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he Sheraton Steamboat Resortand Villas is where Steamboatplays and adventures begin.

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As the only ski/hike/bike-in/ski/hike/bike-out, hotel in Steamboat Springs, the Sher-aton Steamboat resort provides 285 guestrooms, condos, villas and the new moun-tain suites. The Mountain Suites are com-prised of studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroomswith full kitchens, mini kitchens andwasher/dryers. Amenities include Link atSheraton, Sheraton Fitness, steam room,outdoor pool and hot tubs, ski/bike stor-age, game room, and 25,000 sq. ft. of flex-ible indoor and outdoor conferencespaces.

Tee off at the award-winning Rolling-stone Ranch Golf Club. RollingstoneRanch Golf Club at the SheratonSteamboat Resort features one of thebest golf courses in Colorado's RockyMountains. A spectacular 18-holecourse, designed by Robert TrentJones II, features incredible views ofthe Yampa Valley, while Fish Creekwinds its way through seven of theholes. Aged aspen and evergreen treesshape the majority of holes on thismagnificent layout, enhancing thisunique pristine setting. Built on a par-cel in excess of one hundred fiftyacres, this championship-calibercourse provides the player with stun-ning panoramic views. While cur-

rently carrying a slope rating from theback tees consistent with the top Col-orado courses, it maintains comfort-able playing characteristics from theless difficult teeing areas and can beenjoyed by players of all skill levels.With full turf coverage for generouslanding areas, the Rollingstone RanchGolf Club is an attractive alternativeto some of the target course designsthat other mountain golf courses offer,adding to its popularity.

Hungry? You’ll find great restaurant of-ferings right here at Sheraton SteamboatResort. “Sevens Mountain Grill” offersupscale continental cuisine in a casualatmosphere, featuring complimentaryvalet parking. For American cuisine in arelaxed setting, we suggest “SaddlesBar and Grill”. Drink in the views onSaddles Deck at the base of the ski area.Fireside dining is also available. For aquick bite or beverage try our Breeze-way Café open 6am to 4pm daily. Relaxand unwind in the game room, Play. AtSheraton Steamboat Resort, they'vemade relaxation an art form.

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Pelican Lakes Golf and CountryClub Opens Golf-Themed SportsBar Featuring 3 Golf Simulators

Tables and cart booth – The SandBar features a stretched golf cartbooth that sits 12 people. News

elican Lakes Golf & CountryClub in the Water Valley com-munity of Windsor just added

80 more golf courses to its facility. While it didn’t add 80 actual courses,

the golf club installed three state-of-the-art golf simulators inside its new sportsbar, The Sand Bar, that allow people toplay over 80 golf courses from aroundthe world. The bar, as well as the restau-rant and golf course, are open to the pub-lic seven days a week. It is believed tobe the only golf course in the state tooffer golf simulators that allow patronsto play rounds of golf on.

“There is nothing like this bar any-where else in the state, or perhaps the na-tion,” said Water Valley CEO MartinLind. “This is a golfer’s paradise, and it’sright here in Windsor, Colorado. Peoplewill be able to play Pebble Beach whenit’s snowing outside, and that’s anamenity you can’t find anywhere else.”

The Sand Bar not only features threegolf simulators, but boasts 19 TVs, cus-tom tables, booths and finishes, and oneof its eight beers on tap is the club’s veryown beer, Pelican Lakes Lager.

The light, specialty microbrew wascreated specifically for Pelican LakesGolf & Country Club by Windsor-basedHigh Hops Brewery.

“It’s a nice refreshing beer you candrink on a warm, sunny day and not gettoo full off of it,” said High Hops Head

Brewer Zach Weakland.While having its own beer is nice, the

primary attraction are the golf simula-tors. Each simulator is identified by adifferent professional golfer. The Palmerand Nicklaus sims are situated next toeach other while the Funk VIP sim is iso-lated in its own private room.

“The idea behind the Funk room is toprovide an intimate room for private par-ties,” said Lind. “The ambiance in theroom is unprecedented, and honors whatwe’re trying to do here which is givepeople the ultimate golf experience.”

The food menu in the Sand Bar iscompletely different than that of the up-stairs Pelican Lakes Restaurant. Themenu leans heavily on small pizzas andpaninis, and the drink menu featuresconcoctions such as the Ty Webb, theHappy Gilmore and the Tin Cup.

“Great atmosphere, great food andgreat friends equal a great quality oflife,” said Lind. “That was the goal andwe achieved and passed that goal withThe Sand Bar.”

Evenings at The Sand Bar are filledwith golfers just coming off the course,families enjoying a round on a simula-tor and patrons taking in a sportingevent on TV.

“There are ‘No Bad Days’ at the SandBar,” said Lind.

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Is the Golf World Being“Trumped”?

Turnberry in Scotland

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By Peter HellmanDivot Magazine Contributing Writer

n the last few years, Donald Trump has amassed17 golf courses in the United States and abroad.Most of us never really noticed until 2012 when

“The Donald” opened his signature Scottish course justnorth of Aberdeen. Even that was a bit under the radar formost of us because this was a new course built by “TheDonald”, albeit with a generous amount of local contro-versy. However, when he bought the luxury Doonbeg GolfResort in Ireland and, soon thereafter, the noble Turnberryin Scotland, the golf world really took notice. Let’s face it!“The Donald” owning Turnberry is almost as shocking tomany golfers as Trump owning the very home of golf it-self – the Old Course at St. Andrews. It is true that bothDoonbeg and Turnberry have had various internationalowners, but never anyone quite as public as “The Donald”.The Dubai based Investment Company and the Japaneseowners of Turnberry before them invested heavily in theproperty but they were also sensitive to Turnberry’s tradi-tions and the place the Turnberry name enjoyed amonggolfers around the world. One of the first things “The Don-ald” does after buying a property is to change the name ofit. Invariably the name change always includes the name“Trump”. Doonbeg became Trump International Irelandand after buying Turnberry, Trump was quoted as say-ing,”Trump Turnberry has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it.”

So, what is “The Donald” really up to? Is he simply anambitious businessman eager to take advantage of the golfindustries doldrums? As you may have read, there are farmore golf courses closing than opening each year; manyprivate clubs are losing members and waiting lists at someof the most exclusive clubs are shrinking; more golfers areleaving the sport than entering it and the opportunity costof valuable land on which courses sit and the operating ex-pense of maintain them keep climbing. To many, this in-dustry is in crisis. “The Donald” bought the DoonbegResort in Ireland out of bankruptcy for a bargain price justover $20 million. Previous owners had put substantiallymore into the property. Even Turnberry at ahigher price of about $68 million waswell below the Dubai investmentgroup’s purchase priceand investments.

The concern of many who love the game of golf, its his-tory, architecture, sometimes funky charm and reasonableaccess is that “The Donald” will change golf to glitzy overpriced playgrounds for the rich and that the game will suf-fer. Could it be that “The Donald” holds all the cards andwe the golfing public will eventually be “trumped”.

Have you ever wondered about “The Donald’s” surname?Has it always been Trump? Perhaps it was changed fromJones or Smith to better fit the family ambition. Or per-haps the name itself, inherited as it was by “The Donald”,caused ambition itself to blossom. If you look up the word“trump” in the dictionary you find some interestingdefinitions. Take the phrase “a trump card”. It’sdefined as “a valuable resource that may beused, especially as a surprise, in order togain advantage.” Is that the real Donald?Is he bent on taking advantage of everyopportunity to satisfy his own ego? Takethe verb form “to trump”. It’s defined as“to beat someone or something by sayingor doing something better.” Perhaps this iswhat “The Donald” is really up to – tryinghard to save golf by doing it better and hav-ing the vision and cash to save golfcourses that might otherwise gobroke and disappear. I wouldlike to think that there ismore to “The Donald”than the afore men-tioned self-servingdark side. I do be-lieve he trulyloves the gameand is fond of itstraditions. Perhapshe really is helpingto save at least partof the world of

golf. Much of Europe was hit hard by the recent recessionand values of real estate of all kinds tumbled in Irelandand Scotland often to levels well below the loans againstthem. Trump may not be a knight in shining armor swoop-ing in to save our beloved courses. He may be oppor-tunistic, self centered and a bit of an ego maniac, but timewill tell if his money and his deeds will be good for golfand the courses we love.

