout, Bone-In Ribeye,Seared Duck Breast, Alaskan Halibut, aGlazed Pork Chop and other amazingmain course dishes. Juniper has anextensive wine list and patrons can sit atthe expansive bar or make reservations bycalling 970-926-7001.

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In 2002 Harry Winston created a customtennis bracelet for Serena Williams towear on and off the court during theU.S. Open. It was the most

notable accessory complementingher famously skintight black Lycraone-piece outfit, a startling head-turner on Arthur Ashe court atthat ime. A $29,000 version of thebracelet was later available inHarry Winston stores.

Before Serena, other playerssported tennis bracelets, includingSteffi Graf. But it was Chris Evert whomade sports and jewelry history in 1987when she halted her U.S. Open tennismatch to find the diamond bracelet thathad slipped off her wrist. In that unexpectedmoment, Evert and her elegant bracelet with itssingle row of diamonds launched a fashionphenomenon. The term “tennis bracelet”became known across the globe.

It was a new name, but the classicdesign had been around for years,known as an eternity or in-line diamondbracelet. It is sometimes still listed assuch in fine jewelry collections andcatalogs. There’s no question that thebracelet’s popularity rose as athletesembraced the notion of wearing a lightdiamond bracelet during matches,bringing a heightened sense of fashion tocompetitive play.

After Evert’s Grand Slam mishap, manyjewelers wisely started fitting tennis braceletswith a small safety chain to prevent them fromfalling even if the clasp failed, and that has been abenefit for active women everywhere.

More than 25 years later, the tennisbracelet’s popularity continues. Riki Stein,vice president of Leeds and Son FineJewelers in Palm Desert, Calif., says,“The tennis bracelet has become aclassic wardrobe item, a must-have forits versatility—from the tennis courtto the golf course to a desert gala.”

The bracelet is noted for itsclassically simple design of set diamonds that encircle the wrist, butvariations abound. Leeds and Son, for example, carries traditionaldiamond-only bracelets, as well as those that incorporate othergemstones such as sapphires and emeralds for a pop of color.“There are also different ways to set a tennis bracelet, with sharedprongs or the use of three or four prongs,” Stein says. “Or they areset in yellow or white gold or in platinum. It is very versatile.”

Whether classic or contemporary, sterling or platinum, there’s atennis bracelet for every woman. Pricing typically varies accordingto the metal used and the total carat weight (ctw) of the diamonds.

By any name or variation, the tennis bracelet remains the singlepiece of jewelry most closely connected to sport fashion. Wearingone creates a sense of enduring style and elegance, on or off thecourt or course.

Roberto Coin Jewelers, which hasa boutique on El Paseo in PalmDesert, Calif., brings contemporarystyling to the bracelet, addingappeal for today’s wearer. TheCento Amuleto Bracelet, for

example, features alternating links ofwhite gold and pave diamonds along with round-cut,bezel-set Cento diamond drops. With 8.75 ctw, this

bracelet is priced at $120,500; it is alsoavailable in yellow gold. Also in the Cento

collection is the 18-karat white goldCento Tulip Tennis Bracelet, 3.25 ctw,

priced at $14,500, and the 18-karatwhite gold Cento C-Profile Line

Bracelet, 6.50 ctw, at $34,000.robertocoin.com

Blue Nile, founded in 1999 and now one ofthe largest online retailers of certified diamonds

and fine jewelry, has a huge selection of tennisbracelets starting at about $2,600 and

reaching $41,000. The $2,600 braceletavailable at the time of this writing, forexample, is 18-karat white gold with 1 ctw.A tennis bracelet priced at $28,070 isplatinum with 10 ctw. The CushionDiamond Bracelet with its single row of

41 spectacular cushion diamonds (12.46ctw) sells for $41,000. And for women

who prefer yellow gold, there is an 18-karat bracelet with 3 ctw priced at

$4,600, and another with 7 ctwpriced at $10,500. bluenile.com

Nordstrom also offers thepopular bracelet in several variationson its website, and some pieces are

available in Nordstrom store locationsas well. For parents who have a young

daughter starting out in tennis or golf,Nordstrom features a sterling silver tennis bracelet with cubiczirconia in place of diamonds. It could be the perfect gift before afirst tournament, and it’s well priced at $128. There’s also atraditional bracelet in 18-karat white gold with a single line ofradiant, round-cut diamonds (1.05 ctw) listed at $3,995, as well asthe Riviera Diamond Line Bracelet by Kwiat in 18-karat white goldwith 2 ctw for $5,000. shopnordstrom.com

Bloomingdale’s also has a selection of tennis bracelets, rangingin price from $7,000 to $28,000, some of which are also available inBloomingdale’s stores. Bracelets in 14-karat yellow gold start at$7,000 for 2.50 ctw, and top out at $28,000 for a total weight of 10ct. Bracelets with 3.50 and 8.0 ctw are priced at $9,000 and$21,800, respectively. The same bracelets are available in 14-karatwhite gold, and there’s also a white-gold bracelet with 6.0 ctw,which retails for $15,000. bloomindales.com

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With the FedEx Cup Playoffs coming to Coloradothis fall (the BMW Championship at Cherry HillsCountry Club), every PGA Tour player withColorado ties wants to see himself win on home

soil. Only the top 70 players after the first two playoffs tournamentswill make it to the no-cut BMW Championship.

