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Your Guide to Golf in Colorado
Fall/Winter Issue 2023
Golf groups from across the country are flocking to the Southwest golfing mecca of Mesquite, Nevada Story Page 22 22 Story Page
The 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club is Less Than a Year Away! Story Page 10
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Swing Away at Littleton Golf and Tennis!
After a windstorm destroyed the Littleton Golf and Tennis Clubhouse and “Bubble” in Littleton, Colorado, South Suburban Parks and Recreation worked quickly to reimagine plans for a new facility. There was a community demand for indoor court space and the former air-supported structure was no longer a viable option. Working with architects Perkins + Will and Adolph & Peterson Construction, the
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new clubhouse and tennis facility opened its doors in October 2023. Patrons are enjoying the new, modern 54,000-square foot facility, that includes an expanded pro shop, six indoor tennis courts and outdoor seating. The open-concept Centennial Grill features an expansive bar that caters to the casual golfer, plus the ability to host special events. The grill boasts impressive mountain views, large TVs, a casual menu and
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full-service bar for a perfect social setting. Avid tennis players can enjoy an improved user experience with upgrades in lighting and year-round temperature control. Accessibility and landscape improvements make Littleton Golf and Tennis a regional destination in Colorado. Littleton Golf and Tennis features a par63 executive 18-hole course. It’s a great choice to play a round on a naturally beau-
tiful course. The title may say executive, but the challenge of the course will put even expert skills to the test. It features two par-5s, five par-4s, a grass driving range with water targets and a practice putting green. Classes and leagues for all ages and abilities are offered at this family-friendly public course. To learn more, visit golf.ssprd.org. D
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South Suburban is celebrating 50 years of remarkable golf at South Suburban Golf Course in 2024. The clubhouse opened its doors in April 1974 and immediately became a community favorite! This course was the first within the District and was designed by renowned golf course architect Dick Phelps. The original design included the Par-3 course, which stands today as one of the best in the region. The course design has only seen minimal changes since its inception and welcomes more than 90,000 rounds a year. The first golf professional at the course, Wes Squires, was responsible for creating men’s and ladies leagues that still exist today. “Celebrating 50 years at South Suburban Golf Course is due to the support of the local golf community and staff,” said PGA Head Golf Professional Todd Marley. “We’ve had golfers that started here in our junior camps and continue to play as adults. The mountain views, quality service and family-friendly course are what truly make South Suburban unique and one of the best on the front range.” South Suburban Golf Course will be celebrating all year with drink specials, giveaways and nostalgic merchandise. We look forward to seeing you this spring!
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Living on the Links
Case Study: Golf Course Properties in City, Rural, and Mountain Areas Golf course homes can be a great investment no matter where you are. By Doug Phelps DIVOT Contributing Writer
Have you ever wondered if golf course homes keep their value, regardless of the area? For example, is a golf course community property located in the mountains still more valuable than a home not in a golf course community but with a beautiful mountain view? According to the National Recreation and Park Association, golf course homes overall have about 15-30% higher property value than a home not on a golf course. In general, a golf course in any neighborhood is supposed to bring about 7% higher property values to homes in the surrounding community, even if those homes are not a part of the golf course. This article will be a common exercise in looking at real estate comps, or ‘comparable properties’ which is the act of looking at homes in similar size, amenities, features and property location. When we compare properties as part of a golf course, and ones that are not, overall golf courses do fetch a large asking price for sellers and make it a good investment for buyers, though there are a few exceptions. For this exercise, we’ll be looking at median home prices in different areas throughout Colorado like the city, rural areas and mountains. By looking at median prices, it diminishes the extremes of the pricing spectrum.
City Starting off in the urban areas around Colorado, such as Denver, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and Boulder; these are still very hot markets as they are desirable locations for home buyers. As of the end of September 2023, the median price for all properties (IE: townhomes, condos and single family homes) in the 7-county Denver metro area was $580,000. For single-family detached homes, the median is $638,000. In comparison, the median price of a golf course home throughout the 7-county Denver metro area is very similar at around $625,000. Keep in mind these are just median prices, and homes for under this price are absolutely available in the Denver metro area. However, in both scenarios, it depends on where the home is located. For example, a golf
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course home as part of a country club can fetch prices of over $1 million. Overall, a few reasons why golf course properties keep their value and increase at a higher value, as compared to other homes, are appreciating features like up-todate amenities, the well-kept grounds, the views, community offerings like a clubhouse and the square footage space. While it can vary greatly, the average golf course home is a few hundred square feet larger than the average square footage in a normal home (2,200 square feet vs. 1,800 square feet respectively) according to research done by The Coastal Business Journal.
