Summer 2014 Departments Contents

Cherry Hills Country Club ON PAR PLAY WORTHY FAIRWAYS & PHILANTHROPY IN ASPEN PUBLISHER’S NOTES ...... 9 Summertime fundraisers and a spectrum of courses highlight golf in the Roaring Fork Valley ..22

GOLF IN VAIL VALLEY ON COVER Summer in Vail offers amazing multiple COLORADO WELCOMES THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP championship golf courses ...... 26 One of the Tour’s most prestigious event will be played at Cherry Hills Country Club ...... 12 ROLLINGSTONE RANCH ...... 32

JOHN ELWAY AND THE PGA TOUR The BMW Championship is coming to INSTRUCTION Colorado, in large part thanks to John Elway ....15 RED SKY GOLF ON RADAR ALERT Golf academy’s new TrackMan launch monitor GAME PLAY helps improve golf scores ...... 34 THE EVANS SCHOLARS PROGRAM REFERENCING YOUR CLUB’S SWING PATHS Caddies receive full tuition and housing costs Being aware of the correct swing paths will at 19 major U.S. universities ...... 16 help you hit a better shot ...... 36

CAN WATSON WIN ANOTHER RYDER CUP? He did it as captain in 1993 at The Belfry in MAP AND DIRECTORIES England, and the U.S. team would dearly COLORADO PLAYER PROFILES ...... 56 like a repeat ...... 18 COLORADO MAP AND GUIDES ...... 58 PRIVATE CLUB DIRECTORY ...... 66 Cover photo: John Elwy by Dane Andrew / Total Entertainment News. TEN

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Summer 2014 Lifestyles Contents

Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer in Vail

COLORADO GOLF LIFESTYLES FINE DINING VAIL’S GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Vail’s restaurants offer visitors and residents LUXURY AUTOS world-class dining experiences ...... 54 MEET THE NEW BMW I8 In a word, wow!...... 40 FINE JEWELRY THE FALL AND RISE OF THE TENNIS BRACELET It fell off during a tournament and launched LUXURY TRAVEL a global fashion staple ...... 54 GOLF IN THE KINGDOM Thailand is Asia’s sweet spot for unforgettable golf vacations ...... 44

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Summer 2014 Publisher’s notes By Timothy J. Pade • [email protected]

We are excited to distribute this issue of Colorado Golf Colorado, not the least of which was Arnold Palmer’s Magazine throughout the Rocky Mountain region! This is historic come-from-behind win at the 1960 U.S. Open, an exceptional time in Colorado with historic ramifications, which launched what came to be known as Arnie’s Army. A and there’s no better person to grace our cover than then unknown Phil Mickelson won the U.S. Amateur in Colorado’s own John Elway, president of Cherry Hills 1990, and Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Senior Open in 1993, Country Club, Vice President of operations and General beating runner-up Tom Weiskopf by one stroke. And, of Manager of the Denver Broncos. Elway was instrumental in course, few will forget Birdie Kim’s spectacular hole out helping to bring the illustrious BMW Championship to his from the greenside bunker on No. 18 to win the 2005 U.S. home course in Colorado, and that in turn will bring the top Women’s Open by two shots. golfers in the world to the Mile High City. We will proudly welcome the PGA’s top 70 players to We can expect the top 70 players in the world as finalists Colorado in September, and expect the game to enter a in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. Those expected to fever pitch as the BMW Championship is played along attend include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Zach Johnson Cherry Hills’ spectacular fairways. To read more about the and Martin Kaymer, among others. They will test the tournament, please turn to pg. 12. renovated Cherry Hills Country Club course and vie for the This issue will also showcase our gorgeous Rocky $1.44 million payout. Mountain courses in both Vail and Aspen, with features on Cherry Hills Country Club has hosted 11 major pages 22 and 26. Our lifestyles section includes travel, tournaments including seven USGA championships. The luxury automobiles, jewelry, fashion, instruction and more! U.S. Open has been held at Cherry Hills three times and the Finally, our 26th season would not be complete without PGA Championship twice. Two U.S. Amateur tournaments a huge thanks to those of you who continue to support have been contested there, as have one each of the U.S. Colorado Golf Magazine . Senior Open, U.S. Senior Amateur, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Mid-Amateur tournaments. Cherry Hills Country Club has held more historically significant golf tournaments than any other facility in

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By Christine Loomis

2013 BMW Champion Zach Johnson on Cover

t’s an indelible part of the FedExCup fall schedule, a for many of golf’s finest championships, and we are thrilled to have tournament that brings it all together: great golf; a terrific fan the top 70 players in the world here for the 2014 event. Our effort experience; a prestigious title sponsor; and support of a is focused on staging a top-quality event for golf fans, players, Iworthy cause, the Evans Scholarship Foundation. No wonder volunteers, our sponsor and the many corporate hospitality the BMW Championship was named the PGA Tour’s Tournament participants.” of the Year in 2013—for the second year in a row. John Elway, club president, agrees. “Cherry Hills welcomes the “On behalf of the PGA Tour, I am pleased to congratulate the opportunity to once again showcase our course and to put Denver BMW Championship for being named the best among its peers,” at the center of the golf world in September 2014,” he says. “An says Andy Pazder, PGA Tour executive vice president and chief of important component of our club’s rich heritage has been to offer a operations. “The tournament committee should be proud of the worthy venue for the world’s finest professional and amateur special recognition the event has earned for its efforts.” golfers. Hosting the 2014 BMW Championship reaffirms our Conducted by the Western Golf Association (WGA), which commitment to opening our course for competition at the highest was founded in 1899 to promote golf in the western half of the level.” United States, the tournament is premium from start to finish. PGA Tour pro Zach Johnson, who won last year at Conway “Given the caliber of the more than 40 outstanding events on the Farms Golf Club outside of Chicago, is the tournament’s defending Tour each season, it is incredibly humbling to receive this honor for champion. In 2012, the tournament was hosted by Crooked Stick

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the second year in a row and the third time since 2008,” says Vince Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, and won by Rory McIlroy. And in Pellegrino, the association’s senior vice president, tournaments. 2008, the first year it was honored as Tournament of the Year, the “The WGA shares this award with our title sponsor, BMW of BMW was played at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. North America, with whom we’ve had a strong partnership for the Fans expect a high level of golf and they won’t be disappointed. last seven years.” As the FedExCup winds down in the fall, top-ranked players will be This year, the tournament comes to the Denver metro area, on hand to battle for the final points. As of this writing, the top 10 Sept. 1-7, at Cherry Hills Country Club. Colorado energy in the rankings are Jimmy Walker, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar, entrepreneur and philanthropist George Solich is the general chair Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Chris Kirk, Patrick Reed, Harris for the 2014 event and a stellar example of how successful the English, Brendon Todd and Kevin Na. But keep an eye on the list. scholarship program is. Changes in ranking are part of what makes the final tournaments “Serving as general chairman of the 2014 BMW so exciting. Championship is an honor and a privilege, and as a former caddie But it’s not just about golf. The BMW Championship is also and Evans Scholars recipient, I could not be more pleased to see the about a very special charity. The Evans Scholars Foundation BMW Championship coming to Cherry Hills,” Solich says. “Since administers funds for a program that sends deserving caddies to its founding in 1922, Cherry Hills has served as a time-tested venue college—with full tuition and housing paid. The Western Golf

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contributions caddies make to the game of golf, it’s also about the important character they exhibit—on and off the course. The WGA puts it this way: “We’re proud of the history of golf as a walking game. We embrace the core values that underscore a caddie’s presence on the course: hard work, cooperation, persistence and respect. It’s part of our golf heritage. That’s why we assist in finding potential caddies and help clubs in starting new caddie programs and improving existing ones. Above all, we promote the Evans Scholars Program.” Those core values are also recognizable in the way the program plays out long after graduation. Like George Solich, many alumni, l l o r r a C

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even those who graduated decades ago, volunteer at the BMW Championship. Some serve as caddies in the pro-am events, donating their tips to the Evans Scholars Foundation, some are greeters at the tournament entry gates, ready to provide information. Alumni are a huge part of the base from which contributions are made to support the scholarship program. Title sponsor BMW of North America does it part, too. Last year BMW even awarded a four-year scholarship to the foundation when Hunter Mahan recorded a hole-in-one on the 17th hole during the third round, a five-iron shot that also netted the player a BMW i3, the company’s new electric car. The Western Golf Association and Cherry Hills Country Club have long and storied histories, and there’s every reason to believe that the 2014 BMW Championship will add to the luster. “Cherry Hills has served as a worthy venue for many of golf’s l l o r r

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Jordan Spieth S U © the world’s top players to Colorado for the 2014 PGA Tour Association has been helping in this endeavor since 1930 when the playoffs.” first two caddie recipients attended Northwestern University. The Tickets will be limited. For more on the tournament go to tournament has raised more than $17 million for the foundation bmwchampionshipusa.com ; for more on the WGA and Evans since 2007 and helped graduate nearly 10,000 caddie scholars Scholars Foundation, log onto wgaesf.org from 19 universities. Today, there are more than 800 deserving ______young men and women attending college thanks to this program. Christine Loomis is contributor to And while it’s a program that recognizes the important Colorado Golf Magazine.

14 Colorado Golf maGazine •Summer 2014 on Cover The BmW Championship is coming to Colorado, in large part thanks to John elway

ack in 2011, the powers that be behind the BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, announced that the 2014 edition of the Btournament 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 executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, the team he led to two Super Bowl championships as quarterback in 1998 and 1999. A scratch golfer, Elway is also president of Cherry Hills Country Club’s board of directors, and in that role he was instrumental in bringing the BMW Championship to Denver.

Elway also gave credit to Coloradoans for being an excellent fan base and he should know. “Colorado has so many great sports fans. It’s always been a great place to come up here and play whatever you play.” The Tour players will no doubt find that to be true when they arrive in September for the tournament that will run Sept. 1-7. Sponsored by BMW of North America and conducted by the Elway has been a member of the club since 1989, and he’s Western Golf Association, the tournament has $8 million in prize proud to showcase his home golf course on the PGA Tour, which money with $1.44 million going to the winner. hasn’t been in Colorado since the International was played for the While the contract that brings the 2014 BMW Championship last time at Castle Pines in 2006. to the Mile High City is just for one year, no one, least of all Elway, is “I’m honored to announce that Cherry Hills Country Club will discounting the possibility that a regular Colorado stop on the host the 2014 BMW Championship,” Elway said in 2011. “I’m PGA Tour calendar might become a tradition. thrilled that we are bringing a premier PGA Tour event back to “We’re thrilled with the opportunity to host the BMW in Colorado.” 2014,” Elway said. “We’ll see what comes after that.” About the club’s course, which is shorter by today’s standards Meanwhile, Elway and some of his sport-playing friends got than most on the Tour, Elway said, “It’s an old-style, traditional golf together to promote BMW ticket sales in an amusing YouTube course that you never get tired of playing. We’re thrilled to have the commercial. In it, Elway, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, event here. The players are so good these days, but we are confident former Bronco John Lynch and Chauncey Billups, who the course will hang in there and compete against these guys.” attended the University of Colorado and played multiple During the announcement, Elway gave recognition to George seasons for the Denver Nuggets, gather to attend Husher Solich, Colorado energy entrepreneur, philanthropist and general School, where they try to learn how to keep golf fans quiet chair for the 2014 tournament, as the power behind the move to during tournament play. If you haven’t seen it, check it out a bring the tournament to Cherry Hills. Having the event in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeVNzcrYZU. Colorado is special to Solich, who is a former caddie and a recipient Fun and games aside, come September, it’s almost certain that of an Evans Scholarship, the primary beneficiary of the BMW Colorado golf fans will prove Elway right by showing up in record Championship. numbers to support what they hope will be the first of many PGA “George Solich really led this charge for Cherry Hills Country Tour contests in the Centennial State. Club over the last 12 to 18 months,” Elway said. “He has done a ______tremendous job of making this happen for this great club that we Christine Loomis is contributor to are a part of. Without George, this would not have happened.” Colorado Golf Magazine. .

Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 15 By Christine Loomis

hick Evans Jr. was not just one of the great players of In 1930, the WGA awarded its first two scholarships to caddies early golf. He was a visionary and philanthropist, and his Harold Fink and Jim McGinnis, both of whom went on to attend legacy has no doubt had an impact far beyond what Northwestern University, the same school Chick Evans had Ceven he could have imagined when he first had the idea attended. Until World War II, all Evans scholars attended to send deserving caddies to college. Northwestern, but that would change. Although he started the fund on his own, Evans soon saw that he Tuition at Northwestern in 1930 was $150 per year, far less needed help to implement his program, which became known as the than the investment Evans had initially made, which meant the Evans Scholars Program. In 1929, he turned to the Western Golf WGA had to find other worthy recipients. The group established Association (WGA), an association formed by a group of men criteria for selecting applicants: scholarship, fellowship and determined to promote golf in the western region of the United leadership. Today, those elements remain at the heart of the States. The association was fittingly headquartered in Golf, Illinois, program, which is now administered through the Evans Scholars and was soon hosting amateur and open championships to showcase Foundation and funded through contributions from more than the exceptional talent of golfers who made their home in the west. 100,000 golfers across the country, Evans alumni and proceeds

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from the WGA’s venerable BMW benefitting enormously from the generous For info on the BMW Championship at Championship, the third of four playoff full tuition and housing paid by the Cherry Hills Country Club Sept. 1-7, visit events in the PGA Tour’s FedExCup program. There are currently 840 bmwchampionshipusa.com. Learn more competition. students attending 19 universities, most of about the scholarships at wgaesf.org In 1940, the program developed them at the 14 schools with Evans ______another element that would in many ways Scholarship Houses. However, 50 are at Christine Loomis is contributor to define it going forward, even as it five additional universities—Notre Dame, Colorado Golf Magazine celebrated what Evans had long felt about Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State and the importance of caddies. Washington—which have Evans scholars “The caddie is the lifeblood of the game though not a chapter house. Tuition and Scholarship Requirements of golf—a great companion, a friendly housing paid out by the Foundation each To qualify, caddies must be nominated by their conversationalist and a smiling face,” he year exceeds $12 million. With college club and meet four requirements: had said. “This is what the game of golf is costs skyrocketing, that number will only truly all about.” go up—as will the need for the Strong caddie record: Applicants must have In that spirit, it was at Northwestern scholarships. caddied, successfully and regularly, for a University that the first Evans Scholars Plans are in place to increase the minimum of two years and are also expected to Chapter House was established, where the number of Evans Scholars in school and to caddie and/or work at their sponsoring club caddies would live and study together expand the organization’s geographic during the summer when they apply for the cooperatively as a group. There are now 14 footprint to take in the United States from scholarship. houses at 14 different universities: coast to coast, meaning that funding has Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Marquette, never been more critical. Excellent academics: Applicants must have Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Colorado golfers and fans have a chance completed their junior year of high school with Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Illinois, this year to rise to the occasion and help. In above a B average in college preparatory Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue and September, the BMW Championship will courses and are required to take the ACT. Wisconsin. be played at Cherry Hills Country Club in “We believe that the sense of Denver for the first time, and the Evans Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must empowerment fostered through Chapter Scholars Foundation will be the sole clearly establish their need for financial living is largely responsible for the beneficiary. assistance. tremendous success of our 14 Evans “Cherry Hills Country Club, with its Scholarship Chapters,” say the Foundation world-class golf course and historical Outstanding character: Applicants must be leaders, and the success of the houses significance, will provide a great venue for outstanding in character, integrity and supports their belief. On each of the 14 the 2014 BMW Championship,” says leadership. campuses, the Evans Scholars Houses have Andy Pazder, PGA Tour chief of earned a reputation for high scholastic operations. “We appreciate the support Applicants are evaluated and compete on the achievement and community service, and the championship has received at its recent above criteria for the limited number of Chick for fostering strong leadership and venues and believe that Denver will offer Evans Caddie Scholarships awarded communication skills among the residents. optimal benefits for spectators, our players annually. The Scholarship Committee Since 1930, more than 9,800 men and and, ultimately, the Evans Scholars interviews finalists and the final selection rests women have graduated as Evans Scholars, Foundation.” with the Committee.

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s 2014 the U.S. team’s year to win back the Ryder Cup? It’s a feat that has not been accomplished since 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, and since 1993 in Europe. Revered IGleneagles Golf Club hosts the 2014 Matches, but not on its fabled James Braid courses. Instead, this year’s Cup will be contested on Jack Nicklaus’ signature parkland layout for big hitters, the PGA Centenary Course, originally named the Monarch’s Course. Many Europeans are dismayed that the Matches aren’t on one of Scotland’s famed links. Initial Matches were played at Gleneagles in 1921, with Britain/Ireland winning 9-3. Seed merchant Samuel Ryder, an ardent spectator and golfer, launched the Ryder Cup at tea in 1926. In 1979, with U.S. teams dominating the Matches, Jack Nicklaus suggested changing the format and team selection to include European Captain Irelannd’s Europe. Since then, Europe has won nine Matches, America four, Paul McGinley and there has been one tie.

Gleneagles Golf Club

On paper, the United States was predicted glory on Arnold Ireland’s Paul McGinley, Europe’s captain, isn’t a household Palmer’s spectacular design at Ireland’s K Club in 2006, and again in name, but he has been a perennial vice captain in the Ryder Cup 2010 at rain-drenched Celtic Manor in Wales. In 2012, the Matches and a victorious captain for many Seve Trophy teams. European team prevailed yet again, this time at Medinah Country McGinley also made the winning putt against Jim Furyk at The Club in Illinois with a sensational Sunday singles win that has come Belfry in the 2002 Matches. He has chosen Scotland’s victorious to be known as the “Miracle of Medinah.” 2002 Ryder Cup captain, Sam Torrance, and Ireland’s Des Smyth as Needing a turnaround from these losses, the U.S. revised its his initial vice captains. strategy and named Tom Watson 2014 captain. Loved by the Scots Both captains have three picks, which will be critical as a native son, Watson brings a depth of unrivaled experience and a considering the multitude of new, young talent available for the 12- focus from a “winning” generation, and he has no fear of doing man teams. Some Ryder Cup veteran players could be lacking things his way to win, as he did in 1993 as captain—the U.S. team’s points. last victory on European soil. Watson has chosen Andy North and Graeme McDowell, whose triumph over Hunter Mahan in Raymond Floyd as vice captains. 2010 secured the Cup, believes competition will be fierce. “There

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Zach Johnson agrees. ”All are grinding. They want to make the team.” Is Tiger a lock? Not like before. Potential newbies for the U.S. team are Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Harris English. Europe’s Victor Dubuisson, Henrik Stenson, Jamie Donaldson and Thomas Bjorn appear in. It’s hoped that Scot Stephen Gallacher will qualify so McGinley doesn’t need to use a pick. Retouched by Nicklaus for the Matches, the par-72 PGA Centenary Course now stretches 7,243 yards. The 18th hole received the most changes in preparation for the Matches. “It’s not a very difficult hole. It’s exciting. I’m very proud of it,” Nicklaus says. Host Europe controls course set-up, which is always critical, but will be even more so if it’s a “wet” Gleneagles. The European Tour’s Johnny Walker Championships have also been contested here annually, thus advantage Europe. But, it’s a big-hitters course, and that gives the U.S. team more advantage. “Gleneagles is a very unique course, creating a challenge in itself,” Arnold Palmer notes. “I think America’s success will depend on how seriously they approach the Matches, if their mental toughness equals or betters [that of] the Europeans.” NBC/Golf Channel Ryder Cup commentator, England’s Tom Abbott, says, “The stretch from the par-4 14th on is testing and will be tough. The par-5 16th is risk/reward and bombers can go for it in two. The 18th is a good finish but isn’t that tough.” As for Captain Watson, he’s old school. He only wants guys on Tom Watson 2014 captain his team “with heart and guts.” Game on at Gleneagles, Sept. 23-28. 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] a Susanne Kemper is a staff writer tough team to get on, and for America, too.” with Colorado Golf Magazine

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By Lisa Perry

Maroon Creek Club Play Worthy

spen may be a playground for the rich and famous, but the recipients of what we do every day—and our program they also participate in local fundraisers, wallets wide members play to help us help them.” He continues, “We’re a fully open. When it’s time to tee off, golf opportunities here funded nonprofit like any other. This fundraiser is 40 percent of Aaccommodate every handicap and tax bracket. our annual budget.” (Details at ChallengeAspen.or g) TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISERS Aspen Junior Golf High Country Shootout: July 27-28 PGA Tour pro Chris DiMarco returns to host Aspen’s summer staple that funds the junior golf program for 500 area youngsters. At Sunday’s party, DiMarco serves as auctioneer for golf-experience

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packages that have included Masters tickets and golf with pros. The next day, anyone can attend a free teaching clinic before the tournament at Aspen Golf Club, where the Aspen Junior Golf Foundation maintains a clubhouse for its participants. Organizers ensure that regardless of family income, any child can take part in junior golf programs. Tournament director Charlie Weaver says, “Our goals for kids are to learn the rules of golf, and be ladies and gentlemen on the course—and in life. We emphasize honesty, integrity and togetherness.” Money raised covers projects such as recent, extensive clubhouse improvements. Weaver notes the time, effort and funds donated by volunteers and supporters, plus AJG’s positive relationships with City officials and vendors. Maroon Creek Club (Information at AspenJuniorGolf.com )

Vince Gill & Amy Grant Gala and Golf Classic: July 28-29 GOLF Country-music superstars Gill and Grant celebrate 10 years Maroon Creek Club hosting their annual fundraiser to benefit Challenge Aspen, a (Aspen, private, 970-920-1533) nonprofit that offers year-round recreational, educational and Owners have utilized $12 million over the past four years to fulfill cultural experiences for anyone with a cognitive or physical their golf goal to be “Augusta National at 8,000 feet,” says owner disability. Monday’s cocktail reception at the St. Regis Aspen Resort representative Scott Erwin. Tom Fazio redesigned greens and features an always-anticipated concert by Gill and Grant. Tuesday bunkers to USGA standards, tees were laser-leveled, the irrigation includes golf at Snowmass Club followed by an awards party. system was replaced and fairways are now bluegrass. Augusta Challenge Aspen’s development director, Jay Israel, says its National Club’s caddy master and half his staff work during participants are part of the gala, including a performance by youth Colorado’s golf season at Maroon Creek’s stellar venue. “There’s not from the organization’s music-and-dance camp. Golf foursomes are one blind shot on the course. It’s one of the most beautiful settings joined by celebrities as well as those with varying degrees of injury, in the country, second to none, and this country club’s course including single-, double- and triple amputees. “Our supporters see conditions, service and food are over the top.”

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River Valley Ranch Golf Club

Aspen Glen Golf Club Ironbridge Golf Club

Ironbridge Golf Club (Glenwood Springs, semi-private, 970-384-0630) Tom Lehman led a just-completed course redesign to make this former “most difficult course in the state” appeal to all levels of play. Managing partner Jim Light says, “Tom’s design philosophy is that the hole should be able to tell you how to play it. We’ve touched all 18 in some way—from eliminating bunkers to simple grassline work to major fairway contouring.” Superintendant Eric Foerster is dedicated to environmentally sensitive practices while growing in a 10,000-square-foot practice green, unique as a 9-hole putting course. Light continues “We’re on the path of what’s going to make golf fun for everyone.”