Kevin Stadler was 25th in the FedEx Cup standings after hisnear miss at the Alstom Open de France. Stadler missed a shortputt to finish second. In June, he finished 63rd at the U.S. Open.He’s earned more than $2 million in prize money this season.

Andrew Svoboda is taking advantage of his first fully exemptyear on the PGA Tour. His runner-up at the at the Zurich Classic

2/09 Allianz Championship T70 $1,264.002/16 ACE Group Classic T72 $1,096.003/16 Toshiba Classic T52 $3,869.444/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship W/D5/04 Insperity Invitational T47 $5,866.665/18 Regions Tradition T58 $4,400.005/25 Senior PGA Championship T75 $3,875.006/01 Principal Charity Classic T80 $752.506/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T28 $11,500.006/22 Encompass Championship T49 $5,220.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T62 $4,050.00

Total Winnings for 2014$52,394

1/19 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T38 $11,000.003/16 Toshiba Classic T63 $2,362.503/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T70 $1,360.005/04 Insperity Invitational W/D5/18 Regions Tradition W/D6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T3 $102,500.006/22 Encompass Championship T68 $1,638.00


2/16 ACE Group Classic T54 $3,440.003/16 Toshiba Classic T50 $5,250.003/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classi T59 $2,800.004/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T51 $4,009.095/04 Insperity Invitational T32 $13,800.005/18 Regions Tradition T31 $15,510.005/25 Senior PGA Championship CUT6/01 Principal Charity Classic T39 $8,225.006/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T17 $18,250.006/22 Encompass Championship T73 $1,188.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T77 $1,458.00


1/19 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T24 $18,500.002/09 Allianz Championship T30 $12,053.342/16 ACE Group Classic T54 $3,440.003/16 Toshiba Classic T32 $11,287.504/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T67 $1,824.005/18 Regions Tradition T72 $1,606.005/25 Senior PGA Championship T67 $4,037.506/01 Principal Charity Classic T46 $6,300.006/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T15 $24,000.006/22 Encompass Championship T39 $7,920.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T75 $1,620.00


2/09 Allianz Championship T59 $2,480.003/16 Toshiba Classic T76 $945.003/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T79 $736.004/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T35 $10,800.005/04 Insperity Invitational T47 $5,866.665/18 Regions Tradition T59 $3,740.005/25 Senior PGA Championship T21 $19,500.006/01 Principal Charity Classic T46 $6,300.006/22 Encompass Championship T39 $7,920.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T71 $2,133.00

3/17 Toshiba Classic T80 $752.509/22 Pacific Links Hawai'i Championship T76 $1,044.00



2/09 Allianz Championship T21 $18,160.002/16 ACE Group Classic T11 $32,000.003/16 Toshiba Classic T20 $19,500.003/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T37 $8,000.004/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T47 $6,120.005/04 Insperity Invitational T43 $8,400.005/18 Regions Tradition T38 $11,880.006/01 Principal Charity Classic T22 $16,115.906/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T10 $34,000.006/22 Encompass Championship T73 $1,188.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T28 $21,384.00



By Aaron Atwood

2/09 Allianz Championship T59 $2,480.002/16 ACE Group Classic T37 $8,320.003/16 Toshiba Classic T16 $27,125.003/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T19 $21,013.344/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T21 $18,607.505/04 Insperity Invitational T4 $119,000.005/18 Regions Tradition T31 $15,510.005/25 Senior PGA Championship T59 $4,350.006/01 Principal Charity Classic T33 $10,791.676/22 Encompass Championship T6 $55,800.006/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T35 $15,862.50


paired with his 63rd at the Greenbrier Classic makes him nearly asure lock to keep his card in 2015. He sits at 73rd in the FedEx Cupstandings.

Martin Laird is 148th in the FedEx Cup standings. HisFebruary 19th-place showing at the Waste Management PhoenixOpen was a season best. With over $300,000 in earnings, he’s No.154 on the money list heading into the Scottish Open.

David Duval continues his comeback efforts in 2014 withmixed results. His 25th-place finish at the Zurich Classic wasfollowed by a missed cut at the Travelers Championship. Duval is194th in the FedEx Cup standings and 197th on the money list.He’s made three cuts this season.

In Champions Tour news, one-time Castle Rock residentEsteban Toledo finished sixth at the Encompass Championship inJune. He sits 25th on the 2014 money list with $322,060

Former DU ladies golfer Sue Kim has made five-of-13 cuts onthe LPGA Tour and has pocketed over $33,000 in prize money.