I have clients who tell me - if Trump is involved I want nopart of it. Unfortunately, these are also clients who loveTurnberry and Doonbeg. No one knows how many moreof our favorite courses Trump will eventually own. But atleast for now, “The Donald” is the only one willing to step

up and put his money where his mouth hasbeen. Love him or hate him, he plays thegame and may Trump us all.

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olorado Springs, CO July 16,2014..Last week, the world-renowned Forbes Five Star, AAA

Five Diamond Broadmoor resort, located atthe gateway to the Colorado Rocky Moun-tains, reinstated a golf tradition that beganin 1921 and continued until 1995. Foryears, The Broadmoor Invitation hosted thecountry’s top amateurs from clubs aroundthe nation. Premier amateurs, college play-ers and pro tour prospects all gathered inColorado Springs for the unmatched tour-nament and a chance to compete on someof the best courses in the world.

This storied event returned last week tothe legendary links, one of the world’s mosthonored golf resorts. Teams from clubsaround the country including Colorado,Oklahoma, Texas, California, Illinois, andMaryland competed under professional-level tournament conditions. The finalmatch to determine the 2014 championswent into extra holes, giving Chris Hunt ofDenver and his partner Dave Lee (of En-glewood, CO) a one up victory after 19holes over Brad Grogg of Colorado Springsand Mike Allred of Colorado Springs.Grogg and Allred were the #1 seated teamin the tournament based on their lowestqualifying score of 71, one under par.

The format of The Broadmoor Invitationis based on two-man, better-ball match play.All flights are decided by an 18 hole better-ball stroke play qualifying round. Playerscan be as high as a 12 handicap, though nohandicaps are used throughout the tourna-ment. This qualifying format places similarabilities into flights against other compara-ble teams.

“Match play has been a key element ofThe Broadmoor Invitation dating back to1921. Placing teams in head-to-headmatches brings an element of competitivegolf including some of the finest players inthe country. It truly has the feeling of achampionship”, said Russ Miller, Directorof Golf.

The reintroduction of The Broadmoor

Invitation has its roots in a truly storiedpast. Names inscribed on the prestigioustrophy include Hale Irwin, Lawson Little,Charlie Coe and Robert Dickson. Othercompetitors included some famous namesas well, Mark O’Meara, Fred Couples, JohnCook Corey Pavin and Lanny Wadkinsamong them.

“To reinstate such a prestigious golfevent after 19 years is always a challenge,“said Jack Damioli, Vice President andManaging Director of The Broadmoor. “Wewanted to hold true to Spencer Penrose’soriginal concept of top competition mixedwith classic events that the competitors’guests could enjoy. This year, we includednot only history tours, hikes in CheyenneCanyon, wine tasting classes by our LevelII certified sommeliers, interactive culinarydemonstrations, evening dinners and a clos-ing awards banquet.” Damioli continued,“Our plan is to continue to not only elevatethe level of play at this invitational event,but to enhance the player-guest experienceto a level that makes this one of the top clubinvitationals in the United States, much as itwas when it all began in the 1920’s.”

Since the original Donald Ross courseopened in 1918, The Broadmoor Golf Clubhas hosted 22 major tournaments includingseven USGA Championships, including the2008 US Senior Open and the 2011 USWomen’s Open championships.

Next year, Broadmoor Invitation will beheld in July 2015. For Information, contactBroadmoor Director of Golf, Russ Miller,at [email protected].

About The BROADMOORThe BROADMOOR is the longest con-

secutive winner of the Forbes Five Star andAAA Five Diamond awards for excellence.Situated at the gateway to the ColoradoRocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, theresort encompasses 3,000 acres, 779 roomsand suites and includes three championshipgolf courses, a Forbes Five Star spa and fit-ness center, nationally recognized tennis

staff and program, 26 retail boutiques and19 restaurants, cafes and lounges includingColorado’s only Forbes Five Star restau-rant, Penrose Room. The new “BROAD-MOOR Wilderness Experience”encompasses The Broadmoor’s Ranch atEmerald Valley, Cloud Camp and TheBROADMOOR Fishing Camp (opening in2015). Colorado Springs is serviced withnon-stop flights from 11 US cities via

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American, Deltaand United. With connections to worldwidedestinations, Denver International Airporthosts more than 1,600 national and interna-tional flights daily.

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KEYSTONE RANCH GOLF COURSE - PAR 72Challenge yourself and take your game to a higher level on this classic mountain golfcourse. Winding through lodgepole pines, around sage meadows and across a nineacrelake, this par-72 golf course features slight elevation changes and many bunkers. De-signed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Keystone Ranch Golf Course follows the legendarylinks-style of a Scottish course on the front nine, while the back nine presents a tradi-tional mountain valley layout. Total yardage is 5,582 - 7,090. "We use our vision to re-veal and sculpt the course inherent in each site so golfers can enjoy the challenges andwonders of the game." - Robert Trent Jones, Jr (Designer of the Keystone RanchCourse)

KEYSTONE RANCH GOLF COURSE DININGKeystone Ranch Clubhouse - Serves light continental of croissants and pastries, lunchand Happy Hour from 3-5pm. Enjoy some of the best views in Summit County on ourdeck overlooking the back nine.

The Keystone Ranch Restaurant - Experience our extraordinary modern artisan inter-pretations of Colorado Cuisine in the rustic elegance of this original 1930's ranch home-stead overlooking the Keystone Ranch Golf Course. It won¹t take long to see why theRanchis a AAA Four Diamond restaurant and a Wine Spectator DiRoNa winner, as wellas recognized as one of the Best Restaurants in Colorado by the prestigious Zagat Sur-vey®. Reservations are required. Call 800-354-4FUN (4386) or visit OpenTable forreservations.

THE RIVER COURSE AT KEYSTONE - PAR 71This par-71, Hurdzan-Fry course brings an element of drama to your game. The par-35front nine is oriented around the path of the Snake River and the par- 36 back ninewinds through a lodgepole pine forest. Impressive elevation changes, variable bunkers,water hazards, and five sets of tees on each hole combine to challenge golfers of allabilities. The 16th hole features a 194-foot elevation drop from tee to green and the sce-nic 18th hole offers 12 bunkers and spectacular views of Lake Dillon. Add to that themagnificent views of snowcapped peaks and wildlife and it¹s easy to see this is a golf-ing experience unlike any other. Total yardage is 4,762 - 6,886. "Our philosophy is todesign golf courses that stir the spirit, exceed expectation and defy understanding. Indoing this, golf becomes a complex puzzle requiring strength, skill and strategy - set inan environment of unquestioning beauty, yet subject to the irrepressible forces of na-ture." - Dr. Michael Hurdzan (Designer of The River Course)

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- History -The Colorado Open

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he Colorado Open Champi-onship has long been recog-nized as one of the best state

opens in the country. There are many in-gredients that contribute to an events’success. But three of the most importantare great players, a great purse and greatvenues. Over its 50-year history theColorado Open has enjoyed an abun-dance of all three.

For its first 27 years the ColoradoOpen was held at Hiwan Golf Club, amountain venue with a strong resem-blance to Augusta National. It’s no won-der the tournament developed areputation as “The Masters” of stateopens. Add to that mix a great field ofprofessionals and some of the country’sfinest amateurs and you have all the in-gredients for some magical golf.

During the Hiwan years the list ofchampions included the likes of DaveHill, Al Geiberger, Willie Wood, MarkWeibe and Steve Jones. And the list ofamateur players was top-of-class. PeterJacobsen, Bob Tway, Steve Jones, CoreyPavin, Steve Elkington, Phil Mickel-son—all of these players won the lowamateur crown at the Colorado Openduring the Hiwan years.

In 1992, the University of ColoradoFoundation brought the tournament to In-verness Hotel and Golf Club. That year,with the addition of First Data Corpora-tion as title sponsor, the purse was in-creased to $125,000, making it the largestpurse of any state open in the country.Colorado’s own Brandt Jobe won theevent that first year at Inverness—hisfirst win as a professional. And anotherColorado player, Jonathan Kaye, put thefinishing touches on his first professionalwin in 1996 with a chip-in birdie on the18th hole.

