2024 Colorado AvidGolfer Private Club Guide

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ITS NOT JUST PICKLEBALL

Prices and offerings at Colorado clubs

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Clubs Working to Keep Pace with Demand

The people who run private clubs in Colorado like to give their members what they want. That has often been good service, good golf, good food, good amenities, and a place to feel good about being a member of.

But as the golfing population has gotten younger with the explosion of interest generated during the Covid era, clubs are finding that they have to evolve too.

The millennial generation is the largest single group in the U.S. now; there are more of them than baby boomers, Gen-X, and the Gen-y young’uns coming up behind them. There are more than 72 million people in the U.S. between the ages of 28 and 43, and some days it seems like all of them have moved to Colorado and are in line for a tee time.

To keep their memberships strong, many clubs are fishing where the fish are, evolving to cater to this new type of member.

The Ranch Country Club and Hiwan Golf Club are among the clubs adding amenities aimed at young parents. They have daycare services available for older children for parents to use when they come for classes, golf or dinners, and

summer camps that are intended to provide a good experience using the club’s pools and courses.

Now the clubs are working to set up care services for even younger.

“Many prospective members are looking for year- round daycare starting at infant age,” said Micah Levensen, director of membership for both clubs.

The average age of their members 10 years ago was 64; today it is 51.

“We have tons of young families,” she said.

As always, the trends in affordability remain in the eye of the beholder.

Almost all clubs raised their monthly dues, according to our annual survey of clubs that is printed later in this edition.

Several clubs have pushed their initiation fees past $200,000 and several of the old-guard clubs are no longer releasing publicly how much they are charging new members.

For clubs that are offering good service, however, they find they are still getting new members.

“I thought with the way the economy is going and inflation

it would affect membership, but it was still a very good year last year,” said Tracey Kalata, membership director at Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs.

Judging by the number of pickleball courts being added at clubs all across Colorado, the sport is well-beyond its early days when people curiously explored this new pastime. Pickleball now is a bona fide expectation for many club members.

“Like the rest of the world, we are adding an additional three pickleball courts to our existing four,” said David P. Chadbourne, the general manager of the Maroon Creek Club in Aspen. “There is big demand that isn’t going away anytime soon.”

Courses from Cherry Hills Country Club to Aspen Glenn and everywhere in between have included golf simulator bays as an important part of recent renovations. The number of players enjoying ‘off-grass’ golf in the U.S. is growing at an even steeper rate than on-course participation.

Aspen Creek is an example of a club that spent 2023 keeping pace with the amenities-arms race that all clubs face – trying to keep up-

to-date across the board from their golf courses to the clubhouse and beyond.

“Last year we finished a course renovation including redoing all of our bunkers,” said James Folske, the membership director for Aspen Glen in Carbondale. “We put in all new bunker liners, new sand and even moved many locations to make our course more up to date with the modern times and equipment that has changed the game. Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II came back out to be a part of this process and to keep us a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course.”

And clubs are also finding that members are using them, in some cases, more than before. Things have changed quite a bit in the past 10 years, and whether it is simply providing a place where it is possible to get a tee time, or else a good community of people with shared interests, today’s private clubs are finding that when they provide a good experience, their members stay happy.

“Post-covid everyone is wanting to be more connected and interacting on a social level,” Chadbourne said.

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Golf Vehicles are Branching out to the Neighborhoods

It turns out golfers were a couple decades ahead of the crowd when it comes to driving electric vehicles.

EVs are common on our highways. But for many years they’ve been quietly trundling up and down the fairways and paths of golf links.

Colorado Golf & Turf of Littleton has been part of that growth. An early provider of gas and electric vehicles for golf courses, Colorado Golf and Turf is now riding a wave of new EV development.

For Colorado Golf & Turf this is a year of taking advantage of some big moves the company made in 2023. Their new office in Grand Junction opened last year – just their third location after their home in Littleton and their Nebraska Golf & Turf affiliate in Lincoln, Neb. They also added some partnerships and new lines.

The company began as the region’s Club Car distributor and has grown to offer an array of vehicles and tools for the golf and landscaping industry. And as the personal use of vehicles that are increasingly mis-named ‘golf carts’ – the company has filled that need as well.

One of the growing segments that is coming

to Colorado is the neighborhood electric vehicle. This is a category of EV which can travel at speeds up to 25 MPH and is legal on roads with up to 35 MPH speed limits. They are very common in sunbelt planned communities in Florida, Arizona and elsewhere (think of the videos of the parade of carts you’ve seen from The Villages development north of Orlando).

Now they are being used in mountain towns like Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge. And newer master-planned communities, like Sterling Ranch south of Littleton, are candidates too.

“They’d be allowed in any gated community,” said Abbie Randel, Colorado Golf & Turf’s vice president of operations.

Vehicles available through Colorado Golf & Turf include Club Car’s CRU brand as well as the luxury Garia line from Denmark – think stitched leather seats.

Club Car’s CRU is a six-seater, low-speed streetlegal EV that can be outfitted with all manner of couch-style or other seating. Prices start at around $25,000. Garia’s start at around $22,000 for the starter two-seater and around $29,000 for the six-seat option. The on-board mini-refrigera-

tor is an additional $1,000.