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2/13 Northern Trust OpenRiviera CC T65 $13,8693/20 Arnold Palmer Invitational T76 $11,7803/27 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio Cut4/17 RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links Cut4/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC LouisianaCut5/1 Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow T30 $40,1065/8 THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass Cut5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational T30 $37,2005/29 the Memorial Tournament Cut6/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind T60 $12,6446/26 Quicken Loans National Congressional CC Cut


1/30 Waste Management Phoenix Open T1 $1,116,0002/6 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T45 $18,4992/13 Northern Trust Open Riviera CC T23 $57,9552/19 WGC: Accenture Match * T33 $48,0003/6 World Golf Championships T47 $57,0004/10 Masters Tournament Augusta National GC T8 $234,0004/17 RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links T38 $23,2005/8 THE PLAYERS Championship Cut5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Cut5/29 the Memorial Tournament T28 $38,6476/12 U.S. Open Golf Championship T63 $20,7756/19 Travelers Championship T73 $12,028

Total Winnings for 2014$2,002,801

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Total Winnings for 2014$0

7/10 John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run T1536/19 Travelers Championship Cut6/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind W/D5/15 HP Byron Nelson Championship Cut4/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans T25 $54,2303/20 Arnold Palmer Invitational Cut3/6 Puerto Rico Open Cut2/6 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T35 $29,139


3/6 Puerto Rico Open T26 $29,0503/27 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio T26 $45,8804/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans T2 $598,4005/1 Wells Fargo Championship T44 $20,8615/15 HP Byron Nelson Championship Cut5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Cut5/29 the Memorial Tournament T19 $65,2386/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind T6 $181,5406/19 Travelers Championship T71 $12,2146/26 Quicken Loans National Congressional CC T46 $16,9007/3 The Greenbrier Classic The Old White TPC T64 $13,585

Total Winnings for 2014$1,092,478

3/16 Brasil Champions Presented by HSBC T12 $16,200.003/30 Chitimacha Louisiana Open T47 $1,636.254/13 El Bosque Mexico Championship T45 $2,135.004/27 WNB Golf Classic CUT5/04 South Georgia Classic CUT5/18 BMW Charity Pro-Am T27 $4,333.335/25 Rex Hospital Open CUT6/08 Cleveland Open CUT6/22 Air Capital Classic presented by Aetna T17 $9,000.006/29 United Leasing Championship T65 $1,494.007/06 Nova Scotia Open T12 $13,162.50


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Applewood Golf Club14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Reservations (303) 279-3003.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Arrowhead Golf Club10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton. Reservations (303) 973-9614.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Aurora Hills Golf Course50 S. Peoria St., Aurora. Reservations (303) 364-6111,(303) 326-8333. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Bear Creek Golf Club12201 Morrison Rd., Denver. Reservations (303) 980-8700.Private-18 holes. Par 72.


1. Applewood Golf Club2. Arrowhead Golf Club3. Aurora Hills Golf Course4. Bear Creek Golf Club5. Bear Dance6. Boulder Country Club7. Box Elder Creek Golf Course8. Broadlands Golf Course9. Buffalo Run Golf Course10. Black Bear Golf Club11. Castle Pines Golf Club12. Littleton Golf & Tennis Club14. Cherry Creek Country Club15. Cherry Hills Country Club16. City Park Golf Course17. Coal Creek Golf Course18. Columbine Country Club19. Country Club at Castle Pines20. Deer Creek Golf Club21. Denver Country Club22. Eagle Trace Golf Club23. Broken Tee Golf Course24. Evergreen Golf Course25. Fitzsimons Golf Club26. Flatirons Golf Course27. Foothills Golf Course28. Fossil Trace Golf Club29. Fox Hollow Golf Course29. Fox Hollow Golf Course, Homestead30. Glenmoor Country Club31. Green Gables Country Club32. Green Valley Ranch Golf Course36. Heather Ridge Country Club37. Heritage at Eagle Bend CC38. Heritage at Westmoor39. Highlands Ranch Golf Club40. Hiwan Golf Club41. Hyland Hills, The Courses at42. Indian Peaks Golf Course43. Indian Tree Golf Club44. Inverness Golf Club45. Kennedy Golf Center46. Lake Arbor Golf Course47. Lakewood Country Club48. Legacy Ridge Golf Course49. Link at Highlands Ranch50. Lone Tree Golf Club51. Meadow Hills Golf Course52. Meadows Golf Club53. Meridian Golf Club54. Common Ground Golf Course56. Murphy Creek Golf Course57. Omni Interlocken Resort58. Overland Park Golf Course59. Park Hill Golf Club60. Perry Park Country Club77. Pinehurst Country Club78. Pinery Country Club79. Plum Creek Golf and Country Club61. Raccoon Creek Golf Club62. Ranch Country Club63. Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course64. Red Rocks Country Club65. Ridge at Castle Pines North66. Rolling Hills Country Club67. Saddle Rock Golf Course68. Sanctuary69. South Suburban Golf Course70. Springhill Golf Course72. Thorncreek Golf Club73. Valley Country Club74. Wellshire Golf Course75. West Woods Golf Club76. Willis Case Golf Course80. Riverdale Golf Courses81. Pradera, The Club at82. Colorado Golf Club83. Blackstone Country Club84. Heritage Todd Creek

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Bear Dance, the Golf Club at6630 Bear Dance Road, Castle Rock. Reservations (303)681-4653. Public-18 hole. Par 72.