In 1998 the Colorado Open moved toSaddle Rock Golf Course where it en-joyed three very successful years. Allthree winners were products of Coloradojunior golf: Shane Bertsch (who plays onthe PGA Tour/web.com Tour), Bill Rid-dle and Scott Petersen (who also playedand won on the Nationwide Tour).

In 2001 the Colorado Open traveled

to Sonnenalp Golf Club in Edwards—avenue which brought back a Hiwan-esque feel. In 2002 Kevin Stadler, son ofPGA Tour veteran Craig Stadler, joinedthe long list of players to make the Col-orado Open his first professional win.Stadler’s victory came on the first hole ofsudden death over PGA Tour veteranGary Hallberg and Nationwide playerBrian Kortan.

After the Colorado Open at Sonnenalpwas cancelled in 2003 due to lack ofsponsorship, Pat Hamill of OakwoodHomes and Jeff Dorsey of HealthONEteamed up to create the Colorado OpenGolf Foundation to resurrect the historicchampionship. The two brought togethermembers of the allied golf associationsof Colorado and other Denver dignitariesto form the foundation and in 2004 theColorado Opens were reborn at their newvenue, Green Valley Ranch Golf Club.HealthONE’s title sponsorship andHamill’s vision of creating a sustainablefoundation from which the champi-onships can be played now enters its 11thseason and the Colorado Open is strongerthan ever. The 2014 championship marksthe 50th anniversary of the event andthere’s no doubt the next 50 will be asmemorable and historic as the first. D

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Events

hen Tim Burke hit his finaldrive 427 yards into the LasVegas night sky to win the

2013 RE/MAX World Long DriveChampionship, it was the drive heardaround the world. The shot, which wasstruck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,was captured live on Golf Channel. Itwas an iconic moment in the history ofthe sport.

The RE/MAX World Long DriveChampionship took an epic jump in2013 with a new long-term partnershipwith Golf Channel, receiving unprece-dented exposure on the network. Showsrelated to the RE/MAX World LongDrive Championship received morethan 180 hours of national and interna-tional airtime. Through it all RE/MAXwas front and center and in 2014 thecompany celebrates its 20th year as thetitle sponsor of the ultimate event in thesport of Long Drive.

In 2014, more big things are to come.The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, thehome of three Pete Dye signature golfcourses, is the new host site of theRE/MAX World Long Drive Champi-onship Open “Las Vegas 8” finals onNovember 4. The event will again betelevised live by Golf Channel and willculminate Long Drive Month on thenetwork. The Paiute venue was selectedfor its quality, and the new custom teeand landing grid will maximize playerperformance while enhancing the spec-

tator experience.

The “Las Vegas 8” finalists will be de-termined in qualifying which takesplace in the premier golf destination ofMesquite, Nev., September 20-27. TheMesquite Sports and Event Complex isalso the home of the world finals in sixother divisions. Three episodes in addi-tion to the finals from Las Vegas willbe aired on Golf Channel during LongDrive Month in October. Long Driveathletes will also appear on variousGolf Channel programming during Oc-tober and in the months leading up tothe finals.

Watching a long drive event in personis compelling and exciting. Drives ofmore than 400 yards are common inMesquite and Las Vegas, and spectatorsget up and close and personal to the ac-tion. Admission is free to the events andfans are always welcome. Good food,giveaways, and other surprises are alsoa part of the RE/MAX World LongDrive Championship fan experience.

Competitors from the all over the worldattempt to qualify for the final 128Open Division spots in Mesquite, Ne-vada. Up for grabs is glory on live tel-evision, a $250,000 winner-take-allfirst prize, a title belt, and a champi-onship ring. Who will be longest golferon earth in 2014? Time will tell.

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Denver Area Courses �Applewood Golf Club Map#: 3Public 18R 303-279-3003Golden Fee Range: $12-$29Arrowhead Golf Club Map#: 4Resort 18R 303-973-9614Littleton Fee Range: $75-$115Aurora Hills Golf Course Map#: 7Public 18R 303-364-6111Aurora Fee Range: $25-$29Bear Creek Golf Club Map#: 9Private 18R 303-980-8700Denver Fees: Guests $75Bear Dance, The Golf Club at Map#: 216Public 18R 303-681-4653Larkspur Fee Range: $65 - $75Black Bear Golf Club Map#: 21Private 18R 303-840-3100Parker Fee Range: $40-$80Blackstone Country Club Map#: 300Private 18R 303-617-3561Aurora Fees: Members OnlyBoulder Country Club Map#: 14Private 18R - 9E 303-530-2226Boulder Fees: Guest $75Box Elder Creek Golf Course Map#: 15Public 18R 303-659-7177Brighton Fee Range: $22Broadlands Golf Course, The Map#: 17Public 18R 303-466-8285Broomfield Fee Range: $28-$37Buffalo Run Golf Course Map#: 19Public 18R 303-289-1500Commerce City Fee Range: $18-$38Broken Tee Englewood Golf Complex Map#: 63Public 18R 9P3 303-762-2670Englewood Fee Range: $15-$29Castle Pines Golf Club Map#: 22Private 18R 303-688-6022Castle Rock Fees: Invitation OnlyCastle Pines, The Country Club at Map#: 45Private 18R 303-688-6400Castle Rock Fees: Guests $75-$95Centre Hills Golf Course Map#: 27Public 9-P3 303-343-4935Aurora Fee Range: $5-$9Cherry Creek Country Club Map#: 121Private 18R 303-755-0711Aurora Fees: N/ACherry Hills Country Club Map#: 29Private 18R 18P3 303-761-9900Englewood Fees: Guests $125City Park Golf Course, Denver Map#: 53Public 18R 303-295-4420Denver Fee Range: $20-$24Coal Creek Golf Course Map#: 33Public 18R 303-666-7888Louisville Fee Range: $27-$40Colorado Golf Club Map#: 301Private 18R 303-840-5400Parker Fees: N/AColorado National Golf Club Map#: 238Public 18R 303-665-9590Erie Fee Range: $50-$75Columbine Country Club Map#: 37Private 18R 303-794-6333Littleton Fees: Guests $80Common Ground Golf Course Map#: 129Public 18R 9P3 303-340-1520Aurora Fee Range: $30-$50Deer Creek at Meadow Ranch Map#: 51Semi-Private 18R 303-978-1800Littleton Fee Range: $65-$95Denver Country Club Map#: 54Private 18R 303-733-2444Denver Fee Range: $90Eagle Trace Golf Club Map#: 57Public 18R 303-466-3322Broomfield Fee Range: $20-$30Evergreen Golf Course Map#: 65Public 18R 303-674-6351Evergreen Fee Range: $22-$30Foothills Golf Course Map#: 71Public 18R 9E 9P3 303-989-3901Denver Fee Range: $25-$39Fitzsimons Golf Course Map#: 69Public 18R 303-364-8125Aurora Fee Range: $15-$21Flatirons Golf Course Map#: 70Public 18R 303-442-7851Boulder Fee Range: $22-$29Fossil Trace Golf Club Map#: 231Public 18R 303-277-8750Golden Fee Range: $36-$50Fox Hollow Golf Course Map#: 76Public 27R 303-986-7888Lakewood Fee Range: $43-$62Glenmoor Country Club Map#: 78Private 18R 303-781-0400Englewood Fees: Guests $60-$85The Golf Club at Ravenna Map#: 242Private 18R 720-956-1600Littleton Fee Range: Members OnlyGreen Gables Country Club Map#: 84Private 18R 303-985-1525Denver Fees: Guests $75Green Valley Ranch Golf Club Map#: 219Public 18R 303-371-3131Denver Fee Range: $24-$32Greenway Park Golf Course Map#: 85Public 9-P3 303-466-3729Broomfield Fee Range: $6-$14

