DIVOT Magazine Fall/Winter Issue 2021

Vol 29 No 4

Your Guide to Golf in Colorado

Fall/Winter Issue 2021

Play the Best in the Southwest... ...Mesquite, Nevada Story Page 16

Colorado Golf During the Pandemic Story Page 20

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Defining speed in golf and do you need to increase it?

Speed has been on the mind of a lot of golfers lately but what exactly does that mean?

Sabrina Naccarato DIVOT Contributing Writer

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If you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past year, there’s a new ‘fad’ on the PGA Tour and local muni’s alike- the need for speed. I don’t know if I’m making a groundbreaking statement here, but I have a feeling ‘speed’ isn’t going to be a traditional fad and it’s going to be here to stay.

The transformation of Bryson DeChambeau and his complete dominance with distance really sparked the interest in increased speed but what does that actually mean and is that something all golfers, from pros to amateurs, should be working on? We’re defining speed and how you can add more of it to your golf game.

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When it really boils down to defining speed in golf, there are two types of ‘speed,’ clubhead speed and ball speed. Clubhead speed is how fast the clubface moves during the swing and ball speed is how fast the ball travels off the clubface. And another term you might hear a lot in association with speed is smash factor (also known as efficiency) and that’s the difference between the ball speed and the clubhead speed. The reason I bring up smash factor is that a lot of people are chasing that perfect smash factor number (for driver, that number is 1.5). So why do any of these factors matter in your swing and why has it become such a hot topic lately?

Well in the simplest of terms, you need the most out of each variable- clubhead and ball speed, to get the most out of a shot with your driver. This includes distance and accuracy.

Increasing your need for speed

Now that we understand what speed actually means and how it impacts your game, how can you ensure you’re maximizing speed? Increasing your clubhead speed is fairly simple- swing faster but increasing ball speed can be a little more complex. The main variables to focus on to increase ball speed include launch conditions, equipment, physical strength, and swing technique.

While there’s a lot of factors to considerlaunch conditions might be one of the most important of the four variables mentioned above. Launch conditions can have some of the largest domino effects on speed, whether

it be good or bad. The launch conditions to really focus on are launch angle, spin, and descent angle. Getting down to the nitty-gritty, having a launch angle of around 12º and spin rates between 2000-2500 rpm is ideal and those numbers can ultimately produce a solid descent angle. If you manage to be successful in at least two of those variables, a long and straight drive is more than achievable.

Most of the variables mentioned above can be impacted by your equipment. If you’re using older clubs that lack technology, being proficient in any of those launch conditions will be difficult. Newer and more advanced clubs (especially drivers) are designed to help dial in those specific launch conditions for your swing, ultimately making increased speed a little more feasible.

Another factor to increase clubhead speed, which as we know by know impacts ball speed, is to swing the club faster and you can do that by becoming stronger. I could write a novel about fitness in golf but as World Long Driver competitor and Director of Teaching Quality, Brad Skupaka, simply puts it, getting stronger overall is plenty to become ‘fit for golf.’ If you want to dive into the golf fitness topic a little more, we talk with fitness expert Tim Ryan about ‘golf fitness.’

Sabrina Naccarato is a former DII collegiate golfer at MSU Denver, Sabrina has written hundreds of articles for the GOLFTEC Scramble as both herself and part of the GOLFTEC Digital moniker, produces lesson and ad videos for Instagram and Facebook and manages all of GOLFTEC's social media accounts. D

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Fox Hollow Golf Course completes major improvement projects

Canyon - Number 5

The City of Lakewood’s 27-hole Fox Hollow Golf Course recently completed an irrigation system replacement and the renovation of one of its signature holes, Canyon no. 5.

The irrigation project that began in early 2021 resulted in improved playing conditions, electrical and water savings and increased system longevity. Efficiencies are estimated to result in a 20 percent savings compared to the previous system. The course remained open throughout the

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work on the project.

The update to the course’s signature hole enhances the playing experience for golfers.

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Alice Plain, Director of Golf at Vail Golf Club, Wins Highest Honor as the 2021 Colorado Golf Professional of the Year

By Holly Proctor Reprinted from The Summit, August 2021 edition,

Alice Plain, PGA, Director of Golf at Vail Golf Club in Vail, Colorado, has been selected as the 2021 Colorado PGA Golf Professional of the Year! The highest honor given annually by the Colorado PGA goes to a member for their overall performance including leadership, service, and promotion of the game of golf, and it’s evident that Ms. Plain embodies each and every one of those pieces. “I’m so excited and honored to win this award. I’ve worked really hard in my career and it’s incredibly rewarding to be recognized as Golf Professional of the Year.”

Having grown up in South Bend, Indiana, Alice was exposed to golf at a young age, and as she would say, “I was the last hope within the family to pick up the sport.”

Her father intentionally introduced her and her three other siblings to lifelong sports, and while Alice admitted to playing more soccer while growing up, she always came back to golf because it meant spending time with her dad. When asked who was an influential role model for her, she is quick to share the relationship she had with her father, George Plain, as he became a good friend and mentor while they spent a lot of time on the course.

Growing up as a member at South Bend Country Club, Alice remembers a conversation she had with the PGA head professional at the time, John Guyton, who echoed her dad’s philosophy of the importance of lifelong sports. “You can make a career out of this sport,” he said, and that always stuck with me.

Entering her 25th year with the Colorado Section, Alice can admit that the challenges she faced while trying to play golf as a female in a male dominated industry prepared her for her career today. She wasn’t allowed to play on her high school golf team as they didn’t have a women’s team at the time. It wasn’t until Alice organized a meeting with the Pres-

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ident of Hanover College and the roster of the men’s golf team that she was allowed to play competitively at a collegiate level. “They [the members of the men’s team] went to bat for me. It was huge – I wasn’t alone in my fight, and they wanted me to be a part of the team.

It set the stage for me. They knew I could compete, and it gave me confidence on the course and in life to know that I could compete in a man’s world.”

After two seasons with the men’s team, Plain transferred to Oklahoma State University, where she helped lead the women’s golf team to finish third in the 1989 National Championship. Following graduation, Plain moved to Colorado to embrace the true beauty of the Centennial State and all it had to offer: golf and skiing, both of which she loved dearly. When Alice was working for Mike Steiner, the PGA Head Professional of Singletree Golf (today the Sonnenalp Club), the light bulb went off and she found herself enrolling in the PGA Apprentice (now Associate) Program. She immediately recognized her connection to teaching during her first winter in Colorado – she taught skiing at Vail Resorts and was quick to see how what she was doing on the snow could translate to the fairways.

As the Director of Golf at Vail Golf Club, Alice wears many hats, but one of her favorite roles is the opportunity to mentor future PGA Professionals. “It helps us as an industry,” she shared enthusiastically. “You have to challenge them, and you have to teach them. It’s important to take the time to spend with them to expose them to everything we do on and off the golf course.”

It’s clear that Alice’s leadership has made a lasting impact and impression on the club and her peers. Trey Johnson, PGA Assistant Professional at Vail Golf Club, can attest, “She gives you the space and operation to make it your own, while providing guidance along the way. She’s always great about checking in along the way.” Nathan Mead, PGA Head Professional at Vail Golf

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Alice Plain tees off at the Vail Golf Club on a Summer evening.

Club, reiterated that through her leadership style, she has created a culture that allows for freedom, yet “she always has our backs - to the end, even to a fault. She supports us through and through and you never feel alone with something or trapped in a box.”

That’s something Alice has continued to strive for at Vail Golf Club. George Hart, PGA Assistant Professional, was quick to share that Alice puts all of her staff "in situations to succeed." The culture, impact and environment she has created during her time is something she would like to be remembered for, as she sees their team, in her words, “as a family. We all chip in to help each other. It doesn’t matter what your title is, we’re in this together.”

A true testament to Alice’s leadership was how she and her fellow peers handled the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Plain stepped up to the plate without being asked and led the “Eagle County Golf Council” through the navigation of how golf could be played safely through uncharted waters.

"We were able to agree all together, which was huge. It was important to be on the same page through all of this, and it was even better that we had the support of the Colorado Section as well.” Alice and four of her colleagues met with Eagle County health officials regularly to determine the safest way for golfers to enjoy the sport while continuing to stay in compliance with CDC guidelines. At one point, Alice received a phone call from health officials informing her that five members of her staff needed to be placed in a 10-day quarantine.

