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ON PAR PLAY WORTHY BEAR DANCE GOLF CLUB PUBLISHER’S NOTES ...... 8 Popular public course continues to waltz off with honors and awards ...... 24 ON COVER HOT GEAR CARSON DALY IN HIS OWN VOICE GOTTA HAVE GADGET The successful TV personality is a The latest on golf gear and other products low-handicapper ...... 12 you simply must have ...... 28 SPOTLIGHT INSTRUCTION AMERICA’S RISING STARS HOW TO USE GOAL SETTING TO BECOME Two of the LPGA’s stars to watch ...... 16 A BETTER GOLFER It’s not enough just to practice—you have to WOMEN’S ROLEX RANKINGS ...... 18 practice effectively ...... 30 PLAY WORTHY MAP AND DIRECTORIES RIVER VALLEY RANCH GOLF CLUB COLORADO PLAYER PROFILES ...... 32 Brand-new owners, longtime area industry pros, promise impeccable playing conditions COLORADO MAP AND GUIDES ...... 34 and first-class service near Aspen ...... 20 PRIVATE CLUB DIRECTORY ...... 42

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COLORADO GOLF LIFESTYLES STYLE REPORT COLORS ARE BLOOMING THIS SPRING In: tangerine, phlox and zest. Out: navy, LUXURY AUTOS black and gray ...... 50 BMW 650I Luxury and power in one beautiful package..... 44 FINE JEWELRY COLORADO GOLF PASS EXTRA MAKING A STATEMENT GOLF YOUR FAVORITE COURSES WITH THE Your choice in rings has a lot to say `2013 COLORADO GOLF PASS ...... 53 about you ...... 48

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This edition kicks off the summer season. Finally, we review starting on pg. 44. And Françoise Rhodes, our style can look forward to warmer temperatures and no snow! diva, delves into the latest colors, fabrics and fashion- While we may have suffered through a cold, wet spring, the forward designs on and off the course so you can stay good news is that Colorado’s golf courses are in current and cool as the Colorado summer heats up. Our tournament condition and waiting for us. We got new grips fashion feature starts on pg. 50. and started swinging our clubs after watching Adam Scott With a challenging economy the past three years, many take the green jacket at the Masters—the first Australian private golf clubs have changed their initiation fees and ever to do so—and we are ready to play. membership structures. As a result, we’ve made changes For the past 25 years, Colorado Golf Magazine has to our private club guide to make it even easier for you to provided the most comprehensive coverage of golf in the for you to find the club that best meets your needs. We Centennial State and offered the best deals to our readers. work hard to make our listings accurate; however, if you This year is no different. Our 2013 Colorado Golf Pass is know of changes that are not reflected in our guide, simply chock full of incentives and offers. You can save thousands email us at [email protected] and we will update of dollars off your rounds at the best public facilities in the information in our next issue. And if you’ve been Colorado, and you’ll find deals at local restaurants as well. considering joining a club, now is a great time to do so. In Best of all, the pass is a steal at just $49.95. Some courses many cases, initiation fees can be negotiated, allowing you even provide added value with complimentary range balls to enjoy the benefits of belonging to a private club facility or other enticements, so check out our sampling of but for a lot less than you think. participating facilities starting on pg. 53, and then get out As always, we sincerely appreciate the support of our there and play. subscribers and advertisers. This year is looking like the Of course, the golf lifestyle is not just about what start of a stronger economy, which will be a boon to the golf happens on the course. It’s also about the style and industry in our state. And with Colorado hosting the amenities that come with it. To that end, our writers and Solheim Cup this summer and the BMW Championships editors give you the latest news on fashion, jewelry and, next summer, golf in Colorado will again be front and naturally, the top luxury automobiles on the planet. center on national and international stages. Get ready to Featured in this issue is the new BMW 650i, a German enjoy it. Meanwhile, enjoy summer, and we’ll see you out sports coupe that effortlessly combines power and luxury. there on the course. Our automotive expert, Aaron Atwood, tells all in his

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By Françoise Rhodes on Cover

“I’m jealous of my sister,” admits Carson Daly A past winner of the former Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Pro with a laugh. As incredulous as this may sound Am, Daly returned to the desert this year for the Humana Challenge Pro Am. He is happy with all of the changes made to the from the popular radio and TV personality, he tournament and with the focus on health and wellness. “It was an has good reason. “I’m jealous because she has honor to be asked back by Humana and the Clinton Foundation; relocated with her family to a location with over being in the desert holds such great memories for me.” a hundred golf courses and close to our parents. I can easily see myself doing that also,” he adds, surely to the delight of his parents, Pattie Daly Caruso and Richard Caruso.

If the name Carson Daly is only vaguely familiar, you aren’t in sync with of-the-moment TV. Daly is the former host of MTV’s Total Request Live and current host of the wildly successful televised singing competition The Voice. As ecstatic and amazed as Daly is with the success of The Voice, it’s his long-running late- night show, Last Call with Carson Daly, that’s his baby. The show, which premiered in 2002 and airs weeknights at 1:30 a.m., turned Daly into one of the longest tenured hosts in late-night television. A California native, Daly grew up in Santa Monica. Grateful that his stepfather, Richard, introduced him to the game of golf as a young boy, Daly was truly bit by the golf bug in high school, where he became a star player on the Santa Monica High School golf team. After graduating in 1991, Daly continued to hone his game in the Coachella Valley, after moving there to attend College of the Desert. In fact, there was a time when he had aspirations of becoming a Tour player.

Daly with Mother Pattie Daly Caruso and Richard Caruso

“I tried to qualify for the U.S. Open at Ironwood when I was playing well. I had a disastrous hole, and I think that was the turning point for me. I would have tried on the then Nike Tour, probably given it a shot, tried to play a few events, see how it would have goneI would have like to have done something. But we’ll never know.” What we do know is that Daly has worked diligently in the entertainment business and achieved success and popularity. Humble and appreciative of his life, he quips, “I’ve never had more invites to golf tournaments.” These days, he continues to be passionate about the game and Daly at the 2005 Bob plays as much as possible. “January and February are when I’m able Hope Chrysler Classic to play the most,” he says. “The rest of the year is crazy busy.”