Harvard Gulch Golf Course Map#: 86Public 9-P3 303-698-4078Denver Fee Range: $6Heather Gardens Golf Course Map#: 89Public 9E 303-751-2390Aurora Fee Range: $12Heather Ridge Country Club Map#: 90Public 18R 303-755-3550Aurora Fees: Guest $45Heritage at Westmoor Map#: 92Public 18R 303-469-2974Westminster Fee Range: $24-$45Heritage Eagle Bend Golf & CC Map#: 91Semi-Private 18R 303-400-6700Aurora Fee Range: $35-$70 w/cartHeritage Todd Creek Golf Club Map#: 227Public 18R 303-655-1779Thornton Fee Range: $55-$65Highlands Ranch Golf Club Map#: 94Semi-Private 18R 303-471-0000Highlands Ranch Fee Range: $42-$69Homestead at Fox Hollow Map#: 239Public 18E 720-963-5181Lakewood Fee Range: $18-$35Hyland Hills, The Courses at Map#: 99Public 27R 18P3 303-428-6526Westminster Fee Range: $25; $37Hiwan Golf Club Map#: 96Private 18R 303-674-3369Evergreen Fees: Guests $85Indian Peaks Golf Course Map#: 101Public 18R 303-666-4706Lafayette Fee Range: $34-$38Indian Tree Golf Course Map#: 102Public 18R 9P3 303-403-2541Arvada Fee Range: $26Inverness Hotel & Golf Club Map#: 103Resort/Private 18R 303-397-7878Englewood Fee Range: $70-$115J. F. Kennedy Golf Course Map#: 104Public 27R 9P3 303-751-0311Denver Fee Range: $20-$24Lake Arbor Golf Club Map#: 108Public 18R 303-423-1650Arvada Fee Range: $23Legacy Ridge Golf Course Map#: 113Public 18R 303-438-8997Westminster Fee Range: $28-$45Lakewood Country Club Map#: 111Private 18R 303-233-0503Lakewood Fees: Guests $75-$90Littleton Golf & Tennis Club Map#: 26Public 18E 303-794-5838Littleton Fee Range: $13-$34Links at Highlands Ranch, The Map#: 117Public 18E 303-470-9292Highlands Ranch Fee Range: $18-$31Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel Map#: 118Public 18R 303-799-9940Littleton Fee Range: $43-$65Meadows Golf Club, The Map#: 126Public 18R 303-409-2250Littleton Fee Range: $14-$31Meadow Hills Golf Course Map#: 125Public 18R 303-690-2500Aurora Fee Range: $29-$35Meridian Golf Club Map#: 128Private 18R, 303-799-4043Englewood Fee Range: $65-$85Mountain View Golf Course Map#: 135Public 9E 303-694-3012Denver Fee Range: $9-$12Murphy Creek Golf Course Map#: 137Public 18R 303-361-7300Aurora Fee Range: $34-$44Omni-Interlocken Resort Map#: 139Resort 27R 303-464-9000Broomfield Fee Range: $55-$85Overland Park Golf Course Map#: 140Public 18R 303-698-1975Denver Fee Range: $20-23Park Hill Golf Club Map#: 142Public 18R 303-333-5411Denver Fee Range: $18Perry Park Country Club Map#: 145Private 18R 303-681-3186Larkspur Fees: Guests $50-$70Pinehurst Country Club Map#: 147Private 27R 303-985-1559Denver Fees: Guests $70-$85Pinery Country Club, The Map#: 148Private 27R 303-841-2850Parker Fees: Guests $40-$50Plum Creek Golf & Country Club Map#: 149Private 18R 303-688-2611Castle Rock Fee Range: $65-$85Pradera, The Golf Club at Map#: 228Private 18R 720-851-9600Parker Fee Range: $TBARaccoon Creek Golf Course Map#: 156Public 18R 303-932-0199Littleton Fee Range: $38-$70Ranch Country Club, The Map#: 157Private 18R 303-466-2111Westminster Fees: Guests $55Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Map#: 158Public 18R 303-663-7150Castle Rock Fee Range: $36-$59Red Rocks Country Club Map#: 159Private 18R 303-697-8008Morrison Fees: Guests $35-$45Ridge at Castle Pines North, The Map#: 160Public 18R 303-688-0100Castle Rock Fee Range: $75-$120

Riverdale Golf Courses Map#: 164Public 36R 303-659-6700Brighton Fee Range: $26-$37Rolling Hills Country Club Map#: 168Private 18R 303-279-7858Golden Fees: Guests $75-$85Saddle Rock Golf Course Map#: 169Public 18R 303-699-3939Aurora Fee Range: $26-$46Sanctuary Map#: 171Private 18R 303-224-2860Sedalia Fees: Invitation onlySouthglenn Country Club Map#: 180Private 18-P3 303-798-1656Littleton Fees: N/ASouth Suburban Family Sports Center Map#: 68Public 9E 303-649-1115Centennial Fee Range: $9-$19South Suburban Golf Course Map#: 179Public 18R 18P3 303-770-5508Centennial Fee Range: $18-$43Springhill Golf Course Map#: 184Public 18E 303-739-6854Aurora Fee Range: $20-$26Stoney Creek Golf Course Map#: 189Public 9E 303-431-9268Arvada Fee Range: $16-$18Thorncreek Golf Club Map#: 195Public 18R 303-450-7055Thornton Fee Range: $30-$35Valley Country Club Map#: 201Private 18R 303-690-6377Aurora Fees: Guests onlyWellshire Golf Course Map#: 206Public 18R 303-692-5636Denver Fee Range: $20-$24West Woods Golf Club Map#: 207Public 27R 720-898-7370Arvada Fee Range: $27 - $41Willis Case Golf Course Map#: 209Public 18R 303-458-4877Denver Fee Range: $20-$24

Front Range North �Windsor Gardens Golf Club Map#: 210Public 9-P3 303-366-3133Denver Fee Range: $4-$8.50Adriel Hills Golf Course Map#: 229Private 6-P3 970-484-3098Ft. Collins Fees: N/ABallyneal Golf & Hunt Club Map#: 250Private 18R 970-854-5900Holyoke Fee Range: Members OnlyBella Rosa Golf Course Map#: 248Public 9R 303-678-2940Frederick Fee Range: $9-$20Boomerang Golf Links Map#: 13Public 18R 970-351-8934Greeley Fee Range: $22-$30Bunker Hill Country Club Map#: 20Semi-Private 9R 970-842-5198Brush Fee Range: $15-$18Cattail Creek Golf Course Map#: 230Public 9-P3 970-663-5310Loveland Fee Range: $7-$10City Park Nine Golf Course Map#: 32Public 9R 970-221-6650Fort Collins Fee Range: $12-$21Collindale Golf Course Map#: 35Public 18R 970-221-6651Fort Collins Fee Range: $21-$23Coyote Creek Golf Course Map#: 48Public 18R 303-857-6152Fort Lupton Fee Range: $22-$24Eaton Country Club Map#: 61Private 18R 970-454-2587Eaton Fee Range: $25-$40F&H Park and Recreation District Map#: 66Public 9R 970-774-6362Haxtun Fee Range: $14Fort Collins Country Club Map#: 72Private 18R 970-482-9988Fort Collins Fees: Guests $45-$103Fox Hill Country Club Map#: 75Private 18R 303-772-1061Longmont Fees: Guests $40-$55Greeley Country Club Map#: 83Private 18R 970-353-2431Greeley Fee Range: $87 w/cartHarmony Club Map#: 247Private 18R 970-482-4653Timmath Fee Range: Members/Guest OnlyHaystack Mountain Golf Course Map#: 88Public 9E 303-530-1400Niwot Fee Range: $9-$14Highland Meadows Golf Course Map#: 174Public 18R 970-204-4653Windsor Fee Range: $40 to $69Highland Hills Golf Course Map#: 93Public 18R 970-330-7327Greeley Fee Range: $21-$27Holyoke Golf Course Map#: 98Public 9R 970-854-3200Holyoke Fee Range: $15Indian Hills Golf Course Map#: 100Public 9R 970-848-2812Yuma Fee Range: $14-$16Loveland, The Olde Course at Map#: 138Public 18R 970-667-5256Loveland Fee Range: $22-$28Lake Valley Golf Club Map#: 110Private 18R 303-444-2114Longmont Fees: N/A