“Our staff didn’t skip a beat, and they never once complained,” Alice recalls. “We had four members of our staff running golf operations for 10 days, and we were completely booked for those 10 days. Our guests didn’t notice that we were so short staffed, and all I could think was how the culture we’ve created has prepared us for times like these. This is how we function.”

While some might say that 2020 wasn’t

ideal with all the challenges it brought, Alice found light in the darkness that was 2020. Seven years ago, Alice met a young man by the name of Heivan Garcia, while playing hockey, as he worked at the Dobson Ice Arena in Vail through the Vail Recreation District. “He had such a great personality, he was a soccer player – he won the 2012 state soccer tournament with Battle Mountain High School, but he had never played golf!” So Alice took it upon herself to introduce him to the world of golf and set him up with clubs, a bag and of course, her expertise in the game. As they became friends over the years, Alice learned that he was here on a resident card and didn’t have his citizenship.

So Alice did what she does best. “Through working here, I met a retired attorney who was in town to play a few rounds of golf! He was able to connect me with an immigration attorney in Denver.” The entire process for Heivan extended over the course of two years, and last September, he obtained his citizenship in a swearing-in ceremony in front of the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction. “It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life – so much so that Heivan and I want to start a non-profit that can help others obtain their citizenship.” Alice deems this as her “retirement project” and hopes to have the opportunity to help others in the valley like Heivan.

The power of golf can often be underestimated, or forgotten, but when we meet PGA Professionals such as Alice, we are quickly reminded how incredibly rewarding, powerful and impactful the sport and industry can be. “She’s a role model for everyone – for the industry, Vail Golf Club and future members of the PGA. She truly is a shining example of a PGA Professional.”

Alice would like to give a special thanks to all who have helped her get to where she is today. She would like to especially thank Ann Pitts – her Coach at Oklahoma State "for giving me an opportunity" to play and compete on the OSU women’s golf team. D

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C O L O R A D O Denver Area Courses: 85

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Applewood Golf Course 1 (7-H) 303-279-3003 Golden Public 18R Fees: $18-$37 Opened: 1961 Designer: Press Maxwell 2 (15-H) Arrowhead Golf Club Public 18R 303-973-9614 Littleton Opened: 1972 Designer: Robert Trent Jones; Jr. Fees: $79-$149 Aurora Hills Golf Course 3 (9-P) Public 18R 303-739-1550 Aurora Fees: $30-$35 Opened: 1969 Designer: Henry Hughes Bear Creek Golf Club 4 (10-H) 303-980-8700 Denver Private 18R Fees: $150-$150 Opened: 1985 Designer: Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay 5 (16-N) Bear Dance, The Golf Club at Public 18R 303-681-4653 Larkspur Fees: $69-$115 Opened: 2002 Designer: Aurand; Bruening; Hogan Boulder Country Club 6 (1-H) 303-530-2226 Boulder Private 18R; 9P-3 Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Press Maxwell 7 (1-J) Broadlands Golf Course 303-466-8285 Broomfield Public 18R Fees: $37-$47 Opened: 1999 Designer: Rick Phelps 8 (12-K) Broken Tee Golf Course Public 18R 303-762-2670 Englewood Opened: 1977 Designer: Phelps/Dye Design Fees: $15-$31 Buffalo Run Golf Course 9 (3-Q) Public 18R 303-289-1500 Commerce City Fees: $25-$44 Opened: 1996 Designer: Keith Foster 10 (15-N) Castle Pines Golf Club Private 18R 303-688-6022 Castle Rock Fees: N/A Opened: 1981 Designer: Jack Nicklaus 11 (15-M) Castle Pines,The Country Club at Private 18R 303-688-7400 Castle Rock Fees: N/A Opened: 1986 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Cherry Creek Country Club 12 (11-O) 303-597-0300 Denver Private 18R Fees: $125-$125 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Cherry Hills Country Club 13 (12-L) Private 18R 303-350-5200 Cherry Hills Village Opened: 1922 Designer: William Flynn Fees: $150-$150 14 (8-M) City Park Golf Course - Denver Public 18R 720-865-3410 Denver Opened: 1912 Designer: Tom Bendelow Fees: $26-$35 ClubCorp at Black Bear Golf Club 15 (15-R) 303-840-3100 Parker Private 18R Fees: N/A Opened: 1996 Designer: Jeff Brauer ClubCorp at Blackstone Country Club 16 (13-S) Private 18R 303-680-0245 Aurora Fees: N/A Opened: 2006 Designer: Jay Morrish Coal Creek Golf Course 17 (2-H) Public 18R 303-666-7888 Louisville Fees: $20-$49 Opened: 1989 Designer: Dick Phelps Colorado Golf Club 18 (16-Q) Private 18R 303-840-5400 Parker Fees: $100-$125 Opened: 2006 Designer: Bill Coore; Ben Crenshaw Colorado National Golf Club 19 (1-K) Public 18R 303-926-1723 Erie Fees: $45-$85 Opened: 2003 Designer: Jay Morrish Columbine Country Club 20 (13-K) Private 18R 303-794-6333 Columbine Valley Fees: $100-$100 Opened: 1955 Designer: Henry Hughes CommonGround Golf Course 21 (8-P) Public 18R; 9P-3 303-340-1520 Aurora Fees: $35-$60 Opened: 2009 Designer: Tom Doak Deer Creek Golf Club at Meadow Ranch 22 (13-H) Semi-Private 18R 303-978-1800 Littleton Fees: $50-$70 Opened: 2000 Designer: Scott Miller Denver Country Club 23 (9-M) Private 18R 303-733-2441 Denver Fees: N/A Opened: 1887 Designer: Foulis/Flynn/Coorer/Hanse Eagle Trace Golf Club 24 (2-J) Public 18R 303-466-3322 Broomfield Fees: $29-$42 Opened: 1963 Designer: Dick Phelps Emerald Greens Golf Club 25 (9-O) Public 9P-3 303-366-3133 Denver Fees: $8-$11 Opened: 1965 Designer: Henry B. Hughes Evergreen Golf Course 26 (10-F) Public 18R 303-674-6351 Evergreen Fees: $22-$30 Opened: 1923 Designer: Babe Lind Flatirons Golf Course 27 (1-H) Public 18R 303-442-7851 Boulder Fees: $25-$39 Opened: 1938 Designer: William H. Tucker Foothills Golf Course 28 (12-I) Public 18R 303-409-2400 Denver Fees: $6-$40 Opened: 1971 Designer: Dick Phelps Fossil Trace Golf Club 29 (8-G) Public 18R 303-277-8750 Golden Fees: $31-$71 Opened: 2003 Designer: James J. Engh Fox Hollow Golf Course 30 (10-I) Public 27R 303-986-7888 Lakewood Fees: $24-$60 Opened: 1993 Designer: Denis Griffiths Glenmoor Country Club 31 (12-M) Private 18R 303-781-0400 Cherry Hills Village Fees: $80-$95 Opened: 1985 Designer: Pete Dye/Perry Dye Green Valley Ranch Golf Club 32 (7-R) Public 18R 303-371-3131 Denver Fees: $30-$72 Opened: 2001 Designer: Perry Dye Greenway Park Golf Course 33 (3-I) Public 9P-3 303-466-3729 Broomfield Fees: $7-$9 Opened: 1971 Designer: Unknown Harvard Gulch Golf Course 34 (11-M) Public 9P-3 303-698-4078 Denver Fees: $9-$9 Opened: 1982 Designer: Babe Lind Heather Gardens Golf Course 35 (11-R) Public 9E 303-751-2390 Aurora Fees: $15-$15 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps

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Front Range North Courses: 44

Front Range South Courses: 36

Maps not to scale. Course fees provided as a guideline. Contact individual course