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Voice Cast: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira, Carson Daly and Usher

Daly believes adamantly that the game of golf helps build strong character. “I like to think I’m a decent person; really, a lot of the things that I learned were from playing the game of golf, so making those correlations between life and golf is very important to do when you’re young. You’ve got to sit back and let somebody else go first sometimes; there are some great lessons in there.” At this time Daly does not belong to a country club, but GMs take note: “I’m open for celebrity memberships from anyone who wants to give me one,” Daly laughs. Perhaps his phone is already ringing with offers. It seems to be a little-known fact that Daly and his father played a lot of junior golf with Earl and Tiger Woods, and that’s what comes to mind when the TV star is asked who would make up his ultimate foursome. “I have such great memories of playing golf in my youth; I have to have my dad in there, that’s for sure. And I remember playing in a Father/Son tournament with Earl and Tiger. We had so much fun playing junior golf in Southern California, so I’m going to say my dad, Tiger 2012 Voice Winner Cassadee Pope and Daly and Earl. Both of our fathers were very

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"Last Call with Carson Daly" with actor Dane Andrew & Rascal The World's Ugliest Dog instrumental to us on and off the course; I know how much Earl The entertainer would be the first one to agree that life is good. meant to Tiger.” With a successful career, a single-digit handicap in golf and the Daly can be found nightly on television and daily on the radio. ability to lead life to the fullest, Daly doesn’t take more than two He’s also a founding partner of 456 Entertainment, an independent seconds to respond when asked to describe his life in one sentence. record label, and hosts the annual special, New Year’s Eve with “I don’t know if you can print this, but I’m the luckiest bastard alive!” Carson Daly. He and his girlfriend, Siri Pinter, are the proud parents ______of two children. Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer for Colorado Golf Magazine

May June 2013 • Colorado Golf MaGazine 15 By Susanne Kemper

as 2012 really Alexis Thompson’s rookie season? She was 12 in 2007 when she qualified for her first U.S. Women’s Open, Wthe youngest player ever to do so. She played 21 Tour events over the next five years, winning the LPGA’s Navistar Classic in 2011 to become the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history. After stunning the golfing world with those feats, the talented 16 year-old finally got LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan’s approval to join in 2012. Known as Lexi, the 5’ 11” brunette from Florida is currently the youngest LPGA Tour cardholder. She also became the youngest winner on the Ladies European Tour in December 2011 when she topped the leaderboard at the Omega Dubai Masters. She is the epitome of golf’s new face— tall, athletic and confident. She’s already incredibly accomplished, but she’s also still very much a teen. Her recent tweet from Dubai: “Got my first camel ride today on Nadia! So amazing.” She says her best achievements so far are her first win at the Navistar and playing in the Curtis Cup. Open, direct and full of laughter, Thompson has been home schooled all her life. She started playing golf at age five, following in the footsteps of her older brothers Curtis (an LSU team golfer) and Nicolas (a Tour player). Their parents play as well. Does that make for a pleasant family outing? “No,” assures Thompson, “that’s never the case. Ever. Always competitive and really intense.” Prodigy pro golfer she may be, but off the course she was a 17-year old looking forward to her prom night last May 18 in Ft. Lauderdale. Through Facebook she invited America’s servicemen ages 18 to 20 to send a photo and note about being her prom date. She selected Mark Scott, a Marine. She loves movies, particularly those with dancing. “I used to dance a lot, a shadow dancer with the mirror or in the shower,” she laughs. “I love singing in the shower.” Thompson is very superstitious. She wears ladybug earrings and charms, and don’t ask about Friday the 13th or spilling salt. Before her first win at the Navistar, waffles were her go-to meal, prepared by Valerie Perry at the Waffle House. In 2012, Alexis Thompson Spot light

Thompson again had the same meal daily, and Perry didn’t take vacation so she could be on the job for the defending champ! Thompson is clear and philosophical beyond her years. “I’m looking forward to the places I get to see and play,” she says. “Getting to experience all this is amazing; hopefully I can win along the way.”

Alexis Thompson

Ryann O’Toole

When I got a scholarship to UCLA, I took their program over USC. I felt a better fit with the coach and the team.” It was during her LPGA rookie year that everything seemed to click. She was honored with a captain’s pick for the Solheim Cup, and loved every moment. “It was a huge thrill,” she says, “and my best golfing memory. I love the travel, seeing the world and the U.S. Ireland was very special during the Cup.” Being greeted by an elephant at her hotel during this year’s Honda LPGA in Thailand was another hit, as was her trip to Australia, where she won. “I’ll take my surfboard when I go back next year.” O’Toole loves discovering new places, but the 25-year-old San Clemente resident isn’t a party girl. When she’s not chilling at home she likes to go out for a drink or to have dinner at a local joint. When Ryann O’Toole it comes to wine she favors Cabs and Malbecs, in beer she likes wheat beer, white ales and IPAs. Ryann O’Toole took the college route before turning pro in In addition to winning golf tournaments, her bucket list May 2009, just after graduating from UCLA with a degree in includes surfing in Costa Rica, an exciting balloon ride, eating her sociology. In 2010, she grabbed two wins on the Symetra Tour. She way through Italy, hiking Machu Picchu and Kilimanjaro, and was also a hit in Golf Channel’s “Big Break Sandals Resort Show,“ bathing in an active volcano hot springs. which she calls “two weeks of my life that were really life changing.” ______The 5’ 7” California beauty debuted on the LPGA Tour in Susanne Kemper is a contributing writer 2011. “I love all Southern California sports—surfing, with Colorado Golf Magazine wakeboarding, skateboarding and snowboarding are my favorites.

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The rankings As of Dec. 10, 2012, this is how the American women stacked up in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings

It has been a long drought for U.S. women’s golf—18 years since Big-hitting Brittany Lincicome couldn’t win this year and slid an American, Beth Daniels, won the Player of the Year award. But down to 18th. Angela Stanford finished at 20th and Brittany Lang Stacy Lewis triumphed in 2012 with four wins and 16 top-10 was ranked 27th, up from 32nd. Teen queen and 2007 Kraft finishes. No, she didn’t win a Major; but she did tie for second at the winner at 15, Morgan Pressl plummeted from 16th to 38th with Wegman’s LPGA Championship and the Evian Masters (a Major in only one top-10 finish. 2013) and took fourth at the Kraft Nabisco. She’s ranked 24th. When Michelle Wie graduated from Stanford, speculation was Stacy Lewis rampant that she would finally play the golf she seemed capable of since bursting onto the global golf scene. But in 2012 she fell from 17th to 56th.

Ranked 74th ending her fourth season, Vicky Hurstis still after her first W. Tall and bubbly 19-year-old Jessica Korda made the biggest move in the 2012 rankings, jumping up a whopping 233 places to 77th. She won the ISPS Australian Women’s Open at Royal Melbourne in a grueling six-way play-off that included Lincicome and Lewis.