Rural Rural areas are considered any land that isn’t urban and properties that are outside of a big city. Here in Colorado, this may be considered areas that are currently being developed, or areas that are dedicated to farming land such as Cripple Creek, Cortez or Canon City. Farm land prices in Colorado depend on the acreage and the location, but according to Land and Farm, the median price per acre of farmland in Colorado is about $1,700 per acre. Comps in these areas may not be an exact comparison because the odds of a golf course property
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home featuring multiple private acres are not realistic. Of course, rural areas may include smaller cabins too, and not just farm land, which can have a much lower price tag than a large farm. For example, the median home price in Canon City is about $320K. In comparison, a golf course property in Canon City (specifically in Four Mile Ranch Golf Club) is $350K. In this example, golf course properties fetch a 9% higher price than homes not located on a golf course.
Mountains Anyone familiar with mountain properties will know that mountain homes can be pricier than both city or rural homes. The reason being is that property values in general will always increase with breath-taking views and desirable locations, and mountain properties will have both of those in spades. That goes double for mountain properties located in ski communities. For example, Beaver Creek, a popular ski community, still commands high property values regardless of being on a golf course or not. Beaver Creek, located in Summit County, has a median home price of $990K. Large mountain homes with great
views can command price tags of millions of dollars but, just like rural areas, there are also smaller cabins and single family homes in Beaver Creek that would start around $200K. In comparison, a home in the coveted community of Beaver Creek Golf Club has an average price of $7.2 million. In this example, a golf course home commands much higher values than the average community home but may not be pricier than a large mountain home with amazing views and large square footage. Property values can vary greatly from location to location but it does seem that golf course properties fetch higher values on average when looking at the three major Colorado locations: city, rural and mountain. This makes a golf course community home in any area a good investment for both home buyers and home sellers throughout the Centennial state. Doug Phelps is a Broker Associate at Colorado HOME Realty and a 2020-2023 Five Star Professional and specializes in golf course properties. From 1990 - 1997 Doug was the Director of Junior Golf for the CGA. For more information he can be reached at 720.323.4176, DougMovesYou.com or dougmovesyou@gmail.com D
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Events
Excitement Builds as BMW Championship Prepares for Return to Colorado in 2024 Volunteers, fans lining up to experience FedExCup Playoffs at Castle Pines Golf Club
The 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club is less than a year away, and anticipation among Denver-area golf fans is already palpable. The BMW Championship – the penultimate event in the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs – is set to be held Aug. 20-25, 2024. The event will mark the PGA TOUR’s return to Colorado, one decade after the 2014 BMW Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club. It’s been nearly 20 years since the PGA TOUR last stopped at Castle Pines Golf Club, with the highly popular The INTERNATIONAL ending in 2006. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the excitement and enthusiasm we’ve seen from fans and local businesses around Denver,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments. “This is an area that knows golf, and it’s clear that Colorado is hungry for the PGA TOUR to return. If the interest we’ve received so far is any indicator, we’re on track to have an impressive tournament and make an outstanding contribution to our sole charitable beneficiary, the Evans Scholars Foundation.” The BMW Championship field will include the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings as they compete for the J.K. Wadley Trophy and a spot in the seasonending TOUR Championship. Past champions include Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Tiger Woods. Tournament organizers have seen un-
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precedented levels of interest in both volunteer and ticket opportunities for the 2024 event. The championship filled 2,000 needed volunteer positions filled in record time, and corporate hospitality options are nearly sold out as demand for tickets has outpaced recent years. Tickets are also available online at www.bmwchampionship.com. In addition to Grounds Tickets, fans can choose from other exciting ticket options like:
Trophy Club The Trophy Club is an upgraded venue with incredible views of the 15th and 16th greens at Castle Pines Golf Club. Conveniently located near the championship’s main entrance, this climate-controlled venue features a sports bar atmosphere with televisions, executive restrooms, and a large, covered outdoor seating area. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
The Summit Offering panoramic views of the iconic 18th hole at Castle Pines Golf Club, this venue provides covered, outdoor stadium seating and private restroom facilities. Beer, wine, seltzer, soft drinks and dry snacks are included with every ticket purchase. A full bar offers cocktails for purchase and lends to the venue’s atmosphere. “This is a unique opportunity to see the best players on the PGA TOUR take on one of Colorado’s most storied golf courses,” Pellegrino said. “It’s the perfect gift for a
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golf fan, and we’re seeing tickets sell at a record pace. We recommend that fans act quickly and purchase their tickets now.” Youth 15 and under receive complimentary grounds admission to the BMW Championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult. All patrons, including youth, must have a ticket to access the Trophy Club, The Summit and all corporate
hospitality venues. All proceeds from the BMW Championship benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, which awards full tuition and housing college scholarships to deserving youth caddies. The event has raised more than $44.5 million for caddie scholarships since 2007, helping send more than 3,300 young men and women to college. D
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Indoor Golf Entertainment Venue in Denver’s Lowry Neighborhood Now Open!