36 (10-Q) Heather Ridge, The Golf Club at Public 18R 303-755-3550 Aurora Fees: $14-$32 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club 37 (12-S) 303-400-6700 Aurora Semi-Private 18R Fees: $40-$71 Opened: 2000 Designer: Arthur Hills 38 (14-L) Highlands Ranch Golf Club Semi-Private 18R 303-471-0000 Highlands Ranch Opened: 1998 Designer: Hale Irwin Fees: $40-$73 Hiwan Golf Club 39 (9-G) Private 18R 303-674-3369 Evergreen Fees: $85-$85 Opened: 1962 Designer: Press Maxwell Homestead Golf Course, The 40 (11-I) 720-963-5181 Lakewood Public 18E Fees: $15-$40 Opened: 2002 Designer: Denis Griffiths Hyland Hills, Greg Mastriona Courses at 41 (4-J) Public 18R 303-428-6526 Westminster Fees: $25-$37 Opened: 1963 Designer: Hughes/Hummel Indian Peaks Golf Course 42 (1-I) 303-666-4706 Lafayette Public 18R Fees: $40-$53 Opened: 1993 Designer: Hale Irwin/Dick Phelps 43 (5-I) Indian Tree Golf Course 303-403-2542 Arvada Public 18R Fees: $33-$37 Opened: 1970 Designer: Dick Phelps 44 (13-O) Inverness Hotel & Golf Club Resort 18R 303-397-7878 Englewood Opened: 1974 Designer: Press Maxwell Fees: $115-$115 Kennedy Golf Course 45 (12-P) Public 27R 720-865-0720 Denver Fees: $27-$37 Opened: 1965 Designer: Dick Phelps 46 (4-J) Lake Arbor Golf Club Public 18R 720-898-7360 Arvada Fees: $23-$27 Opened: 1973 Designer: Gordon Reusink 47 (8-J) Lakewood Country Club Private 18R 303-233-0503 Lakewood Fees: $90-$110 Opened: 1908 Designer: T. Bendelow/D. Ross Legacy Ridge Golf Course 48 (3-J) 303-438-8997 Westminster Public 18R Fees: $24-$47 Opened: 1994 Designer: Arthur Hills Links Golf Course, The 49 (14-M) Public 18E 303-470-9292 Highlands Ranch Opened: 1985 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $16-$36 50 (13-K) Littleton Golf & Tennis Club Public 18E 303-794-5838 Littleton Opened: 1986 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $21-$35 Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel 51 (14-N) 303-799-9940 Lone Tree Public 18R Fees: $49-$68 Opened: 1985 Designer: Palmer/Seay Meadow Hills Golf Course 52 (12-O) Public 18R 303-690-2500 Aurora Fees: $34-$41 Opened: 1957 Designer: Henry Hughes Meadows Golf Club, The 53 (12-H) Public 18R 303-409-2250 Littleton Fees: $10-$47 Opened: 1984 Designer: Phelps/Benz Meridian Golf Club 54 (14-O) Private 18R 303-799-4043 Englewood Fees: $75-$95 Opened: 1984 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Murphy Creek Golf Course 55 (10-S) Public 18R 303-739-1560 Aurora Fees: $37-$47 Opened: 2000 Designer: Ken Kavanaugh Omni Interlocken Resort Golf Club 56 (3-H) Resort 27R 303-464-9000 Broomfield Fees: $105-$130 Opened: 1999 Designer: David Graham Overland Park Golf Course 57 (11-K) Public 18R 720-865-0430 Denver Fees: $27-$39 Opened: 1895 Designer: W. H. Tucker; Sr./W. F. Bell Park Hill Golf Club 58 (7-N) Public 18R 303-333-5411 Denver Fees: $25-$45 Opened: 1931 Designer: Clark Hamilton Perry Park Country Club 59 (16-K) Private 18R 303-681-3186 Larkspur Fees: $85-$95 Opened: 1969 Designer: Dick Phelps Pinehurst Country Club 60 (12-J) Private 18R; 9R 303-985-1559 Denver Fees: $80-$95 Opened: 1960 Designer: Press Maxwell Pinery Country Club, The 61 (15-R) Private 27R 303-841-2850 Parker Fees: $75-$85 Opened: 1972 Designer: David Bingham Plum Creek Golf Club 62 (16-O) Public 18R 303-660-2200 Castle Rock Fees: $32-$69 Opened: 1984 Designer: Pete Dye Pradera, The Club at 63 (15-Q) Private 18R 303-607-5700 Parker Fees: N/A Opened: 2005 Designer: James J. Engh Raccoon Creek Golf Course 64 (13-J) Public 18R 303-932-0199 Littleton Fees: $29-$53 Opened: 1983 Designer: Dick Phelps Ranch Country Club, The 65 (3-K) Private 18R 303-466-2111 Westminster Fees: $55-$55 Opened: 1974 Designer: Dick Phelps Ravenna, The Club at 66 (14-H) Private 18R 720-981-6000 Littleton Fees: N/A Opened: 2007 Designer: Jay Morrish Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course 67 (16-N) Public 18R 720-733-3500 Castle Rock Fees: $50-$85 Opened: 1999 Designer: James J. Engh Red Rocks Country Clubv 68 (12-G) Private 18R 303-697-8008 Morrison Fees: $100-$100 Opened: 1975 Designer: Harwood/Phelps Ridge at Castle Pines North, The 69 (15-N) Public 18R 303-688-0100 Castle Rock Fees: $80-$145 Opened: 1997 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Riverdale Dunes Golf Courses 70 (2-N) Public 36R 303-659-6700 Brighton Fees: $26-$46 Opened: 1985 Designer: Pete & Perry Dye Rolling Hills, The Club at 71 (7-H) Private 18R 303-279-7858 Golden Fees: $80-$115 Opened: 1955 Designer: P. Maxwell/D. Phelps

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72 (13-R) Saddle Rock Golf Course Public 18R 303-699-3939 Aurora Fees: $13-$54 Opened: 1997 Designer: Dick Phelps Sanctuary 73 (14-M) 303-224-2860 Sedalia Private 18R Fees: N/A Opened: 1997 Designer: Jim Engh South Suburban Family Sports Center 74 (12-O) Public 9E 303-649-1115 Centennial Opened: 1998 Designer: Rick Phelps Fees: $8.50-$19 South Suburban Golf Course 75 (13-M) Public 18R 303-770-5508 Centennial Fees: $20-$48 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Southglenn Country Club 76 (13-N) 303-798-1656 Centennial Private 9P-3 Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Unknown 77 (8-R) Springhill Golf Course Public 18E 303-739-6854 Aurora Fees: $20-$33 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Stoney Creek Executive 9 Course 78 (4-H) 303-431-9268 Arvada Public 9E Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1998 Designer: Tim Root 79 (2-L) Thorncreek Golf Club 303-450-7055 Thornton Public 18R Fees: $20-$40 Opened: 1992 Designer: Finger/Spann/Dye 80 (1-L) Todd Creek Golf Club Semi-Private 18R 303-655-1779 Thornton Opened: 2007 Designer: Arthur Hills Fees: $30-$72 Valley Country Club 81 (13-Q) Private 18R 303-690-6377 Centennial Fees: $80-$90 Opened: 1956 Designer: William Bell 82 (3-H) Walnut Creek Golf Preserve Public 18R 303-469-2974 Westminster Fees: $10-$45 Opened: 1999 Designer: Michael Hurdzan 83 (11-M) Wellshire Golf Course Public 18R 720.865.0443 Denver Fees: $20-$39 Opened: 1926 Designer: Ross/Hughes West Woods Golf Club 84 (6-H) 720-898-7370 Arvada Public 27R Fees: $21-$44 Opened: 1994 Designer: Dick Phelps Willis Case Golf Course 85 (5-J) Public 18R 720-865-0700 Denver Opened: 1928 Designer: El Jebel/City of Denver Fees: $35-$54

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22 (19-U) Northeastern 18 Public 18R 970-522-2836 Sterling Fees: $29-$47 Opened: 1916 Designer: Henry Hughes Olde Course at Loveland, The 23 (20-N) 970-667-5256 Loveland Public 18R Fees: $33-$33 Opened: 1960 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps 24 (21-W) On the Green Golf Course Public 9R 970-848-2812 Yuma Opened: 1970 Designer: Unknown Fees: $12-$14 Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club 25 (20-O) Semi-Private 18R; 9R 970-674-0930 Windsor Fees: $69-$69 Opened: 1999 Designer: Ted Robinson Sr. Petteys Park, The Course at 26 (21-S) 970-842-5470 Brush Public 9R Fees: Unknown Opened: 1971 Designer: Frank Hummel 27 (24-W) Plainsman Golf Club Public 9R 970-358-4321 Joes Fees: $10-$10 Opened: 1964 Designer: E. Boone/O. Collette Prairie Golf Course 28 (25-W) No Phone Cope Public 9R Fees: $5-$5 Opened: 1971 Designer: John Rudnik 29 (25-X) Prairie Pines Golf Club 719-346-8207 Burlington Public 9R Fees: $15-$20 Opened: 1971 Designer: Unknown 30 (19-O) Ptarmigan Country Club Private 18R 970-226-6600 Fort Collins Opened: 1987 Designer: J. Nicklaus Signature Fees: N/A Quail Dunes Golf Course 31 (21-R) Public 18R 970-867-5990 Fort Morgan Fees: $25-$31 Opened: 1920 Designer: Henry Hughes 32 (24-R) Quint Valley Golf Club Public 9R 303-822-5295 Byers Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jason Sherrill 33 (19-U) Riverview Golf Course Public 18R 970-522-3035 Sterling Fees: $12-$18 Opened: 1980 Designer: Val Heim Saddleback Golf Club 34 (22-O) 303-833-5000 Firestone Public 18R Fees: $28-$42 Opened: 2001 Designer: Andy Johnson Sedgwick County Golf Course 35 (17-X) Public 9R No Phone Julesburg Opened: 1985 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: Unknown 36 (19-N) SouthRidge Golf Club Public 18R 970-416-2828 Fort Collins Opened: 1984 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: $26-$38