“I wanted to end that 18-year trend,” emphasized Lewis, now in her fourth year on Tour and ranked No. 3, adding, “I know I haven’t played my best golf yet.”

At the end of 2012, 31 Americans were in the top 100, but some of the longtime favorites had moved down rather than up. Cristie Kerr, the first American to reach World No.1 in 2010, was ranked 11th with her win at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, while Paula Creamer lost seven places to finish at No. 12.

Natalie Gulbis

Watch out for USC star and four-year All American Lizette Salas, who had a superb rookie year in 2012. She’s ranked 91st and mentored by her idol, legend Nancy Lopez. Ever-popular Natalie Gulbis slid to 94th, and Pepperdine graduate Danielle Kang had a good rookie season, finishing 105th. Another grad to look for is UCLA’s Sydnee Michaels; she ended her rookie season ranked 124th. America had a surge in 2012. U.S. girls grabbed eight wins, the most by any country. Lewis with her best golf still to play will be difficult to catch, but finally it is “Game On” for America’s girls! Cristie Kerr

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By Lisa Perry Play Worthy

t’s a classic win-win. River Valley Ranch Golf Club’s new owners Dave Alvarez and Alden Richards quite literally are living out their ambition to run a first-class golf facility, while players enjoy all the accompanying perks. I“This dream of ours has come true,” says Richards. “Our 78 years of combined experience—with Dave’s private club background and my higher- end, daily-fee side—brings a unique character to being hands-on owners. We’ll have great playing conditions and the impeccable service you expect when you come to a golf club.” Players will have public-course access with club-level attributes. “I’m excited because there are only two daily-fee courses in Valley, one in Aspen and this one. We’re going to be the top golf club on the Western Slope. “As a 28-year resident in the Roaring Fork Valley, I thought RVR was the best golf club in the area when it was built,” says Richards. “The design is user-friendly for all abilities, and the views are second to none with 14,000-foot Mt. Sopris visible from every hole. We’ll have the best conditions, the way we want them.

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this season. “Our five-year search for a golf course came to an end when this popped up last April,” Richards says. “This is sent from above. We love living in Colorado with the Rocky Mountains, and this is in our own backyard. The transition was tough, but, weather permitting, we plan on an April 1 to mid-April opening. The restaurant is scheduled to open at the end of May.” Out-of-towners can look forward to stay-and-play packages with hotels in Aspen and Carbondale. “We’re on the Crystal River, great for playing golf and outstanding fly-fishing and hiking and biking.” Although Aspen’s junior-golf program leadership has been assumed by Jake Anderson, Richards remains on the board of directors. “I’m just a phone call away from helping him, and I have brought Aspen Junior Golf Satellite to RVR,” he says. “We’re just 29 miles from Aspen and we’ll have an afternoon program here for kids at this end of the Valley.” He says RVR will be We have added Visage GPS to all carts for upgrades such as course-maintenance an integral part of this year’s AJG the convenience of our players—they equipment, restaurant renovations and a fundraiser with Chris DiMarco on July 15. won’t have to look for yardages, and the top chef to manage food-and-beverage The course also is scheduled to host the GPS shows each hole with front, middle services. Alvarez is a local PGA professional high school regional tournament May 5-6. and back tees to help those not familiar dedicated to top-notch course quality and To contact RVR, call 970.963.3625 or go with the area or the golf course.” operations, and Richards, longtime junior- to RVRGolf.com . Alvarez and Richards are putting their golf coach and executive director of Aspen expertise to good—and speedy—use after Junior Golf, assumes the role of director of ______acquiring the course for $1.2 million last golf and instruction. Lisa Perry is a staff writer August. Since then, Richards says they have The two partners have been on an with Colorado Golf Magazine added another “couple of million” into ambitious whirlwind of activity to open

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By Lisa Perry Play Worthy

ear Dance Golf Club owner there in our photographs. It’s a fantastic homes. And the wildlife experience is Stuart Bruening doesn’t need to piece of property.” wonderful with tons of elk and deerand go into a song-and-dance routine Golfers feel like they’re virtually the bears, too, in season.” Babout his renowned course near only ones on the course. Bruening says, “It’s There’s more to the venue than just the Larkspur. Its continued popularity speaks not in a housing development, but a course, Bruening says. “We’ve got a for itself, with continued Top 10 listings for conservation area with trees separating wonderful staff and great service. Mark best courses to play in the state. Adding to each hole. You’ll never be swallowed up by Pfingston, our head pro, food-and-beverage manager Michel Autret and greens superintendant Dave Cahalane all have been here since we opened 11 years ago, all

its intrigue, the venue is a study in dichotomy. “The course is challenging but fair, and golfers feel like they’ve been at a private club although it’s public,” says Bruening. “You can have the unique experience of a real mountain feel in the Front Range—without having to drive through the mountains.” Open since 2002, Ponderosa pines and elevation changes are key components to the beauty and playability of Bear Dance. Is there a signature hole? “I’m the builder here,” says Bruening, part of the design team that included PGA members Corey Aurand, Dennis Hogan and Brian Whitcomb. “If we’ve got one signature hole, that means we’ve got 17 mediocre ones,” he says with a laugh. “But the sixth hole features our logo bear paw in the bunkers, and the 16th is a very elevated Par 4. When you get to the top you’re at 7,000 feet and can see Pike’s Peak. People comment on that one.” He adds, “People used to say our greens were too tough, but they have been modified and are not nearly as challenging.” As far as views and aesthetic appeal: “We use every hole out

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with a great level of expertise.” Bear Dance also is the site of Colorado Section PGA offices. “We’re in between Colorado Springs and Denver, where most of the golf professionals are working, so it’s convenient for meetings. It’s worked out great for them hanging their name on our building, and great for our tag also.” Golfers can see memorabilia depicting the history of the PGA in Colorado in the clubhouse lobby. With full dining services, Bear Dance is a destination spot for both a night out and special events. Lunch is served daily, with dinner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. “Our chef has been here for seven years and creates wonderful food,” says Bruening. “We have theme nights, such as Australian or Pacific Rim dishes.” Reservations are strongly suggested on Friday and Saturday nights, and warm weather begs a meal outside anytime. “The patio overlooks the putting green and first tee, along with Hunt Mountain and Raspberry Butte.” Teetimes can be reserved up to seven days in advance at BearDanceGolf.com . “The lowest advance rate you’ll find anywhere,” says Bruening. In addition to Bear Dance, Southwest Greens Management also oversees sister courses Riverdale Dunes and The Knolls in Adams County, as well as the Short Course at The Golf Club at Cordillera in Edwards. To reach Bear Dance, call 303.681.4653. ______Lisa Perry is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magazine

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The latest on golf gear and other products you simply must have By Mike Conrad

This column is brought to you by the letter S! With spring in the air, we’re highlighting shirts, a new way to share your best Tiger Woods video game score, sound and a smartphone-friendly swing tool.