Located in the heart of the former Lowry Air Force Base, the repurposed hangar-like structure was built in 1942 and features vast amounts of natural light and open space used in the building’s original construction. Reminiscent of historic golf clubs but inviting and open to all, Hangar Club combines work and play to provide a premier experience and best-in-class service to all who walk through its doors. From the avid golfer looking to perfect their
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skills, to the casual friendly gathering, and the executives who want a different way to conduct business, Hangar Club provides a unique experience for all. Distinct in its offerings, the 22,000-square-foot venue is unlike any other indoor golf facility in Colorado. “After 14 months of construction we are extremely excited to open our doors to everyone. Hangar Club will be the premier destination for anyone who wants to host
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an event, play in one of our 10 spacious Trackman simulators, sit in the library to work, enjoy the lounge while playing pool, or watch sporting events around our 25 seat bar with 6 tv’s and every sport imaginable,” says Daren Schmidt, one of Hangar Club’s founding partners. “We have over 40 TV’s throughout the space and expect it to quickly become the place to watch everything from football to formula 1.” Hangar Club’s golf component will ex-
tend beyond just recreational use, with a focus also on professional lessons, leagues, and club fittings. The space additionally serves as a state-of-the-art event space with endless options and opportunities. With a full wine list, over 10 unique craft cocktails, and an extensive curated food menu, even the non-golfers will call this their new hangout. For more information or to book a tee time, visit www.hangarclub.co. D
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Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group Awarded More Than a Quarter Million Dollars in Damages from Counterfeiters in Recent Civil Proceedings Significant Civil Judgments Demonstrate Group’s Efforts to Protect Golfers by Seeking Maximum Punishment for Criminal Counterfeiters Who Harm the Game of Golf The U.S. Golf Manufacturers AntiCounterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) recently announced that its members obtained civil judgment awards against several notable golf counterfeiters and counterfeit sellers in China. In these civil proceedings, the courts found these counterfeiters liable for trademark infringement against a number of golf’s biggest brands and ordered the defendants to pay a total of $277,237 (RMB 1,206,934) in damages to members of The Golf Group. Prior to the civil proceedings, the Group worked closely with local officials who prosecuted criminal actions against five defendants resulting in criminal convictions for selling counterfeit golf clubs bearing the marks of several Golf Group members, including Srixon /Cleveland Golf/XXIO, Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade, PXG, Callaway, and PING. “These recent judgments are a reminder
to counterfeiters that their actions have consequences and the Golf Group will work with authorities to investigate, prosecute and to recover damages from them,” said Lisa Rogan, director of Trademarks & Brand Protection at Acushnet. “We are continuing to dedicate our efforts to protecting golfers everywhere from these criminals.” While The Golf Group will continue to
work with authorities to investigate and bring legal action against counterfeiters to the fullest extent of the law, golfers should continue to be vigilant when searching for golf equipment online and remember the benefits of purchasing from authorized retailers. In fact, The Golf Group’s most recent survey found that 72% of PGA Professionals know of someone who has ei-
ther knowingly or unknowingly purchased counterfeit golf equipment – making clear that consumers must do everything they can to stay informed and make the best purchase decisions. The Golf Group has continued to fight counterfeit activity with raid actions each year since its inception in 2004. In April of 2023, law enforcement seized more than 44,000 pieces of equipment, apparel and components on a series of four raids conducted in China. This adds to the Golf Group’s total of more than two million counterfeit products seized by law enforcement over the past nearly two decades. For information on how to avoid counterfeit golf products, how to report suspected counterfeit golf equipment sellers, and updates on the Golf Group’s efforts to protect golfers, consumers are encouraged to visit www.KeepGolfReal.com and www.facebook.com/keepgolfreal. D