River Valley Ranch Golf Club (Carbondale, semi-private, 970-963-3625) Scenically located at the base of Mt. Sopris with the Crystal Aspen Glen Golf Club River meandering through the course, RVR includes a number of (Carbondale, private, 970-704-1905) “wow” tee-shots, says General Manager and Director of Golf Alden Stunning views highlight this Jack Nicklaus II championship Richards. “We are a resort-destination course,” offering corporate mountain design. Director of Operations Dave Fiscus says, “About and group outings and stay-and-play packages. “It’s a golf course 99 percent of the time guests say it’s their favorite in Colorado with that’s user-friendly, and each hole is right out in front in you. We tee placement, fairways that are wider than most, and greens that have a thriving junior golf program, and plots for ‘Fairway are not overly undulated—but have character. They are firm and Residences’ are being built on the seventh hole for people who fair.” Outstanding service levels and overall attention to detail want to experience living here in summer.” The venue offers a complement amenities. Additionally, “We have the best tennis variety of memberships and public play, and houses popular courts in the Valley with Har-Tru clay courts.” New value-focused Finbarrs Irish Pub. memberships are an attractive option, especially for families.

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Aspen Golf Club

Roaring Fork Club (Basalt, private, 970-9100) This Jack Nicklaus Signature course was designed to blend seamlessly into the natural terrain, and members enjoy the challenges associated with Roaring Fork River, Spring Creek and woodlands. If golfers have difficulties with the landscape or small greens, dramatic views offer instant distraction. ______Snowmass Club Golf Course Lisa Perry is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magazine. Snowmass Club Golf Course y h p a (Snowmass, private, 970-923-5700) r g o t o h

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Aspen Golf Club (Aspen, public, 970-429-1949) The City of Aspen ensures its public venue lives up to the high standards of its residents, and succeeds with a pretty course that is also a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of the longest municipal courses in the state, there is water on 14 holes along with some spectacular views for golfers playing the pastoral venue. Roaring Fork Club

Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 25 By Todd Hartley

Vail Golf Club Play Worthy

hen you think of Vail and The bikes come equipped with their short games, the course’s longest hole Beaver Creek, obviously saddlebags on each side of the rear tire to measures just 120 yards. the first thing that comes hold clubs and gear, and while it’s easiest The regular-length Eagle Vail course, a Wto mind is skiing. You to ride them on the paved cart paths, Devlin/Von Hagge design, is tucked up think of the mountains and snow and their smooth tires allow golfers to pedal against the hills along the Eagle River, wintertime activities. It’s only natural. across fairways without damaging the giving it plenty of changes in elevation and Vail and summer, on the other hand, turf. Book an early tee time if you want to two long river crossings that will test any might go together in your mind like ride one, though. The four golf bikes, a hit golfer’s nerves. bobsleds and Miami. But if you’re a golfer with eco-warriors and fitness fans alike, The upscale Sonnenalp Golf Club, in the and you think there’s nothing for you in usually get taken first thing in the nearby town of Edwards, offers membership Vail in the summer, you’re overlooking a morning. packages and discounts to guests of Vail’s goldmine of excellent courses, most of Around the corner from Vail, the Eagle Sonnenalp Hotel, but anyone is welcome to which you can play without having to join Vail Golf Club offers an affordable book a tee time. The Jay Morrish/Bob Cupp a club or take out a second mortgage. alternative for families with the Willow design nicely incorporates the rolling terrain Start in Vail, home to the Vail Golf Creek Par 3 course. Perfect for kids, and features great views across the valley Club, a locals’ favorite since its opening in beginners and experts looking to hone toward Beaver Creek.

Eagle Vail Golf Club

1962. Laid out along the valley floor, with Gore Creek a factor on numerous holes, the course, which is open to everyone, provides a suitable challenge for low handicappers. But with five sets of tees, it’s equally playable for less-accomplished golfers, too. The wide fairways and deceptive greens are well kept, and the views looking toward the craggy peaks of the Gore Range are spectacular. This summer, Vail unveils a new 18th hole, a par-5 that provides a fitting coda to a fine layout. Also new this year is the Golf Bike program, the first of its kind in Colorado. Instead of taking a cart or walking, golfers at Vail now have the option of pedaling their way around the links on one of the course’s four specialized Golf Bikes designed by Florida’s Higher Ground Golf Co. Sonnenalp Golf Club

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Eagle Ranch Golf Club

Farthest from Vail but easiest on the wallet and well worth the drive, the public Gypsum Creek Golf Club boasts a challenging Pete Dye layout and is another interesting possibility for families. The club’s swimming pool is open to the public as well, meaning non-golfers can splash around for a few hours while their golfing counterparts hit the links. In addition to its fully public courses, the Vail Valley also has a handful of top- flight tracks reserved specifically for resort guests, meaning they can be played by anyone, as long as that anyone spends the night in the right place. Most notable among the valley’s resort courses is Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club in Wolcott. The resort’s two distinct 18-hole layouts, designed by Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, are consistently ranked among the top courses in Colorado. They can only be played by club members and anyone staying at the club’s sizable list of lodging partners in Vail, Avon and Beaver Creek. Closer to Vail and perched on a hilltop near the town of Edwards, The Club at Cordillera boasts three excellent 18-hole layouts open to members and visitors The Club at Cordillera staying at local resorts and lodging partners. The Hale Irwin-designed Mountain Course rolls across a former A few minutes down the highway, in Arnold Palmer signature design winds working ranch near the top of the hills. the town of Eagle, Eagle Ranch Golf Clubis across rolling terrain with a nice mix of Higher still, the Summit Course, a Jack another affordable public option. The hilly and open, links-style holes. Nicklaus design, will take your breath away,

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Beaver Creek Golf Club

emphatically private, with no real estate development and a membership of just 300. Adam’s Mountain Country Club, near Eagle, features a fine Tom Weiskopf- designed course amid a quiet gated community. ______Red Sky Ranch Todd Hartley is a contributing writer to Colorado Golf Magazine literally, with spectacular views and an elevation of 9,200 feet. By contrast, Cordillera’s Tom Fazio- designed Valley Course is nestled near the floor of the Eagle River Valley, giving it a longer season and warmer temperatures than its higher-altitude brethren. Unlike Red Sky, Cordillera offers one fully public option: the innovative Short Course at Cordillera, a nine-hole par-3 layout designed by renowned short-game guru Dave Pelz. With a par of 27 and four different sets of tees, the Short Course is a great place to hone your irons or teach the game to your kids. Running the length of the valley at the foot of its namesake ski resort, the Beaver Creek Golf Club, a scenic Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design, is open to members and guests staying at properties in Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. Lastly, if you can figure out a way to get yourself a tee time, the Vail Valley also has some premier private courses. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Country Club of the Rockies, in Edwards, is often regarded as one of Colorado’s top-10 courses. Eagle Springs Golf Club, a Jay Morrish/Tom Weiskopf design in Wolcott, is

Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 29 By Matt McKay Play Worthy

he story goes: when Bill Coore made his first site visit to what is now a private golf course on the eastern slope of the Tahoe basin, he began to lose interest in taking on the project the higher and higher he was chauffeured into the Tmountains. The good news for Coore, and the future members of the project he eventually took on and completed, is the results of the effort are spectacular. What Coore discovered on arrival was land that, despite being in and surrounded by mountains, had areas level enough to build a real golf course, free of tee-to-green trickery, with a premium on local knowledge on and around the greens. These principles were executed despite the apparent obstacles to traditional course design. The circumstances Robert Trent Jones II encountered at Rollingstone Ranch are similar. Despite the Rocky Mountain location at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Jones rolled out a golf course that looks as though it’s been there for 10,000 years. It was golf course land waiting to be discovered, as though the ancient lava flows streamed down in a

certain way, just for future fairways, and compressing strata hardened just so, allowing Jones 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” by definition. However, there’s a distinction between mountain courses and courses constructed at elevation. A mountain course built on the side of a hill can be a nightmare for both designer and player. A mountain course might ask a player to accommodate the mountain slope by hitting a drive into the left rough in order to get the ball on the right side of the fairway. A mountain course typically has dramatic drop-offs on one, or sometimes both sides of the fairway, and shots hit over these edges are irretrievable. A mountain course will inevitably have 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 different animal. Steamboat sits at 6,732 feet, but the Sheraton Steamboat Resort and much of the town lie in a mountain meadow at the foot of peaks pushing their way into the blue Colorado sky. But the peaks rise only for a few more hundred feet - you’re already in the mountains, where the bear, the moose, the elk and other wildlife roam – often on the golf course. And for golfers, the best news is, you won’t feel like a mountain goat playing the course. 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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scattered exposed areas, all the while catching glimpses of the ski slopes that will lure them back in due season. Par 5s spill from tee boxes, par 4s promote a sense of communion with the glorious setting, and par 3s keep players attention with smartly- placed bunkers, downhill yardages to consider, and the occasional lurking pond. Fish Creek imposes itself on players as the round progresses. Thorne said the creek “first becomes a problem” at the 564- yard par 5 No. 10, which finishes with the course’s signature defense, a tiny green with tricky breaks. Then there’s the 166- yard par-3 No. 14, and the 378-yard par-4 No. 15, where the rocky creek cuts diagonally in front of both greens. It’s a full-blown fix for golfers who enjoy the air temperature and setting of a to be a comprehensive test. There will be not careful,” says General Manager Brian mountain course, but aren’t fond of the lost no driving off a mountainside here; there’s Thorne. “If you’re going to play good golf balls, intense requirements, and quirks of plenty of land available to hit your ball off- from the back tees, you’ve got to hit to a playing on the side of a mountain. line. But there’s also plenty of trees, rough, spot...you can’t just close your eyes and hit ______and old Fish Creek, to help inflate the it. You have to place your ball all over the Matt McKay is a staff writer with inaccurate golfer’s score. course. There’s not a lot of leeway left-to- Colorado Golf Magazine “We have a lot of members that love to right to the rough, a hazard, or trees.” bring their head pros up here, because they Golfers wind their way through alpine know you can shoot 90 in a hurry if you’re forests, pine-covered granite canyons, and

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Golf instruction By Lisa Perry

f it’s good enough for the pros, then it’s destined to be an Veteran PGA Tour player Larry Rinker is director of instruction option for Red Sky Golf Club members. When Director of and has managed the Red Sky Golf Academy for five years. Open Golf Jeff Hanson decided to enhance his golfers’ experience year-round, the academy embraces a philosophy of improving Ithis season, he zeroed in on purchasing the industry’s best overall body mechanics along with golf swings, and incorporates its launch monitor to become the cornerstone of Red Sky’s onsite onsite fitness center equipment alongside golf lessons. At the golf academy. After extensive research, he decided on a TrackMan indoor venue, golfers hit into a net and ball flight is precisely system (valued at more than $25,000), installed in March. The monitored by TrackMan for distance, carries and rolls—impossible result has been nothing but praise around the Vail Valley—and to evaluate during previous sessions where only a video camera some lower golf scores from golfers who have utilized it in lessons. recorded hits into snow. “All the PGA Tour players use it,” Hanson says. “People are lining What else is new at Red Sky? Hanson says, “It’s been a great up to get on it.” summer. The weather has been perfect and both courses are in Red Sky’s TrackMan is one of only three in the state and the only great shape. This year we hired a full-time activities director in one at a mountain course. To track ball flight from launch to charge of non-golf activity: flyfishing expeditions, hikes and biking landing, it uses a “Doppler radar principal” also used in radar across Vail Valley. Now members have opportunities to do technology that monitors missiles and severe weather. “It tracks 19 something beyond golf and also meet people.” He says youngsters different variables, and allows an instructor to analyze the ball in enjoyed a four-day junior “adventure camp,” with golf in the flight and provide valuable feedback we never could before,” says morning and a different activity each afternoon, while adults took Hanson. “It’s a value to our membership and resort guests, and gives yoga classes, and attended social events such as wine tastings. them something new to see.” He cites club-head speed, attack angle Award-winning Red Sky is scenically located on a mountainside and club path as important factors that are pinpointed, rather than just west of Vail. Two championship 18-hole courses—one created surrounded by estimations. “Now we have a number in front of us.” by Greg Norman, the second designed by Tom Fazio—are a Hanson tried it out with his own golf swing. “I found out that my distinct study in contrasts offering a variety of playing experiences. club path wasn’t what I thought it was, and my face angle was “With 250 members plus guests of Vail Resorts properties, Red Sky different than I thought.” is a unique model,” says Hanson. Courses switch daily between In order to complement the high-tech system, Hanson says that members-only and guest-resort designations, but members always Red Sky’s pros have been trained with TrackMan courses and have the flexibility to play either one. “We have a young, vibrant, representatives. “I wanted to improve the academy and wanted the active membership from all over the country and with events experience for members to be better—they come out of lessons outside of golf—now we have ski days—we are more than just a six- feeling like we’ve taken out the guesswork.” Golf club fittings are month, summertime designation.” For more information, go to: enhanced as well. “Numbers don’t lie. Spin rate and launch angle and RedSkyGolfClub.com , or call 866.873.3759. club path influence distance. TrackMan is great for lessons, but also ______optimizes the ability to adjust club shafts and heads, and hit farther.” Lisa Perry is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magzine

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One of the things I love most about teaching golf is sharing with my students how to accurately reference 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.