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37 (26-V) Stratton Golf Course 719-348-5412 Stratton Public 9R Opened: 1988 Designer: Box Hemburger Fees: $10-$10 Sunset Golf Course 38 (21-N) 303-651-8466 Longmont Public 9R Fees: $11-$22 Opened: 1922 Designer: Bink Young 39 (26-T) Tamarack Golf Course 719-775-9461 Limon Public 9R Fees: $18-$24 Opened: 1967 Designer: Henry Hughes 40 (21-N) Twin Peaks Golf Course Public 18R 303-651-8401 Longmont Opened: 1978 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: $10-$31 TPC Colorado 41 (20-M) 970-663-5063 Longmont Semi-Private 18R Fees: TBD Opened: 2019 Designer: Arthur Schaupeter 42 (21-N) Ute Creek Golf Course Public 18R 303-774-4342 Longmont Opened: 1997 Designer: R Trent Jones; Jr. Fees: $44 Washington County Golf Club 43 (21-U) Public 9R 970-345-2309 Akron Opened: 1972 Designer: Unknown Fees: $20 - $25 Wray Country Club 44 (22-X) 970-332-5934 Wray Public 9R Fees: $15-$17 Opened: 1962 Designer: Frank Hummel

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Antler Creek Golf Course 1 (27-Q) 719-494-1900 Falcon Public 18R Opened: 2004 Designer: Rick Phelps Fees: $42-$52 Broadmoor Golf Club 2 (29-O) 719-577-5790 Colorado Springs Resort 54R Fees: $75-$280 Opened: 1918 Designer: Ross; R T.Jones; Nicklaus 3 (28-P) Cherokee Ridge Golf Course Public 9R 719-597-2637 Colorado Springs Fees: $14-$32 Opened: 1971 Designer: Press Maxwell Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson 4 (30-P) Military 18R 719-526-4122 Fort Carson Fees: $30-$35 Opened: 1971 Designer: Dick Phelp Colorado Springs Country Club 5 (28-O) Private 18R 719-473-1782 Colorado Springs Fees: $55-$70 Opened: 1954 Designer: Dick Phelps 6 (33-R) Cottonwood Links Golf Club 719-263-4500 Fowler Public 9R Opened: 1994 Designer: Lee Terry Fees: $16-$16

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7 (27-O) Country Club at Woodmoor 719-884-7243 Monument Semi-Private 18R Opened: 1969 Designer: J. Press Maxwell Fees: $35-$65 Country Club of Colorado 8 (30-O) 719-538-4095 Colorado Springs Private 18R Fees: $110-$135 Opened: 1973 Designer: Pete Dye 9 (31-P) Desert Hawk at Pueblo West 719-547-2280 Pueblo West Public 18R Fees: $28-$30 Opened: 1972 Designer: Johnny Bulla 10 (31-V) Eads Golf Course Public 9R No Phone Eads Opened: 1960 Designer: Mike Hines Fees: 5-$5 Eisenhower Golf Club 11 (27-O) 719-333-2606 Colorado Springs Military 36R Fees: $29-$65 Opened: 1963 Designer: R.T. Jones, F. Hummel 12 (32-O) Elmwood Golf Course Public 27R 719-561-4946 Pueblo Opened: 1932 Designer: WPA Project Fees: $28-$34 Flying Horse, The Club at 13 (27-P) Private 18R 719-487-2620 Colorado Springs Opened: 2005 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Fees: $80-$80 Hollydot Golf Course 14 (34-O) 719-676-3341 Colorado City Public 18R; 9R Fees: $19-$26 Opened: 1974 Designer: Frank Hummel 15 (27-T) Hugo Golf Club Public 9R No Phone Hugo Opened: 1898 Designer: Unknown Fees: $5-$5 King's Deer Golf Club 16 (27-P) 719-559-4500 Monument Semi-Private 18R Opened: 1999 Designer: Redstone G.S. Fees: $52-$62 Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods 17 (28-O) 719-636-2520 Colorado Springs Private 27R Fees: $95-$127 Opened: 1960 Designer: P. Maxwell/M. Raithert 18 (33-T) La Junta Golf Club Public 9R 719-384-7133 La Junta Fees: $16-$21 Opened: 1950 Designer: Army Corp of Engineers Las Animas Golf Course 19 (33-V) Public 9R 719-456-2511 Las Animas Fees: $12-$12 Opened: 1984 Designer: Ray Hardy Mossland Memorial Golf Course 20 (26-U) Public 9R 719-765-4659 Flagler Fees: $10-$25 Opened: 1986 Designer: Flagler Golf Club 21 (29-P) Patty Jewett Golf Course 719-385-6934 Colorado Springs Public 27R Opened: 1898 Designer: Willie Campbell Fees: $29-$31 22 (27-O) Pine Creek Golf Club Public 18R 719-594-9999 Colorado Springs Fees: $39-$69 Opened: 1988 Designer: Dick Phelps Pueblo Country Club 23 (31-P) 719-542-2941 Pueblo Private 18R Fees: $35-$40 Opened: 1903 Designer: Henry Hughes 24 (32-S) Rocky Ford Country Club Public 9R 719-254-7528 Rocky Ford Fees: $15-$20 Opened: 1920 Designer: Unknown Sand Creek Golf Course 25 (28-P) Public 9R 719-597-5489 Colorado Springs Fees: $11-$11 Opened: 1991 Designer: Mark Fontana Silver Spruce Golf Course 26 (29-P) Military 18R 719-556-7414 Peterson AFB Fees: $20-$35 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Smoky River Golf Club 27 (30-X) Public 9R 719-767-5021 Cheyenne Wells Fees: $12-$12 Opened: 1991 Designer: Marty Johnson Spreading Antlers Golf Club 28 (33-W) Public 9R 719-336-5274 Lamar Fees: $14-$16 Opened: 1965 Designer: Labron Harris Spring Valley Golf Club 29 (25-P) Public 18R 303-646-4240 Elizabeth Fees: $34-$48.90 Opened: 1997 Designer: Ross Graves Springfield Municipal Golf Course 30 (36-W) Public 9R No Phone Springfield Fees: Unknown Opened: 1945 Designer: J.R. Hatcher Springs Ranch Golf Club 31 (30-P) Public 18R 719-573-4863 Colorado Springs Fees: $28-$45 Opened: 1997 Designer: Dick Phelps Sumo Golf Village, The 32 (31-O) Semi-Private 18R 719-784-4653 Florence Fees: $38-$45 Opened: 2003 Designer: Gary Player Trinidad Golf Course 33 (38-Q) Public 9R 719-846-4015 Trinidad Fees: $20-$29 Opened: 1918 Designer: Unknown Valley Hi Golf Course 34 (29-P) Public 18R 719-385-6911 Colorado Springs Fees: $29-$31 Opened: 1958 Designer: Henry Hughes Walking Stick Golf Course 35 (32-P) Public 18R 719-553-1180 Pueblo Fees: $28-$36 Opened: 1991 Designer: Arthur Hills Walsenburg Golf Course 36 (35-P) Public 9R 719-738-2730 Walsenburg Fees: $13-$20 Opened: 1966 Designer: C Young; G Aliano