Boulder Country Club7350 Clubhouse Road, Boulder. Reservations (303) 530-2226. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Box Elder Creek Golf Course32000 E 144th Ave, Brighton. Reservations (303) 659-7177Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Broadlands Golf Course4380 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Reservations(303) 466-8285. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Broken Tee Golf Course2101 W. Oxford, Engelwood. Reservations (303) 762-2670.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Buffalo Run Golf Course15700 E. 112th Ave., Commerce City. Reservations(303) 289-1500. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Cannongate at Black Bear11400 Canterberry Pkwy., Parker. Reservations(303) 840-3100. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Cannongate at Blackstone7777 Country Club Dr., Aurora. Reservations(303) 680-0245. 18- Private.Par 72.

Castle Pines Golf Club1000 Hummingbird Drive, Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-6022. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Cherry Creek Country Club2405 S. Yosemite Street, Denver. Reservations(303) 597-4653. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Cherry Hills Country Club4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. Reservations(303) 350-5220. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

City Park Golf Course2500 York, Denver. Reservations (303) 295-2096.Public-18 holes. Par 36.

Coal Creek Golf Course585 W. Dillon Rd., Louisville. Reservations (303) 666-7888.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Colorado Golf Club8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Reservations(303) 840-5400. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Columbine Country Club17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Reservations (303) 794-6333.Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Common Ground Golf Course10110 E. Golfers Way, Aurora. Reservation (303) 340-1520,Public 18-holes. Par 70.

Country Club at Castle Pines6400 Country Club Dr., Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-6400. Private-18 holes. Par 73.

Deer Creek Golf Club at Meadow Ranch8137 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton. Reservations (303) 978-1800, Public 18-holes. Par 70.

Denver Country Club1700 E. 1st Ave. & Gilpin St., Denver. Reservations(303) 733-2444. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Eagle Trace Golf Club1200 Clubhouse Dr., Broomfield. Reservations (303) 466-3322. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Evergreen Golf Course29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Reservations(303) 674-6351. Public-18 holes. Par 69.

Fitzsimons Golf Club2323 Scranton, Aurora. Reservations (303) 364-8125.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Flatirons Golf Course5706 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder. Reservations (303) 442-7851. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Foothills Golf Course3901 S. Carr St., Denver. Reservations (303) 409-2400.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Fossil Trace Golf Club3050 Illinois Street, Golden. Reservations (303) 277-8750.Public-18 holes. Par 73.

Fox Hollow Golf Course13410 W. Morrison Rd., Lakewood. Reservations(303) 986-7888. Public-27 holes. Canyon Meadows: Par 71.Links-Meadows: Par 72. Canyon Links: Par 71.

Fox Hollow Golf Course, The Homestead11500 West Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Reservations(720) 963-5181. Public-18 holes. Par 62.

Glenmoor Country Club110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills. Reservations(303) 781-0400. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Green Gables Country Club6800 W. Jewell, Denver. Reservations (303) 985-1525.Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Green Valley Ranch Golf Course4900 Himalaya Road, Denver. Reservations (303) 371-3131,Public 18-hole. Par 71.

Heather Ridge Country Club13521 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora. Reservations (303) 755-3550.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club23155 East Heritage Pkwy, Aurora. Reservations (303) 400-6700. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Heritage Todd Creek8455 Heritage Circle, Thornton. Reservations (720) 655-1779.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Heritage at Westmoor10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster. Reservations (303) 469-2974. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Highlands Ranch Golf Club9000 Creekside Way, Highlands Ranch. Reservations(303) 471-0000. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Hiwan Golf Club30671 Clubhouse Lane, Evergreen. Reservations(303) 674-3369. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Hyland Hills, The Courses at9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Reservations(303) 428-6526. Public-27 holes.

Indian Peaks Golf Course2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette. Reservations (303) 666-4706. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Indian Tree Golf Club7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Lafayette. Reservations (303) 403-2541. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Inverness Golf Club200 Inverness Way West, Englewood. Reservations(303) 397-7878. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

Kennedy Golf Center10500 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Reservations(303) 755-0105. Public-27 holes. Par 72.

Lake Arbor Golf Course8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Reservations (720) 898-7360. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Lakewood Country Club6800 W.10th, Lakewood. Reservations (303) 233-0503.Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Legacy Ridge Golf Course10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy., Westminster. Reservations(303) 438-8997. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Link at Highlands Ranch5815 E. Gleneagles Village Parkway, Highlands Ranch.Reservations (303) 470-9292. Public-18 holes. Par 62.

Littleton Golf & Tennis Club5800 S. Federal Blvd., Littleton. Reservations (303) 794-5838. Public-18 holes. Par 62.

Lone Tree Golf Club9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Reservations (303) 799-9940. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Meadow Hills Golf Course3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora. Reservations (303) 326-8333.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Meadows Golf Club6937 So. Simms, Littleton. Reservations (303) 409-2250.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Meridian Golf Club9742 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood. Reservations (303) 799-4043. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Murphy Creek Golf Course1700 S. Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora. Reservations (303) 397-1818, (303) 361-7300, Public-18 Holes. Par 72.

Omni Interlocken Resort, 800 Eldorado Blvd.,Broomfield. Reservations (303) 464-9000, Resort-27 holes.Par 72.

Overland Park Golf Course1801 So. Huron St., Denver. Reservations (303) 777-7331.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Park Hill Golf Club4141 E. 35th Ave., Denver. Reservations (303) 333-5411.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

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Perry Park Country Club7047 Perry Park Blvd., Larkspur. Reservations (303) 681-3186. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Pinehurst Country Club6255 W. Quincy, Denver. Reservations (303) 985-1559.Private-27 holes. Par 70.