The EV industry for golf and utility vehicles like those from Club Car and Garia is going through the exact same technology advancement that the Teslas of the world are also going through. Battery life and range are increasing with each new model.

Colorado Golf & Turf also offers an array of equipment and tools for the turf industry from Husqvarna, Cub Cadet and other brands.

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Garden of the Gods

COLORADO SPRINGS

DON’T MISS

THE VIEWS Our resort overlooks the stunning Garden of the Gods National Park and the spa, course, dining, wellness center and accommodations all help connect our guests to our beautiful neighbor. The newly-renovated rooms, casitas and lodges make staying on the grounds an elevating experience.

QUESTIONS?

Assistant Director of Membership

719.520.4980

tkalata@gardenofthegodsresort.com

OUR EXPERIENCE

THE HALLMARK of the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is the quality of its members, who are a blend of local Colorado Springs residents and National Members from across the nation. We offer several different membership categories, providing Members with benefits that fit their lifestyle. All Members enjoy world-class activities and amenities, a full social calendar of exciting events and parties, discounted luxury accommodations at the Resort for themselves and their guests, and countless other exclusive benefits.

From the full golf membership to the social membership we offer an array of options to fit your lifestyle. We have added six new pickleball and two tennis courts to the racquet sports complex, and our fitness and pool complex is world-class. Our warmed infinity pool gives members the perfect sunset or mountain view to end the day.

THE GOLF

THE FOOTHILLS BEGIN AT KISSING CAMELS GOLF CLUB at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club. Over 27 championship holes, golfers are treated year-round to a beautiful, fun challenge. At times the views of the Pikes Peak range are so beautiful it can require a feat of mental focus to stay on your game. Our men and women members get priority tee times and access to our programs, golf leagues and tournaments. The original course was designed by one of the greats – J. Press Maxwell – and augmented by the work of Denver architect Mark Rathert. Through the Private Club Network, golf members have ‘member for a day’ privileges at more than 150 member clubs across the country including several front range clubs.

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COME FOR THE GOLF ...

Discover the ultimate golf staycation and elevate your golf getaway to new heights, at the renowned Garden of the Gods Resort & Club, Colorado’s premiere wellness destination. Immerse yourself in a world of relaxation, refinement, and rejuvenation, all just 1 hour south of Denver. Our award-winning course, a proud staff pick from Avid Golfer Magazine, promises an unforgettable experience for both the serenity and challenge. Surrounded by peak-a-boo views of the majestic front range, elevate your game like never before. After conquering the greens, satisfy your palate at the newly renovated Kissing Camels Grille and Bar, where comfort cuisine meets culinary excellence. Unwind in our award winning Infinity Pool, with the best views in the state, overlooking Garden of the Gods Park and Pikes Peak, creating the ultimate oasis. Your room key unlocks all of the privileges of a Club Member, granting your access to dining at all three of our restaurants, access to the pools, complimentary fitness classes, and experiences designed for your relaxation and rejuvenation.

COME FOR THE GOLF, STAY FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY. YOUR PERFECT GOLF ESCAPE AWAITS.

27-hole, award-winning golf with mountain views

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Hiwan Golf Club

EVERGREEN

DON’T MISS

THE NEW OUTDOOR GRILL. The club is nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the outdoor experience has always been an important part of the club’s look and feel. Now the new outdoor grill and patio, open this spring, will enable members to enjoy the comforts of club living amidst the beauty of the Colorado foothills.

QUESTIONS?

hiwan.com

Micha Levenson

mlevenson@concertgolfclubs.com

OUR EXPERIENCE

THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE received a $2.1 million upgrade in the fall of 2023 and it shows. New finishings, furniture, lighting and artwork have made the clubhouse a comfortable and welcoming home for you and your family.

THE GOLF

HIWAN HAS ALWAYS OFFERED THE BEST in mountain golf, near the plains. With most Denver courses boasting high altitude as a measly 5,280 feet, Hiwan towers above at 7,000 feet. The rolling and wooded terrain is the first glimpse east of the front range that a golfer can get of what Rocky Mountain golf can be like. With great power comes great responsibility – many of the fairways are pitched toward water and other nefariousness and that extra length can get you in trouble if you’re not careful. Drive responsibly.

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DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES AT HIWAN

Experience the pride of membership and unlock the boundless potential for newcomers to indulge in an unparalleled journey at Hiwan. Nestled between the vibrant cityscape of Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Hiwan beckons those seeking a distinctive, enriching lifestyle. Whether you're drawn by the invigorating challenge of athletic pursuits, the awe-inspiring vistas complementing delectable dining experiences, or the joy of crafting cherished memories with loved ones, Hiwan Golf Club promises an unforgettable sojourn. Choose from our three exclusive Memberships tailored to suit your desires and embark on a journey to savor all that Hiwan has to offer. Seize the opportunity to secure your membership today and elevate your golfing experience before the start of the upcoming season.