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Aspen Glen Club 1 (26-G) Private 18R 970-704-1988 Carbondale Fees: $135-$260 Opened: 1997 Designer: Nicklaus/Nicklaus; II Aspen Golf & Tennis Club 2 (27-I) Public 18R 970-429-1949 Aspen Fees: $52-$105 Opened: 1970 Designer: Frank Hummel Beaver Creek Golf Club 3 (24-H) Resort 18R 970-754-5775 Beaver Creek Fees: $100-$205 Opened: 1982 Designer: Robert T. Jones; Jr. Breckenridge Golf Club 4 (26-K) Public 27R 970-453-9104 Breckenridge Fees: $67-$117 Opened: 1987 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Catamount Ranch & Club 5 (20-H) Private 18R 970-871-9200 Steamboat Springs Fees: $200-$200 Opened: 2000 Designer: Tom Weiskopf

6 (36-L) Cattails Golf Club Public 18R 719-589-9515 Alamosa Opened: 1992 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $40-$40 Challenger Golf Course 7 (34-M) 719-256-4856 Crestone Public 9E Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jim Barnes 8 (28-K) Collegiate Peaks Golf Course 719-395-8189 Buena Vista Public 9R Fees: $28-$28 Opened: 1978 Designer: Phelps/Brauer 9 (25-J) Copper Creek Golf Club Resort 18R 970-968-3333 Copper Mountain Opened: 1980 Designer: Pete & Perry Dye Fees: $29-$72 Cordillera, Club at 10 (25-H) 970-926-5100 Edwards Private 54R, 9R Fees: $250-$250 Opened: 1994 Designer: Hale Irwin 11 (25-I) Country Club of The Rockies Private 18R 970-926-3021 Edwards Opened: 1984 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Fees: $90-$135 Crested Butte, The Club at 12 (28-H) Semi-Private 18R 970-349-8603 Crested Butte Opened: 1984 Designer: Robert T. Jones; Jr. Fees: $75-$149 Dos Rios Golf Club 13 (31-H) 970-641-1482 Gunnison Semi-Private 18R Fees: $55-$70 Designer: J. Cochran/D. Phelps Opened: 1964 14 (25-H) Eagle Ranch Golf Course Public 18R 970-328-2882 Eagle Opened: 2001 Designer: Palmer/Seay Fees: $63-$99 Eagle Springs Golf Club 15 (24-H) 970-926-4404 Wolcott Private 18R Opened: 1995 Designer: Morrish/Weiskopf Fees: N/A Eagle Vail Golf Club 16 (25-I) 970-949-5267 Avon Public 18R Fees: $50-$105 Opened: 1974 Designer: Devlin/VonHagge 17 (21-M) Estes Park Golf Course Public 18R 970-586-8146 Estes Park Fees: $39-$51 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps Opened: 1957 Four Mile Ranch Golf Club 18 (30-N) Public 18R 719-275-5400 Canon City Fees: $40-$60 Opened: 2008 Designer: James J. Engh Fox Acres, The Golf Club at 19 (18-M) Private 18R 970-881-2510 Red Feather Lakes Fees: $95-$95 Opened: 1980 Designer: John Cochran 20 (25-H) Frost Creek 970-328-2326 Eagle Private 18R Opened: 2007 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Fees: N/A 21 (24-G) Glenwood Springs Golf Club Public 9R 970-945-7086 Glenwood Springs Fees: $15-$37 Opened: 1953 Designer: Henry Hughes Golf Granby Ranch 22 (22-L) 970-887-2709 Granby Public 18R Fees: $40-$95 Opened: 2001 Designer: Mike Asmundson 23 (22-K) Grand Elk Golf Club Semi-Private 18R 877-389-9333 Granby Fees: $49-$99 Opened: 2002 Designer: C. Stadler & T. Davis Grand Lake Golf Course 24 (21-K) Public 18R 970-627-8008 Grand Lake Fees: $40-$55 Opened: 1964 Designer: Dick Phelps Gypsum Creek Golf Course 25 (25-G) Public 18R 970-524-6200 Gypsum Fees: $39-$68 Opened: 1997 Designer: Pete Dye Haymaker Golf Course 26 (20-H) Public 18R 970-870-1846 Steamboat Springs Fees: $98-$98 Opened: 1997 Designer: Keith Foster Ironbridge Golf Club 27 (25-F) Public 18R 970-384-0630 Glenwood Springs Fees: $69-$69 Opened: 2003 Designer: Arthur Hills Keystone Ranch Golf Course 28 (25-L) Resort 18R 970-496-4250 Keystone Fees: $60-$150 Opened: 1980 Designer: Robert Trent Jones; Jr. Lake Estes Executive 9 Golf Course 29 (20-M) Public 9E 970-586-8176 Estes Park Fees: $15-$18 Opened: 1971 Designer: Henry Hughes Maroon Creek Club 30 (26-I) Private 18R 970-920-1533 Aspen Fees: $350-$350 Opened: 1995 Designer: Tom Fazio Monte Vista Country Club 31 (36-K) Public 9R 719-852-4906 Monte Vista Fees: Unknown Opened: 1928 Designer: James Newman Mount Massive Golf Course 32 (27-J) Public 9R 719-486-2176 Leadville Fees: $18-$36 Opened: 1939 Designer: Adolph Kuss Mountain Meadows Golf Club 33 (18-L) Public 9E 970-881-2682 Red Feather Lakes Fees: Unknown Opened: 2000 Designer: NULL Pagosa Springs Golf Club 34 (37-G) Resort 27R 970-731-4755 Pagosa Springs Fees: $35-$86 Opened: 1972 Designer: Johnny Bulla Pole Creek Golf Club 35 (23-K) Public 27R 800-511-5076 Tabernash Fees: $69-$99 Opened: 1982 Designer: Denis Griffiths Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course 36 (25-H) Public 9P-3 970-963-4410 Carbondale Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 1975 Designer: Unknown Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks 37 (24-J) Semi-Private 18R 970-262-3636 Silverthorne Fees: $70-$180 Opened: 2000 Designer: Hurzdan/Fry, Lehman Red Sky Golf Club 38 (24-G) Resort 36R 970-754-8425 Wolcott Fees: $190-$250 Opened: 2002 Designer: T. Fazio; G. Norman Rio Grande Club 39 (35-I) Resort 18R 719-873-1997 South Fork Fees: $59-$109 Opened: 2001 Designer: Redstone Golf River Course at Keystone, The 40 (25-K) Resort 18R 970-496-4444 Keystone Fees: $55-$150 Opened: 2000 Designer: Hurzdan/Fry River Valley Ranch Golf Club 41 (25-G) Public 18R 970-963-3625 Carbondale Fees: $49-$99 Opened: 1997 Designer: Jay Morrish

42 (26-H) Roaring Fork Club 970-927-9100 Basalt Private 18R Opened: 1999 Designer: J. Nicklaus - Signature Fees: N/A Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club 43 (19-H) 970-879-1391 Steamboat Springs Resort 18R Fees: $105-$159 Opened: 1974 Designer: Robert Trent Jones II 44 (32-N) Saint Andrews at Westcliffe 719-783-9410 Westcliffe Public 9R Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1988 Designer: John Manson 45 (31-L) Salida Golf Club Public 9R 719-539-1060 Salida Opened: 1926 Designer: Emmit Killian Fees: $29-$31 Shining Mountain Golf Club 46 (28-N) 719-687-7587 Woodland Park Public 18R Fees: $38-$48 Opened: 1995 Designer: John Harbottle 47 (27-H) Snowmass Club Semi-Private 18R 970-923-5700 Snowmass Village Opened: 2004 Designer: James J. Engh Fees: $120-$185 Sonnenalp Club 48 (23-I) Semi-Private 18R 970-477-5371 Edwards Opened: 1982 Designer: Morrish/Cupp Fees: $85-$170 Steamboat Golf Club 49 (20-G) 970-879-4295 Steamboat Springs Public 9R Fees: $31-$31 Opened: 1964 Designer: Dick Bondeson 50 (24-I) Vail Golf Club Public 18R 970-479-2260 Vail Opened: 1968 Designer: Ben Krueger Fees: $64-$109 Willow Creek Golf Club at Eagle Vail 51 (24-I) 970-845-7273 Avon Public 9P-3 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jan Niedziela Fees: $10-$12