Link-N-Greens Golf Course Map#: 115Public 18E 970-221-4818Fort Collins Fee Range: $19-$21Mariana Butte Golf Course Map#: 123Public 18R 970-667-8308Loveland Fee Range: $28-$36Missing Links Golf at Frederick Map#: 130Public 9R 303-651-7060Longmont Fees: 10Mountain Vista Greens Golf Course Map#: 136Public 9R 970-482-4847Fort Collins Fee Range: $12-$14Northeastern 18 Map#: 188Public 18R 970-521-6889Sterling Fee Range: Guests $15-$37.50Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club Map#: 144Semi-Private 18R 970-674-0930Windsor Fee Range: $40-$50Plainsman Golf Club Map#: 235Public 9R No TelephoneJoes Fee Range: $10Prairie Golf Course Map#: 151Public 9R 970-383-2211Cope Fee Range: $5Prairie Pines Golf Club Map#: 152Public 9R 719-346-8207Burlington Fee Range: $15-$20Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club Map#: 153Private 18R 970-226-6600Fort Collins Fee Range: $100Quail Dunes Golf Course Map#: 73Public 18R 970-867-5990Fort Morgan Fee Range: $22Quint Valley Golf Club Map#: 249Public 9R 303-822-5509Byers Fee Range: $20Riverview Golf Course Map#: 165Public 18R 970-522-3035Sterling Fee Range: $12-$18Saddleback Golf Club Map#: 218Public 18R 303-833-5000Firestone Fees: $29-37Sedgwick County Golf Course Map#: 224Public 9S N/AJulesburg Fees: N/ASouthridge Golf Club Map#: 181Public 18R 970-416-2828Fort Collins Fee Range: $21-24

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Stratton Golf Course Map#: 190Public 9R 719-348-5412Stratton Fee Range: $10Sunset Golf Course Map#: 191Public 9R 303-776-3122Longmont Fee Range: $10-$18Tamarack Golf Course Map#: 192Public 9R 719-775-9998Limon Fee Range: $12Twin Peaks Golf Course Map#: 198Public 18R 303-772-1722Longmont Fee Range: $20-$24Ute Creek Golf Course Map#: 199Public 18R 303-774-4342Longmont Fee Range: $17-$35Washington County Golf Club Map#: 205Public 9R 970-345-2309Akron Fee Range: $12-$15Wray Country Club Map#: 213Public 9R 970-332-5934Wray Fee Range: $15-$17

Front Range South �Antelope Hills Golf Course Map#: 215Public 18R 303-644-5992Bennett Fee Range: $28-$32Antler Creek Golf Course Map#: 221Public 18R 719-494-1900Colorado Springs Fee Range: $28 -$40Broadmoor Golf Club, The Map#: 18Resort 54R 719-634-7711Colorado Springs Fee Range: $90-$160The Club at Flying Horse Map#: 251Private 18R 719-487-2620Colorado Springs Fee Range: Members OnlyCherokee Ridge Golf Course Map#: 28Public 9R 9P3 719-597-2637Colorado Springs Fee Range: $20Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Map#: 30Public 18R 719-526-4122Fort Carson Fee Range: $25-$28Colorado Springs Country Club Map#: 36Private 18R 719-473-1782Colorado Springs Fees: Guests $40-$50Cottonwood Links Golf Club Map#: 44Public 9R 719-263-4500Fowler Fee Range: $12-$14

Cougar Canyon Golf Links Map#: 197Public 18R 719-422-7015Trinidad Fee Range: $39 -$69Country Club of Colorado Map#: 46Resort 18R 719-538-4095Colorado Springs Fee Range: $120Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Map#: 120Public 18R 719-547-2280Pueblo West Fee Range: $25-$32Eads Golf Course Map#: 232Public 9R No TelephoneEads Fee Range: $3Eisenhower Golf Club Map#: 62Military 36R 719-333-2606Colorado Springs Fee Range: $12-$50Elmwood Golf Course Map#: 154Public 18R 9E 719-561-4946Pueblo Fee Range: $24-$26Gleneagle Golf Club Map#: 77Public 18R 719-488-0900Colorado Springs Fees: N/AGrandote Peaks Golf Club Map#: 81Public 18R 719-742-3391La Vita Fee Range: $35-$75Hollydot Golf Course Map#: 97Public 27R 719-676-3341Colorado City Fee Range: $17-$23Hugo Golf Club Map#: 234Public 9S No TelephoneHugo Fee Range: $5Kings Deer Golf Club Map#: 55Public 18R 719-481-1518Monument Fee Range: $35-$50Kissing Camels Golf Club Map#: 106Private 27R 719-632-5541Colorado Springs Fee Range: $60-$75La Junta Golf Club Map#: 107Public 9R 719-384-7133La Junta Fee Range: $10-$15Las Animas Golf Course Map#: 112Public 9R 719-456-2511Las Animas Fee Range: $12Mossland Memorial Golf Course Map#: 133Public 9R 719-765-4659Flagler Fees: N/APatty Jewett Golf Course Map#: 143Public 27R 719-385-6934Colorado Springs Fee Range: $27Pine Creek Golf Club Map#: 146Public 18R 719-594-9999Colorado Springs Fee Range: $35Pueblo Country Club Map#: 155Private 18R 719-542-2941Pueblo Fee Range: $65-$75Rocky Ford Country Club Map#: 167Public 9R 719-254-7528Rocky Ford Fee Range: $11Sand Creek Golf Course Map#: 236Public 9E 719-597-5489Colorado Springs Fees: 8Silver Spruce Golf Course Map#: 175Military 18R 719-556-7414Colorado Springs Fees: Guests $25Smoky River Golf Club Map#: 176Public 9R 719-767-5021Cheyenne Wells Fee Range: $12Spreading Antlers Golf Course Map#: 182Public 9R 719-336-5274Lamar Fee Range: $20-$22Spring Valley Golf Club Map#: 183Public 18R 303-646-4240Elizabeth Fee Range: $22-$34Springfield Municipal Golf Course Map#: 226Public 9R No TelephoneSpringfield Fees: N/ASprings Ranch Golf Club Map#: 185Public 18R 719-573-4863Colorado Springs Fee Range: $28-$45Sumo Golf Village Map#: 10Semi-Private 18R 719-784-6152Florence Fee Range: $42 Trinidad Golf Course Map#: 302Public 9R 719-846-4015Trinidad Fee Range: $15(9H); $20(18h)Valley Hi Golf Course Map#: 202Public 18R 719-385-6911Colorado Springs Fee Range: $20-$27Walking Stick Golf Course Map#: 203Public 18R 719-584-3400Pueblo Fee Range: $26-$28Walsenburg Golf Course Map#: 204Public 9R 719-738-2730Walsenburg Fee Range: $14-$16Woodmoor Pines Country Club Map#: 212Private 18R 719-481-2266Monument Fees: Guests $55-$65

Mountain �Adam’s Mountain Country Club Map#: 244Private 18R 970-328-2326Eagle Fees: Members OnlyAspen Glen Golf Club Map#: 5Private 18R 970-704-1988Carbondale Fees: Guests $120-$245Aspen Golf Course Map#: 6Public 18R 970-429-1949Aspen Fee Range: $80Beaver Creek Golf Club Map#: 11Resort 18R 970-845-5775Avon Fees: Guests $160Breckenridge Golf Club Map#: 16Public 27R 970-453-9104Breckenridge Fee Range: $95