Pinery Country Club6900 Pinery Parkway, Parker. Reservations(303) 841-2850. Private-27 holes. Lake Valley, Par 72:Mountain Lake, Par 72: Valley Mountain, Par 72.

Plum Creek Golf and Country Club331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-2611. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Pradera, The Club at5225 Raintree Dr., Parker Reservations (303) 607-5700.Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Raccoon Creek Golf Club7301 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton. Reservations (303) 973-4653. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Ranch Country Club11887 Tejon St., Westminster. Reservations (303) 466-2111.Private-18 hole. Par 70.

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr., Castle Rock. Reservations(720) 733-3500. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Red Rocks Country Club at Willow Springs16234 W. Belleview Ave., Morrison. Reservations (303) 697-8008. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Ridge at Castle Pines North1414 Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-0100. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes & Knolls)13300 Riverdale Rd., Brighton. Reservations (303) 659-6700. Public-36 holes. Par 73.

Rolling Hills Country Club15707 W. 26th Avenue. Reservations (303) 279-7858.Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Saddle Rock Golf Course21705 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora. Reservations (303) 699-3939. Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Sanctuary7549 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Reservations (303) 224-2860. Private-18-holes. Par 72.

South Suburban Golf Course7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial. Reservations (303) 770-5508. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Springhill Golf Course800 Telluride, Aurora. Reservations (303) 397-1818,(303) 739-6854. Public-18 holes. Par 64.

Thorncreek Golf Club13555 Washington St., Thornton. Reservations (303) 450-7055. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Valley Country Club14601 E. Country Club Dr., Aurora. (303) 690-6377.Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Wellshire Golf Course3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Reservations (303) 757-1352. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

West Woods Golf Club6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Reservations (720) 898-7371.Public-27 holes. Par 72.

Willis Case Golf Course4999 Vrain St., Denver. Reservations (303) 455-9801.Public-18 holes. Par 72.


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Adobe Creek National Golf Course876 Eighteen and a half Road, Fruita. Reservations(970) 858-0521. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Battlement Mesa Golf Club3930 N. Battlement Parkway, Battlement Mesa. Reservations(970) 285-7274. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Black Canyon Golf Club1350 Birch St., Montrose. Reservations (970) 249-4653.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road, Grand Junction.Reservations (970) 242-9053. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Bridges at Black Canyon2500 Ogden Rd, Montrose. Reservations (970) 252-1119.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Conquistador Golf Course2018 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Reservations(970) 565-9208. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Cornerstone Club567 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride. Reservations (970)728-8253. Priivate-18 holes.

Dalton Ranch Golf Course589 County Road 252, Durango. Reservations(970) 247-8774. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Deer Creek Village Golf Club500 SE Jay Ave., Cedaredge. Reservations (970) 856-7781.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Devils Thumb Golf Club968 1560 Road, Delta. (970) 874-6262,Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Divide Ranch & Club105 N. Badger Trail, Ridgeway. Reservations(970) 626-5284. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Glacier Club600 Glacier Club Dr., Durango. Reservations(970) 375-8300. Private-27 holes.

Hillcrest Golf Club2300 Rim Drive, Durango. Reservations (970) 247-1499.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Ironbridge Golf Club430 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs Reservations(970) 348-0630. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Lincoln Park Golf Course8 Mantlo Ct., Grand Junction. Reservations (970) 242-6394.Public-18 holes. Par 36.

Links at Cobble Creek265 Courthouse Peak Ln., Montrose Reservations(970) 240-9542. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Redlands Mesa, The Club at2325 W. Ridges Blvd., Grand Junction. Reservations(970) 263-9270. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Rifle Creek Golf Club3004 State Highway 325, Rifle. Reservations(970) 625-1093. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Tiara Rado Golf Course2063 S. Broadway, Grand Junction. Reservations(970) 245-8085. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Yampa Valley Golf Club2179 Highway 394, Craig. Reservations (970) 824-3673.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

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Adam’s Rib Ranch1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle. Reservations(800) 627-0439. Private-18 hole. Par 72.

Aspen Glen Golf Club545 Bald Eagle Way, Carbondale. Reservations(970) 328-2329. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Aspen Golf Course39551 Hwy 82, Aspen. Reservations (970) 925-2145.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Beaver Creek Golf Club103 Offerson Rd., Beaver Creek. Reservations(970) 754-5775. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

Brightwater Club4000 Gypsum Creek Rd., Gypsum. Reservations(970) 777-1270. Private-18 hole.

Breckenridge Golf Club200 Clubhouse Drive, Breckenridge. Reservations(970) 453-9104. Public-27 holes. Par 72.

Catamount Ranch and Club708 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs. Reservations(970) 871-9200. Private-18 holes.

Cattails Golf Club6615 N. River Road, Alamosa. Reservations (719) 589-9515.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Copper Creek Golf Club104 Wheeler Place, Copper Mountain. Reservations(970) 968-3333. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

Cordillera, The Club at Mountain Course650 Clubhouse Drive, Edwards, Reservations (970) 926-5100. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Cordillera, The Club, Summit Course190 Gore Trail, Edwards. Reservations (970) 926-5300.Private-18 holes. Par 74.