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1 (27-A) Adobe Creek National Golf Course Public 27R 970-858-0521 Fruita Fees: $15-$35 Opened: 1991 Designer: Ned Wilson Battlement Mesa Golf Club 2 (27-D) Public 18R 970-285-7274 Battlement Mesa Fees: $36-$46 Opened: 1987 Designer: Finger/Dye Black Canyon Golf Course 3 (30-E) Public 18R 970-249-4653 Montrose Fees: $17-$29 Opened: 1959 Designer: Joe Francese 4 (26-C) Bookcliff Country Club 970-242-9053 Grand Junction Private 18R Opened: 1958 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $60-$60 5 (31-E) Bridges, The Semi-Private 18R 970-252-1119 Montrose Fees: $50-$72 Opened: 2005 Designer: Nicklaus Design Cedar Ridges Golf Course 6 (22-B) 970-675-8403 Rangely Public 9R Fees: $10-$20 Opened: 1985 Designer: Frank Hummel 7 (28-D) Cedaredge Golf Club Public 18R 970-856-7781 Cedaredge Fees: $30 - $40 Opened: 1992 Designer: Unknown Chipeta Golf Course 8 (26-B) Public 18E 970-245-7177 Grand Junction Fees: $16-$28 Opened: 1997 Designer: Wilson Golf Group Cobble Creek, The Links at 9 (31-E) Public 18R 970-240-9542 Montrose Fees: $40-$43 Opened: 1999 Designer: Craig Cherry Inc./Pinnacle Golf Conquistador Golf Course 10 (36-A) Public 18R 970-565-9208 Cortez Fees: $22-$28 Opened: 1963 Designer: Press Maxwell Dalton Ranch Golf Club 11 (36-D) Semi-Private 18R 970-247-8774 Durango Fees: $90-$120 Opened: 1993 Designer: Ken Dye Devil's Thumb Golf Club 12 (29-D) Public 18R 970-874-6262 Delta Fees: $33-$43 Opened: 2001 Designer: Rick Phelps Divide Ranch & Club 13 (32-F Semi-Private 18R 970-626-5284 Ridgway Fees: $70-$100 Opened: 1993 Designer: Coker Glacier Club, The 14 (37-E) Private 27R 970-382-6700 Durango Fees: N/A Opened: 2004 Designer: A Hills/H Irwin/T Schoeder Hillcrest Golf Club 15 (37-E) Public 18R 970-247-1499 Durango Fees: $36-$36 Opened: 1971 Designer: Frank Hummel Hunter's Run Golf Course 16 (38-F) Public 18R 970-884-9785 Ignacio Fees: $11-$20 Opened: 1997 Designer: Unknown Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club 17 (25-F) Public 18R 970-984-9700 New Castle Fees: $69-$94 Opened: 2004 Designer: James J. Engh Lincoln Park Golf Course 18 (28-B) Public 9R 970-242-6394 Grand Junction Fees: $16-$16 Opened: 1926 Designer: Unknown Meeker Golf Course 19 (23-D) Public 9R 970-878-5642 Meeker Fees: $25 Opened: 1969 Designer: Henry Hughes Redlands Mesa, The Golf Club at 20 (27-B) Public 18R 970-263-9270 Grand Junction Fees: $50-$70 Opened: 2001 Designer: James J. Engh Rifle Creek Golf Course 21 (24-F) Public 18R 970-625-1093 Rifle Fees: $59-$59 Opened: 1960 Designer: Dick Phelps Telluride Ski & Golf Club 22 (34-E) Semi-Private 18R 970-728-2606 Telluride Fees: $165-$205 Opened: 1992 Designer: Telluride Ski & Golf Club Tiara Rado Golf Course 23 (28-A) Public 18R 970-254-3830 Grand Junction Fees: $36-$39 Opened: 1972 Designer: T Kolacny/Phelps Atkinson Yampa Valley Golf Course 24 (20-E) Public 18R 970-824-3673 Craig Fees: $20-$40 Opened: 1967 Designer: William Neff

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Cover Feature

No longer one of golf’s best kept secrets

Mesquite, Nevada is now one of golf’s best playgrounds

Coyote Springs Golf Club

A quick glances through the GolfMesquiteNevada.com website is evidence enough that the game of golf is the heartbeat of Mesquite’s economy and in a very real sense, its identity.

The Golf Mesquite Nevada has been defining the Mesquite golf experience for almost two decades and as the golf courses in the area have changed so has Mesquite, Nevada.

Once in the shadow of nearby Las

Vegas, Mesquite has been using this proximity to its advantage. The town now shines with a vitality of its own and is a popular alternative to Vegas.

Situated in the Virgin River Valley, it is a veritable oasis for the golfergambler who doesn’t want to wait for tee times, table games, sportsbook bets, poker buy-ins, fine or casual dining, and traffic. Mesquite offers what are arguably both the best packages in desert golf and the best values in hotels/casinos. From table game minimums to green fees to restaurants to lodging, the prices are much more reasonable, and, just as importantly, the small-town at-

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mosphere comes with all the big city amenities that guests expect.

“We realized from the very beginning our golf course partner’s marketing goals would be an ever evolving aspect of our growth,” said Cody Law, the CEO of Golf Mesquite Nevada. “We are happy to offer golf courses that are at the forefront of the golf vacation market. We hope the different designs and playing experiences of Mesquite’s courses continue to attract golfers from all over the nation, well into the future.”

From the time Arnold Palmer first walked the land that would become the Oasis Golf Club to the most recent

addition of the Conestoga Golf Club, the uniqueness of the Golf Mesquite Nevada course menu has helped this little corner of the southwest find its place in the golf travel world.

Salt Lake City, Utah’s Deseret News sportswriter Dick Harmon said, “Mesquite’s location is the perfect golf destination, located close to both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas and drivable from Colorado and California too. I love taking a winter break, spending four days in Mesquite with my wife and friends.

There is plenty to do and the food choices are outstanding bargains.”

The Oasis Golf Club now celebrates its 25 year anniversary, providing a golf experience worthy of the “King” for its members and guests alike. Originally known as the Oasis, the Palmer course, for many, is one of Palmer’s top 10 designs. What is now the back nine holes of the Canyons (formally known as the Vistas 9) at Oasis Golf Club, opened its lush fairways in February 1995. With the addition of the Canyons’ front nine holes in 2005, the club became the only 36 hole facility in Mesquite.

Oasis Golf Club Head Professional Adam Schwartz adds, “With mild winter temperatures, Mesquite’s small town warmth attracts golfers from across the country. Mesquite is

Cover Feature an amazing stay and play hub for a golf experience to fit any budget.”

As if that isn’t enough, the homeaway-from-home comfort of Mesquite’s resorts, the sparkling water of their pools, the Vegas style entertainment and the variety of dining options have visitors Tweeting, Facebooking and Instagramming their every move, to the envy of those they left behind.

“My favorite courses include a variety of golf shots, in equally contrasting landscapes. Falcon Ridge has always been a fun test of golf because of the relatively easy front nine and the more challenging back nine. The Palmer and Canyon courses are beautiful layouts with plenty of risk/reward holes and the Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort will always be on my

must-play list,” says Harmon.

Law said, “I love telling people that Mesquite is one of golf’s best playgrounds. Each one of Golf Mesquite Nevada’s golf courses offers unique aspects of challenge that will keep our guests coming back again and again. Golf is a game that can’t be mastered but the diversity of challenges offered by our course partners is a prime example of why it is so fun to try!”

“The topography of Mesquite is indigenous as compared to the similar looks of other golf destinations including Las Vegas, Scottsdale, or Palm Springs. As a semi-private resort, the playability of the Oasis Golf Club courses is meticulous throughout the season. Mesquite is an amazing place to stay and play,” added Schwartz. D

Conestoga Golf Club - Cover Image Conestoga is artfully woven within the character and contours of Mesquite's spectacular landforms. Undulating through canyons with gentle elevations, rugged rock and tranquil water elements, the masterful design and creativity provides an isolated golfing experience. Whether novice or an avid player, everyone enjoys the dramatic beauty the course showcases as it roams through the heart of the Mesquite community. Golf magazine has rated Conestoga as one of the top five golf courses in Nevada.

Now under new management, owner/partner Phil Timothy said, “Course designer Gary Panks created a masterpiece here at Conestoga Golf Club. Using the natural landscape’s unique characteristics you would think this layout only needed some grass to be planted. The design is so natural. It’s a stunning layout, it’s scenic, picturesque and a true test of every club in your bag.”

Coyote Springs Golf Club

Coyote Springs is one of the best Jack Nicklaus signature courses in the game today. Eleven lakes come into play on the golf course many consider to be one of Jack Nicklaus’ finest desert creations. This Jack Nicklaus Signature design is an excellent challenge of golf at any distance. Set in the rolling Nevada desert, the

The Oasis Golf Club - Palmer Course

Golf Mesquite Nevada Course Partners course is a scenic wonder. Wide fairways, challenging greens and country club service make Coyote Springs a must play on any Golf Mesquite Nevada itinerary. The course is the ultimate golf challenge from the tips at 7,471yards but with four sets of tee boxes the course can also play 5,349 yards from the forward tees. The course has been recognized on “Best of” list from many national golf publications including Golf Digest, Golf, Links, and Travel & Leisure Golf.

ties present themselves on both the outward and inward nines.