AUR Classic Pique Polo shirt As the weather starts to heat up, be ready to look good and stay cool with the AUR Classic Pique Polo shirt. The AUR Active, designed with the golf swing in mind, is made to keep players cool and comfortable. It’s lightweight and allows for a free, full swing, all the while maintaining its stylish looks thanks to synthetic fibers that are crease resistant and quick drying. This shirt will keep its shape all season long. The C327 AUR Dri-Max Classic Pique Polo is available for men, and the C3120 polo for women comes in two styles, short-sleeved and sleeveless. All are available in multiple colors. AUR’s philosophy has always been providing the most value-added, aspiring golf fashion on the market. aurgolf.com

HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition One of my favorite video games is about to get its yearly update: Tiger Woods Golf by EA Sports. I’ve spent countless hours perfecting my game on Xbox, and unlike in real golf, I have had several holes-in- one on this system. Of course, it always happens when I am alone. Well the folks at Hauppauge have helped me share my success with my friends. The HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition can record high-definition video from my Xbox360 (PS3 or computer), which can then be easily shared on YouTube. Or you can create your own live-streaming channel. The cool thing is you can do this while playing and have no delay at all using the video-pass-through setting! Play your favorite game and share or review your best footage. A record button on top of the unit makes it easy to start and stop your recording. I envision a contest down the line to see who gets the first hole-in-one on Tiger Woods 14!! Check out all the specs at hauppauge.com

28 Colorado Golf MaGazine • May June 2013 Hot Gear Bluetooth Sound Bar The Pyle Audio 300 Watt Bluetooth Sound Bar is so cool that I had about 10 minutes to test it myself. After my 10 minutes of testing, I took a break, went upstairs and when I came down it was off the counter and in my 18-year-old son’s room blasting away! This is a sound bar with built in FM tuner, able to read media through a USB or SD cards in addition to the standard audio RCA inputs. The USB and SD card input reads MP3 files as well as WMA format. You can also stream audio from any device with Bluetooth. This unit sounds great and delivers clear, crisp audio. The 300 watts of power and 8 Ohm subwoofer mean it can crank. Visit pyleaudio.com for all the technical specs.

Divoom Bluetune-solo Another great little Bluetooth speaker is the Divoom Bluetune-solo . This is a portable Bluetooth speaker that you can take with you anywhere for great sound. What makes it unique is a built-in microphone, so you can use the device for conference calls or to take a call while listening to your favorite music. With just a touch of a button, the speaker becomes a two-way speakerphone. This small speaker (60mm round x 72mm high) puts out some great audio. I was actually shocked by how powerful this little six-watt speaker is. I can already see this sitting by the side of my pool this summer. Want more power? You can daisy chain additional Bluetune-solos to give you bigger sound. Probably the best feature is that it’s rechargeable, which means you don’t have to take a plug with you. Bluetooth connects from up to 30 feet away, making it perfect for on the patio or poolside, and it comes in a wide range of colors. divoomusa.com

SwingTIP The SwingTIP is a golf-training tool designed to give you real- time feedback on your smartphone. SwingTIP clips onto your club and shows you what happened with your swing, why it happened and how to fix it. Because it weighs less than an ounce, most people can’t even feel it on their club. Just turn it on, start up your mobile app and swing your club; the SwingTIP does the rest, providing instant feedback so you can correct any problems. swingtip.com

Golf season is here, so be on the lookout for more cool golf gadgets to come! Meanwhile, hit ‘em long and straight! ______Mike Conrad is a contributing writer to Colorado Golf Magazine . If you have a product you would like him to put to the test, send him an email at [email protected] . To see more of his reviews, check out his blog at gottahavegadget.com

May June 2013 • Colorado Golf MaGazine 29 By Lynn Beasley, Psy.D. (C), CSCS Golf instruction

ndividuals are not born experts in their area of interest. It takes • The goal should reflect what you want to achieve, not someone many years and thousands of hours of deliberate practice for a else’s goals. person to become an expert in a given area, be it music, sports Ior any other category. • The goal should be measurable. Measuring progress will help keep When an individual is first learning a new skill, the step-by-step you motivated to achieve your goals. For example, one of your goals instructions of how to perform that skill are kept in the working might be increased focus on a specific swing-thought. To measure memory. Once a person has become proficient at the task, the how well you are achieving that on the golf course, take a second information becomes procedural as opposed to declarative, score card with you and score yourself on your level of meaning the performance becomes automatic. commitment. Use a scale of 1 (not committed at all; many other Research suggests that high-level athletes have better thoughts enter your mind) to 5 (completely committed) to score recollection of their performance, as well as details about the your chosen swing-thought for the day. Remember, you’re not environment. Novice athletes, on the other hand, have a better scoring the result of the shots. The more 4s and 5s you start to see recollection of the step-by-step mechanical procedure they used to on your scorecard, the better your actual golf scores will likely execute the skill. This speaks to the fact that the expert golfer is not become. using working memory; rather, he or she is performing the skill automatically and thus has the ability to pay attention to other • Every practice or training session should include small goals that stimuli and environmental cues without a decrease in performance build toward the greater goal. One example of this might be how of the primary task, and to adapt to different conditions when you approach your warm-up before teeing off. You could commit necessary—skills professional players must have. to spending at least the last 10 minutes of your warm-up going The key to becoming an expert in golf, or any other desired through your pre-shot routine for each ball you hit on the practice domain, is deliberate practice. It has been documented that it takes range, changing your target or club with each shot. That smaller approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice for anyone to goal helps you achieve larger goals on the course. become an expert in anything and move from using the working memory to the procedural memory. “Deliberate” is the key word Learning how to effectively use goal setting is an excellent way here. Practicing without purpose will not develop the memory to improve your deliberate practice procedures, which will needed to encode the necessary motor programs to become an ultimately help you achieve your desired level of expert expert golfer. performance. One way to make practice deliberate is by goal setting, a terrific ______mental skill that can be used to improve your practice, increase Lynn Beasley, Psy.D. (C), CSCS, is a contributing writer to motivation and focus and help you develop the desired motor Colorado Golf Magazine and a Sport Psychology & Performance programs to become an expert golfer, at whatever level of expertise Specialist. Learn more at lynnbeasley.com or contact her at is right for you. [email protected] or 888.309.7299 The key is to set clear objectives and define the level of intensity necessary to achieve those objectives. When we fulfill a goal, we feel a sense of achievement; but if the goal isn’t met, we may feel a sense of failure. That’s why the process of goal setting is so important.