Brightwater Club Map#: 243Private 18R 970-777-1270Gypsum Fee Range: Members OnlyCatamount Ranch and Club Map#: 23Private 18R 970-871-9200Steamboat Springs Fees: Guests $135Cattails Golf Club Map#: 24Public 18R 719-589-9515Alamosa Fee Range: $30Challenger Golf Course Map#: 119Public 9E 719-256-4856Crestone Fee Range: $20Collegiate Peaks Golf Course Map#: 34Public 9R 719-395-8189Buena Vista Fee Range: $23Copper Creek Golf Club Map#: 39Resort 18R 970-968-2882Copper Mountain Fee Range: $65-$85Cordillera, The Club at Map#: 40Private 54R 9P3 970-926-5100Edwards Fee Range: $225-$235Country Club of the Rockies Map#: 47Private 18R 970-926-3021Edwards Fees: Guests $75-$175Crested Butte, The Club at Map#: 49Resort 18R 970-349-6131Crested Butte Fee Range: $120Dos Rios Golf Club Map#: 56Semi-Private 18R 970-641-1482Gunnison Fee Range: $65 w/cartEagle Ranch Golf Club Map#: 217Public 18R 866-328-3232 (toll free)Eagle Fee Range: $45-$90Eagle Springs Golf Club Map#: 58Private 18R 970-926-4404Wolcott Fees: Escorted Guests OnlyEagleVail Golf Club Map#: 59Resort 18R 800-341-8051Avon Fee Range: $35-$98Estes Park Golf Course Map#: 64Public 18R 970-586-8146Estes Park Fee Range: $28 - $46Four Mile Ranch Golf Club Map#: 252Public 18R 719-275-5400Canon City Fee Range: $44-$59Fox Acres Country Club Map#: 74Private 18R 970-881-2191Red Feather Lakes Fees: Guests $120-$130Glenwood Springs Golf Club Map#: 79Public 9R 970-945-7086Glenwood Springs Fee Range: $25Grand Elk Golf Course Map#: 222Resort 18R 970-887-9122Granby Fee Range: $45 - $125Gypsum Creek Golf Club Map#: 42Public 18R 970-524-6200Gypsum Fee Range: $54Grand Lake Golf Course Map#: 80Public 18R 970-627-8008Grand Lake Fee Range: $44-$80Haymaker Golf Course Map#: 87Public 18R 970-870-1846Steamboat Springs Fee Range: $79Headwaters Golf Course Map#: 225Public 18R 970-887-2709Granby Fee Range: $60-$80High Country Mountain Meadows GC Club Map#: 233Public 9R No TelephoneRed Feather Lakes Fees: N/AIronbridge Golf Club Map#: 208Private 18R 970-384-0630Glenwood Springs Fees: Guests $175Keystone Ranch Golf Course Map#: 105Resort 18R 970-496-4250Keystone Fee Range: $125-$140Keystone, The River Course at Map#: 162Resort 18R 970-496-4444Keystone Fee Range: $125-$140Lake Estes Executive 9 Golf Course Map#: 109Public 9E 970-586-8176Estes Park Fee Range: $13Maroon Creek Club Map#: 124Private 18R 970-920-1533Aspen Fees: Guests $195-$325Monte Vista Country Club Map#: 131Public 9R 719-852-4906Monte Vista Fee Range: $18Mount Massive Golf Course Map#: 134Public 9R 719-486-2176Leadville Fee Range: $18Pagosa Springs Golf Club Map#: 141Resort 27R 970-731-4755Pagosa Springs Fee Range: $57Pole Creek Golf Club Map#: 150Public 27R 800-511-5076Winter Park Fee Range: $80The Ranch at Roaring Fork Club Map#: 245Public 9P3 970-963-4410Carbondale Fee Range: $15Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks Map#: 60Semi-Private 18R 970-262-3636Silverthorne Fee Range: $75-$124Red Sky Ranch Map#: 223N/A 36R 970-477-8406Edwards Fees: N/ARio Grande Golf Club Map#: 41Resort/Private 18R 719-873-1995South Fork Fees: N/A River Valley Ranch Golf Club Map#: 163Public 18R 970-963-3625Carbondale Fee Range: $50-$75Roaring Fork Club Map#: 166Private 18R 970-927-9100Basalt Fees: Invitation only

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club Map#: 173Resort 18R 970-879-1391Steamboat Springs Fee Range: $80-$130Saint Andrews at Westcliffe Map#: 186Public 9R 719-783-9410Westcliffe Fee Range: $12-$20Salida Golf Club Map#: 170Public 9R 719-539-1060Salida Fee Range: $23Shadow Hills Golf Club Map#: 172Semi-Private 18R 719-275-0603Ca-on City Fee Range: $33Shining Mountain Golf Club Map#: 211Public 18R 719-687-7587Woodland Park Fee Range: $32-$38Snowmass Golf Village Map#: 177Resort 18R 719-784-6152Snowmass Village Fees: N/ASonnenalp Golf Club Map#: 178Resort 18R 970-477-5370Edwards Fee Range: $160Steamboat Golf Club Map#: 187Public 9R 970-879-4295Steamboat Springs Fee Range: $25(9H); $37 (18H)Vail Golf Club Map#: 200Public 18R 970-479-2260Vail Fee Range: $100Willow Creek at Eagle Vail Map#: 237Public 9-P3 970-845-PAR3Avon Fees: N/A

West Slope �Adobe Creek National Golf Course Map#: 1Public 27R 970-858-0521Fruita Fee Range: $17-$24Battlement Mesa Golf Club Map#: 8Public 18R 970-285-7274Battlement Mesa Fee Range: $35Black Canyon Golf Club at Montrose Map#: 132Public 18R 970-249-4653Montrose Fee Range: $24Bookcliff Country Club Map#: 12Private 18R 970-242-9053Grand Junction Fees: Guest $40Bridges at Montrose, The Map#: 241Simi-Private 18R 970-252-1119Montrose Fees: Guest $45-$87Cedar Ridges Golf Course Map#: 25Public 9R 970-675-8403Rangely Fee Range: $10(9H), $18(18H)Chipeta Golf Course Map#: 31Public 18E 970-245-7177Grand Junction Fee Range: $17-$21Cobble Creek, The Links at Map#: 116Public 18R 970-240-9542Montrose Fee Range: $37Conquistador Golf Course Map#: 38Public 18R 970-565-9208Cortez Fee Range: $18Dalton Ranch Golf Course Map#: 50Semi-Private 18R 970-247-8774Durango Fee Range: $79Deer Creek Village Golf Club Map#: 52Public 18R 970-856-7781Cedaredge Fee Range: $29-$38Devil's Thumb Golf Course Map#: 43Public 18R 970-874-6262Delta Fee Range: $26-$41Divide Ranch and Club Map#: 67Semi-Private 18R 970-626-5284Ridgway Fee Range: $49-$76Glacier Club Map#: 193Private 18R 970-382-6700Durango Fee Range: 125-$175Hillcrest Golf Club Map#: 95Public 18R 970-247-1499Durango Fee Range: $22Hunter’s Run Golf Course Map#: 246Public 18R 970-884-9785Ignacio Fee Range: $11-$20Lakota Canyon Golf Club Map#: 240Public 18R 970-984-9700New Castle Fee Range: $45-$75Lincoln Park Golf Course Map#: 114Public 9R 970-242-6394Grand Junction Fee Range: $10-$14Meeker Golf Course Map#: 127Public 9R 970-878-5642Meeker Fee Range: $19Redlands Mesa, The Golf Club at Map#: 220Public 18R 970-263-9270Grand Junction Fee Range: $49-$69Rifle Creek Golf Club Map#: 161Semi-Private 18R 970-625-1093Rifle Fee Range: $34Telluride Ski & Golf Club Map#: 194Resort 18R 970-728-6157Telluride Fee Range: $130-$150Tiara Rado Golf Course Map#: 196Public 18R 970-254-3830Grand Junction Fee Range: $18-$22Yampa Valley Golf Club Map#: 214Public 18R 970-824-3673Craig Fee Range: $28

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wo major areas of the swing willhelp control the direction of ballflight: Club face and swing path.

But which has greater influence on theinitial flight of the ball and which has moreinfluence on its curvature? The answer isboth. And it depends on the loft of the club.

The two examples I’m going to use are adriver and a lob wedge.

We know that the driver has the leastamount of loft of any club in the bag otherthan the putter. If a club has a low amountof loft does the club face have more influ-ence on the initial flight of the ball? Yes itdoes. This is why the driver can be very dif-ficult for a lot of players to control.

But the swing path does have influenceon the curve of the driver ball flight. Let'ssay the driver club face is three degreesopen at impact and our swing path is threedegrees inside to out, what type of ballflight would you expect to see? We wouldexpect to see a push type ball flight.