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C O L O R A D O Denver Area Courses: 85
Front Range North Courses: 44
Front Range South Courses: 36 Maps not to scale. Course fees provided as a guideline. Contact individual cours
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Applewood Golf Course 1 (7-H) Public 18R 303-279-3003 Golden Fees: $18-$37 Opened: 1961 Designer: Press Maxwell Arrowhead Golf Club 2 (15-H) Public 18R 303-973-9614 Littleton Fees: $79-$149 Opened: 1972 Designer: Robert Trent Jones; Jr. 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) Private 18R 303-980-8700 Denver Fees: $150-$150 Opened: 1985 Designer: Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay Bear Dance, The Golf Club at 5 (16-N) Public 18R 303-681-4653 Larkspur Fees: $69-$115 Opened: 2002 Designer: Aurand; Bruening; Hogan Boulder Country Club 6 (1-H) Private 18R; 9P-3 303-530-2226 Boulder Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Press Maxwell Broadlands Golf Course 7 (1-J) Public 18R 303-466-8285 Broomfield Fees: $37-$47 Opened: 1999 Designer: Rick Phelps Broken Tee Golf Course 8 (12-K) Public 18R 303-762-2670 Englewood Fees: $15-$31 Opened: 1977 Designer: Phelps/Dye Design Buffalo Run Golf Course 9 (3-Q) Public 18R 303-289-1500 Commerce City Fees: $25-$44 Opened: 1996 Designer: Keith Foster Castle Pines Golf Club 10 (15-N) Private 18R 303-688-6022 Castle Rock Fees: N/A Opened: 1981 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Castle Pines,The Country Club at 11 (15-M) Private 18R 303-688-7400 Castle Rock Fees: N/A Opened: 1986 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Cherry Creek Country Club 12 (11-O) Private 18R 303-597-0300 Denver Fees: $125-$125 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Cherry Hills Country Club 13 (12-L) Private 18R 303-350-5200 Cherry Hills Village Fees: $150-$150 Opened: 1922 Designer: William Flynn City Park Golf Course - Denver 14 (8-M) Public 18R 720-865-3410 Denver Fees: $26-$35 Opened: 1912 Designer: Tom Bendelow ClubCorp at Black Bear Golf Club 15 (15-R) Private 18R 303-840-3100 Parker 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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Heather Ridge, The Golf Club at 36 (10-Q) Public 18R 303-755-3550 Aurora Fees: $14-$32 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club 37 (12-S) Semi-Private 18R 303-400-6700 Aurora Fees: $40-$71 Opened: 2000 Designer: Arthur Hills Highlands Ranch Golf Club 38 (14-L) Semi-Private 18R 303-471-0000 Highlands Ranch Fees: $40-$73 Opened: 1998 Designer: Hale Irwin 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) Public 18E 720-963-5181 Lakewood 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) Public 18R 303-666-4706 Lafayette Fees: $40-$53 Opened: 1993 Designer: Hale Irwin/Dick Phelps Indian Tree Golf Course 43 (5-I) Public 18R 303-403-2542 Arvada Fees: $33-$37 Opened: 1970 Designer: Dick Phelps Inverness Hotel & Golf Club 44 (13-O) Resort 18R 303-397-7878 Englewood Fees: $115-$115 Opened: 1974 Designer: Press Maxwell Kennedy Golf Course 45 (12-P) Public 27R 720-865-0720 Denver Fees: $27-$37 Opened: 1965 Designer: Dick Phelps Lake Arbor Golf Club 46 (4-J) Public 18R 720-898-7360 Arvada Fees: $23-$27 Opened: 1973 Designer: Gordon Reusink Lakewood Country Club 47 (8-J) Private 18R 303-233-0503 Lakewood Fees: $90-$110 Opened: 1908 Designer: T. Bendelow/D. Ross Legacy Ridge Golf Course 48 (3-J) Public 18R 303-438-8997 Westminster Fees: $24-$47 Opened: 1994 Designer: Arthur Hills Links Golf Course, The 49 (14-M) Public 18E 303-470-9292 Highlands Ranch Fees: $16-$36 Opened: 1985 Designer: Dick Phelps Littleton Golf & Tennis Club 50 (13-K) Public 18E 303-794-5838 Littleton Fees: $21-$35 Opened: 1986 Designer: Dick Phelps Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel 51 (14-N) Public 18R 303-799-9940 Lone Tree 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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Saddle Rock Golf Course 72 (13-R) Public 18R 303-699-3939 Aurora Fees: $13-$54 Opened: 1997 Designer: Dick Phelps Sanctuary 73 (14-M) Private 18R 303-224-2860 Sedalia Fees: N/A Opened: 1997 Designer: Jim Engh South Suburban