Here are some basic guidelines to follow for setting appropriate goals.

• Make goals specific and attainable. A vague goal (e.g., I want to get better) will not help you. Goals should be as specific as possible. Typically what golfers desire is to play better, lower their handicap, hit the ball farther, be a more consistent putter and improve other skills. But simply stating that you want to be better and then going to the practice range to hit a bucket of balls will not correlate to improved abilities. Instead, you have to set attainable goals that will result in improvement in these areas. A good practice goal, for example, might be to start every practice having to make five 10- foot putts in a row before hitting any balls on the range. Not only is this a concise goal, it’s easy to measure improvement and success.

• Find the right level of challenge for you. Goals should not be so challenging that they are unattainable; however, if a goal is too easy it will not motivate you and your performance will suffer.

• The goal should be within your control. For example, winning is not always within your control regardless of your execution. An opponent’s game and environmental variables are outside of your control. The only thing you can control is your own personal performance.

May June 2013 • Colorado Golf MaGazine 31 By Aaron Atwood

Martin Laird, a Colorado State University grad won the 2013 and stands 56th on this season’s money list with $618,583. Valero Texas Open in April. It is his first PGA Tour victory since Brandt Jobe, a Kent Denver High School alum, recently winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2011. Has made five finished 48th in RBC Heritage. He scored a season-best 46th in cuts in 10 PGA Tour starts in 2013 and is 24th on money list with the Honda Classic. Jobe started 2013 on a major medical $1,185,200. extension. He must pocket another $250,000 in his next three Kevin Stadler had a good February placing third at the AT&T events to keep his fully-exempt status. Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and finishing 11th in the Waste David Duval and Andrew Svoboda have missed cuts or Management Phoenix Open. Stadler has made eight-of-10 cuts in withdrawn from every event they’ve played this year.

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2013 $82,334 $53,798

1/20 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T19 $26,125 2/10 Allianz Championship T71 $1,368 2/10 Allianz Championship T52 $4,356 2/17 ACE Group Classic T29 $11,588 2/17 ACE Group Classic T14 $28,000 3/17 Toshiba Classic T51 $4,593 3/17 Toshiba Classic T32 $11,050 3/24 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T32 $10,102 3/24 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T32 $10,102 4/21 Greater Gwinnett Championship T17 $26,145 4/21 Greater Gwinnett Championship T60 $2,700

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2013 $30,350 $753 1/20 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T23 $20,125 3/17 Toshiba Classic T80 $753 2/10 Allianz Championship T69 $1,638 2/17 ACE Group Classic T71 $1,312 3/17 Toshiba Classic T44 $6,475 3/24 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T78 $800 4/21 Greater Gwinnett Championship W/D

Total Winnings for 2012 Total Winnings for 2013 $43,241 $40,772 2/12 Allianz Championship T68 $1,692 2/10 Allianz Championship T75 $1,044 2/19 ACE Group Classic T41 $7,200 2/17 ACE Group Classic T29 $11,588 3/25 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T75 $992 3/17 Toshiba Classic T20 $19,979 4/15 Encompass Insurance Pro-Am T43 $6,560 3/24 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic T39 $8,160 4/21 Legends Mutual Insurance Legends T9 $9,250 4/21 Greater Gwinnett Championship W/D 5/06 Insperity Championship T31 $10,557 5/27 Senior PGA Championship CUT 6/03 Principal Charity Classic T65 $2,100 6/10 Regions Tradition T64 $2,640

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2013 $64,494 $1,185,200 1/20 Mitsubishi Electric Championship T9 $46,150 2/03 Waste Management Phoenix Open CUT 2/10 Allianz Championship T41 $8,280 2/17 Northern Trust Open CUT 2/17 ACE Group Classic T77 $864 4/21 Greater Gwinnett Championship T36 $9,200 3/03 The Honda Classic CUT 3/17 Tampa Bay Championship T70 $10,835 3/24 Arnold Palmer Invitational T34 $31,310 3/26 Tavistock Cup T6 $50,000 3/31 Shell Houston Open CUT 4/07 Valero Texas Open T1 $1,116,000 4/14 Masters Tournament CUT

32 Colorado Golf MaGazine • May June 2013 On the Champions Tour, Esteban Toledo a one-time Castle On the LPGA Tour, Stephanie Sherlock a Denver University Rock resident, qualified for the Champions Tour by finishing alum gained fully exempt status by finishing 10th in the Tour fourth in the qualifier. He placed sixth in the Toshiba Classic and qualifier. In March she placed 49th in the Kia Classic. She’s 99th after five events is 17th on the 2013 money list with $176,254. on the money list with $9,386. Mark Wiebe has two top-20 finishes. He placed 60th in the On the Web.com Tour, Shane Bertsch from Parker opened Greater Gwinnett Championship. He has $82,334 in total the season with a 13th-place finish at the Sony Open earning earnings this season. $112,000 on the PGA Tour. He placed third in the Web.com Gary Hallberg of Castle Rock finished 17th in the Greater Tour’s Colombia Championship. He’s made four cuts in five Gwinnett Championship – a season best. Hallberg is 52nd on events on Web.com Tour this year and stands 14th on 2013 this year’s money list with $53,798. Hale Irwin Opened the money list with $61,226. ... In January, finished 13th and won season with a ninth-place finish at the Mitsubishi Electric $112,000 in the PGA Tour’s Sony Open, his 2013 debut. Championship. He’s earned $64,494 in 2013. Steve Jones and Craig Stadler are 67th and 65th respectively ______on the Champions Tour money list. Stadler withdrew from the Aaron Atwood is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magazine Greater Gwinnett Championship and Jones missed the cut.