The subtle contrasts which both the Palmer and Canyons offer make it hard to decipher which is a golfer’s favorite. The Canyons course is rated as the tougher course, however the Palmer’s six elevated tee boxes, over 100 feet in elevation drop, stands out to players of all skill levels.

Mentally, both courses incorporate risk/reward opportunities whether a player is long off the tee or consistently straight off the tee box.

Falcon Ridge is a 6,550 yard, par 71 rolling layout with spectacular elevation changes, numerous water features and high mesa views.

Scoring opportunities come fast on the opening nine holes before the course stretches out and more strategic golf shots are required on the inward nine. The golf course sits high on the cliffs of Mesquite and flows through the hills and canyons providing one of the most picturesque golf venues in all of Mesquite golf.

The Oasis Golf Club

The Canyons is molded perfectly to its natural setting offering a wide variety of challenging holes and elevated tee boxes. The generous fairways and smooth Bermuda greens make the course player friendly and a refreshing change of pace. The Canyons is player friendly at 6,400 yards from the tips and good scores are in the offering if shots are placed in welldefined landing areas. Risk/reward opportuni-

The Palmer Course offers lush fairways cradled in isolated canyons, a box canyon enshrining a large green, four unique signature holes, elevated tees and numerous hazards created by Mother Nature. The Palmer Course played host to the Golf Channel’s Big Break Mesquite show and has been ranked as “One of the Best You Can Play.”

Falcon Ridge Golf Club

Falcon Ridge Director of Operations Brandon Howard said, “Falcon Ridge has been a favorite of local and visiting golfers because of its fun challenge, great condition and friendly staff.

When you think about what you want from your “home course” or even a course that you travel to, Falcon Ridge satisfies all requirements and becomes an easy must-play decision.”

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Silver Lining: Colorado Golf During the Pandemic

Saddleback Golf Club By: Chris Wheeler DIVOT Contributing Writer

In the long ago days of B.C. (Before Coronavirus), we all heard and read the stories. Golf was a dying sport.

Any serious golfer knew the prediction of golf’s death was greatly exaggerated.

Despite the cries of naysayers, the skies above our favorite courses were not falling.

But that’s not to say the sport was in great health. During the 1990s and 2000s, a staggering 98 golf courses were built in Colorado. Most were constructed as a way to beef up home sales. The increase in courses created a glut for a sport that had seen little or no growth in years. For the past two decades, golfer rounds in Colorado had been flatter than the fairways at Meadow Hills. On top of it all, golf was suffering from an image problem, particularly among adrenaline junkies from younger generations.

Too many courses. Not enough players. Too expensive. Too time-consuming.

Too hard. Too many old white dudes. Not enough young people, women and minorities.

Flash forward 19 months. Golf courses are packed beyond belief. Tee sheets on Wednesdays look like Saturdays. Scoring a great parking space sometimes feels like

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making a birdie. Getting a tee time means planning days, if not weeks, in advance.

Foursomes are comprised of not just elderly men, but families, women, and (gasp) younger players! All it took to turn things around for the Colorado golf industry was a global pandemic.

“The virus is a terrible thing. It’s horrific. But has it been good for our industry,” says Lanna O’Malley, who along with husband Whitey, owns Saddleback Golf Club in Firestone. “If we could, all of us would wish COVID-19 away. But good things can come out of something so terrible.”

Since COVID reared its ugly head, golf courses in Colorado have seen unprecedented growth. In 2020, Saddleback saw a stunning 79% increase in golfer rounds. Up in the mountains, Pole Creek Golf Club, located outside of Winter Park, had 37,000 golfer rounds in 2020, a 40% jump from the previous year. “It has affected every aspect of our business,” says Clubhouse Manager Mary Moynihan.

The trend continues in the Denver Metro area, where public courses saw a 15% jump in golfer visits during 2020. “That’s very significant,” says Ed Mate, Executive Director/CEO of Colorado Golf Association (CGA). “We have not seen any increase in the past 20-30 years. It’s remarkable. It’s jaw-dropping.”

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In March, 2020, our world was turned completely upside down. The virus that seemed so far away was suddenly ravaging throughout Colorado. The NHL and NBA stopped immediately. March Madness and MLB cancelled play. Ski resorts roped off our favorite runs. On March 25, Governor Jared Polis put the state in a complete lock down. The virus held us hostage in our own homes.

Yet, in the depths of this coronavirus winter, something wonderful began to happen. The shutdown in 2020 coincided

with the arrival of a beautiful spring. Colorado courses that had been closed, began to reopen after a few weeks. For many, golf courses became refuges from a world that seemed to be spinning out of control.

For 4-5 hours, you could escape the endless barrage of breaking news, the 24-hour news cycle, cell phones, quarantine, masks, and enjoy your favorite golf course.

“People were happy to be outside, and to be with people they wanted to be with,” said Whitey O’Malley, co-owner of Saddleback. “What else could you do? Everything was ‘off.’ Being able to get away

Mary Moynihan - Pole Creek Golf Club

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Feature with your buddies was important.”

The ultimate social sport became the perfect social distancing sport. “The golf course is a great place to commune,” says Ed Mate of the CGA. “And boy, during a pandemic, did we ever need that. Having that outlet made people’s lives better.”

Families who had not been able to visit aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, began to meet at golf courses like Saddleback. “We were the respite,” remembers owner Lanna O’Malley. “We were bringing up people’s moods. People were feeling better when they were here.”

Up in Winter Park, the early closing of the ski area left stir-crazy locals craving for any outdoor activity. “Because it was the only thing you could last year, a lot of people got into golf,” says Pole Creek’s Mary Moynihan. “They found out they liked it and are continuing to play.”

New golfers from the Millennial and Gen Z generations began to discover what CGA’s Ed Mate calls “shot euphoria.” At Pole Creek and other mountain towns, younger players are finding out that hitting a drive on the sweet spot 280 yards can be as much of an adrenaline rush as pounding the bumps at Mary Jane. Or that sinking a 30-foot putt can evoke the same kind of joy as schussing through a foot of fresh powder. You can’t help but wonder if the younger generation is thinking: “Maybe those old white dudes are on to something!”

“I think they are finding out golf is a lot more fun than they thought,” says Pole Creek’s Moynihan. “They used to think it was a sport you waited to do when you are retired.”

The pandemic is not the only reason for the surge in new golfers. Many are inspired by the young guns of the PGA. Bryson DeChambeau, Colin Morikawa, Matthew Wolf and others have made fans of many of America’s youth. So have Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson of the LPGA. In some ways, it seems like the planets are aligning to create a new golden age of golf.

While a lot of the talk has been about new golfers, Ed Mate says statistics show that the increase in golfer rounds at public courses in the Denver Metro area is primarily coming from veteran golfers working from home. Many are now able to squeeze in 9 or 18 between Zoom calls. In mountain towns like Winter Park, the increase in golfer rounds is compounded by the arrival of out of towners that have the flexibility to work anywhere they choose. “If you can work from home, why not go to a mountain town where it’s beautiful?” says Moynihan. Many are doing just that. The new residents are hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing.

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•••••••••••••••• The stunning growth of golf in Colorado is also spawning a plethora of problems that could not have been imagined before the pandemic. In 2016, Lanna and Whitey O’Malley invested $3 million into a grand clubhouse that can be seen from nearly everywhere on the Saddleback course.

Most of the square footage is devoted to The Tavern, a fine dining restaurant that once served steaks, salmon and pork chops.

Because of COVID, the restaurant now serves burgers, chicken, and taco salads – to be eaten outdoors. Lanna says guests understand their predicament. “Golfers on the Front Range are fine with cheeseburgers, wings, and taco salads,” she says. For now, The Tavern is open for outdoor dining Thursday – Sunday. A variety of food trucks serve Saddleback golfers Monday through Wednesday.

The loss of revenue from The Tavern shutdown has been significant. But a bigger blow to Saddleback operation comes from inactivity at The Event Pavilion, located next door. The Pavilion is a former tournament structure transformed into a stylish wedding venue complete with outstanding views of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide. In 2018, seventeen weddings were held at the Pavilion. In 2020, none were held. This year, there have been just three.