Family Sports Center 74 (12-O) Public 9E 303-649-1115 Centennial Fees: $8.50-$19 Opened: 1998 Designer: Rick Phelps 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) Private 9P-3 303-798-1656 Centennial Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Unknown Springhill Golf Course 77 (8-R) Public 18E 303-739-6854 Aurora Fees: $20-$33 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Stoney Creek Executive 9 Course 78 (4-H) Public 9E 303-431-9268 Arvada Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1998 Designer: Tim Root Thorncreek Golf Club 79 (2-L) Public 18R 303-450-7055 Thornton Fees: $20-$40 Opened: 1992 Designer: Finger/Spann/Dye Todd Creek Golf Club 80 (1-L) Semi-Private 18R 303-655-1779 Thornton Fees: $30-$72 Opened: 2007 Designer: Arthur Hills Valley Country Club 81 (13-Q) Private 18R 303-690-6377 Centennial Fees: $80-$90 Opened: 1956 Designer: William Bell Walnut Creek Golf Preserve 82 (3-H) Public 18R 303-469-2974 Westminster Fees: $10-$45 Opened: 1999 Designer: Michael Hurdzan Wellshire Golf Course 83 (11-M) Public 18R 720.865.0443 Denver Fees: $20-$39 Opened: 1926 Designer: Ross/Hughes West Woods Golf Club 84 (6-H) Public 27R 720-898-7370 Arvada Fees: $21-$44 Opened: 1994 Designer: Dick Phelps Willis Case Golf Course 85 (5-J) Public 18R 720-865-0700 Denver Fees: $35-$54 Opened: 1928 Designer: El Jebel/City of Denver
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Northeastern 18 22 (19-U) Public 18R 970-522-2836 Sterling Fees: $29-$47 Opened: 1916 Designer: Henry Hughes Olde Course at Loveland, The 23 (20-N) Public 18R 970-667-5256 Loveland Fees: $33-$33 Opened: 1960 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps On the Green Golf Course 24 (21-W) Public 9R 970-848-2812 Yuma Fees: $12-$14 Opened: 1970 Designer: Unknown 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) Public 9R 970-842-5470 Brush Fees: Unknown Opened: 1971 Designer: Frank Hummel Plainsman Golf Club 27 (24-W) Public 9R 970-358-4321 Joes Fees: $10-$10 Opened: 1964 Designer: E. Boone/O. Collette Prairie Golf Course 28 (25-W) Public 9R No Phone Cope Fees: $5-$5 Opened: 1971 Designer: John Rudnik Prairie Pines Golf Club 29 (25-X) Public 9R 719-346-8207 Burlington Fees: $15-$20 Opened: 1971 Designer: Unknown Ptarmigan Country Club 30 (19-O) Private 18R 970-226-6600 Fort Collins Fees: N/A Opened: 1987 Designer: J. Nicklaus Signature Quail Dunes Golf Course 31 (21-R) Public 18R 970-867-5990 Fort Morgan Fees: $25-$31 Opened: 1920 Designer: Henry Hughes Quint Valley Golf Club 32 (24-R) Public 9R 303-822-5295 Byers Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jason Sherrill Riverview Golf Course 33 (19-U) Public 18R 970-522-3035 Sterling Fees: $12-$18 Opened: 1980 Designer: Val Heim Saddleback Golf Club 34 (22-O) Public 18R 303-833-5000 Firestone Fees: $28-$42 Opened: 2001 Designer: Andy Johnson Sedgwick County Golf Course 35 (17-X) Public 9R No Phone Julesburg Fees: Unknown Opened: 1985 Designer: Frank Hummel SouthRidge Golf Club 36 (19-N) Public 18R 970-416-2828 Fort Collins Fees: $26-$38 Opened: 1984 Designer: Frank Hummel
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Stratton Golf Course 37 (26-V) Public 9R 719-348-5412 Stratton Fees: $10-$10 Opened: 1988 Designer: Box Hemburger Sunset Golf Course 38 (21-N) Public 9R 303-651-8466 Longmont Fees: $11-$22 Opened: 1922 Designer: Bink Young Tamarack Golf Course 39 (26-T) Public 9R 719-775-9461 Limon Fees: $18-$24 Opened: 1967 Designer: Henry Hughes Twin Peaks Golf Course 40 (21-N) Public 18R 303-651-8401 Longmont Fees: $10-$31 Opened: 1978 Designer: Frank Hummel TPC Colorado 41 (20-M) Semi-Private 18R 970-663-5063 Longmont Fees: TBD Opened: 2019 Designer: Arthur Schaupeter Ute Creek Golf Course 42 (21-N) Public 18R 303-774-4342 Longmont Fees: $44 Opened: 1997 Designer: R Trent Jones; Jr. Washington County Golf Club 43 (21-U) Public 9R 970-345-2309 Akron Fees: $20 - $25 Opened: 1972 Designer: Unknown Wray Country Club 44 (22-X) Public 9R 970-332-5934 Wray Fees: $15-$17 Opened: 1962 Designer: Frank Hummel
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Antler Creek Golf Course 1 (27-Q) Public 18R 719-494-1900 Falcon Fees: $42-$52 Opened: 2004 Designer: Rick Phelps Broadmoor Golf Club 2 (29-O) Resort 54R 719-577-5790 Colorado Springs Fees: $75-$280 Opened: 1918 Designer: Ross; R T.Jones; Nicklaus Cherokee Ridge Golf Course 3 (28-P) 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 Cottonwood Links Golf Club 6 (33-R) Public 9R 719-263-4500 Fowler Fees: $16-$16 Opened: 1994 Designer: Lee Terry