Experience the pride of membership and unlock the boundless potential for newcomers to indulge in an unparalleled journey at Hiwan. Nestled between the vibrant cityscape of Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Hiwan beckons those seeking a distinctive, enriching lifestyle. Whether you're drawn by the invigorating challenge of athletic pursuits, the awe-inspiring vistas complementing delectable dining experiences, or the joy of crafting cherished memories with loved ones, Hiwan Golf Club promises an unforgettable sojourn. Choose from our three exclusive Memberships tailored to suit your desires and embark on a journey to savor all that Hiwan has to offer. Seize the opportunity to secure your membership today and elevate your golfing experience before the start of the upcoming season.

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Rio Grande Club & Resort

DON’T MISS

A FULL ON MOUNTAIN CLUB experience is available in South Fork. Our Fishing Lodge at the Rio Grande Club offers a relaxed base camp from which to ply the waters of the Rio Grande River, just out the back door.

OUR EXPERIENCE

OUR CLUB IS SERIOUS about the variety of sports and activities that it offers its members. Our premier membership, the Golf Membership, gives full access not only to the course, fitness center, pool and tennis and pickleball courts, but also full access to the club’s private stretch of the Rio Grande River and our riverfront lodge. There is no better fly fishing in southern Colorado than along our banks. With two restaurants, club facilities and the best golf in the region we offer the perfect mountain getaway for club members to relax and enjoy. We are located in the middle of the family-friendly and

THE GOLF

OUR COURSE gives two distinct experiences. Nine holes wind through the river basin of the Rio Grande, with ponds and the river providing plenty of challenge. The course rewards straight hitters, and it is not uncommon for players to dial back their yardage to keep themselves in position for a good score. The back nine take players up and down the local foothills and provide gorgeous views and great challenges. You’ll climb high and have stunning views. Then Nos. 17 and 18 will return you back to the alpine luxury of our 25,000 square foot clubhouse..

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THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

The Colorado private-club solar system is about to see a giant, new planet come into orbit.

Dream Golf, the creators of one of the most successful destination-golf experiences in the country – Bandon Dunes in Oregon - is about to begin construction on their signature Colorado location, Rodeo Dunes. The club is seeking to sell about 200 founding memberships at $75,000 apiece, and believes they will hit their goal by mid-summer.

The courses will be member/public. For the other Dream Golf locations that means nearly every tee time is taken up by members and travelers staying on site, and tee sheets can fill up more than a year in advance. The Rodeo Dunes project is potentially up to six courses to be built out over the next decade. Work on the first two is expected to begin this spring.

During a tour this winter of the seething, rolling sand dunes that will house Rodeo Dunes, three things jumped out that will make the complex a strong new member of the Colorado club community:

Momentum: When Dream Golf founder Mike Keiser began work on Bandon Dunes in the 1990s, there were many doubters who wondered if premium-priced golf far from population centers could succeed. Six courses and 25 years later, there are no doubters anymore. Dream Golf has a track record – what it says it will build, it will build. And golfers will come.

Location: The tiny crossroads of Roggen feeks very out of the way from the Denver metropolitan area. The highway interchange off Interstate 76 plunks cars into a tiny village of homes, a motel, and a single gas station where the rest rooms haven’t worked in years. And yet, at noon on a Thursday, it took about 60 minutes to drive there from Greenwood Village. It is much closer than it seems. It is 40 miles from Denver International Airport – the same from the airport to Boulder or Highlands Ranch.

Unique land: The 4,000 acres of sand dunes that Dream Golf has acquired have to be walked to be understood. It would be possible for the course architects to design courses in which every single shot across 18 holes was a blind shot. They will not do that, but that is how heaving and undulating these dunes are. Ballyneal, on Colorado’s

eastern edge, was the first elite club to lure golfers to Colorado-dunes country, and it is routinely listed as one of the great courses in the world. Rodeo Dunes has a canvas that is equal to it, if not more rolling. They have the capacity to create something special.

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ASPEN GLEN CLUB 0545 BALD EAGLE WAY, CARBONDALE 970-510-0157; ASPEN-GLEN.COM

BALLYNEAL GOLF CLUB 1 BALLYNEAL LANE, HOLYOKE 970-854-5900; BALLYNEAL.COM

BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB

BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB

BLACKSTONE COUNTRY CLUB

BOOKCLIFF COUNTRY CLUB

BOULDER COUNTRY CLUB

BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB

12201 MORRISON RD., DENVER 303-667-4626; BEARCREEKGOLFCLUB.NET

11300 CANTERBERRY PKWY., PARKER 720-330-7087; INVITEDCLUBS.COM/ CLUBS/BLACKSTONE-BLACK-BEAR

7777 COUNTRY CLUB DR., AURORA 720-330-7087; INVITEDCLUBS.COM/ CLUBS/BLACKSTONE-BLACK-BEAR

2730 G RD., GRAND JUNCTION 970-243-3323; BOOKCLIFFCC.COM

350 CLUBHOUSE RD., BOULDER 303-530-4600; BOULDERCC.ORG

ONE LAKE CIRCLE, COLORADO SPRINGS

719-577-5790; BROADMOORGOLFCLUB.ORG

$65,000

$50,000

$50,000

$1,475/ MO. NO 385

$5,000/ YR. INVITATION ONLY 250

$675-

SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, FITNESS CENTER, INVITEDCLUBS NETWORK