One of the those was the wedding of the

O’Malley’s youngest daughter.

Up in Winter Park, the problems created

by COVID-19 are even more troublesome.

Since the pandemic began, Grand County has seen tremendous growth from people relocating or purchasing second homes in the Winter Park area. COVID-19 has created a real estate feeding frenzy. Home prices are skyrocketing --- and so is the rent. While monied newcomers are moving in, seasonal worker who provide crucial services at the resorts, restaurants --- and Pole Creek Golf Club --- are moving out.

The workers are finding it nearly impossible to survive in a tourist town void of affordable housing. If this was Caddyshack, the Bill Murray character (Carl Spackler) would have left to find another job on the Front Range or even out of state. And the pompous Ted Knight character (Judge Smalls) would be forced to help to sanitize golf carts.

The affordable housing problem has created a staffing shortage that is now approaching crisis level. “How can we maintain full service seven days a week operation when you don’t have enough staff to man the positions?” asks Moynihan. It is a question being asked by resorts and restaurants in tourist towns throughout Colorado.

Hardest hit is Pole Creek’s restaurant, Bistro 28. Unlike the dining expectations

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are Saddleback, Bistro 28’s guests want fine dining after a round of golf – even during a pandemic. About 50% of Pole Creek’s summer visitors are from out of town and rely on Bistro 28 for meals. The closest fine dining option from Pole Creek for vacationers is in Fraser, some 8 miles away.

This spring, Bistro 28 started the season with six cooks. Three left during the summer. The number of applicants for a replacement cook? Zero. In the meantime, the three cooks that remained have to work longer hours with fewer days off. The staffing shortage left Pole Creek with no choice but to offer only hot dogs, brats, and cold sandwiches on Monday and Tuesdays.

For management at Pole Creek, it seems more likely to hit a hole-in-one than it does to hire a cook.

“Our infrastructure isn’t ready for this many people coming in to the valley,” says Moynihan. “So we have to figure out how to offer affordable housing so that we can attract employees here to keep up with the growth.”

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demic caused a temporary bump in golfer rounds, or has there been a seismic shift that is permanently changing the business of golf here?

The answer is, well, as clear as a hazy Front Range view during fire season. Will we return to the pre-COVID normal, or has a new normal been created? No one really knows. A lot hinges on whether those now working from home will continue to do so.

If more white-collar workers are required to return to their offices, we will probably see a decline in golf rounds. With the Delta variant raging throughout the nation, the reopening of offices does not seem like it will happen any time soon.

Pole Creek and Saddleback are preparing for a new normal. While golfer rounds at both courses in 2021 are down from last year, they are still above the pre-pandemic levels. “I think it will level off at around 1520% above pre-Covid levels,” says Lanna O’Malley.

This year, Pole Creek golfer rounds will wind up around 30,000 – down from the 37,000 of 2020. But 2021 will be the second busiest year since Pole Creek opened in 1980. This past year, Pole Creek sold more season passes than ever before. Next

Lanna and Whitey O’Malley - Saddleback Golf Club

year will probably be the same. The additional revenue is being used to for capital expenditures and to improve golf operations. “I think we are trending upward. That is a good thing,” Moynihan says. “But being able to sustain this is a challenge.”

CGA’s Ed Mate thinks the focus on the future should be on quality, not quantity. “I think growth is overrated,” he says. Instead of increasing golfer rounds, Mate thinks the Colorado golf industry needs to focus on being more inclusive and diverse. “Golf skews to white, rich males,” Mate says.

Photo by Chris Wheeler

“How can we change that?” He thinks the pandemic is an opportunity to address items such as sustainability and being good stewards of the environment.

Of course, no one has a crystal golf ball to predict exactly where Colorado’s golf industry will wind up. If there has been one consistency in the COVID-19 age, it is how wildly unpredictable our world has become. The only option for those in the golf course industry is to hang on for the wild ride aboard the Pandemic Express.

Despite the turbulence of the past 19

months, those in Colorado’s golf world are grateful to provide their guests a break from the real world during this most turbulent time. They will spend the winter trying to come up with creative solutions to problems they could never imagine. No one in the industry wants to be perceived as benefiting from the scourge of pandemic. But golf professionals in Colorado vow to continue serving their guests. “Sometimes good comes out of awful,” reflects Lanna O’Malley.

Because of the dedication of the folks at Pole Creek, Saddleback and all the courses throughout the state, Colorado golfers continue to have access to these beautiful sanctuaries. At a time when we need it most, golf courses are places to retreat, enjoy, commune, and compete. For that, we owe a debt of gratitude to all who do their part to keep courses open under the most trying circumstances.

So, as you stand on the first tee box during your next round, take a moment to reflect, and ask yourself: “How in the world would we have made it through this pandemic without golf?”

Chris Wheeler is a photojournalist who has produced more than 50 documentary films for broadcast and television and for the National Park Service. Wheeler is an avid golfer, but his best shots are taken with the camera. D

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DeChambeau and Pro Long Drivers Vow to “Make Long Drive Great Again”

The Professional Long Drivers Association wrapped up their inaugural World Championships in Mesquite,NV on Friday, October 1st. There were 139 competitors from 10 countries competing. The field would have been even larger, however, several countries still have Covid travel restrictions in place and were unable to compete. There were 80 competitors in the Open division, 27 in the Seniors, 16 in both the Ladies and Amateurs.

Bryson DeChambeau was the great attraction for the 2021 Professional Long Drivers Association (PLDA) World Championship held in Mesquite, Nevada. Coupled with the PLDA goal of “Make Long Drive Great Again” in the city that built a multi-use facility around the Long Drive Grid. The PGA superstar did not disappoint and competed in six rounds of the 5-day event. DeChambeau drew large crowds to the Long Drive site and many thousands to the You Tube Broadcast of the Championship. He went farther than most people expected as he advanced to the Final Group of 8 long drivers. DeChambeau displayed his prowess and accuracy by hitting an amazing 70% of his drives within the grid. His fellow long drive competitors averaged only 20% of their drives staying in bounds. His long drive consistency accompanied his longest drive of 406 yards in the Round of 16. DeChambeau has already committed to attending the 2022 Finals in Mesquite if the PGA schedule fits the timeframe.

Kyle Gabbard started Championship Friday by defeating Cody Albertson to win the Amateur Division World Championship. He was immediately followed by Kanani

Lodge who outdrove Mai Dechatipat from Thailand to win the Ladies Division World Championship. The Seniors Division was the closest of all the World Championships when Jeff Gavin narrowly defeated David Mobley, the PLDA Senior Player of the Year, by only 1 yard. After narrowing the field from 80 to 8 in the Open Division, Bryson DeChambeau and Colton Casto were outdriven in their group by Martin Borgmeier and Justin James. In the second group, Zack Holton and Wes Patterson fell to Kyle Berk-

shire and Bryce Verplank who also moved on to the Final Four. After 2 huge drives of 425 and 418 yards, the Championship match was set with Kyle Berkshire and Justin James, both of whom won previous World Championships, going head-to-head in a one set, winner-take-all Championship match.

When the Championship Match started, there were 65,000 people watching on YouTube and another 500,000 hits on the website for Live Scoring. In addition, it was carried live on network television in the United States and the United Kingdom. With all those eyes on the Championship match, Kyle and Justin did not disappoint. Out of the gate, they each put their first ball out of bounds. Then Kyle would strike first on Ball 2 with a 420-yard drive while Justin went OB again. The third ball saw Kyle increase his longest drive to 422 yards while Justin put up his first score of 417 yards. On Ball 4 Kyle went OB a second time while Justin increased his max ever closer to Kyle at 418 yards.

Kyle would go OB again on his 5th ball and then tie his longest drive with another 422-yard bomb. Justin went 413 on his 5th ball and then OB on his 6th ball. Kyle Berkshire, the 2019 World Long Drive Champion and 2020 PLDA National Champion added the inaugural PLDA World Championship to his list of accolades. After the competition, Kyle said, “This was the most challenging Final 16 he has ever been in and goes to show how much the talent has grown in the sport of Long Drive”.

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Colorado's Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Drink Discount Program!

Explore and experience some of the finest Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits at some of the best Breweries, Tap Houses, Wineries and Distilleries throughout Colorado!

Enjoy hundreds of BoGo’s and Discounts on beer, wine and spirits at more than 50 venues throughout the state!

Just $19

Full Year Membership:

For a complete list of venues and offers visit:

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