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2013 $58,433 $0

2/17 Northern Trust Open T61 $13,992 Has not played yet in 2013 3/03 The Honda Classic T46 $16,632 3/10 Puerto Rico Open CUT 3/3 Shell Houston Open T60 $13,392 4/07 Valero Texas Open CUT 4/21 RBC Heritage T48 $14,417

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2012 $618,583 $40,769

2/03 Waste Management Phoenix Open T11 $136,400 2/24 Panama Claro Championship CUT 2/10 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T3 $338,000 2/17 Northern Trust Open T42 $23,760 3/03 Colombia Championship T3 $47,600 3/03 The Honda Classic T58 $13,200 3/10 Chile Classic T26 $4,735 3/10 Puerto Rico Open T72 $6,825 3/24 Chitimacha Louisiana Open T22 $5,170 3/17 Tampa Bay Championship CUT 4/14 WNB Golf Classic T32 $3,720 3/31 Shell Houston Open T27 $44,950 4/21 RBC Heritage T42 $19,720

Total Winnings for 2013 Total Winnings for 2013 $0 $0 2/10 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am CUT 03/24 KIA Classic Cut 3/03 The Honda Classic CUT 03/18 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup CUT 3/10 Puerto Rico Open CUT 4/07 Valero Texas Open CUT

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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 Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes) 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Rock. Reservations (303) 688-0100. Public-18 holes. Par 71. Wellshire Golf Course Springhill Golf Course 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Reservations Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes & Knolls) 800 Telluride, Aurora. Reservations (303) 397-1818, (303) 757-1352. Public-18 holes. Par 71. 13300 Riverdale Rd., Brighton. Reservations (303) 739-6854. Public-18 holes. Par 64. (303) 659-6700. Public-36 holes. Par 73. West Woods Golf Club Thorncreek Golf Club 6655 Quaker St., Arvada. Reservations (720) 898-7371. Rolling Hills Country Club 13555 Washington St., Thornton. Reservations Public-27 holes. Par 72. 15707 W. 26th Avenue. Reservations (303) 279-7858. (303) 450-7055. Public-18 holes. Par 72. Private-18 holes. Par 71. Willis Case Golf Course 4999 Vrain St., Denver. Reservations (303) 455-9801. Valley Country Club Saddle Rock Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 72. 14601 E. Country Club Dr., Aurora. (303) 690-6377. 21705 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora. Reservations 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 Visit us at coloradogolfguide.com if you require additional information 7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial. Reservations that is not shown on this map and directory (303) 770-5508. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

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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 9. Devils Thumb Golf Club Junction. Reservations (970) 242-9053. Private-18 holes. Par 70. 10. Divide Ranch & Club 11. Hillcrest Golf Club Bridges at Black Canyon 12. Ironbridge Golf Club 2500 Ogden Rd, Montrose. Reservations (970) 252-1119. 13. Lincoln Park Golf Course Public-18 holes. Par 71. 14. Links at Cobble Creek 16. Black Canyon Golf Club Conquistador Golf Course 2018 N. Dolores Road, Cortez. Reservations 17. Redlands Mesa, The Club at (970) 565-9208. Public-18 holes. Par 72. 18. Rifle Creek Golf Club 19. Glacier Club Cornerstone Club 20. Cornerstone Club 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride. Reservations (970) 21. Tiara Rado Golf Course 728-8253. Priivate-18 holes. 22. Yampa Valley Golf Club 23. Bridges at Black Canyon Dalton Ranch Golf Course 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. Colorado Golf Magazine only lists 18-hole or more Golf Courses. The publisher and staff of Colorado Golf Magazine Public-18 holes. Par 71. make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email corrections to: [email protected] Ironbridge Golf Club 430 Ironbridge Dr., Glenwood Springs Reservations (970) 348-0630. Private-18 holes. Par 72. Tiara Rado Golf Course 2063 S. Broadway, Grand Junction. Reservations Lincoln Park Golf Course (970) 245-8085. Public-18 holes. Par 71. 8 Mantlo Ct., Grand Junction. Reservations (970) 242-6394. Public-18 holes. Par 36. Yampa Valley Golf Club 2179 Highway 394, Craig. Reservations (970) 824-3673. Links at Cobble Creek Public-18 holes. Par 72. 265 Courthouse Peak Ln., Montrose Reservations (970) 240-9542. Public-18 holes. Par 72.

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

Antler Creek Golf Course Southern 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 $135 No $10 N/A G 720-346-2367 Canongate at Blackstone Aurora $1,500 $185 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 2012.

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The Finest in Luxury Autos, Fashion and Jewelry life Styles

BMW650i By Aaron Atwood luxury autos

n this day and age you can have it all. That must have been option) you’ll be staring at 60 from a standstill in 4.3 seconds. The what designers were thinking when they went to the drawing twin turbo V-8 engine has enough power to hold its own among board for the BMW 650i. Take a look at the styling and power the big names in the class, and the 455 horsepower will have you Iand you’ll find that the best of BMW’s brawn has been looking for opportunities to punch it. You could stand the 650i up combined with the supple elegance. against the Jag XK or Porsche Panamera and it will easily win The higher-ups in Germany are calling the 650i a coupe in the several rounds—perhaps the whole bout, depending on the judges. sense that it isn’t a sedan, though it has four doors. They are In the luxury division, the 650i is every bit the equal to the suggesting that there’s more to this machine than meets the eye, Mercedes CLS or Jaguar. The Bang and Olufson sound system has and they’re right. The exterior lines are both aggressive and a tweeter that rises out of the dash and sounds exquisite, while the reserved. There’s a Mohammad Ali meets Grace Kelly factor going interior leather and wood trim is coach quality in every way. on here. You know there’s power and you can’t wait to take her out On the outside, the 6er is a head turner. A somewhat on the town. controversial matte finish takes the traditional clear coat off the It may sound odd to say, but the first features you’ll notice in the market and simplifies the paint a bit. It’s unusual but that’s the 650i are the seats. Yes, the place where you first interact with the point. The stylish lines and aggressive posture make onlookers take

car hasn’t been overlooked. The luxury-seating package is well worth the upgrade and makes it impossible to not dream about a quick drive to anywhere. You’ll find that the controls are as intuitive as any on the market; in this car, you will not be confused about where to find the air conditioning or the radio. This may sound simple but plenty of so-called luxury coupes leave drivers stumped for weeks while they hire exploratory committees to find out how to sync their phone to the car’s Bluetooth. You’ll have enough technology in the 650i to keep you well- cared for while not breaking you into a sweat when it comes to the simple things. Driver-assisted steering and breaking are nice features that give you a sense of control but are subtle enough to let you have the say so in how the car handles. You’ll definitely notice a nice responsiveness when the 650i is in “sport” mode versus “comfort.” You’ll be glued to those luxury seats with your foot to the floor in sport mode. In comfort mode, enjoy a more relaxed ride that is still responsive without being punchy. There’s enough power under the hood to quicken the heart. Though the 650i weighs in at a hefty 4,300 pounds, the performance won’t disappoint. With the xDrive (all-wheel drive