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Country Club at Woodmoor 7 (27-O) Semi-Private 18R 719-884-7243 Monument Fees: $35-$65 Opened: 1969 Designer: J. Press Maxwell Country Club of Colorado 8 (30-O) Private 18R 719-538-4095 Colorado Springs Fees: $110-$135 Opened: 1973 Designer: Pete Dye Desert Hawk at Pueblo West 9 (31-P) Public 18R 719-547-2280 Pueblo West Fees: $28-$30 Opened: 1972 Designer: Johnny Bulla Eads Golf Course 10 (31-V) Public 9R No Phone Eads Fees: 5-$5 Opened: 1960 Designer: Mike Hines Eisenhower Golf Club 11 (27-O) Military 36R 719-333-2606 Colorado Springs Fees: $29-$65 Opened: 1963 Designer: R.T. Jones, F. Hummel Elmwood Golf Course 12 (32-O) Public 27R 719-561-4946 Pueblo Fees: $28-$34 Opened: 1932 Designer: WPA Project Flying Horse, The Club at 13 (27-P) Private 18R 719-487-2620 Colorado Springs Fees: $80-$80 Opened: 2005 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Hollydot Golf Course 14 (34-O) Public 18R; 9R 719-676-3341 Colorado City Fees: $19-$26 Opened: 1974 Designer: Frank Hummel Hugo Golf Club 15 (27-T) Public 9R No Phone Hugo Fees: $5-$5 Opened: 1898 Designer: Unknown King's Deer Golf Club 16 (27-P) Semi-Private 18R 719-559-4500 Monument Fees: $52-$62 Opened: 1999 Designer: Redstone G.S. Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods 17 (28-O) Private 27R 719-636-2520 Colorado Springs Fees: $95-$127 Opened: 1960 Designer: P. Maxwell/M. Raithert La Junta Golf Club 18 (33-T) 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 Patty Jewett Golf Course 21 (29-P) Public 27R 719-385-6934 Colorado Springs Fees: $29-$31 Opened: 1898 Designer: Willie Campbell Pine Creek Golf Club 22 (27-O) Public 18R 719-594-9999 Colorado Springs Fees: $39-$69 Opened: 1988 Designer: Dick Phelps Pueblo Country Club 23 (31-P) Private 18R 719-542-2941 Pueblo Fees: $35-$40 Opened: 1903 Designer: Henry Hughes Rocky Ford Country Club 24 (32-S) 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
Cattails Golf Club 6 (36-L) Public 18R 719-589-9515 Alamosa Fees: $40-$40 Opened: 1992 Designer: Dick Phelps Challenger Golf Course 7 (34-M) Public 9E 719-256-4856 Crestone Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jim Barnes Collegiate Peaks Golf Course 8 (28-K) Public 9R 719-395-8189 Buena Vista Fees: $28-$28 Opened: 1978 Designer: Phelps/Brauer Copper Creek Golf Club 9 (25-J) Resort 18R 970-968-3333 Copper Mountain Fees: $29-$72 Opened: 1980 Designer: Pete & Perry Dye Cordillera, Club at 10 (25-H) Private 54R, 9R 970-926-5100 Edwards Fees: $250-$250 Opened: 1994 Designer: Hale Irwin Country Club of The Rockies 11 (25-I) Private 18R 970-926-3021 Edwards Fees: $90-$135 Opened: 1984 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Crested Butte, The Club at 12 (28-H) Semi-Private 18R 970-349-8603 Crested Butte Fees: $75-$149 Opened: 1984 Designer: Robert T. Jones; Jr. Dos Rios Golf Club 13 (31-H) Semi-Private 18R 970-641-1482 Gunnison Fees: $55-$70 Opened: 1964 Designer: J. Cochran/D. Phelps Eagle Ranch Golf Course 14 (25-H) Public 18R 970-328-2882 Eagle Fees: $63-$99 Opened: 2001 Designer: Palmer/Seay Eagle Springs Golf Club 15 (24-H) Private 18R 970-926-4404 Wolcott Fees: N/A Opened: 1995 Designer: Morrish/Weiskopf Eagle Vail Golf Club 16 (25-I) Public 18R 970-949-5267 Avon Fees: $50-$105 Opened: 1974 Designer: Devlin/VonHagge Estes Park Golf Course 17 (21-M) Public 18R 970-586-8146 Estes Park Fees: $39-$51 Opened: 1957 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps 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 Frost Creek 20 (25-H) Private 18R 970-328-2326 Eagle Fees: N/A Opened: 2007 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Glenwood Springs Golf Club 21 (24-G) Public 9R 970-945-7086 Glenwood Springs Fees: $15-$37 Opened: 1953 Designer: Henry Hughes Golf Granby Ranch 22 (22-L) Public 18R 970-887-2709 Granby Fees: $40-$95 Opened: 2001 Designer: Mike Asmundson Grand Elk Golf Club 23 (22-K) 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