JACK NICKLAUS/ JACK NICKLAUS II (1997) JAMES FOLSKE

BIRD HUNTING, BOCCE BALL, SHOOTING, LODGING, DINING, SPA, 12-HOLE AND PUTTING COURSES TOM DOAK (2006)BRIAN VEST

$ 900/ MO. NO 350 DINING, PRACTICE FACILITIES ARNOLD PALMER, ED SEAY (1985) RICH GOINS

$5,000 $575/MO. NO N/A

$15,000 $820/MO. NO N/A

$6,000 $570/MO. NO 520

$90,000 $781/MO. YES 485

N/AN/A YES N/A

CLUBHOUSE, SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & FITNESS AT BLACKSTONE CC JEFF BRAUER (1996) TIFFANIE TRENCK

FULL GOLF ACCESS TO BLACK BEAR - CLUBHOUSE, DINING, SOCIAL EVENTS, RESORT POOL, FITNESS, TENNIS + MORE

SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, FITNESS, SPA, DINING, TROON PRIVÉ MEMBERSHIP

SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, FITNESS, DINING, SOCIAL EVENTS WELLNESS CENTER, YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, PAR-3 COURSE

JAY MORRISH (2006) TIFFANIE TRENCK

DICK PHELPS (1958)DAVE FISCUS

PRESS MAXWELL (1965)

SARAH FREISMUTH

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ALL RESORT PRIVILEGES, PRIVATE MEMBERS’ LOUNGE EAST: D. ROSS (1918) WEST: R. T. JONES (1964) SHAUNA SARTORI CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB 1000 HUMMINGBIRD DR., CASTLE ROCK 303-688-6000; CASTLEPINESGOLFCLUB.CLUB N/A N/A INVITATION ONLY N/A FITNESS CENTER, SPA, PUTTING COURSE, DINING JACK NICKLAUS (1981) N/A THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES 6400 COUNTRY CLUB DR., CASTLE PINES VILLAGE 303-688-7400; CCATCASTLEPINES.COM $80,000 $1,088/ MO. YES 395 DINING, 20-ACRE GOLF PRACTICE RANGE; PUTTING COURSE; POOL; FITNESS; RACKET SPORTS NICKLAUS SIGNATURE DESIGN (1985) MARK LEWICKI CATAMOUNT RANCH & CLUB 33400 B CATAMOUNT DR., STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 970-871-9300; CATAMOUNTRANCHCLUB.COM $80,000 $14,720/ YR. YES (SOCIAL) 375 SWIMMING, TENNIS, PRIVATE LAKE, WATER SPORTS, FITNESS, SKIING TOM WEISKOPF (2000) NICOLE PIRET CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 2405 SOUTH YOSEMITE ST., DENVER 303-597-0300; CHERRYCREEKCOUNTRYCLUB.COM $50,000$80,000 $765$1,120/ MO. NO 445 SWIMMING, TENNIS, SPA, FULL FITNESS FACILITY JACK NICKLAUS/ JACK NICKLAUS II (2002) KAREN HART CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 4125 S. UNIVERSITY BLVD., CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE 303-350-5200; CHCC.COM N/A N/A INVITATION ONLY N/A SWIMMING , TENNIS, DINING, INDOOR GOLF PRACTICE WILLIAM FLYNN (1922) RENAISSANCE GOLF (2009) B.J. JOHNSON EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. IN CASES WHERE INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE (N/A), THE CLUB HAD NOT YET OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED INITIATIONS AND DUES FOR THE 2024 GOLF SEASON OR ELECTED NOT TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION. IN ALL CASES, CONTACT THE CLUBS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. * INITIATIONS REFLECT FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS. WHEN GIVEN, RANGES CAN ACCOUNT FOR INCENTIVES, PROMOTIONS, REFUNDABILITY OR MULTIPLE LEVELS (EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, ASSOCIATE, JUNIOR [USUALLY AGES 21-39], FAMILY, ETC.). SOME CLUBS MAKE FINANCING AVAILABLE. ** DUES REFLECT FULL GOLF. THEY DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUMS, SERVICE FEES, CAPITAL ASSESSMENTS OR OTHER SURCHARGES. RANGES REFLECT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS. PRESENTED BY CLUBBINGUP Special Advertising Section

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COLUMBINE COUNTRY CLUB 17 FAIRWAY LANE, COLUMBINE VALLEY 303-794-2674; COLUMBINECC.COM

THE CLUB AT CORDILLERA 655 CLUBHOUSE

CORNERSTONE CLUB 1000 CORNERSTONE TRAIL, MONTROSE 970-249-1922; CORNERSTONECLUB.COM

COUNTRY CLUB OF COLORADO

125 E. CLUBHOUSE DR., COLORADO SPRINGS 719-538-4080; CCOFCOLORADO.COM

$105,000

$75,000 (WESTERN SLOPE); $150,000 (RESIDENT)