Takeaway Path In the backswing, I want to power the takeaway through my shoulder rotation in order for my arms and hands to move directly back on top of the toe line. There is a point in the swing when the shaft is level to the ground. If the club is on the correct path, the shaft should be directly on top of the toe line. Swing flaws can easily occur at this point if the shaft is either too far inside or outside the toe line.

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 is called the target line and this line is the path on which I want my golf ball to travel. As I set up to the ball, I am standing parallel to the target line, establishing what I call the toe line; it’s this line to which my body and toes are aligned. The key to a good set-up is to tilt from the hips so the arms and hands hang directly on top of the toe line. This is important because I want my hands and golf club to move directly on top of the toe line in the takeaway in order for the golf club to be on the correct path for a straight ball flight. These lines are very important references in the golf swing. To help a player establish these lines, I often use sticks or clubs on the ground to serve as reference points.

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Forward Swing Path The setting of the golf club now serves the purpose of establishing what I call the forward swing plane or path. If you were to draw a line through the shaft in transition, ideally you would want that line to point to the golf ball/target line. This line is now the path of my hands in the forward swing. As I rotate my body in the forward motion of the golf swing, my hands will be on this same path as they move precisely in reference to the swing plane. You can see this in the finish of my swing.

Transition Path The key to transitioning from backswing to forward swing is “setting” the golf club correctly. In order to keep the golf club on path, I need to execute the proper hinging of my wrist. The goal of this hinging motion is to precisely angle the shaft of the golf club so that the butt of the club points to the target line/golf ball in transition, depending on the length of my swing. The great Jack Nicklaus described this hinging motion as “feeling the weight 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 type of 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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Thailand By Aaron Atwood luxury autos

ello World! BMW has broken the mold and challenged all assumptions regarding what a sports car can and ought to be. The BMW i8 takes on all Hcomers in a hybrid cage match made for a Vegas promoter. It’s sexy, powerful and loaded, and at 94 mpg, you’ll feel great about driving it every day. You’ll look great driving it as well, turning heads because it’s impossible not to stare at this inspiring design. The Lamborghini-like scissor doors only add to the feeling that you’re driving something very special. You won’t be mistaken for driving a 5-series Bimmer in the i8. This is new. In fact, BMW put design controls into the hands of an entirely new division in its Bavarian headquarters. Nothing about the i8 says, “I’m a cousin of the M Drive.” The values of the I Division seem to rank sustainability heavily along with innovation. The feeling you get when you lift the cover on the i8 is inspiring. Aluminum chassis, bolts (instead of steel) and wiring (instead of copper) help make the i8 a lightweight in the luxury sports-car division. At a curb weight of just over 3,200 lbs., it’s comparable to most coupes. Granted, the backseat of the i8 is probably better for storing your sunglasses than your kids, but the wheelbase on the i8 is long like a sedan. BMW took pains to use special glass in the rear window and ductwork in the heating/cooling system to save weight, ideas that may set the trend for decades to come. Not to mention that sitting in the i8 may send you immediately into the future of car making. In summary, the Tesla Model S is probably the closest competition and it weighs in at 4,600 pounds. Lucky for BMW that these two aren’t in a boxing match. Don’t misunderstand; there are plenty of features that make the i8 a BMW to the core. The grill features the kidney shape that has defined BMW forever. BMW blue trim rings several of

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the interior and exterior features, and the all-familiar chevron on the hood ensures it’s branded as one of the best in the business. But the body on this beauty was not modeled after her daddy’s BMW. One look at the hood with its venting, lines and mean-looking curves will have you clamoring. This is the best-looking BMW ever. It has more athleticism than the M6 and enough class to put Mercedes and Jaguar on their heels. The bodylines are dynamic. The doors are creased lengthwise and scooped at the handles. You may want to do some stretching before entering or exiting the wing-style doors, but even just putting those doors up and gazing at the i8 is too much fun to miss. making the i8, you won’t find yourself well with the electric motor. The electric Try it out in downtown Denver and you’ll fumbling to make it work. It works like a motor works only the front wheels; the gas instantly have 50 new best friends—this car, not nuclear power plant. That said engine powers a six-speed transmission on car is a people magnet. there is a load of work going on inside to the rear wheels, providing instant all-wheel For all the technology that goes into make the three-cylinder gas engine marry drive.

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Now, let’s talk numbers. The 1.5-liter, These are true sports-car numbers. And Where to Test Drive the i8 three-cylinder gas engine is a direct- with a limited top speed of 155 mph, injected, turbo-charged powerhouse. It’s there’s plenty of performance for everyone. Murray BMW of Denver the Sugar Ray Leonard of the motor world. The AWD makes driving the i8 fun—even 900 South Colorado Blvd With 231 horsepower and 236 pound-feet the engine note is awesome. Though of torque, this little engine absolutely can BMW had to generate the engine noise by Denver, CO 80246 and does pack a punch. The left hook that pumping it through the speakers, I (855) 579-9692 is the combustion engine is followed by a challenge you to point out any hint of murraybmwofdenver.com right-hand electric motor. The electric artificiality. motor produces 129 horsepower (96 The i8 is a contender and will raise your Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs kilowatts) and 184 pound-feet of torque. heart rate and your status on any street in 730 N Circle Dr Together, the two generate 362 the USA. horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. ______Colorado Springs CO 80909 This output gets a 0-60 time of 4.2 Aaron Atwood is a staff writer (877) 461-6421 seconds according to BMW. A quarter- with Colorado Golf Magazine winslowbmw.com mile is covered in just over 12 seconds.

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Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort luxury Travel

he extraordinary reputation of Interestingly, caddies at all golf courses shower and change into clean clothes in the people of Thailand is not in Thailand are female. The caddy who the clubhouse. Most facilities are exaggerated. From the simplest holds your umbrella to protect you from expansive, providing more than 30 private Tfarming communities to cities the sun or fetches your favorite club will showers and large, beautifully appointed such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thai also gladly massage your back and find a locker rooms. people are genuinely kind and sincere. And cold towel for your neck. And she’ll do And then there are the courses they are always smiling. That warmly that while also providing accurate themselves. Siam Country Club in Pattaya welcoming attitude is contagious. yardage and reading your putts. The cost has three championship golf courses. The Still considered by some a bit Third for this level of service is a mere 400 qualifying course for the International World, Thailand actually enjoys a strong baht—approximately $13! BMW Championships is one of the newer layouts and, as one would expect, it offers exceptional golf. Siam Country Club is the first privately owned golf course in Thailand and the first facility in the country to host an LPGA event. Its stunning contemporary clubhouse has everything. Owner Prasertchai Phornprapha, affectionately known as Khun Chai, is

Siam Country Club economy. The value of products and a high-quality lifestyle remain inexpensive there by comparison with much of the rest of the world. Accommodations at even the best hotels are affordable, and most come with the luxuries any world traveler wants and expects. The mantra we found in Thailand was “live our lifestyle.” Aside from rich cultural offerings, Thailand is one of the few places in the world that you can visit and enjoy a lifestyle that would come at a much higher price almost anywhere else today. Food, accommodations and, yes, golf are still inexpensive in Thailand, as are a multitude of luxury services including famed Thai massages. For many tourists, a primary benefit of visiting this incredible place is the lifestyle that can be enjoyed at a relatively modest price. For golfers, the benefits are even greater. This gorgeous, exotic country is Siam Country Club clubhouse home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. According to the Thai Golf Association, there are more than Most golf courses also offer a high level proud of his club and of the lifestyle that his 200 golf courses just from Phuket to of amenities. In Thailand, for example, after country offers. “Here it’s all about how we Pattaya and on to Bangkok. finishing a round of golf, it’s normal to live,” he says. “Where else can you live the

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Lotus Valley Golf Resort Hole No. 18 Lotus Valley Golf Resort Hole No. 18

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lifestyle we enjoy? Manicures, pedicures and massages are just a few of the luxuries easily afforded here. Thailand offers a lifestyle found nowhere else.” Another first-class facility is Lotus Valley Golf Resort. This Gary Player design is about an hour’s drive from Bangkok. Opened in 1998, Lotus Valley is a 7,015- yard championship layout with a modern clubhouse complete with Japanese baths. Greens fees vary from about $50 to $120 Lotus Valley Golf Resort per round, depending on the time of day, season, etc. amenity. This family facility provides for have been trained to entertain thousands The Kingdom of Thailand offers spectacular mountain golf at of visitors from around the world. Most championship golf with water features, fruit approximately $100 a round for visitors. impressive are the Guinness World Record trees and much of what you would find Opened in 2005, the Lee Schmidt and and Ripley’s Believe it or Not noted anywhere in the world. One golf course, Brian Curley design plays to a par 72 at painting elephants. These highly-trained- however, also includes monkeys. Seriously, 7,003 yards. pachyderms-turned-highly-paid-artists monkeys everywhere. Bangpra Golf Club Another excellent hotel in the area is commanded $50,000 for a painting titled north of Pattaya was built in 1958 and Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, with just 74 “Lanna,” purchased by a Thai-born U.S. updated in 1988. This mature facility is one spacious, luxurious rooms and villas. businessman. Daily painted canvasses sell of the prettiest courses in the area, and it can Gorgeous teak furniture throughout and for as much as $100. The Elephant Camp be played for approximately $35-$90, an abundance of luxury touches make this is a must see when visiting Chiang Mai. depending on time and day of play. a property not to be missed. Also there is Wat Phra That Doi In Chiang Mai, in northwestern Chiang Mai is famous for the Maesa Suthep, a Theravada Buddhist temple and Thailand, Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Elephant Camp, a conservation center the holiest shrine in northern Thailand. Spa Resort offers every conceivable with some 70 elephants on property that Built in 1386, the temple is on a

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Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort

Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort

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

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Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa

Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa

The names Doubletree, Hilton and Best Western in the United vacation, whether the focus is golf, tennis or exotic culture, and the States are typically associated with nice, modern accommodations. value for dollars spent is phenomenal. In Thailand, however, these brands are high-end luxury properties. For those interested in a Thai golf vacation, or golf getaway The new Hilton Pattaya is spectacular, as is the Hilton Sukhumvit anywhere in Asia, the go-to resource is GolfAsian. GolfAsian is a Bangkok, where gorgeous marble baths complement expansive leading tour operator and can provide discounted bookings for tee guest rooms. Restaurants at these hotels are on par with top times, accommodations and transportation. Simply log onto restaurants in New York or Las Vegas. golfasian.com . Thailand simply has too many incredible places to list in one ______article, but one thing is certain: there is no more amazing place to Timothy J. Pade is the publisher of Colorado Golf Magazine