Roaring Fork Club 42 (26-H) Private 18R 970-927-9100 Basalt Fees: N/A Opened: 1999 Designer: J. Nicklaus - Signature Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club 43 (19-H) Resort 18R 970-879-1391 Steamboat Springs Fees: $105-$159 Opened: 1974 Designer: Robert Trent Jones II Saint Andrews at Westcliffe 44 (32-N) Public 9R 719-783-9410 Westcliffe Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1988 Designer: John Manson Salida Golf Club 45 (31-L) Public 9R 719-539-1060 Salida Fees: $29-$31 Opened: 1926 Designer: Emmit Killian Shining Mountain Golf Club 46 (28-N) Public 18R 719-687-7587 Woodland Park Fees: $38-$48 Opened: 1995 Designer: John Harbottle Snowmass Club 47 (27-H) Semi-Private 18R 970-923-5700 Snowmass Village Fees: $120-$185 Opened: 2004 Designer: James J. Engh Sonnenalp Club 48 (23-I) Semi-Private 18R 970-477-5371 Edwards Fees: $85-$170 Opened: 1982 Designer: Morrish/Cupp Steamboat Golf Club 49 (20-G) Public 9R 970-879-4295 Steamboat Springs Fees: $31-$31 Opened: 1964 Designer: Dick Bondeson Vail Golf Club 50 (24-I) Public 18R 970-479-2260 Vail Fees: $64-$109 Opened: 1968 Designer: Ben Krueger Willow Creek Golf Club at Eagle Vail 51 (24-I) Public 9P-3 970-845-7273 Avon Fees: $10-$12 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jan Niedziela
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Adobe Creek National Golf Course 1 (27-A) 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 Bookcliff Country Club 4 (26-C) Private 18R 970-242-9053 Grand Junction Fees: $60-$60 Opened: 1958 Designer: Dick Phelps Bridges, The 5 (31-E) Semi-Private 18R 970-252-1119 Montrose Fees: $50-$72 Opened: 2005 Designer: Nicklaus Design Cedar Ridges Golf Course 6 (22-B) Public 9R 970-675-8403 Rangely Fees: $10-$20 Opened: 1985 Designer: Frank Hummel Cedaredge Golf Club 7 (28-D) 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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Play to your potential by avoiding anxiety By Jonathan Hensey MS Education & MS Sports Psychology DIVOT Contributing Writer
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Anxiety is characterized as an emotional state based on future expectations, and the physical response is hesitation, tension, and distress; moreover, the expectations are perceived as a risk (Tanak & Sekiya, 2010; https://dictionary.apa.org/). In sports, anxiety generates underperformance because of restricted movements. Anxiety is a personality trait and a temporary state, but both are detrimental to sports performance because it is compelling and restrictive (Kemarat et al., 2022). Self-paced sports like golf can provide many opportunities to foster anxiety consciously. Thus, understanding anxiety and the methods to quell anxiety is significant to any athlete seeking their best performance. Golf provides ample time to generate doubt or expectations before performing; furthermore, the recreational golfer rarely has the support of a caddie, so the ability to navigate away from anxiety is challenging. Individual sports participants (competitive athletes) have higher levels of anxiety than team sports athletes (Kemarat et al., 2022), and the difference in tension could be attributed to social belonging. Data shows that the positive support of spectators reduces anxiety in athletes and confirms that social influences on athletes are extensive (Gabrys & Wontorczyk, 2023). A golfer is highly susceptible to moments of stress during a round of golf, and the lack of social support can be significant. Restricted movements in the golf swing will cause shots to go awry, and thoughts like ‘this putt is for…’ can generate an expectation that fuels anxiety. Thus, mental skills training that is sports-specific and athlete-specific is essential. Building understanding and mental skills training for your golf game is vital if you want to avoid underperforming due to anxiety. You can use trial and error, search the World Wide Web, sift through YouTube University, or hire a qualified coach. The data shows that intentional training of mental skills promotes superior physical performance, and self-directed activity is somewhat better than no training (Stern et al., 2013). Thus, understanding anxiety and exploring possible ways to mitigate the effects of anxiety is not enough to ensure your best performance. In my experience as an athlete and a coach over the last four decades, the qualified cognitive coach is critical because performance psychology, accountability, verified information, performance tracking, and feedback are the hallmarks of mental skills training. These mental skills training traits ensure effective and efficient use of physical training time while fostering the
confidence to perform under all circumstances. So, hire a cognitive coach to help you identify, avoid, or reduce the tension in anxious moments.