Cordillera, The Club, Valley Course0101 Legends Drive, Edwards Reservations (970) 926-5950.Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Country Club of the Rockies676 Sawatch Dr., Edwards. Reservations (970) 926-3021.Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Crested Butte Country Club385 Country Club Drive, Crested Butte. Reservations(970) 349-6131. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

Dos Rios Country Club501 Camino Del Rio, Gunnison. Reservations (970) 641-1482. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Eagle Ranch Golf Club0050 Lime Park Dr., Eagle. Reservations (970) 328-2882.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Eagle Springs Golf Club28521 Highway 6 and 24, Wolcott. Reservations (970) 926-4404. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Eagle Vail Golf Club431 Eagle Drive, Avon. Reservations (970) 949-5267.Resort-18 holes. Par 72.

Estes Park Golf Course1080 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park. Reservations (970) 586-8146.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Four Mile Ranch705 Cowboy Way, Canyon City. Reservations (719) 275-5400. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Fox Acres Country Club3350 Fox Acre Drive West, Red Feather Lakes. Reservations(970) 881-2191. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Grand Elk Ranch & Club1321 Ten Mile Drive, Granby. Reservations (877) 389-9333.Resort/Public 18-hole. Par 71.

Grand Lake Golf Course1415 County Road 48, Grand Lake. Reservations (970) 627-8008. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Grandote Peaks Golf Club5540 Hwy 12, La Veta. Reservations (719) 742-3391.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Gypsum Creek Golf Club530 Cotton Ranch Drive, Gypsum. (970) 524-6200.Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Haymaker Golf Course34855 US Highway 40 East, Steamboat Springs. Reservations(970) 870-1846. Public-18 holes.

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Headwater Golf CourseP.O. Box 1110, Granby. Reservations (970) 887-2709,Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Keystone Ranch Golf Course1254 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone. Reservations(970) 496-4250. Resort-18 holes. Par 72.

Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club1000 Clubhouse Drive, New Castle. Reservations(970) 984-9700. Public-18 Holes.

Maroon Creek Club10 Club Circle, Aspen. Reservations (970) 920-4080.Private-18 holes.

Pagosa Springs Golf Club#1 Pines Club Pl., Pagosa Springs. Reservations(970) 731-4755. Resort-27 holes.

Pole Creek Golf ClubUS Hwy 40, Winter Park. Reservations (970) 887-9195.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks2929 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne. Reservtions (970) 262-3636, Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Red Sky Golf Club376 Red Sky Road, Wolcott. Reservations (970) 754-8425.Fazio Course, Private-18 holes. Par 72.Norman Course, Public-18 holes.

Rio Grande Club0285 Rio Grand Trail, South Fork. Reservations(719) 873-1997. Publoc 18-holes. Par-72.

River Course at Keystone155 River Course Drive, Keystone. Reservations(970) 496-4444. Resort-18 hole. Par 71.

River Valley Ranch Golf Club303 River Valley Ranch Drive, Carbondale. Reservations(970) 963-3625. Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Roaring Fork Club100 Arbaney Ranch Road, Basalt. Reservations (970) 927-9100. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Shadow Hills Golf Club1232 County Road 143, Canon City. Reservations(719) 275-0603. Public-18 holes.

Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club, 2000 Clubhouse Drive,Steamboat Springs. Reservations (970) 879-1391. Resort-18 holes. Par 72.

Shining Mountain Golf Club, 100 Lucky Lady Drive,Woodland Park. Reservations (719) 687-7587. Public-18holes. Par 72.

Snowmass ClubThe, 446 Snowmass Club Circle, Snowmass Village.Reservations (970) 923-5700. Resort-18 holes. Par 71.

Sonnenalp Golf Club1265 Berry Creek Road, Edwards. Reservations(970) 477-5372. Resort-18 holes. Par 71.

Vail Golf Course1778 Vail Valley Drive, Vail. Reservations (970) 479-2260.Public-18 holes. Par 71.

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Ballyneal Golf Club58839 County Rd FF, Holyoke. Reservations (970) 854-5900. Private-18 holes.

Boomerang Golf Links7309 4th Street, Greeley. Reservations (970) 351-8934.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

City Park Nine Golf Course411 S. Sryan, Fort Collins. Reservations (970) 221-6650.Public-18 holes. Par 69.9

Collindale Golf Course1441 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins. Reservations(970) 221-6651. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Colorado National Golf Club2700 Vista Pkwy, Erie. Reservations (303) 665-9590.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Coyote Creek Golf Course222 Clubhouse Dr., Fort Lupton. Reservations (303) 857-6152. Public-18 holes.

Eaton Country Club37661 Weld County Road 39, Eaton. Reservations (970) 454-2587. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Fort Collins Country Club1920 Country Club Road, Fort Collins. Reservations(970) 482-9988. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Fort Morgan Golf Course17586 County Road T.5. Reservations (970) 867-5990.Public-18 holes. Par 73.