$23,000

$1,105/ MO. YES

$15,000/ YEAR (ALL CATEGORIES) NO

$595/MO.NO

9-HOLE SHORT COURSE, DINING, RESORT-STYLE POOL, FITNESS, TRAILS, ABOUTGOLF SIMULATORS, INDOOR BAYS, TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL

SWIMMING, TENNIS, DINING, FITNESS, PICKLEBALL, KIDS’ PROGRAMMING

SWIMMING, TENNIS, PAR-3 COURSE, FITNESS, INDOOR SIMULATORS, INDOOR/ OUTDOOR DINING, SPA

SWIMMING, TENNIS, NORDIC CENTER, DINING, HIKING, FLY-FISHING, SKIING, TROON PRIVÉ PRIVILEGES

DINING, 50 MILES OF HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS , FLYFISHING, HORSEBACK RIDING, SNOWSHOEING, 4-WHEELING, SHOOTING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, ARCHERY

SWIMMING, DINING, TENNIS, FITNESS, SAILING, SPA, BEACH, LAKE, WATERSPORTS, PICKLEBALL

BEN CRENSHAW/ BILL COORE (2006) BAILEY WILLIAMS

UNKNOWN (1954); DICK PHELPS (1987) EMILY BASENBERG

HENRY HUGHES (1956) LEAH CAILLIER

VALLEY: T. FAZIO (1997) MOUNTAIN: H. IRWIN (1994) SUMMIT: J NICKLAUS (2001) ALLYSON MASON

GREG NORMAN (2007) MATT DUSENBERRY (2018) SEAN CRACRAFT

PETE DYE (1973)DANI TUTTLE

MOLLY ELM EAGLE

JAY

FRANK BAUMGARDNER (1968)

STEPHANIE SCOTT THE CLUB AT FLYING HORSE

TOM WEISKOPF (2005) FLYING HORSE NORTH: PHIL SMITH (2020)

SWIMMING, DINING, FITNESS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR TENNIS, REICPROCAL PROGRAMS

THE FOX HILL CLUB 1400 STATE HWY 119, LONGMONT 303-651-7600; THEFOXHILLCLUB.COM

FROST CREEK CLUB 1094 FROST CREEK DR., EAGLE 970-455-3072; FROSTCREEK.COM

GARDEN OF THE GODS RESORT AND CLUB

3320 MESA RD., COLORADO SPRINGS 719-520-4980; GARDENOFTHEGODSCLUB.COM

$10,000 $665/MO. NO

$9,900/YR (NAT’L);

$130,000

YR. (LOCAL) NO

DINING, SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, FITNESS

SWIMMING, TENNIS, FITNESS, FISHING, SPA, PADDLEBOARD, ARCHERY, YURTS, NORDIC SKIING, ICE SKATING, SNOWSHOEING, JEEP ACCESS, HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS

KISSING CAMELS GOLF CLUB, LODGING, DINING, STRATA INTEGRATED WELLNESS & SPA, FITNESS, SWIMMING, TENNIS

BRANDEN PHILLIPS/ TAYLOR GOUGH

HENRY HUGHES (1960) PETE DYE (2001) HEIDI ELSER

FRANK HUMMEL (1972)

REBECCA CASH

TOM WEISKOPF (2007) KAKIE HOLLAND

PRESS MAXWELL (1961) MARK RATHERT (1997) TRACEY KALATA

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GOLF CLUB 8000 PRESERVATION TRAIL, PARKER 303-840-5400; COLORADOGOLFCLUB.COM $125,000 $1,323/ MO. INVITATION ONLY 425
COLORADO
SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB 3333 TEMPLETON GAP RD., COLORADO SPRINGS 719-634-8851; CSCOUNTRYCLUB.COM $20,000/ $8,750 $705/MO.NO 375
COLORADO
475
DR., EDWARDS
CORDILLERA-VAIL.COM $75,000 $15,745/ YR. NO 1,085
970-926-4687;
375
CLUB OF THE ROCKIES 676 SAWATCH DR., EDWARDS 970-926-3080; COUNTRYCLUBOFTHEROCKIES.COM N/A N/A YES 370 DINING, FITNESS, SIMULATORS, FLY-FISHING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL
COUNTRY
JACK NICKLAUS (1984)
DENVER COUNTRY CLUB 1700 E. FIRST AVE., DENVER 303-733-2441; DENVERCC.NET $125,000 † $905/ MO. † INVITATION ONLY 600 SWIMMING, TENNIS, ICE RINK, FITNESS, PADDLE TENNIS JAMES FOULIS (1902) BILL COORE (1985) GIL HANSE (2009)
BILL HUGHES, MPGA
GOLF CLUB 28521 U.S.
6 & 24, WOLCOTT
EAGLESPRINGS.ORG N/A N/A INVITATION ONLY 250 N/A
SPRINGS
HIGHWAY
970-926-4400;
MORRISH/ TOM WEISKOPF (1995) JAMES OEFELEIN EATON COUNTRY CLUB 37661 WELD COUNTY RD. 39, EATON 970-454-2106; EATONCC.NET $3,000 $270$315/MO. NO 450 DINING
1880
$35,00060,000 $740/ $785/MO. NO 450 LODGING,
MING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, FITNESS, SPA, INDOOR
FACILITY
WEISKOPF POINT, COLORADO SPRINGS 719-487-2660; FLYINGHORSECLUB.COM
DINING, SWIM-
GOLF
FORT COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB 1920 COUNTRY CLUB RD., FORT COLLINS
NO 500
970-482-1336; FORTCOLLINSCC.COM $15,000 $610/MO.
450
$12,800/
425
$40,000 $715/MO. NO N/A
* INITIATIONS REFLECT FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS. WHEN GIVEN, RANGES CAN ACCOUNT FOR INCENTIVES, PROMOTIONS, REFUNDABILITY OR MULTIPLE LEVELS (EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, ASSOCIATE, JUNIOR [USUALLY AGES 21-39], FAMILY, ETC.). SOME CLUBS MAKE FINANCING AVAILABLE. ** DUES REFLECT FULL GOLF. THEY DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUMS, SERVICE FEES, CAPITAL ASSESSMENTS OR OTHER SURCHARGES. RANGES REFLECT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS. † INDICATES 2023 RATES. † INDICATES 2023 RATES.