Author's Notes: Visit HenseySports.com for more information, or book an appointment for cognitive coaching, golf coaching, or custom club fitting. We value respectful dialogue, science-based research, and positive mindsets; furthermore, we cultivate your development and well-being based on your needs.
References American Psychological Association. (n.d.-a). Apa Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association. https://dictionary.apa.org Gabrys, K., & Wontorczyk, A. (2023). Sport anxiety, fear of negative evaluation, stress and coping as predictors of athlete’s sensitivity to the behavior of supporters. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(12), 6084. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126084 Kemarat, S., Theanthong, A., Yeemin, W., & Suwankan, S. (2022). Personality characteristics and competitive anxiety in individual and team athletes. PLOS ONE, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262486 Stern, C., Cole, S., Gollwitzer, P. M., Oettingen, G., & Balcetis, E. (2013). Effects of implementation intentions on anxiety, perceived proximity, and motor performance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 39(5), 623– 635. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167213479612 Tanaka, Y., & Sekiya, H. (2010). The influence of audience and monetary reward on the putting kinematics of expert and novice golfers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81(4), 416-424. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2010.10599702 D
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GOLFTEC Unveils Cutting-Edge Next Generation App, Redefining Golf Improvement and Performance GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and premium club fittings, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated next generation GOLFTEC app. With an array of innovative features and benefits, the new app is set to revolutionize the way golfers enhance their skills and elevate their game. The GOLFTEC app is now available and will help golfers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros, play their best golf. Designed to be the go-to golf app with unparalleled features including on-course GPS and advanced stat-tracking, the GOLFTEC app provides users with realtime feedback, data-driven insights, swing record and instruction tools. With a userfriendly interface and a comprehensive suite of tools, the app enables users to conveniently access world-class golf instruction and analysis right at their fingertips. Key Features and Benefits of the Next Generation GOLFTEC App: • On-Course GPS: Take GOLFTEC to the course with GPS that calculates exact
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Six Golf Courses Within Six Minutes Boost Group Sales at CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, NV
THE PALMER AT THE OASIS GC Golfing groups from across the country are visiting the Southwest golfing mecca of Mesquite, Nevada in droves to stay at the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino and take advantage of their ideal location surrounded by six championship golf courses within six minutes. CasaBlanca’s professional Golf Concierges are busy making these trips as enjoyable and affordable as possible.
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Yes, there are six different courses within six minutes of the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino – foremost of which is the Cal Olsen-designed CasaBlanca Golf Club.
CASABLANCA GC This championship course covers just over 7,000 yards from the back tees. With five sets of tees, it poses challenges for players of all skill levels. Players who like the long ball can stretch out on two reachable par-4
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greens, while all par-5 holes can be reached with two solid shots. For short-game aficionados, the course presents new adventures on each hole as the course winds its way through the natural wonders of the Virgin River basin. Also, the CasaBlanca Golf Club is home to the Nevada Open tournament each year. Hundreds of players from all around the world, including Canada, travel here annually to compete.
In addition, golfers have six-minute access to five more top-rated courses:
PALMS GC A 6,804-yard challenge for players of all levels, The Palms features scenic lakes and landscapes with more than 200 palm trees spread over a beautiful, par 72 layout.
FALCON RIDGE GC Relatively new, Falcon Ridge winds
Cover Feature through the desert hills and canyons of northwest Mesquite. This 6,569yard, par 72 course offers spectacular elevation changes, numerous water features and high mesa views.
CONESTOGA GC Designed by Gary Panks, this 7,232yard masterwork creates the appearance of a course crafted by nature through canyons, rugged rock formations, and tranquil water elements.
THE PALMER AT THE OASIS GC Arnold Palmer’s par71 desert masterpiece covers 6,468-yards of sculpted canyon fairways and meticulous contour greens. Golf Digest rated this one among their “Top 10 You Can Play” list.
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THE CANYONS AT THE OASIS GC The Canyons is a perfect complement to the Palmer course, as it demands a bit more length and precision to master the back 9. Bring every club in your bag because you’re going to need each one to navigate this 6,403-yard, par 71 beauty. CasaBlanca’s Golf Concierges are standing by to assist you in putting
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together the most memorable group golf outing of your life. In addition to the personal satisfaction you’ll find from leading your friends and family to the championship courses listed above, Mesquite Gaming can offer you, as the group leader, a complementary room and your golf at no charge when playing with your group at one or both of our courses (CasaBlanca Golf Club and Palms
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