Fox Hill Country Club1400 East Highway 119, Longmont. Reservations (303) 772-1061. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Greeley Country Club4500 W. 10th, Greeley. Reservations (970) 353-2431.Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Hamony CLub6432 Grand Tree Blvd. Timnath. Reservations (970) 482-4653. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Highland Hills Golf Course2200 Clubhouse Drive, Greeley. Reservations (970) 330-7327. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Highland Meadows Golf Course6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., Windsor. Reservations(970) 204-4653. Public-18-hole. Par 69.4

Lake Valley Golf ClubNorth on Highway 36, Longmont. Reservations (303) 444-2114. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Link-N-Greens Golf Course777 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins. Reservations (970) 221-4818. Public-18 holes. Par 65.

Loveland, Olde Course at,2115 W. 29th St., Loveland. Reservations (970) 667-5256.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Mad Russian Golf CourseP.O. Box 301, Milliken. Reservations (970) 587-5157.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Mariana Butte Golf Course701 Clubhouse Drive, Loveland. Reservations (970) 667-8308. Public-18. Par 72.

Northeastern 1817408 Hwy 14, Sterling. Reservations (970) 522-3776.Public-18 holes.

Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club1600 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor. Reservations(970) 674-0930. Semi/Private-27 holes.Pelican Lakes 18 holes. Par 73.Pelican Falls 9-holes. Par 34.

Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club5412 Vardon Way, Fort Collins. Reservations (970)226-6600. Private-18 holes. Nicklas Par 72.4.

Riverview Golf Course13064 County Road 370, Sterling. Reservations (970) 522-3035. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Saddleback Golf Club8631 Frontier St., Firestone. Reservations (303) 833-5000.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Southridge Golf Club5750 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins. Reservations (970) 416-2828. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Twin Peaks Golf Course1200 Cornell St., Longmont. Reservations (303) 772-1722.Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Ute Creek Golf Course2000 Ute Creek Drive, Ute Creek. Reservations (303) 776-7662. Public-18 holes. Par 72.


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Antelope Hills Golf Course600 Antelope Drive West, Bennett. Reservations(303) 644-5992, Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Antler Creek Golf Course9650 Antler Creek Drive, Falcon. Reservations(719) 494-1900. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Appletree Golf Course10150 Rolling Ridge Rd.,Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 382-3649. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Broadmoor Golf ClubOne Portales Road, Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 577-5790. Resort-54 holes. Par 72.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club7800 Titus Blvd., Fort Carson. Reservations (719) 526-4122.Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Chipeta Golf Course222 29 Road, Grand Junction. Reservations (970) 245-7177. Public-18 holes.

Colorado Springs Country Club3333 Templeton Gap Road, Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 473-1782. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Cougar Canyon Golf Links304 Shanahan Dr., Trinidad. Reservations (719) 422-7015.Public-18holes. Par 72.

Country Club of Colorado125 E. Clubhouse Drive, Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 538-4095. Resort-18 holes. Par 71.

Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Golf Club251 S. McCullogh Blvd., Pueblo West. Reservations (719) 547-2280. Public-18 holes.

Eisenhower Golf CourseU.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 333-4735. Military-36 holes: Par 72.

Elmwood Golf Course3900 Thatcher Ave., Pueblo. Reservations (719) 561-4946.Public-27 holes. Par 70.

Flying Horse, The Club at1880 Weiskopf Point, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 494-1222. Private-18 holes Par 72.

Gleneagle Golf Course345 Mission Hills Way, Colorado Springs. Reservations(719) 488-0900, Public-18 hole. Par 73.

Hollydot Golf Course55 N. Park Way, Colorado City. Reservations(719) 676-3341. Public-27 holes.Gold Links: Par 71. West: Par 36.

King’s Deer19255 Royal Troon Dr., Monument. Reservations(719) 481-1518. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Kissing Camels Golf Club4500 Kissing Camels Drive, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 632-5541. Private-27 holes. Par 70.

Patty Jewett Golf Club900 E. Espinola, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 385-6934. Public-27 holes. Par 72.

Pine Creek Golf Club9850 Divot Trail, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 594-9999. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Pueblo Country Club3200 8th Ave., Pueblo. Reservations (719) 542-2941.Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Silver Spruce Golf Club401 Glasgow, Peterson AFB. Reservations (719) 556-7414.Military-18 holes. Par 72.

Spring Valley Golf Course42350 Road 21, Elizabeth. Reservations (303) 646-4240.Public-18 holes.

Springs Ranch Golf Club3525 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 573-4863. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Sumo Golf Village, The5201 Gary Player Dr., Florence. Reservations(719) 784-4653. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Valley Hi Golf Club610 S. Chelton, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 385-6911. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Walking Stick Golf Club4301 Walking Stick Blvd., Pueblo. Reservations (719) 553-1180. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Woodmoor Pines18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Reservations(719) 481-2272 ext. 250. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