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horsepower six-cylinder engine and forgoing some of the accessories. But if you’re in the market for a sports car that drives like a luxury vehicle, you’ll want to give this shape-shifting beauty a look. The 650i is the total package. ______Aaron Atwood is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magazine

Test Drive Your Own 650i Murray BMW of Denver 900 South Colorado Blvd Denver, COo 80246 303.759.4646 murraybmwofdenver.com Schomp BMW 1190 Plum Valley Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 888.918.9502 schompbmw.com notice. Few of your neighbors will have While adults can manage a quick joy ride Co's BMW Center seen a 650 and that sparks conversation. in the back, you’d be better off sticking 4150 Byrd Dr Expect a slew of questions and a few your kids back there. BMW touts that this Loveland, CO 80538 whistles. Double your mystique by opting is a 4 + 1 seater but the +1 straddles the 970.292.5200 for the convertible. The sportiness factor middle consol in the back seat and is less cosbmw.com rises even more with the M Sport package desirable than riding on the roof of a Mini that upgrades to 20-inch wheels and apron Cooper. Gebhardt BMW covers that are distinctive and add to the The 650i will set you back a bit. The 4740 Valmont Rd feeling of exclusivity. retail price, loaded, is around $118,000 Boulder, CO 80301 One caution: don’t take your boss on a with the V-8 twin turbo. You can opt for a 303. 447.8000 road trip and stick him in the back seat. less expensive model by choosing the 350 gebhardtbmw.com

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By Françoise Rhodes

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ur mothers called it a cocktail ring, but times have Vampires are a statement and so is the VERAMEAT Vampire changed. Today, this same opulent eye-catching finger Love Ring, complete with teeth, $110 at verameat.com. The Skull, jewelry is called a statement ring, and designers say it’s Starfish & Claw ring by Alexander McQueen pops with color and Oone piece of jewelry that will never go out of style. sparkle; it’s priced at $245 at bergdorfgoodman.com A statement ring includes eye-catching bling and is typically so Fine jewelers such as Leeds and Sons have put their own twist unusual that people can’t stop talking about it. Often the greatest on statement rings with the Utopia-Gallery Collection. These value to these rings is that you can see them from a mile away, and beauties are made with Australian white pearl or Tahitian black many are sentimental favorites, too. Statement rings were once pearl set in 18k white or rose gold. For more details visit most likely to be heirlooms or finds from bazaars, but their Leedsandson.com increasing popularity with the Hollywood crowd has prompted As the ultra chic trend for 2012, the best part about these rings designers to create mind-blowing finger jewelry—with a hefty is that there is no rhyme or reason to them and no need to color price tag. coordinate. In fact that’s the point. These rings are all about you Even though the term ‘statement’ pretty much says it all, being bold and daring. designers continue to try to define the concept. As one put it: One caveat: leave other statement pieces at home; your ring “They are timeless and statement enough to the point that you should tell the whole story. don’t have to bring anything else.” On a complementary note, clothing this season will do even Another notes, “The rings are a great way of saying something more to make your ring stand out as colors are trending away from without actually saying anything.” the bright palettes of past seasons. Instead, there’s a resurgence of The duty of the statement ring is to transform any woman—or neutral shades and flesh and earth tones. Also on the way out are outfit—into a higher level of sophistication, so choose your ring the feathers that have long been popular for hair, clothing and wisely, or perhaps boldly. This accessory is by definition a accessories. Other natural materials, however, are taking their conversation piece that will prompt discussions about its origins place, including shells, wood and seed beads. And look for heavy and history. It is amazing that so much attention can be garnered use of resin plastic. from one ring. Trends come and go, but one fashion rule never changes: Statement rings come in all shapes and sizes. Enjoying Whatever you wear and however you wear it, make it a statement tremendous popularity now is the YSL “Arty” Oval Red Stone that is true to you. Ring, $290 on YSL.com. Disney jewelry is another of-the-moment ______choice, and not just for kids. A mini replica of Disney’s iconic castle Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer for Desert Golf Magazine and host is whimsical in gold with purple towers. The Disney Couture of the Palm Desert based “Golf is a 4 Letter Word!” radio program, Oversized Castle is $70 at fredflare.com Saturdays 10-11 a.m. on Team 1010 KXPS AM Sports Radio

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Antigua Collection Style report

n the golf course this spring, it isn’t so much about what you are wearing as about the colors you are wearing. Spring fashion colors are blooming says Pantone, the global authority on color. Setting the standard for the design industry, Pantone bases its final decision of Owhat’s hot and what’s not on the prominent colors, inspirations and philosophies showcased each year at New York Fashion Week. The “Pantone Fashion Color Report” serves as a reference tool throughout each year for the design community, fashion enthusiast, reporters and retailers. Whatever the hues du jour may be, it’s then the designer’s job to create a theme. Tender Shoots, Grayed Jade and Lemon Zest are only a few of the colors on the Spring 2013 palette. A unanimous trend in this season’s golf and resort-style clothing is a focus on colors inspired by white sandy beaches, abundant sunshine and tropical flora. Golfers take note: leave the blacks, navies and grays in the closet. Industry icon Rick Martin of Martin Golf Apparel has created a collection that presents an incredible depth of natural hues across two distinct color palettes: Riviera and Costa del Sol. The colors may be inspired by two iconic coastal destinations, but there is more to them than a nod to vacation paradise. “One of the fundamental philosophies that I have developed over a lifetime of experience in the apparel business is choosing colors that complement and flatter a variety of skin tones,” say Martin. The Classic Merino V-neck sweater and woven popover sports shirt are offered in both distinct colors groups. The beautiful and bright Riviera color grouping, named after the legendary French Riviera, stands out with aquatic lapis blue, brilliant carmine red, soothing aqua, gleaming lime and bold tangerine. The soft and elegant Costa del Sol palette captures the essence of southern Spain with maize yellow, lime grass, melon, pink and orchid. Other notable styles in the Martin collection include the Solid Royal Oxford long sleeve button-down and the Palm Cove Stripe lisle polo. martingolfapparel.com For those who like clothes that offer pops of color as subtle details, the Antigua collection is a must-have. “For Spring 2013, the focus of pop accent colors on less conspicuous fabrications throughout the collections shows off the styling and design features of the individuals garments,” says Sean Gregg, director of product development for Antigua. The pop color palette introduced last season for the Antigua men’s collection includes six new invigorating colors: lapis, margarita, apple, melon, phlox and zest. Phlox is a color group of pinks while zest is a lemon-drop yellow. As for the ladies, Antigua’s palette for its women’s collection is based on the most current trends in an overall market screaming color. Six hues define the line that includes the Kiss/Strawberry collection inspired by dreamy Caribbean sunsets; the Fountain/Sapphire collection inspired by the expanse of blue sky, water glistening in the sunlight and the crash of waves in the ocean; and the Pansy/Orchid collection inspired by a peaceful botanical garden. Antigua continues to build on its innovation in fabrics, setting it apart from competitors. Desert Dry technology, for example, is an advanced moisture-wicking technology created exclusively for Antigua that absorbs and wicks moisture quickly and evenly. It achieves the most efficient evaporation possible, which keeps the wearer absolutely comfortable on or off the golf course. antigua.com Need more color? Puma’s tech golf shorts for men come in blue, cherry tomato and white. shop.puma.com Tracy Lynn’s warm orange golf short for women has an added splash with its flirty floral short underneath. traceylynngolf.com Style note: The length of men’s shorts continues to be slightly above the knee, and ladies, skorts are still trendy but keep them short, not granny length. Color, color, color is all the rage this spring, so dress with flare and dare to be noticed.

______Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer with Colorado Golf Magazine

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coloradogolf.com Golf Pass Colorado has an embarrassment of riches just 10 of the participating courses to give you a when it comes to great golf courses. Sure, you sampling of all that’s in store for you— have your favorites; but what about all the mountain designs, metro gems, links-style courses you haven’t yet tried? Now’s your layouts and golf courses in the north, east, south chance to try them, and when you do, we and west corners of our state. Take a look at guarantee you’re going to have a whole lot of what’s here, and then imagine another 60-plus new favorites. possibilities to choose from! The Colorado Golf Pass offers discounts on To get your Colorado Golf Pass, simply log more than 70 of our state’s best golf courses. For onto coloradogolf.com or stop in at any King just $49.95, you have access to the deals that Soopers location and pick up your Pass at the will make all of these courses not only available customer service desk. It’s all about more to you but also affordable. So get ready to golf –and more fun—in your weekends this expand your golf world. In this issue we pick summer than ever before.

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The Country Club of Colorado • Colorado Springs The 7,056-yard course, Pete Dye’s first layout west of the Mississippi, features broad fairways set along a 35-acre lake beneath mountain peaks and blue skies. More than 300 days of sun annually mean the course is open for play in every season, and facilities include tennis, aquatics, fitness and onsite dining. coloradogolf.com

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Fox Hollow Golf Club • Lakewood You’re looking down a 445-yard par-4 with an 80-foot drop from fairway to green. You could be on any great championship course but this is Fox Hollow, owned by the city of Lakewood, and No.5 is its signature hole. Not that it’s the only excellent hole. The 27-yard layout has three distinct nines—The Canyon, The Meadow and The Links—each one with something fun and challenging for every level of golfer. coloradogolf.com

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Grand Elk Golf Club • Granby Coloradoan and PGA champion Craig Stadler designed Grand Elk with architect Tripp Davis. The setting is a high alpine valley 65 miles west of Denver, but this is not your typical mountain layout. Rather, it’s a Heathland-style course, derivative of the heath-covered moors of the United Kingdom’s own "high country." coloradogolf.com

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Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club • Thornton Designer Arthur Hills crafted this 7,435-yard championship course so that it beautifully complements the natural contours of the Rocky Mountain landscape—rolling fairways, a winding creek, elevation changes, native grasses and wetlands. And it’s just a short drive north of downtown Denver. coloradogolf.com

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Keystone Ranch Golf Course • Keystone Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the Ranch Course, which is really two courses in one. The front nine is reminiscent of the links-style golf courses of Scotland, while the back nine is classic mountain course winding through lodgepole pines. The elevation changes aren’t huge, but the bunkers are many. coloradogolf.com

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Lakota Canyon Ranch • New Castle Jim Engh doesn’t have time to rest on his many laurels, among them Golf Digest’s Architect of the Year ranking in 2003. Lakota Canyon Ranch, opened in 2004, is a typical Engh design, one that masterfully incorporates features of the natural landscape into a stunning course. Valley wetlands, deep, rugged canyons and soaring ridges all define play here. coloradogolf.com

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Legacy Ridge Golf Course • Westminster Legacy Ridge is considered one of the state’s top public courses and is lauded for its environmentally friendly design. Architect Arthur Hills designed the course with respect for the wildlife-rich natural wetlands, native grasses and large mature cottonwoods, and since its debut in 1994, golfers have found this 7,200-yard beauty to be infinitely playable and challenging. coloradogolf.com

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Plum Creek Golf & Country Club • Castle Rock Pete Dye created some of the state’s most memorable holes at this Castle Rock golf course, a former TPC course that played host to a Champions Tour event for several years. Two of the layout’s Par 3s are particularly memorable—No. 12 with its railroad ties around the green and No. 17 played over water. coloradogolf.com

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The Raven at Three Peaks • Silverthorne The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks is considered one of the top courses in the country and, without hesitation, the best mountain course in Colorado. Located in Silverthorne, Colorado, just an hour from Denver and minutes from the Vail Valley’s top destinations, the Raven’s spectacular setting is only surpassed by our personalized service. The challenging, but eminently playable Tom Lehman and Hurdzan/Fry golf course design, features lush rolling fairways and immaculate greens surrounded by towering stands of pine and aspen, snow capped 13,000 foot peaks, crystal clear creeks and trout filled lakes. coloradogolf.com

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The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa • Grand Junction Colorado Golf Magazine readers vote this the most underrated public or resort course in the state. It lies along the base of majestic Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction and few courses can match its scenic splendor. Among its many awards, Sports Illustrated voted it the #3 Best New Golf Course in the World in 2002, the year it opened. coloradogolf.com

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Vail Golf Club • Vail Everything about it says upscale, but the 7,024-yard course at the foot of the Gore Mountain Range is open to the public and managed by Vail Recreation District. It was recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Resort Course, and not because your ball flies so far at 8,200 feet up in the Rockies. It’s a stunning layout with vistas of the Gore Range and White River National Forest, and one of the most walkable courses in Eagle County