48 Colorado Golf maGazine •Summer 2014 BANGKOK AND VINCINITY • Eastern Star Golf Club • Alpine Golf & Sports Club • Great Lake Golf & Country Club • Bangkok Golf Club • Greenwood Country Club • Bangpakong Riverside Country Club • Khao Kheow Country Club • Chuan Chuen Golf Club • Laem Chabang International C. C. • Green Valley Country Club • Mountain Shadow Golf Club • Ekachai Golf & Country Club • Pattaya Country Club • Kiarti Thanee Country Club • Pattana Golf Resort & Sport Club • Krungthep Kreta Sports Club • Plutaluang Navy Golf Course • Krung Kavee Golf Course & C. C. • Phoenix G. & C. C. • Lakewood Country Club • Rayong Green Valley C. C. • Muang Ake Golf Course • Siam Country Club • Muang Ake Vista Golf Course • Sriracha International Golf Course • Muang Kaew Golf Course • Soi Dao Highland Golf Club • Navatanee Golf Course • St. Andrews 2000 • Panya Indra Golf Club • The Emerald Golf Resort • Pinehurst Golf & Country Club • The Legacy Crystal Bay Golf Club • Royal Army Sport Center • Treasure Hill G. & C. C. • Royal Lakeside Golf Club • Wanjuntr Golf Park Highland Course • Subhapruek Country Club • Wanjuntr Golf Park Valley Course • Tanya Tanee Country Club • Thai Country Club WEST (HUA HIN) • The Rosegarden Golf Club • Black Mountain Golf Course • The Royal Golf & Country Club • Hua Hin Seoul Country Club • The Vintage Club • Majestic Creek Country Club • Unico Golf Course • Palm Hills Golf Resort & C. C. • Windsor Park & Golf Club • Royal Hua Hin Golf Club • Sawang Resort Golf Club NORTH (CHIANG MAI - CHIANG RAI - SUKHOTHAI) • Springfield Royal Country Club • Chiang Mai Green Valley C. C. • The Imperial Lake View G. C. • Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa • Chiang Mai Lamphun Golf Club WEST (KANCHANABURI - RIVER KWAE) • Lanna Golf Club • Blue Canyon C.C. - Canyon Course • Mae Jo Golf Club • Blue Canyon C.C. - Lakes Course • Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club • Laguna Golf Club • Santiburi G. & C. C. Chiang Rai • Loch Palm Golf Club • Waterford Valley Golf Club Chiang Rai • Phuket Country Club • Water Land Golf Course - Sukhothai • Mission Hills Phuket CC • Thai Muang Beach Golf & Marina NORTH EAST (KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK) • Tublamu Royal Navy Golf Course • Bonanza Golf & Country Club • Forest Hills Golf & Country Club SOUTH (KOH SAMUI) • Khao Cha-Ngok Golf Course • Santiburi Samui Country Club • Kirimaya Golf Course & Resort • Mission Hills G. & C. C. MORE UP-COUNTRY COURSES • Rooks Korat Country Club • Rajaprabha Golf Course (Surat Thani) • Royal Hills Resort & Golf Club • Sirikit Dam Golf Course (Uttarathit) • Voyaga Panorama Golf Club • Victory Park Golf & Country Club (Nongkai) • Youth Garden Golf Course - Laos EAST (PATTAYA - EASTERN SEABOARD REGION) • Bangpra International G. & C. C. • Burapha Golf Club

Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 49 Left Bank fine dining

he Colorado Rockies are known for spectacular skiing and golf, and of course, beauty. The Tsummertime also provides for amazing weather for great hiking, biking, fishing, camping, boating and much more. Colorado’s world-class mountain resort towns are also known for movie stars, nightlife and now, more than ever, world- class dining. Over the years, Vail has attracted some of America’s and Europe’s finest chefs. With sophisticated palette’s Vail’s restaurants offer visitors and residents world-class dining experiences. One of Vail’s top restaurants for more than 40 years is the Left Bank. Featuring authentic French cuisine, this newly renovated gourmet spot in the heart of Vail Village has an extensive wine list, incredible ambience overlooking the beautiful Gore Creek as it flows through town and you must see the new contemporary design. The sumptuous dining experiences feature such trademark appetizers as Foie Gras, Escargots, Coquilles St. Jacque and more! Traditional entrées include; Steak au Poivre, Rack of Lamb, Bouillabaisse and many other incredible creations by Chef Jean-Michael Pepi’s Bar& Restaurant Chelain. For reservations, call 970-476- 3696 after 1pm. A favorite European style dining experience, Pepi’s Bar & Restaurant is housed in the Hotel Gastof Gramshammer. a landmark Vail property with an Austrian restaurant featuring wild game such as Venison, Quail, Wild Boar, Canadian Caribou and Elk Loin to name a few! Other Bavarian delights attract any “foodie” such as Weiner Schnitzel, fresh Dover Sole and a Pistachio Crusted Chilean Seabass, just a sampling of their amazing menu. Established in 1964, owners Pepi and Sheika Gramshammer’s , authentic European Inn and restaurant are landmarks in the Vail Valley. The Inn provides 38 rooms, which include six suites and a penthouse all of which come with a complimentary continental breakfast. For hotel reservations call 800- 610-7374. For restaurant reservations call 970-476-4671. If you are looking for a steakhouse, one of the newer establishments in the Vail area is Elway’s, yes named after two-time Denver Bronco Superbowl champion quarterback, John Elway. The Vail locale is one of four Elway’s restaurants with locations in Cherry Creek , downtown Denver inside the Ritz Carlton Denver, the

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Elway’s Vendetta’s

newest location on concourse B at Denver International Airport, and this spectacular location in Vail. You can order USDA Prime hand-cut steaks, seafood and specialty items such as short rib tacos, Rhode Island-style calamari, lamb chop fondue, crispy mushroom risotto fritters and more! This is not your typical steakhouse! Portions are large and the ambiance is an outstanding chophouse with an elegant, charming feel. Tucked into The Lodge at Vail, the outdoor patio is private and adorned with wildflowers everywhere. Elway’s also features a large bar area with reasonable happy hour from 4pm-6pm and extensive wine list. For reservations call 970-754-7818. For those looking for a little more of a casual dining experience, Vendetta’s Italian Restaurant is a “locals favorite.” With a menu featuring a vast selection of everything from the town’s best pizza, to a choice of pasta favorites, Vendetta’s is a family friendly sports bar atmosphere and social bar. Vendetta’s has a relaxing and expansive patio. This is a great place for a slice of pizza and a specialty beer, or a bottle of wine and veal scaloppini, Vendetta’s offers traditional dishes too. For reservations call 970-476-5070.

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Juniper Restaurant

Down valley, in Edwards, Colorado is a “diamond in the rough,” a gastronomic delight called Juniper Restaurant. This local fine dining facility is along the Eagle River less than 15 minutes west of Vail. Beginning with amazing appetizers such as a braised pork belly dish that melts in your mouth. The Duck Confit Pizza is a tantalizing “flat bread” with Carmelized Onions, Figs, Goat Cheese and Pomegranite Syrup and the Yellowfin Tuna Poke with Wonton Chips, Wakame Salad, Guacamole and Pickled Fresno Chilles, are not to be missed. This “New American Restaurant,” features Blue Corn Crusted Rocky Mountain Trout, Bone-In Ribeye, Seared Duck Breast, Alaskan Halibut, a Glazed Pork Chop and other amazing main course dishes. Juniper has an extensive wine list and patrons can sit at the expansive bar or make reservations by calling 970-926-7001.

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Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 53 By Christine Loomis fine Jewelry

n 2002 Harry Winston created a custom Roberto Coin Jewelers, which has tennis bracelet for Serena Williams to a boutique on El Paseo in Palm wear on and off the court during the Desert, Calif., brings contemporary IU.S. Open. It was the most styling to the bracelet, adding notable accessory complementing appeal for today’s wearer. The her famously skintight black Lycra Cento Amuleto Bracelet, for one-piece outfit, a startling head- example, features alternating links of turner on Arthur Ashe court at white gold and pave diamonds along with round-cut, that ime. A $29,000 version of the bezel-set Cento diamond drops. With 8.75 ctw, this bracelet was later available in bracelet is priced at $120,500; it is also Harry Winston stores. available in yellow gold. Also in the Cento Before Serena, other players collection is the 18-karat white gold sported tennis bracelets, including Cento Tulip Tennis Bracelet, 3.25 ctw, Steffi Graf. But it was Chris Evert who priced at $14,500, and the 18-karat made sports and jewelry history in 1987 white gold Cento C-Profile Line when she halted her U.S. Open tennis Bracelet, 6.50 ctw, at $34,000. match to find the diamond bracelet that robertocoin.com had slipped off her wrist. In that unexpected moment, Evert and her elegant bracelet with its Blue Nile, founded in 1999 and now one of single row of diamonds launched a fashion the largest online retailers of certified diamonds phenomenon. The term “tennis bracelet” and fine jewelry, has a huge selection of tennis became known across the globe. bracelets starting at about $2,600 and It was a new name, but the classic reaching $41,000. The $2,600 bracelet design had been around for years, available at the time of this writing, for known as an eternity or in-line diamond example, is 18-karat white gold with 1 ctw. bracelet. It is sometimes still listed as A tennis bracelet priced at $28,070 is such in fine jewelry collections and platinum with 10 ctw. The Cushion catalogs. There’s no question that the Diamond Bracelet with its single row of bracelet’s popularity rose as athletes 41 spectacular cushion diamonds (12.46 embraced the notion of wearing a light ctw) sells for $41,000. And for women diamond bracelet during matches, who prefer yellow gold, there is an 18- bringing a heightened sense of fashion to karat bracelet with 3 ctw priced at competitive play. $4,600, and another with 7 ctw After Evert’s Grand Slam mishap, many priced at $10,500. bluenile.com jewelers wisely started fitting tennis bracelets with a small safety chain to prevent them from Nordstrom also offers the falling even if the clasp failed, and that has been a popular bracelet in several variations benefit for active women everywhere. on its website, and some pieces are More than 25 years later, the tennis available in Nordstrom store locations bracelet’s popularity continues. Riki Stein, as well. For parents who have a young vice president of Leeds and Son Fine daughter starting out in tennis or golf, Jewelers in Palm Desert, Calif., says, Nordstrom features a sterling silver tennis bracelet with cubic “The tennis bracelet has become a zirconia in place of diamonds. It could be the perfect gift before a classic wardrobe item, a must-have for first tournament, and it’s well priced at $128. There’s also a its versatility—from the tennis court traditional bracelet in 18-karat white gold with a single line of to the golf course to a desert gala.” radiant, round-cut diamonds (1.05 ctw) listed at $3,995, as well as The bracelet is noted for its the Riviera Diamond Line Bracelet by Kwiat in 18-karat white gold classically simple design of set diamonds that encircle the wrist, but with 2 ctw for $5,000. shopnordstrom.com variations abound. Leeds and Son, for example, carries traditional diamond-only bracelets, as well as those that incorporate other Bloomingdale’s also has a selection of tennis bracelets, ranging gemstones such as sapphires and emeralds for a pop of color. in price from $7,000 to $28,000, some of which are also available in “There are also different ways to set a tennis bracelet, with shared Bloomingdale’s stores. Bracelets in 14-karat yellow gold start at prongs or the use of three or four prongs,” Stein says. “Or they are $7,000 for 2.50 ctw, and top out at $28,000 for a total weight of 10 set in yellow or white gold or in platinum. It is very versatile.” ct. Bracelets with 3.50 and 8.0 ctw are priced at $9,000 and Whether classic or contemporary, sterling or platinum, there’s a $21,800, respectively. The same bracelets are available in 14-karat tennis bracelet for every woman. Pricing typically varies according white gold, and there’s also a white-gold bracelet with 6.0 ctw, to the metal used and the total carat weight (ctw) of the diamonds. which retails for $15,000. bloomindales.com By any name or variation, the tennis bracelet remains the single ______piece of jewelry most closely connected to sport fashion. Wearing Christine Loomis is contributor to one creates a sense of enduring style and elegance, on or off the Colorado Golf Magazine court or course.

