CONTENTS | Winter 2015
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FEATURES
52 The Rio Life Thanks to 36 holes of redesigned golf, green energy initiatives and an exceedingly civic-minded membership, Arizona’s august Rio Verde Country Club is an ungated “active adult” community that doesn’t act its age. By Jon Rizzi
58 10 Hidden Arizona Golf Treasures 58
DEPARTMENTS 8 Forethoughts A Flighted Event By Jon Rizzi
10 ’net Score
Justin and Jason, favorite Colorado holes, the CAGGYs.
Chase that little white ball down the roads less traveled and you’ll find some of the Grand Canyon State’s finest fairways and greens. By Bill Huffman
37 Profile
Scrambling with the Avalanche’s Jarome Iginla. By Denny Dressman
SIDE BETS 41 Fareways
64 New Mexican Miracle Rockwind Community Links, located in the tiny town of Hobbs, is more than one of the country’s best municipal courses. It’s the blueprint for golf’s future. By Jon Rizzi
12 Century Links The 100-Year golf party.
1858 Restaurant at Seven Falls. By Gary James
19 The Gallery
44 Tapping In
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By Cody Gabbard
A Cabo Cliffhanger
Rare shots from The International, a historic junior golf agreement, Columbine’s new clubhouse, Hall of Fame inductees, more.
76 The Games of Golf
Pot describes more than a bunker style.
Best ales for winter.
48 Nice Drives
Cadillac ATS-V, Lexus RX and Ford Expedition EL. By Isaac Bouchard
Could Jack Nicklaus’ Quivira be the most electrifying course you ever play? By Tony Dear
PLAYER’S CORNER 29 Gift Guide
Ideas for every golfer.
32 Lesson
Get your game in balance. By Elena King
COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | Winter 2015
ON THE COVER White Wing Course, Rio Verde Country Club Photograph by Lonna Tucker/Courtesy of Rio Verde Country Club & Golf Community
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