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Adam’s Mountain CC Eagle $60,000 $9,000/A No $0 300 GTFSSpFishing 888-760-2326Aspen Glen Club Carbondale $100,000 $875 No $0 535 GTSFSp 970-704-1905Ballyneal Golf Club Holyoke $10,000 $4,000/A No $0 250 G 970-854-5900Bear Creek GC Denver $40,000 $700 No $0 350 G 303-980-8700Bookcliff CC Grand Junction $3,500 $365 No $50 520 GTSF 970-243-3323Boulder CC Boulder $25,000 $473 No $75 500 GTSFSp 303-530-4600Broadmoor GC Colorado Springs $60,000 $6,600/A Yes $0 N/A GTSFSp 719-577-5790Canongate at Black Bear Parker $1,500 $139 No $10 N/A G 720-346-2367Canongate at Blackstone Aurora $3,000 $190 No $10 N/A GTSF 720-346-2367Castle Pines CC Castle Rock $28,000/market-based $625 No $50 450 G 303-660-6807Castle Pines GC Castle Rock $125,000 $17,500/A Invite Only $0 350 G 303-688-6000Catamount Ranch Steamboat Springs $45,000 $8,500/A No $1,500/A 395 GTSF 970-871-9300Cherry Creek CC Denver $75,000 $750 No $0 450 GTSFSp 303-597-0300Cherry Hills CC Cherry Hills Village $120,000 $760 Yes $0 500 GTS 303-350-5200Colo Golf Club Parker $50,000 $689 No $0 425 GSFSp 303-840-0090Colo Springs CC Colorado Springs $10,000 $415 No $35 425 GTSF 719-634-8851Columbine CC Columbine Valley $30,000 $545 No $83 420 GTS 303-794-2674Cordillera, The Club at Edwards $65,000 $12,500/A No $1200/A 1,065 GTSF 970-569-6480Cornerstone Club Telluride $75,000 $9,000/A No $0 350 GHFishing 970-497-8383CC of Colorado Colorado Springs $27,500 $400 No $0 450 GTSF 719-538-4080CC of the Rockies Edwards $125,000 $9,000/A No $0 350 G 970-926-3080Denver CC Denver $105,000 $640 Yes $50 900 GTS 303-733-2441Eagle Springs GC Wolcott $60,000 $12,900/A Yes $0 250 G 970-926-4400Eaton CC Eaton $1,000 $152 No $35 485 G 970-454-2106Flying Horse CC Colo Springs $39,000 $425 No $0 450 GTFSSp 719-494-1222Ft Collins CC Ft Collins $9,000 $440 No $0 500 GTSSp 970-482-1336Fox Hill CC Longmont $3,000 $362 No $60 450 GTS 303-772-0246Garden of the Gods Club Colorado Springs $12,500 $440 No $0 0 GTSFSp 719-632-5541Glacier Club Durango $70,000 $625 No $1000/A 675 GTS 970-382-7809Glenmoor CC Cherry Hills Village $40,000 $500 Yes $50/Q 475 GTSF 303-257-1313Greeley CC Greeley $9,000 $405 No $0 500 GTS 970-353-0528Harmony Club Timnath $12,500 $275 No $0 450 G 970-224-4622Hiwan Golf Evergreen $25,000 $500 No $50 N/A GTSF 303-674-3366Inverness GC Englewood $0 $4,370/A No $0 350 GTSF 303-397-7878Lake Valley GC Niwot $5,000 $294 No $0 478 G 303-444-2114Lakewood Country Club Lakewood $30,000 $515 Yes $75 450 GTSF 303-233-4614Maroon Creek Aspen $200,000 $20,500/A Yes $1000/A 350 GT 970-920-1533Meridian GC Englewood $6,000 $375 No $0 475 G 303-799-8412Monument Hill Country Club Monument $2,000 $360 No $0 1300 GTSF 719-481-2272Perry Park CC Larkspur $4,000 $423 No $150/Q 300 G 303-681-3305Pinehurst CC Denver $32,000 $520 No $50 450 GTS 303-985-1551Pinery Parker $20,000 $395 No $25 650 GTSF 303-841-5157Pradera, The Club at Parker $31,000 $399 No $0 450 GTF 303-607-5672Ptarmigan Country Club Ft. Collins $5,000 $350 No $50 425 GTS 970-226-8555Pueblo CC Pueblo $1,000 $335 No $0 850 GTS 719-543-4844Red Rocks CC Morrison $10,500 $450 Yes $50 410 GS 303-352-2030Red Sky Golf Club Wolcott $140,000 $8,950/A No $1000/A 425 GTS 970-754-8400Roaring Fork Basalt $175,000 $12,000/A No $100 500 GTFishing 970-927-9000Snowmass Club Snowmass Village $50,000 $625 No $67 350 GTSF 970-923-5600The Club at Rolling Hills Golden $45,000 $561 No $60 425 GTFS 303-279-3334The Ranch Country Club Westminster $6,500 $435 No $400(6mths) 425 GTS 303-460-9700Valley CC Centennial $20,000 $600 No $50 470 GTSF 303-690-6373

Notes: All of the clubs indicated have different priced memberships (individual, family, corporate, etc.,) therefore, in most cases the prices in this directory reflect information on indiviual memberships. Most initiation fees could be spread over two to fouryears, with interest or service charges. Additional fee’s are universal for golf carts, running $11 to $14 per person. Other additional fees are for clubs offering indoor tennis courts, there is a seperate fee for their use. *Represents membership at 3 golfcourses. Member Cap in most cases reflects golf membership only. Amenities range from golf (G), tennis (T), swimming (S) fitness (F) and spa (Sp). All prices are based on information received as May 2013.

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