Summer 2014 • Colorado Golf maGazine 55 By Aaron Atwood

ith the FedEx Cup Playoffs coming to Colorado Kevin Stadler was 25th in the FedEx Cup standings after his this fall (the BMW Championship at Cherry Hills near miss at the Alstom Open de France. Stadler missed a short Country Club), every PGA Tour player with putt to finish second. In June, he finished 63rd at the U.S. Open. WColorado ties wants to see himself win on home He’s earned more than $2 million in prize money this season. soil. Only the top 70 players after the first two playoffs tournaments Andrew Svoboda is taking advantage of his first fully exempt will make it to the no-cut BMW Championship. year on the PGA Tour. His runner-up at the at the Zurich Classic

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $52,394 $60,421

2/09 Allianz Championship T70 $1,264.00 2/09 Allianz Championship T59 $2,480.00 2/16 ACE Group Classic T72 $1,096.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T76 $945.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T52 $3,869.44 3/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T79 $736.00 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship W/D 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T35 $10,800.00 5/04 Insperity Invitational T47 $5,866.66 5/04 Insperity Invitational T47 $5,866.66 5/18 Regions Tradition T58 $4,400.00 5/18 Regions Tradition T59 $3,740.00 5/25 Senior PGA Championship T75 $3,875.00 5/25 Senior PGA Championship T21 $19,500.00 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T80 $752.50 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T46 $6,300.00 6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T28 $11,500.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T39 $7,920.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T49 $5,220.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T71 $2,133.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T62 $4,050.00

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $118,861 $1,797 1/19 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T38 $11,000.00 3/17 Toshiba Classic T80 $752.50 3/16 Toshiba Classic T63 $2,362.50 9/22 Pacific Links Hawai'i Championship T76 $1,044.00 3/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T70 $1,360.00 5/04 Insperity Invitational W/D 5/18 Regions Tradition W/D 6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T3 $102,500.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T68 $1,638.00

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $118,963 $176,748 2/16 ACE Group Classic T54 $3,440.00 2/09 Allianz Championship T21 $18,160.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T50 $5,250.00 2/16 ACE Group Classic T11 $32,000.00 3/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classi T59 $2,800.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T20 $19,500.00 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T51 $4,009.09 3/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T37 $8,000.00 5/04 Insperity Invitational T32 $13,800.00 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T47 $6,120.00 5/18 Regions Tradition T31 $15,510.00 5/04 Insperity Invitational T43 $8,400.00 5/25 Senior PGA Championship CUT 5/18 Regions Tradition T38 $11,880.00 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T39 $8,225.00 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T22 $16,115.90 6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T17 $18,250.00 6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T10 $34,000.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T73 $1,188.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T73 $1,188.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T77 $1,458.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T28 $21,384.00

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $92,588 $322,060 1/19 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T24 $18,500.00 2/09 Allianz Championship T59 $2,480.00 2/09 Allianz Championship T30 $12,053.34 2/16 ACE Group Classic T37 $8,320.00 2/16 ACE Group Classic T54 $3,440.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T16 $27,125.00 3/16 Toshiba Classic T32 $11,287.50 3/23 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T19 $21,013.34 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T67 $1,824.00 4/20 Greater Gwinnett Championship T21 $18,607.50 5/18 Regions Tradition T72 $1,606.00 5/04 Insperity Invitational T4 $119,000.00 5/25 Senior PGA Championship T67 $4,037.50 5/18 Regions Tradition T31 $15,510.00 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T46 $6,300.00 5/25 Senior PGA Championship T59 $4,350.00 6/08 Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf T15 $24,000.00 6/01 Principal Charity Classic T33 $10,791.67 6/22 Encompass Championship T39 $7,920.00 6/22 Encompass Championship T6 $55,800.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T75 $1,620.00 6/29 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS T35 $15,862.50

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paired with his 63rd at the Greenbrier Classic makes him nearly a In Champions Tour news, one-time Castle Rock resident sure lock to keep his card in 2015. He sits at 73rd in the FedEx Cup Esteban Toledo finished sixth at the Encompass Championship in standings. June. He sits 25th on the 2014 money list with $322,060 Martin Laird is 148th in the FedEx Cup standings. His Former DU ladies golfer Sue Kim has made five-of-13 cuts on February 19th-place showing at the Waste Management Phoenix the LPGA Tour and has pocketed over $33,000 in prize money. Open 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 with Aaron Atwood is a staff writer with mixed results. His 25th-place finish at the Zurich Classic was Colorado Golf Magazine followed by a missed cut at the Travelers Championship. Duval is 194th in the FedEx Cup standings and 197th on the money list. He’s made three cuts this season.

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $0 $349,613

Has not played in 2014 2/13 Northern Trust OpenRiviera CC T65 $13,869 3/20 Arnold Palmer Invitational T76 $11,780 3/27 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio Cut 4/17 RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links Cut 4/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC Louisiana Cut 5/1 Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow T30 $40,106 5/8 THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass Cut 5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational T30 $37,200 5/29 the Memorial Tournament Cut 6/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind T60 $12,644 6/26 Quicken Loans National Congressional CC Cut

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $2,002,801 $49,959 1/30 Waste Management Phoenix Open T1 $1,116,000 3/16 Brasil Champions Presented by HSBC T12 $16,200.00 2/6 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T45 $18,499 3/30 Chitimacha Louisiana Open T47 $1,636.25 2/13 Northern Trust Open Riviera CC T23 $57,955 4/13 El Bosque Mexico Championship T45 $2,135.00 2/19 WGC: Accenture Match * T33 $48,000 4/27 WNB Golf Classic CUT 3/6 World Golf Championships T47 $57,000 5/04 South Georgia Classic CUT 4/10 Masters Tournament Augusta National GC T8 $234,000 5/18 BMW Charity Pro-Am T27 $4,333.33 4/17 RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links T38 $23,200 5/25 Rex Hospital Open CUT 5/8 THE PLAYERS Championship Cut 6/08 Cleveland Open CUT 5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Cut 6/22 Air Capital Classic presented by Aetna T17 $9,000.00 5/29 the Memorial Tournament T28 $38,647 6/29 United Leasing Championship T65 $1,494.00 6/12 U.S. Open Golf Championship T63 $20,775 7/06 Nova Scotia Open T12 $13,162.50 6/19 Travelers Championship T73 $12,028

Total Winnings for 2014 Total Winnings for 2014 $94,709 $1,092,478 7/10 John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run T153 3/6 Puerto Rico Open T26 $29,050 6/19 Travelers Championship Cut 3/27 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio T26 $45,880 6/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind W/D 4/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans T2 $598,400 5/15 HP Byron Nelson Championship Cut 5/1 Wells Fargo Championship T44 $20,861 4/24 Zurich Classic of New Orleans T25 $54,230 5/15 HP Byron Nelson Championship Cut 3/20 Arnold Palmer Invitational Cut 5/22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Cut 3/6 Puerto Rico Open Cut 5/29 the Memorial Tournament T19 $65,238 2/6 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T35 $29,139 6/5 FedEx St. Jude Classic TPC Southwind T6 $181,540 6/19 Travelers Championship T71 $12,214 6/26 Quicken Loans National Congressional CC T46 $16,900 7/3 The Greenbrier Classic The Old White TPC T64 $13,585

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1. Applewood Golf Club 2. Arrowhead Golf Club 3. Aurora Hills Golf Course 4. Bear Creek Golf Club 5. Bear Dance 6. Boulder Country Club 7. Box Elder Creek Golf Course 8. Broadlands Golf Course 9. Buffalo Run Golf Course 10. Black Bear Golf Club 11. Castle Pines Golf Club 12. Littleton Golf & Tennis Club 14. Cherry Creek Country Club 15. Cherry Hills Country Club 16. City Park Golf Course 17. Coal Creek Golf Course 18. Columbine Country Club 19. Country Club at Castle Pines 20. Deer Creek Golf Club 21. Denver Country Club 22. Eagle Trace Golf Club 23. Broken Tee Golf Course 24. Evergreen Golf Course 25. Fitzsimons Golf Club 26. Flatirons Golf Course 27. Foothills Golf Course 28. Fossil Trace Golf Club 29. Fox Hollow Golf Course 29. Fox Hollow Golf Course, Homestead 30. Glenmoor Country Club 31. Green Gables Country Club 32. Green Valley Ranch Golf Course 36. Heather Ridge Country Club 37. Heritage at Eagle Bend CC 38. Heritage at Westmoor 39. Highlands Ranch Golf Club 40. Hiwan Golf Club 41. Hyland Hills, The Courses at 42. Indian Peaks Golf Course 43. Indian Tree Golf Club 44. Inverness Golf Club 45. Kennedy Golf Center 46. Lake Arbor Golf Course 47. Lakewood Country Club 48. Legacy Ridge Golf Course 49. Link at Highlands Ranch 50. Lone Tree Golf Club 51. Meadow Hills Golf Course 52. Meadows Golf Club 53. Meridian Golf Club 54. Common Ground Golf Course 56. Murphy Creek Golf Course 57. Omni Interlocken Resort 58. Overland Park Golf Course 59. Park Hill Golf Club 60. Perry Park Country Club 77. Pinehurst Country Club 78. Pinery Country Club 79. Plum Creek Golf and Country Club 61. Raccoon Creek Golf Club 62. Ranch Country Club 63. Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course 64. Red Rocks Country Club 65. Ridge at Castle Pines North Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure 66. Rolling Hills Country Club accurac in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email corrections to: [email protected] 67. Saddle Rock Golf Course 68. Sanctuary 69. South Suburban Golf Course Applewood Golf Club Aurora Hills Golf Course 70. Springhill Golf Course 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Reservations (303) 279-3003. 50 S. Peoria St., Aurora. Reservations (303) 364-6111, 72. Thorncreek Golf Club Public-18 holes. Par 71. (303) 326-8333. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 73. Valley Country Club 74. Wellshire Golf Course Arrowhead Golf Club Bear Creek Golf Club 75. West Woods Golf Club 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton. Reservations (303) 973-9614. 12201 Morrison Rd., Denver. Reservations (303) 980-8700. 76. Willis Case Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 70. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 80. Riverdale Golf Courses 81. Pradera, The Club at 82. Colorado Golf Club 83. Blackstone Country Club 84. Heritage Todd Creek

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Bear Dance, the Golf Club at Denver Country Club Hyland Hills, The Courses at 6630 Bear Dance Road, Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 1700 E. 1st Ave. & Gilpin St., Denver. Reservations 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Reservations DenverMetro 681-4653. Public-18 hole. Par 72. (303) 733-2444. Private-18 holes. Par 71. (303) 428-6526. Public-27 holes. Boulder Country Club Eagle Trace Golf Club Indian Peaks Golf Course 7350 Clubhouse Road, Boulder. Reservations 1200 Clubhouse Dr., Broomfield. Reservations 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette. Reservations (303) 530-2226. Private-18 holes. Par 70. (303) 466-3322. Public-18 holes. Par 71. (303) 666-4706. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Box Elder Creek Golf Course Evergreen Golf Course Indian Tree Golf Club 32000 E 144th Ave, Brighton. Reservations (303) 659-7177 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Reservations 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Lafayette. Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 674-6351. Public-18 holes. Par 69. (303) 403-2541. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Broadlands Golf Course Fitzsimons Golf Club Inverness Golf Club 4380 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Reservations 2323 Scranton, Aurora. Reservations (303) 364-8125. 200 Inverness Way West, Englewood. Reservations (303) 466-8285. Public-18 holes. Par 70. Public-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 397-7878. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

Broken Tee Golf Course Flatirons Golf Course Kennedy Golf Center 2101 W. Oxford, Engelwood. Reservations (303) 762-2670. 5706 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder. Reservations 10500 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 442-7851. Public-18 holes. Par 70. (303) 755-0105. Public-27 holes. Par 72.

Buffalo Run Golf Course Foothills Golf Course Lake Arbor Golf Course 15700 E. 112th Ave., Commerce City. Reservations 3901 S. Carr St., Denver. Reservations (303) 409-2400. 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Reservations (303) 289-1500. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Public-18 holes. Par 72. (720) 898-7360. Public-18 holes. Par 70.