Now, it’s Castle Pines Golf Club’s turn. Last year a Colorado private golf club, Cherry Hills Country Club, earned the attention of the golfing world as it did an excellent job hosting the U.S. Men’s Amateur. The course challenged the world’s best amateurs, and the final round provided great theater as then-amateur Nick Dunlap defeated Pittsburgh’s Neal Shipley 4-and-3.

This August the top 50 PGA Tour pros will visit Castle Pines Golf Club for the second round of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

COLORADO CLUBS TEST BEST THE

The Jack Nicklaus-designed course in Castle Rock hosted the PGA Tour’s International Tournament from 1986 to 2006, but hasn’t had a pro event since. This summer the course will challenge the top golfers in the world, with the top 30 moving on to the FedEx Cup final and the largest paycheck in PGA Tour golf. And Colorado private clubs will remain in the spotlight one more year. The USGA’s 2025 Senior Open Championship will be held June 26 to 29 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.

2024 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP

WHEN: AUG. 20 TO 25

WHERE:

CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB, 100 HUMMINGBIRD DR., CASTLE ROCK

TICKETS:

BMWCHAMPIONSHIP.COM

TO VOLUNTEER:

BMWCHAMPIONSHIP.COM/VOLUNTEERS

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ARTHUR HILLS (1974) IRWIN-SCHOEDER (2017)