When the swing path and club facematch up is when we’ll see either a straight,push or pull looking ball flight. If we wantto hit the “Holy Grail” of ball flights, whichis what we call the elusive push draw, weneed to create a swing path that is more into out than the club face is open—or, to putit another way, the club face needs to beclosed relative to the swing path. One of the

ideal scenarios would be to have the clubface open 2 degrees at impact and have aswing path that is 4 degrees inside to out.

It’s different when we’re hitting a 60 de-gree wedge.

Do you think the club face of the wedgehas as much influence on the initial ballflight as the face of the driver? No! Theswing path will have greater influence be-

cause there is so much loft added to theclub.

When you add more loft to the club, thenthe path has greater influence on the clubface at impact. We still want a good clubface angle at impact, but the face angle atimpact is less influential compared to thedriver. If we had a club in our bag that had90 degrees of loft, the face angle at impactwould almost not be relevant at all. Onlythe path of the swing would dictate the di-rection of the ball flight.

Feel free to contact me with any ques-tions or comments or stop by GolfTECPark Meadows.

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Miura Golf Offers New Options On Its Most Popular Club Models

iura Golf, the Japanese makerof the world's best forged golfclubs, is ready for spring with

enhanced options on two of its mostsuccessful club models.

The K-Grind Wedge: The wedge withthe distinctive fluted sole has reinvigo-rated thousands of short games and pro-vided confident, high-spin exits fromcountless bunkers. But until now, it hadonly been available in 56 degrees of loft.Hearing enthusiastic calls from moreand more golfers for more and more K,Miura responded. Available now fromMiura dealers are 52- and 60-degree K-Grinds in addition to the original 56.

"We weren't surprised to find that peo-ple wanted more lofts in the K," saidAdam Barr, president of Miura. "Theclub has been so versatile in so manykinds of turf, especially with the facelaid open. And it just works so well inthe sand. Making more lofts in thesewas something we were happy to do."

The 52-degree K-Grind features abounce of 7 degrees and the 60-degreehas a bounce of 13 degrees. The origi-nal K-Grind in the 56-degree loft has abounce of 12 degrees.

The K-Grind Wedges suggested retailprice starts at $275 per club, with somecustom shaft options costing more.They’re available now; consult an au-thorized Miura dealer/fitter for details.

Straight-Neck Passing Point 9003 irons:The Passing Point forged irons, withtheir ample cavity-back design, broughteasy-to-hit, forged feel to many golferswho thought forged was beyond them.But not only were such players happily

surprised -- even golfers who didn't needa great deal of ball-striking help foundthe 9003s to be sheer pleasure to hit.With this club's attraction over so manyability levels, Miura also found a lot ofplayers asking for a less-offset look ataddress. The Straight-Neck version ofthe Passing Point 9003s has just 1.3 mmof offset (6-iron), compared with 2.8 mmin the regular model’s 6-iron.

"Of course, some people need offset tokeep from going right, while for othersit encourages the ball to go too far left,"Barr said. "The Straight-Necks areMiura's recognition that a well-de-signed, forged cavity back can help a lotof different kinds of golfers -- andeveryone should have a chance to getthat feel, no matter what their trajectorypreferences are."

The Straight-Neck 9003 also providesa transition design for players whosegames may be changing -- for instance,a good ball-striker who doesn't have asmuch practice time as he would like,but who also might not like seeing toomuch offset. Or, seen from anotherpoint of view, players whose ball-strik-ing has improved so that they need lessoffset can choose the Straight-Neck ifthey're not yet ready for a smaller cav-ity or blade model.

Suggested retail for the Straight-NeckPassing Point 9003 irons will be $250per club, with certain custom shaft op-tions costing more. See a Miura dealerfor details and custom fitting. The clubswill be available in April from author-ized Miura dealer/fitters.

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Strong Sales for the 2014 BMW ChampionshipPrompt New Hospitality Ticket Option

hen Denver's Cherry Hills Coun-try Club was selected to host the2014 BMW Championship during

the first week in September, tournament or-ganizers expected a positive response andthey have not been disappointed. Supportfrom fans, volunteers and corporate hospi-tality groups has already exceeded expec-tations nearly three months before the 2014BMW Championship. The Rocky Moun-tain region has left no doubt about its en-thusiasm for hosting the penultimate eventof the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs; todate more than 110 corporate hospitalitysupporters have signed on, over 2,400 vol-unteers have enlisted and fans have boughtout two ticket categories –any day tourna-ment round tickets and upgraded weeklytickets. This response has spurred tourna-ment organizers at the Western Golf Asso-ciation to offer a new ticket option.

“We knew that Denver is a pretty bigsports town, but the excitement and demandwe've seen for the 2014 BMW Champi-onship has really been impressive,” saidVince Pellegrino, Senior Vice President ofTournaments for the Western Golf Associa-tion. “With less than 100 days to the start ofthe 2014 BMW Championship, we are veryclose to reaching our overall ticket goal.”

Given this overwhelming support com-ing from the community-at-large, BMWChampionship officials have elected to in-troduce a new, all-inclusive ticket for thetournament, which will be hosted at CherryHills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village,Colorado, from Sept. 1-7. Named the Wadl-eyClub Ticket, after the tournament's his-toric trophy, the luxury ticket option willoffer a superior spectator experience withaccess to the ‘Wadley Club’ Hospitality tentand its amenities.

“We want everyone who attends the2014 BMW Championship to have an up-close-and-personal spectator experience,”said Pellegrino. “With upgraded ticket op-tions selling out quickly, we determinedthere was demand for an additional pre-mium ticket option for those coming out towatch the top 70 golfers in the world com-peteat Cherry Hills.”

The Wadley Club ticket, the only all-in-clusive option for the 2014 BMW Champi-onship, will offer fans the opportunity toexperience amenities similar to those of-fered in corporate hospitality tents. Locatedon the Par 3, 15thhole, only Wadley Clubticket holders will be granted access to theopen-air tent that will provide exceptional,unobstructed views of the action and com-

fortable seating. Food, beer, wine and softdrinks available in the hospitality tent areincluded for ticket holders. A limited num-ber of daily tickets to the Wadley Club arebeing offered during BMW Championshiptournament rounds, Thursday, Friday, Sat-urday and Sunday. Ticket prices are $250per ticket for Thursday or Friday and $300per ticket for Saturday or Sunday. Ticketscan be purchased online at www.BMW-ChampionshipUSA.com.

“Ticket availability will remain limitedin all categories so we can stage a premierevent that golf fans have come to expectfrom the BMW Championship and CherryHills Country Club ” explained Pellegrino.“Given the strong demand we've seen todate, I wouldn't be surprised if ticket cate-gories continue to sell out.”

About the BMW ChampionshipThe BMW Championship dates back to

1899 when it debuted as the Western Open,making it the third-oldest tournament on thePGA TOUR schedule, behind only theBritish Open and U.S. Open. BMW hassponsored the tournament since 2007 whenit became the third of four Playoff eventswith the introduction of the PGA TOUR’sFedExCup Playoffs. Once it became thepenultimate Playoff event, the tournamentconverted from a full field event to a fieldof 70 players to determine the final 30 play-ers for the FedExCup finale at the TOURChampionship by Coca-Colain Atlanta. Allnet proceeds from the BMW Championshipbenefit the Evans Scholars Foundation,which grants full college scholarships to de-serving young caddies. Since BMW be-came title sponsor, the tournament has

contributed more than $16 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation.

The 2014 BMW Championship will becontested Sept. 4-7 at Cherry Hills CountryClub in Denver, Colo. This marks the firsttime since the 1985 PGA Championshipthat PGA TOUR players will compete atCherry Hills Country Club. The BMWChampionship will be added to a long his-tory of championships hosted at CherryHills: 2012 U.S. Amateur, 2005 U.S.Women’s Open, 1993 U.S. Senior Open,1990 U.S. Amateur, 1985 PGA Champi-onship, 1983 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 1978 U.S.Open, 1976 USGA Senior Amateur, 1960U.S. Open, 1941 PGA Championship, 1938U.S. Open. The Golf Channel and NBCwill provide more than 16 hours of televi-sion coverage during the four rounds of theBMW Championship.