Cannongate at Black Bear Fossil Trace Golf Club Lakewood Country Club 11400 Canterberry Pkwy., Parker. Reservations 3050 Illinois Street, Golden. Reservations (303) 277-8750. 6800 W.10th, Lakewood. Reservations (303) 233-0503. (303) 840-3100. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Public-18 holes. Par 73. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Cannongate at Blackstone Fox Hollow Golf Course Legacy Ridge Golf Course 7777 Country Club Dr., Aurora. Reservations 13410 W. Morrison Rd., Lakewood. Reservations 10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy., Westminster. Reservations (303) 680-0245. 18- Private.Par 72. (303) 986-7888. Public-27 holes. Canyon Meadows: Par 71. (303) 438-8997. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Links-Meadows: Par 72. Canyon Links: Par 71. Castle Pines Golf Club Link at Highlands Ranch 1000 Hummingbird Drive, Castle Rock. Reservations Fox Hollow Golf Course, The Homestead 5815 E. Gleneagles Village Parkway, Highlands Ranch. (303) 688-6022. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 11500 West Hampden Ave., Lakewood. Reservations Reservations (303) 470-9292. Public-18 holes. Par 62. (720) 963-5181. Public-18 holes. Par 62. Cherry Creek Country Club Littleton Golf & Tennis Club 2405 S. Yosemite Street, Denver. Reservations Glenmoor Country Club 5800 S. Federal Blvd., Littleton. Reservations (303) 597-4653. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills. Reservations (303) 794-5838. Public-18 holes. Par 62. (303) 781-0400. Private-18 holes. Par 71. Cherry Hills Country Club Lone Tree Golf Club 4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. Reservations Green Gables Country Club 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Reservations (303) 350-5220. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 6800 W. Jewell, Denver. Reservations (303) 985-1525. (303) 799-9940. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Private-18 holes. Par 71. City Park Golf Course Meadow Hills Golf Course 2500 York, Denver. Reservations (303) 295-2096. Green Valley Ranch Golf Course 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora. Reservations (303) 326-8333. Public-18 holes. Par 36. 4900 Himalaya Road, Denver. Reservations (303) 371-3131, Public-18 holes. Par 70. Public 18-hole. Par 71. Coal Creek Golf Course Meadows Golf Club 585 W. Dillon Rd., Louisville. Reservations (303) 666-7888. Heather Ridge Country Club 6937 So. Simms, Littleton. Reservations (303) 409-2250. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 13521 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora. Reservations (303) 755-3550. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Public-18 holes. Par 70. Colorado Golf Club Meridian Golf Club 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Reservations Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club 9742 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood. Reservations (303) 840-5400. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 23155 East Heritage Pkwy, Aurora. Reservations (303) 799-4043. Private-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 400-6700. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Columbine Country Club Murphy Creek Golf Course 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Reservations (303) 794-6333. Heritage Todd Creek 1700 S. Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora. Reservations Private-18 holes. Par 72. 8455 Heritage Circle, Thornton. Reservations (720) 655-1779 . (303) 397-1818, (303) 361-7300, Public-18 Holes. Par 72. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Common Ground Golf Course Omni Interlocken Resort, 800 Eldorado Blvd., 10110 E. Golfers Way, Aurora. Reservation (303) 340-1520, Heritage at Westmoor Broomfield. Reservations (303) 464-9000, Resort-27 holes. Public 18-holes. Par 70. 10555 Westmoor Dr., Westminster. Reservations Par 72. (303) 469-2974. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Country Club at Castle Pines Overland Park Golf Course 6400 Country Club Dr., Castle Rock. Reservations Highlands Ranch Golf Club 1801 So. Huron St., Denver. Reservations (303) 777-7331. (303) 688-6400. Private-18 holes. Par 73. 9000 Creekside Way, Highlands Ranch. Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 471-0000. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Deer Creek Golf Club at Meadow Ranch Park Hill Golf Club 8137 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton. Reservations Hiwan Golf Club 4141 E. 35th Ave., Denver. Reservations (303) 333-5411. (303) 978-1800, Public 18-holes. Par 70. 30671 Clubhouse Lane, Evergreen. Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 71. (303) 674-3369. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

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Perry Park Country Club 7047 Perry Park Blvd., Larkspur. Reservations (303) 681-3186. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Pinehurst Country Club 6255 W. Quincy, Denver. Reservations (303) 985-1559. Private-27 holes. Par 70.

Pinery Country Club 6900 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 Club 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-2611. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Pradera, The Club at 5225 Raintree Dr., Parker Reservations (303) 607-5700. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Raccoon Creek Golf Club 7301 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton. Reservations (303) 973-4653. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Ranch Country Club 11887 Tejon St., Westminster. Reservations (303) 466-2111. Private-18 hole. Par 70.

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr., Castle Rock. Reservations (720) 733-3500. Public-18 holes. Par 71.

Red Rocks Country Club at Willow Springs 16234 W. Belleview Ave., Morrison. Reservations (303) 697-8008. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Ridge at Castle Pines North 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock. Reservations Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes) (303) 688-0100. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Springhill Golf Course Wellshire Golf Course Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes & Knolls) 800 Telluride, Aurora. Reservations (303) 397-1818, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Reservations 13300 Riverdale Rd., Brighton. Reservations (303) 739-6854. Public-18 holes. Par 64. (303) 757-1352. Public-18 holes. Par 71. (303) 659-6700. Public-36 holes. Par 73. Thorncreek Golf Club West Woods Golf Club Rolling Hills Country Club 13555 Washington St., Thornton. Reservations 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Reservations (720) 898-7371. 15707 W. 26th Avenue. Reservations (303) 279-7858. (303) 450-7055. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Public-27 holes. Par 72. Private-18 holes. Par 71. Valley Country Club Willis Case Golf Course Saddle Rock Golf Course 14601 E. Country Club Dr., Aurora. (303) 690-6377. 4999 Vrain St., Denver. Reservations (303) 455-9801. 21705 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora. Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 72. Private-18 holes. Par 72. (303) 699-3939. Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Sanctuary 7549 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Reservations (303) 224-2860. Private-18-holes. Par 72.

South Suburban Golf Course 7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial. Reservations Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com if you require additional information (303) 770-5508. Public-18 holes. Par 72. that is not shown on this map and directory

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Adobe Creek National Golf Course 876 Eighteen and a half Road, Fruita. Reservations (970) 858-0521. Public-18 holes. Par 72. WesternSlope Battlement Mesa Golf Club 3930 N. Battlement Parkway, Battlement Mesa. Reservations 1. Adobe Creek National GC (970) 285-7274. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 2. Battlement Mesa Golf Club Black Canyon Golf Club 3. Bookliff Country Club 1350 Birch St., Montrose. Reservations (970) 249-4653. 6. Conquistador Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 72. 7. Dalton Ranch Golf Course 8. Deer Creek Village Golf Club Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road, Grand Junction. 9. Devils Thumb Golf Club Reservations (970) 242-9053. Private-18 holes. Par 70. 10. Divide Ranch & Club Bridges at Black Canyon 11. Hillcrest Golf Club 2500 Ogden Rd, Montrose. Reservations (970) 252-1119. 12. Ironbridge Golf Club Public-18 holes. Par 71. 13. Lincoln Park Golf Course 14. Links at Cobble Creek Conquistador Golf Course 16. Black Canyon Golf Club 2018 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Reservations (970) 565-9208. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 17. Redlands Mesa, The Club at 18. Rifle Creek Golf Club Cornerstone Club 19. Glacier Club 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride. Reservations (970) 20. Cornerstone Club 728-8253. Priivate-18 holes. 21. Tiara Rado Golf Course 22. Yampa Valley Golf Club Dalton Ranch Golf Course 23. Bridges at Black Canyon 589 County Road 252, Durango. Reservations (970) 247-8774. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Deer Creek Village Golf Club 500 SE Jay Ave., Cedaredge. Reservations (970) 856-7781. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Devils Thumb Golf Club 968 1560 Road, Delta. (970) 874-6262, Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Divide Ranch & Club 105 N. Badger Trail, Ridgeway. Reservations (970) 626-5284. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Glacier Club 600 Glacier Club Dr. , Durango. Reservations (970) 375-8300. Private-27 holes.

Hillcrest Golf Club 2300 Rim Drive, Durango. Reservations (970) 247-1499. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email Ironbridge Golf Club corrections to: [email protected] 430 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs Reservations (970) 348-0630. Private-18 holes. Par 72. Tiara Rado Golf Course Lincoln Park Golf Course 2063 S. Broadway, Grand Junction. Reservations 8 Mantlo Ct., Grand Junction. Reservations (970) 242-6394. (970) 245-8085. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Public-18 holes. Par 36. Yampa Valley Golf Club Links at Cobble Creek 2179 Highway 394, Craig. Reservations (970) 824-3673. 265 Courthouse Peak Ln., Montrose Reservations Public-18 holes. Par 72. (970) 240-9542. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Redlands Mesa, The Club at 2325 W. Ridges Blvd., Grand Junction. Reservations Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com (970) 263-9270. Public-18 holes. Par 72. if you require additional information Rifle Creek Golf Club that is not shown on this map 3004 State Highway 325, Rifle. Reservations (970) 625-1093. Public-18 holes. Par 72. and directory Glacier Club

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Copper Creek Golf Club 104 Wheeler Place, Copper Mountain. Reservations Mountain (970) 968-3333. Resort-18 holes. Par 70.

1. Aspen Glen Golf Club Cordillera, The Club at Mountain Course 2. Aspen Golf Course 650 Clubhouse Drive, Edwards, Reservations 3. Beaver Creek Golf Club (970) 926-5100. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 4. Breckenridge Golf Club 5. Catamount Ranch and Club Cordillera, The Club, Summit Course 8. Copper Creek Golf Club 190 Gore Trail, Edwards. Reservations (970) 926-5300. 9. Cordillera, The Club at Mtn Course Private-18 holes. Par 74. 9. Cordillera, The Club, Summit Course 9. Cordillera, The Club, Valley Course Cordillera, The Club, Valley Course 10. Gypsum Creek Golf Club 0101 Legends Drive, Edwards Reservations (970) 926-5950. 11. Country Club of the Rockies Private-18 holes. Par 72. 12. Crested Butte Country Club 13. Dos Rios Country Club Country Club of the Rockies 14. Eagle Ranch Golf Club 676 Sawatch Dr., Edwards. Reservations (970) 926-3021. 15. Eagle Springs Golf Club Private-18 holes. Par 72. 16. Eagle Vail Golf Club 17. Estes Park Golf Course Crested Butte Country Club 18. Fox Acres Country Club 385 Country Club Drive, Crested Butte. Reservations 20. Grand Elk Ranch & Club (970) 349-6131. Resort-18 holes. Par 70. 21. Grand Lake Golf Course 22. Grandote Peaks Golf Club Dos Rios Country Club 23. Haymaker Golf Course 501 Camino Del Rio, Gunnison. Reservations 24. Keystone Ranch Golf Course (970) 641-1482. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 26. Maroon Creek Club 29. Pagosa Springs Golf Club Eagle Ranch Golf Club 30. Pole Creek Golf Club 0050 Lime Park Dr., Eagle. Reservations (970) 328-2882. 31. Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks Public-18 holes. Par 70. 32. Red Sky Golf Club 33. Rio Grande Club Eagle Springs Golf Club 34. River Course at Keystone 28521 Highway 6 and 24, Wolcott. Reservations 35. River Valley Ranch Golf Club (970) 926-4404. Private-18 holes. Par 71. 36. Roaring Fork Club 39. Shadow Hills Golf Club Eagle Vail Golf Club 40. Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club, 431 Eagle Drive, Avon. Reservations (970) 949-5267. 41. Shining Mountain Golf Club, Resort-18 holes. Par 72. 42. Snowmass Club 43. Headwater Golf Course Estes Park Golf Course 44. Sonnenalp Golf Club 1080 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park. Reservations (970) 586-8146. 46. Vail Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 71. 47. Lakota Canyon Golf Club 48. Brightwater Club Four Mile Ranch 49. Adam’s Rib Ranch 705 Cowboy Way, Canyon City. Reservations 50. Cattails Golf Club (719) 275-5400. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 51. Four Mile Ranch Fox Acres Country Club 3350 Fox Acre Drive West, Red Feather Lakes. Reservations (970) 881-2191. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine Grand Elk Ranch & Club make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email 1321 Ten Mile Drive, Granby. Reservations (877) 389-9333. corrections to: [email protected] Resort/Public 18-hole. Par 71.