JACKSON LACEK GLENMOOR

KUBIK

GREELEY COUNTRY CLUB 4500 W. 10TH ST., GREELEY 970-353-0528; GREELEYCC.ORG

HARMONY CLUB 4175 CLUB DR., TIMNATH 970-482-4653; HARMONYCLUB.INFO

HIWAN GOLF CLUB 30671 CLUBHOUSE LN., EVERGREEN 303-674-3366; HIWAN.COM

THE CLUB AT INVERNESS

200 INVERNESS DR., ENGLEWOOD 303-397-7878; THECLUBATINVERNESS.COM

LAKE VALLEY GOLF CLUB 4400 LAKE VALLEY DR., NIWOT 303-444-2114; LAKEVALLEY.COM

LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

$5,000 $654/MO. NO 500

$27,000 $680/MO. YES N/A

$20,000$30,000 $550/MO. NO N/A

$5,000 $520/MO. YES 415

$12,000$15,000 $441$544/MO. NO 485

6800 W. 10TH AVE., LAKEWOOD 303-233-4614; LAKEWOODCOUNTRYCLUB.NET $75,000 $878/MO. YES

SWIMMING, TENNIS, DINING, PICKLEBALL, GOLF SIMULATORS, RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS

PRESS MAXWELL/ TOM BENDELOW (1932) JASON CORTES

INDOOR HEATED GOLF FACILITY, POOL, TENNIS, FITNESS, PICKLEBALL JIM ENGH (2007)ERIC KNOTTS

DINING, SWIMMING, TENNIS, FITNESS CENTER, FISHING, YOGA AND PILATES

SWIMMING, TENNIS, RENOVATED FITNESS, LOCKER AND DINING FACILITIES

DINING, PRACTICE FACILITIES, PRIVATE SWIM AND FISHING LAKE

PRESS MAXWELL (1962) MICHA LEVENSON

PRESS MAXWELL (1974) SARAH DEVANNEY

PRESS MAXWELL (1964) DILLON MOUNT

76 COLORADO AVID GOLFER /// APRIL 2024 PRESENTED BY CLUBBINGUP Special Advertising Section PRIVATE CLUB DIRECTORY 2024 EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. IN CASES WHERE INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE (N/A), THE CLUB HAD NOT YET OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED INITIATIONS AND DUES FOR THE 2024 GOLF SEASON OR ELECTED NOT TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION. IN ALL CASES, CONTACT THE CLUBS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. * INITIATIONS REFLECT FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS. WHEN GIVEN, RANGES CAN ACCOUNT FOR INCENTIVES, PROMOTIONS, REFUNDABILITY OR MULTIPLE LEVELS (EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, ASSOCIATE, JUNIOR [USUALLY AGES 21-39], FAMILY, ETC.). SOME CLUBS MAKE FINANCING AVAILABLE. ** DUES REFLECT FULL GOLF. THEY DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUMS, SERVICE FEES, CAPITAL ASSESSMENTS OR OTHER SURCHARGES. RANGES REFLECT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS. CLUB ADDRESS, PHONE, WEB INITIATION* DUES** WAIT LIST CAP BEYOND THE COURSE COURSE ARCHITECT CONTACT GLACIER CLUB 600 GLACIER CLUB DR., DURANGO 970-382-7800; THEGLACIERCLUB.COM $25,000/ $100,000 $777$1,195/ MO. NO 800 TWO CLUBHOUSES,
SWIMMING, TENNIS & PICKLEBALL, FITNESS, SPA, GOLF SIMULATOR, WINTER ACTIVITIES CENTER
COUNTRY
110 GLENMOOR
303-781-3000; GLENMOORCC.ORG $95,000 $1,250/ MO. YES 475
CLUB
DR., CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
SWIMMING, TENNIS, FITNESS, DINING, MASSAGE, KIDS ACTIVITY ROOM PETE DYE (1985)TERI
450 SWIMMING, FITNESS, GOLF SIMULATOR, TRACKMAN ON RANGE TOM BENDELOW (1908)/ DONALD ROSS (1917)GIL HANSE (2018) CAROL KAISER MAROON CREEK CLUB 10 CLUB CIRCLE RD., ASPEN 970-920-1533; MCCASPEN.COM $250,000 $48,000 /YR. INVITATION ONLY 350 SWIMMING, TENNIS, FITNESS, SPA, DINING TOM FAZIO (1995) DAVID CHADBOURNE MERIDIAN GOLF CLUB 9742 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., ENGLEWOOD 303-799-8402; MERIDIANGOLFCLUB.COM $15,000 $644/MO. NO 475 DINING, PRACTICE FACILITIES JACK NICKLAUS (1984) TIM MURPHY PERRY PARK COUNTRY CLUB 7047 PERRY PARK BLVD., LARKSPUR 303-681-3305; PERRYPARKCC.COM $20,000 $675/MO. NO 315 DINING, PRACTICE FACILITIES DICK PHELPS (1969) LANA MILAN PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB 6255 W. QUINCY AVE., DENVER 303-996-5499; MUCHMORETHANGOLF.COM $65,000 $1,010/ MO. YES 450 SWIMMING, INDOOR/ OUTDOOR TENNIS, GOLF SIMULATORS, DINING, FITNESS, PICKLE BALL PRESS MAXWELL (1960) TIFFANY MESSER THE PINERY COUNTRY CLUB 6900 N. PINERY PKWY., PARKER 303-841-5157; THEPINERYCC.COM $9,500$13,000 $675/MO. NO N/A SWIMMING COMPLEX, FITNESS, 27 HOLES WITH GOLF PRACTICE FACILITIES, INDOOR/ OUTDOOR TENNIS DAVID BINGHAM (1972) JORDYN KLEIN THE CLUB AT PRADERA 5225 RAINTREE DR., PARKER 303-607-5672; THECLUBATPRADERA.COM $20,000 $755/MO. NO 450 TENNIS, FITNESS, PRACTICE FACILITY JIM ENGH (2005)MAX MILLER PTARMIGAN COUNTRY CLUB 5416 VARDON WAY, FORT COLLINS 970-226-8555; PTARMIGANCC.COM $10,000 $550/MO. NO 425 SWIMMING, DINING, TENNIS, JACK NICKLAUS (1988) RYAN FLACK PUEBLO COUNTRY CLUB 3200 8TH AVE., PUEBLO 719-543-4844; PUEBLOCOUNTRYCLUB.COM $2,000 $525/MO. NO 850 SWIMMING, TENNIS, DINING, PICKLEBALL HENRY HUGHES (1903) AMY STRINGER
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PRIVATE CLUB DIRECTORY 2024

11118 CARETAKER RD., LITTLETON 720-956-1600; RAVENNAGOLF.COM

RED ROCKS COUNTRY CLUB 16235 W. BELLEVIEW AVE., MORRISON 303-352-2030; REDROCKSCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG

$32,000$50,000

$842$995/MO. YES 430

RED SKY GOLF CLUB 1099 RED SKY RD., WOLCOTT 970-754-8400; REDSKYGOLFCLUB.COM $140,000 $12,000/ YR. NO

RIO GRANDE CLUB & RESORT 0285 RIO GRANDE CLUB TRAIL, SOUTH FORK 719-873-1995; RGCRESORT.COM

ROARING FORK CLUB 100 ARBANEY RANCH RD., BASALT 970-927-9000; ROARINGFORKCLUB.COM

THE CLUB AT ROLLING HILLS

15707 W. 26TH AVE., GOLDEN 303-279-3334; THECLUBATROLLINGHILLS.ORG

SONNENALP CLUB 1265 BERRY CREEK RD., EDWARDS 970-477-5376; SONNENALPCLUB.COM

TPC COLORADO 2375 TPC PARKWAY, BERTHOUD

VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 14601 COUNTRY CLUB DR., CENTENNIAL 720-630-2463; VALLEYCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG

$7,000 $465 No None at this time

$75,000$250,000

$70,000

$13,800$37,500/ YR. INVITATION ONLY

$1,108/ MO. YES

(1974)

DINING, POOL, FITNESS CENTER , TRACKMAN ON RANGE JAY MORRISH (2006) ALICIA MONTOYA

DINING, SWIMMING, FISHING, HIKING, GOLF SIMULATOR

SWIMMING, TENNIS, 2 CLUBHOUSES AND RESTAURANTS, FITNESS, YEAR-ROUND GOLF ACADEMY

FITNESS CENTER W/ STEAM & MASSAGE ROOMS, POOL & HOT TUB COMPLEX,RESTAURANT, PRIVATE GOLD MEDAL WATERS & FISHING LODGE

STANLEY HARWOOD (1976) KEVIN ATKINSON (2017) BOBBY NORMAN

TOM FAZIO (2002) GREG NORMAN (2003) TINSLEY CUSWORTH

Ric Buckton & Jay Benson (2001) BRANDON DAVIS

SWIMMING, TENNIS, FLY-FISHING, DINING, FITNESS JACK NICKLAUS (1999) SAM BROOME

SWIMMING, INDOOR/OUTDOOR TENNIS, FITNESS, HD GOLF SIMULATOR, DINING

SPA & FITNESS, SWIMMING, INDOOR/OUTDOOR TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, DINING, INDOOR GOLF SIMULATOR

SWIMMING, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, SPA, FITNESS, DINING, PRACTICE FACILITIES

PRESS MAXWELL/

JIM ENGH (2003) JOANNA MALLORY

JAY MORRISH/ BOB CUPP (1982)

DIANE KERCHOF

ARTHUR SCHAUPETER (2018) MICHAEL NEWBERG

ING, ACCESS TO 30 OTHER TPCS

SWIMMING, INDOOR TENNIS & PICKLEBALL, FITNESS, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, CHILDCARE

* INITIATIONS REFLECT FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS. WHEN GIVEN, RANGES CAN ACCOUNT FOR INCENTIVES, PROMOTIONS, REFUNDABILITY OR MULTIPLE LEVELS (EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, ASSOCIATE, JUNIOR [USUALLY AGES 21-39], FAMILY, ETC.). SOME CLUBS MAKE FINANCING AVAILABLE.

** DUES REFLECT FULL GOLF. THEY DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUMS, SERVICE FEES, CAPITAL ASSESSMENTS OR OTHER SURCHARGES. RANGES REFLECT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS.

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CLUBBINGUP
CLUB ADDRESS, PHONE, WEB INITIATION* DUES** WAIT LIST CAP BEYOND THE COURSE COURSE ARCHITECT CONTACT THE RANCH COUNTRY CLUB 11887
$10,000$25,000 AVERAGE $705/MO. NO 425 INDOOR GOLF FACILITY, INDOOR/
FITNESS, DINING,
OUTDOOR
PLAY AREA
RAVENNA
$75,000 $1,095 NO 395
TEJON ST., WESTMINSTER 303-460-9700; THERANCHCC.COM
OUTDOOR TENNIS, SWIMMING, FAMILY POOLS,
INDOOR/
KIDS
DICK PHELPS
MICHA LEVENSON THE GOLF CLUB AT
CLUBHOUSE,
425
500
425
SNOWMASS CLUB 0239 SNOWMASS CLUB CIR., SNOWMASS VILLAGE
$175,000 $1,500/
375
DICK PHELPS (1967) MARTA KOSTELNY
970-923-5600; SNOWMASSCLUB.COM
MO. NO
350
$45,000 $885/MO. NO
303-522-5711; TPC.COM/COLORADO $60,000 $8,950/YR. NO N/A
RESTAURANTS,
ACRE LAKE, FITNESS
3
POOL, 600-
CENTER, WATERFOWL HUNT-
$50,000 $800/MO. NO 470 SWIMMING, LIGHTED TENNIS, FITNESS, DINING, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTER WILLIAM BELL (1960) AL JADER THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODMOOR
18945 PEBBLE BEACH WAY, MONUMENT 719-884-7241; CCWOODMOOR.COM $9,000 $462/MO. NO 415
PRESS MAXWELL
STEPHANIE
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. IN CASES WHERE INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE (N/A), THE CLUB HAD NOT YET OFFICIALLY
INITIATIONS AND DUES
THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
(1969)
THIEN
ESTABLISHED
FOR THE 2024 GOLF SEASON OR ELECTED NOT TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION. IN ALL CASES, CONTACT THE CLUBS DIRECTLY FOR
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