For more information about the BMWChampionship, visit www.bmwchampi-onshipusa.com

About Western Golf AssociationFounded in 1899, the Western Golf As-

sociation conducts championships for pro-fessional and amateur golfers, promotes theuse of caddies, and oversees the EvansScholars Foundation, which awards collegescholarships to caddies with limited finan-cial means.

The WGA conducts two amateur cham-pionships, the Western Junior and the West-ern Amateur, and the BMW Championship,the third of four PGA TOUR Playoff eventsin the TOUR's FedExCup competition. TheWGA also conducts the Hotel FitnessChampionship on the Web.com Tour. Formore information visit www.wgaesf.org.

Evans Scholars FoundationThe WGA champions education through

golf by sponsoring the Evans Scholars Pro-gram, the sole charitable beneficiary of theBMW Championship. Established byfamed amateur golfer Charles “Chick”Evans, Jr., the program provides full hous-ing and tuition scholarships to deservingcaddies across the country. Currently, 840caddies are attending college on EvansScholarships; there are more than 9,800Evans Alumni. The WGA’s Board of Gov-ernors has set a goal of having 1,000 EvansScholars enrolled in college annually by2020. The Evans Program is funded by con-tributions from more than 26,000 donorsacross the country, including many EvansAlumni, and by proceeds from the BMWChampionship. D

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Zach Johnson shot a six-under par on the finalround to win the 2013BMW Championship atConway Farms Golf Club.

Zach Johnson shot a six-under par on the finalround to win the 2013BMW Championship atConway Farms Golf Club.

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How long have you been a Cart Girl? 2 years.

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Do you play and if so, how would you describeyour game? Yes! I love to drive the ball as far as Ican, but my short game needs some work. I mustmiss the beach, because I always end up in thesand which is where I got my Pole Creek nick-name “sandy.”

What's your favorite aspect of the game? I lovethat the mental aspect that goes into golf is evenmore challenging than having the athletic abilityto play.

What would you change about the game golf?Fewer sand traps would be nice. See above...

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the cart? Last summer I had a bachelor party payme to be their personal bev cart for their last 9holes. I followed them around, served themdrinks and they even let me play golf with theirclubs!

What is the most used phrase or comment youhear on the course? “Your name is Jane… I‘mTarzan”

What are 3 "don'ts" golfers should know aboutwhen interacting with their cart girl? (1) Pleasedon’t ask for freebies, it just makes things awk-ward. (2) Don’t ignore the bev cart girl, if youdon’t want anything just give us a wave so weknow we can move on. (3) We like everyone tohave a good time out there, but nobody likes asloppy drunk.

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he Fort Collins Country Club,already one of the region’spreeminent venues for fami-

lies to play and relax, has embarked ona $5 million expansion and renovationthat will enrich the club’s year-roundtennis, golf and dining amenities.

Heath Construction of Fort Collinsbegan Phase I in April and is expectedto finish early this fall. A Tennis Centerthat will feature three new indoor tenniscourts for year-round play will comple-ment five outdoor courts. In addition,Heath is building a 2,150-square-footfitness and spa facility.

“With this expansion and renovation,Fort Collins Country Club will offer themost complete collection of year-roundamenities in the region,” said MarkSmith, club president. “We’re the only

club where members can enjoy golf, in-door and outdoor tennis, formal and ca-sual dining, a swimming pool,ballroom, spa and fitness studio. Our re-gion deserves a club with a complete se-lection of amenities and an upscale,resort ambiance. Yet, we’re also a com-munity-focused club with a laid-back,friendly atmosphere.”

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By Karl O’KeefeDivot Vehicle Test Drive Writer

he 300 and 300C are the largestsedans in the Chrysler family, andwith a variety of technology and

luxury features, the 300C is a worthy com-petitor in the sedan market and can be con-sidered a legitimate premium car.

The exterior of the 300 has an attractivemodern design. Inside, the look is upscaleand high-tech, with a new oversized LCDtouchscreen. Depending on the trim level,chrome, carbon-fiber- or wood-look accentsmake the car feel either more luxurious, ormore like a sports sedan.

Even the base 300 includes power windows,

locks and mirrors; LED daytime runninglights; pushbutton start and keyless entry; apower driver seat; cloth upholstery; dual-zone climate control; satellite radio; a USBport; and an 8.4-inch LCD touchscreen dis-play. Step up to the 300S and you get leatherfront seats; shift paddles; piano black trim;and performance tires. Premium leather,natural wood trim, power-adjustable pedals,and a heated steering wheel all contributeto the luxury feel of the 300C, which also in-cludes navigation and the Garmin-basedtouch-screen nav system includes real-timetraffic info.

There's also a Beats by Dr. Dre premiumaudio system, offering a 12-channel amp,proprietary equalization, and trunk-mountedsubwoofer.

The real appeal for the 300C is the V-8 pow-ertrains and the top-performance SRT. The300C is offered with a 363-hp, 5.7-liter HEMIV-8 and a five-speed automatic. While the V-6 is smooth and luxury-car-like, the HEMI ismore aggressive and muscle-car-like. the300C can get to 60 mph in less than six sec-onds, but the SRT can get there in less thanfive seconds with its 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8.

Safety-wise, the 300C includes all the usualelectronic controls and airbags; Hill StartAssist, Rain Brake Support, and Ready AlertBraking are also included.

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or truck buyers who are in thethree-quarter-ton-and-up market,it’s always been thought that

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The trim level for the SLT includes steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, underhoodillumination, Big Horn badging, and a 10-waypower-adjustable driver’s seat. The LuxuryGroup package ($640) added, among otherniceties, a heated steering wheel and seats,auto-dimming mirrors, and Ram’s trick, con-figurable seven-inch multiview screen. Ifyou want the Uconnect system ($1005) youget an 8.4-inch touch screen, satellite radio,navigation, and multiple connectivity op-tions.

Controls are within easy reach, and there is

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he 2014 Toyota Tundra introducesnew looks and new features. Thenew exterior and interior are joined

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Upgrades to the interior and equipment lev-els offer more creature comforts and tech-nology. The CrewMax models offer four-dooraccess and seating for five and is definitelya good choice if you want to seat six-footersin the second row.

Standard equipment includes daytime run-ning lights, 18-inch steel wheels, EntuneAudio, 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat,power windows, and all of the standardsafety equipment. Step up to the SR5, andyou add fog lights, variable intermittentwindshield wipers, Entune Audio Plus, andoptional 18-inch alloy wheels.

The 2014 Toyota Tundra includes a verygood set of standard safety equipment,building on the previous Tundra's top-of-segment safety ratings from the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for High-way Safety (IIHS). Active safety featureslike stability and traction control, anti-lock

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ariana Butte in Loveland, is fullyopen for play; every last inch of itsPar 72, 6,745 yards. This declara-

tion, to those who know the course and itsrecent history, is cause for a very large cel-ebration.

Flash back to September 2013 when a his-torical volume of rain fell over Colorado,especially Northern Colorado, and floodingwas the top story for weeks and weeks andweeks. Mariana Butte did not escape this100 year event unscathed and three of itsholes #15, 16, and 17 were under water andclosed to play for the remainder of the 2013season plus, a good part of the pre-seasonin 2014.

“We had water, silt and sludge on the teesand fairways of 15, 16, and 17. While wewere able to get 15 and 17 cleared and

ready for play fairly quickly. We had to waitquite some time for the river to recede on16 to a point where we could get crews in to

rebuild the bridge and cart paths and tobegin the clearing process,” said SteveSouthard, Golf Manager for the City ofLoveland.

The Front Range flood of 2013 ushered inmany changes to properties on both sides ofInterstate 25 “The entire Big ThompsonRiver corridor has changed due to the floodevent,” said Southard. “In fact, the BigThompson River itself is wider and haschanged its course in many locations,” hecontinued.

But a changing river could not keep a greatcourse down and in mid-April of 2014 all18 holes opened to play with hole number16 temporarily playing as a par 3 or par 4from a new set of tees on the “dry” side of

the swollen river. Now, however, even thatrestriction has been removed and golferscan once again enjoy a full course of golf.“With the 2014 spring runoff now behindus, playing conditions at Mariana Butte are,and will continue to be, excellent all seasonlong,” Southard stated.

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