Adam ’s Rib Ranch Brightwater Club Grand Lake Golf Course 1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle. Reservations 4000 Gypsum Creek Rd., Gypsum. Reservations 1415 County Road 48, Grand Lake. Reservations (800) 627-0439. Private-18 hole. Par 72. (970) 777-1270. Private-18 hole. (970) 627-8008. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Aspen Glen Golf Club Breckenridge Golf Club Grandote Peaks Golf Club 545 Bald Eagle Way, Carbondale. Reservations 200 Clubhouse Drive, Breckenridge. Reservations 5540 Hwy 12, La Veta. Reservations (719) 742-3391. (970) 328-2329. Private-18 holes. Par 72. (970) 453-9104. Public-27 holes. Par 72. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Aspen Golf Course Catamount Ranch and Club Gypsum Creek Golf Club 39551 Hwy 82, Aspen. Reservations (970) 925-2145. 708 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs. Reservations 530 Cotton Ranch Drive, Gypsum. (970) 524-6200. Public-18 holes. Par 71. (970) 871-9200. Private-18 holes. Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Beaver Creek Golf Club Cattails Golf Club Haymaker Golf Course 103 Offerson Rd., Beaver Creek. Reservations 6615 N. River Road, Alamosa. Reservations (719) 589-9515. 34855 US Highway 40 East, Steamboat Springs. Reservations (970) 754-5775. Resort-18 holes. Par 70. Public-18 holes. Par 72. (970) 870-1846. Public-18 holes.

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

Keystone Ranch Golf Course 1254 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone. Reservations (970) 496-4250. Resort-18 holes. Par 72.

Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club 1000 Clubhouse Drive, New Castle. Reservations (970) 984-9700. Public-18 Holes.

Maroon Creek Club 10 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 Club US Hwy 40, Winter Park. Reservations (970) 887-9195. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks 2929 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne. Reservtions (970) 262-3636, Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Red Sky Golf Club 376 Red Sky Road, Wolcott. Reservations (970) 754-8425. Fazio Course, Private-18 holes. Par 72. Norman Course, Public-18 holes.

Rio Grande Club 0285 Rio Grand Trail, South Fork. Reservations (719) 873-1997. Publoc 18-holes. Par-72.

River Course at Keystone 155 River Course Drive, Keystone. Reservations (970) 496-4444. Resort-18 hole. Par 71.

River Valley Ranch Golf Club 303 River Valley Ranch Drive, Carbondale. Reservations (970) 963-3625. Public 18-holes. Par 72.

Roaring Fork Club 100 Arbaney Ranch Road, Basalt. Reservations (970) 927-9100. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Shadow Hills Golf Club 1232 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-18 holes. Par 72.

Snowmass Club The, 446 Snowmass Club Circle, Snowmass Village. Reservations (970) 923-5700. Resort-18 holes. Par 71. Red Sky Golf Club Sonnenalp Golf Club 1265 Berry Creek Road, Edwards. Reservations (970) 477-5372. Resort-18 holes. Par 71.

Vail Golf Course Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com if you require additional information 1778 Vail Valley Drive, Vail. Reservations (970) 479-2260. that is not shown on this map and directory Public-18 holes. Par 71.

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

Link-N-Greens Golf Course 777 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 Course Northern P.O. Box 301, Milliken. Reservations (970) 587-5157. Public-18 holes. Par 70. 1. Boomerang Golf Links 4. Collindale Golf Course Mariana Butte Golf Course 5. Coyote Creek Golf Course 701 Clubhouse Drive, Loveland. Reservations Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf (970) 667-8308. Public-18. Par 72. Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine 6. Eaton Country Club make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and 8. Fort Collins Country Club 9. Fort Morgan Golf Course Northeastern 18 directories. Should you find any errors please email 17408 Hwy 14, Sterling. Reservations (970) 522-3776. corrections to: [email protected] 10. Fox Hill Country Club 11. Greeley Country Club Public-18 holes. 13. Highland Hills Golf Course Ballyneal Golf Club 16. Lake Valley Golf Club Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club 58839 County Rd FF, Holyoke. Reservations 17. Link-N-Greens Golf Course 1600 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor. Reservations (970) 854-5900. Private-18 holes. 18. Loveland, Olde Course at, (970) 674-0930. Semi/Private-27 holes. 19. Mad Russian Golf Course Pelican Lakes 18 holes. Par 73. Boomerang Golf Links 20. Mariana Butte Golf Course Pelican Falls 9-holes. Par 34. 7309 4th Street, Greeley. Reservations (970) 351-8934. 22. Pelican Lakes Golf and CC Public-18 holes. Par 72. 25. Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club 26. Riverview Golf Course 5412 Vardon Way, Fort Collins. Reservations City Park Nine Golf Course 27. Saddleback Golf Club (970)226-6600. Private-18 holes. Nicklas Par 72.4. 411 S. Sryan, Fort Collins. Reservations (970) 221-6650. 29. Southridge Golf Club Public-18 holes. Par 69.9 30. Northeastern 18 Riverview Golf Course 34. Twin Peaks Golf Course 13064 County Road 370, Sterling. Reservations Collindale Golf Course 35. Ute Creek Golf Course (970) 522-3035. Public-18 holes. Par 71. 1441 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins. Reservations 36. Colorado National Golf Club (970) 221-6651. Public-18 holes. Par 71. 39. Ballyneal Golf Club Saddleback Golf Club 40. City Park Nine Golf Course 8631 Frontier St., Firestone. Reservations (303) 833-5000. Colorado National Golf Club 41. Highland Meadows GC Public-18 holes. Par 72. 2700 Vista Pkwy, Erie. Reservations (303) 665-9590. 42. Hamony CLub Public-18 holes. Par 72. Southridge Golf Club 5750 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins. Reservations Coyote Creek Golf Course Highland Hills Golf Course (970) 416-2828. Public-18 holes. Par 71. 222 Clubhouse Dr., Fort Lupton. Reservations 2200 Clubhouse Drive, Greeley. Reservations (303) 857-6152. Public-18 holes. (970) 330-7327. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Twin Peaks Golf Course 1200 Cornell St., Longmont. Reservations (303) 772-1722. Eaton Country Club Highland Meadows Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 70. 37661 Weld County Road 39, Eaton. Reservations 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., Windsor. Reservations (970) 454-2587. Private-18 holes. Par 71. (970) 204-4653. Public-18-hole. Par 69.4 Ute Creek Golf Course 2000 Ute Creek Drive, Ute Creek. Reservations Fort Collins Country Club (303) 776-7662. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 1920 Country Club Road, Fort Collins. Reservations (970) 482-9988. Private-18 holes. Par 71.

Fort Morgan Golf Course 17586 County Road T.5. Reservations (970) 867-5990. Public-18 holes. Par 73.

Fox Hill Country Club 1400 East Highway 119, Longmont. Reservations (303) 772-1061. Private-18 holes. Par 70.

Greeley Country Club Colorado National Golf Club 4500 W. 10th, Greeley. Reservations (970) 353-2431. Private-18 holes. Par 70. Hamony CLub Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com if you require additional information 6432 Grand Tree Blvd. Timnath. Reservations (970) 482-4653. Private-18 holes. Par 72. that is not shown on this map and directory

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Antelope Hills Golf Course 600 Antelope Drive West, Bennett. Reservations (303) 644-5992, Public-18 holes. Par 72. Southern Antler Creek Golf Course 9650 Antler Creek Drive, Falcon. Reservations 1. Antelope Hills Golf Course (719) 494-1900. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 2. Appletree Golf Course 3. Broadmoor Golf Club Appletree Golf Course 5. Colorado Springs Country Club 10150 Rolling Ridge Rd.,Colorado Springs. Reservations 8. Country Club of Colorado (719) 382-3649. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 9. Desert Hawk at Pueblo West GC 10. Eisenhower Golf Course Broadmoor Golf Club 11. Elmwood Golf Course One Portales Road, Colorado Springs. Reservations 12. Cheyenne Shadows (719) 577-5790. Resort-54 holes. Par 72. 13. Gleneagle Golf Course 14. Hollydot Golf Course Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club 15. King’s Deer 7800 Titus Blvd., Fort Carson. Reservations (719) 526-4122. 16. Kissing Camels Golf Club Public-18 holes. Par 72. 19. Patty Jewett Golf Club 20. Pine Creek Golf Club Chipeta Golf Course 21. Pueblo Country Club 222 29 Road, Grand Junction. Reservations 23. Silver Spruce Golf Club (970) 245-7177. Public-18 holes. 26. Spring Valley Golf Course 27. Springs Ranch Golf Club Colorado Springs Country Club 28. Sumo Golf Village, The 3333 Templeton Gap Road, Colorado Springs. Reservations 30. Valley Hi Golf Club (719) 473-1782. Private-18 holes. Par 72. 31. Walking Stick Golf Club 33. Woodmoor Pines Cougar Canyon Golf Links 34. Antler Creek 304 Shanahan Dr., Trinidad. Reservations (719) 422-7015. 35. Flying Horse, The Club at Public-18holes. Par 72. 36. Cougar Canyon Golf Links Country Club of Colorado 125 E. Clubhouse Drive, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 538-4095. Resort-18 holes. Par 71.

Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Golf Club 251 S. McCullogh Blvd., Pueblo West. Reservations (719) 547-2280. Public-18 holes. Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine Eisenhower Golf Course make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Reservations corrections to: [email protected] (719) 333-4735. Military-36 holes: Par 72.

Elmwood Golf Course Pine Creek Golf Club Walking Stick Golf Club 3900 Thatcher Ave., Pueblo. Reservations (719) 561-4946. 9850 Divot Trail, Colorado Springs. Reservations 4301 Walking Stick Blvd., Pueblo. Reservations Public-27 holes. Par 70. (719) 594-9999. Public-18 holes. Par 72. (719) 553-1180. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

Flying Horse, The Club at Pueblo Country Club Woodmoor Pines 1880 Weiskopf Point, Colorado Springs. Reservations 3200 8th Ave., Pueblo. Reservations (719) 542-2941. 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Reservations (719) 494-1222. Private-18 holes Par 72. Private-18 holes. Par 71. (719) 481-2272 ext. 250. Private-18 holes. Par 72.

Gleneagle Golf Course Silver Spruce Golf Club 345 Mission Hills Way, Colorado Springs. Reservations 401 Glasgow, Peterson AFB. Reservations (719) 556-7414. (719) 488-0900, Public-18 hole. Par 73. Military-18 holes. Par 72.

Hollydot Golf Course Spring Valley Golf Course 55 N. Park Way, Colorado City. Reservations 42350 Road 21, Elizabeth. Reservations (303) 646-4240. (719) 676-3341. Public-27 holes. Public-18 holes. Gold Links: Par 71. West: Par 36. Springs Ranch Golf Club King’s Deer 3525 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs. Reservations 19255 Royal Troon Dr., Monument. Reservations (719) 573-4863. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Broadmoor Golf Club (719) 481-1518. Public-18 holes. Par 70. Sumo Golf Village, The Kissing Camels Golf Club 5201 Gary Player Dr., Florence. Reservations 4500 Kissing Camels Drive, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 784-4653. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com (719) 632-5541. Private-27 holes. Par 70. if you require additional information Valley Hi Golf Club Patty Jewett Golf Club 610 S. Chelton, Colorado Springs. Reservations that is not shown on this map 900 E. Espinola, Colorado Springs. Reservations (719) 385-6911. Public-18 holes. Par 72. and directory (719) 385-6934. Public-27 holes. Par 72.

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