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stunning backdrops stunning backdrops
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Family Sports Golf Course
–9-hole executive golf course, par 31
–Heated, 2-tiered driving range
–18-hole miniature golf
Littleton Golf and Tennis
–18-hole executive golf course, par 63
–Grass driving range with water targets
–Fully stocked golf and tennis pro shop
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
–18-hole Arnold Palmer designed championship course, par 72
–5 sets of tees for all abilities
–15 hotel suites and meeting/banquet options
South Suburban Golf Course
–18-hole regulation course, par 72
–9-hole, par 3 course
–Large driving range and short game area
Battlement Mesa Golf Club
Bella Rosa Golf Course
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Let our experienced staff handle your golf outing from start to finish! We can host 10 players up to a full golf course! Our golf packages include green fees, carts, range balls and basic catering options. We will create professional, printed cart tags, score cards and conduct scoring after play is completed.
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• 9-Hole regulation golf course in Frederick, CO.
• Men's Club, Women's fun nights & monthly couples events.
• Junior golf sessions throughout the Summer.
• Three Glow-Ball tournaments.
Bella Ridge Golf Club Set to Open September 2025
A New Era of Golf Comes to
Northern Colorado
A striking new chapter in Colorado’s golf scene is about to begin. Nestled in the picturesque Front Range town of Johnstown, Bella Ridge Golf Club is set to open its doors soon, bringing with it an 18-hole premium course designed to deliver an unforgettable playing experience framed by scenic views of Longs Peak.
Positioned between Denver and Fort Collins, Bella Ridge aims to be more than just another golf course, it’s designed to become a premier destination for golfers across the region and beyond.
Championship Golf with a View
Bella Ridge Golf Club has been carefully crafted to celebrate the natural beauty of Colorado while offering a dynamic and engaging round of golf for players of all skill levels. The par-72 course features a blend of a 200 foot elevation change, 50 strategic bunker placements, and expansive fairways, all enhanced by panoramic mountain vistas and the crisp air of Northern Colorado. Every hole was designed with intention.
From the tee box to the green, players will encounter thoughtful architecture that rewards creativity and precision. Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural terrain, the layout emphasizes playability and scenery in equal measure. Each hole offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape, including multiple opportunities to spot Longs Peak towering in the distance.
Built for the Future
As golf continues to evolve, Bella Ridge Golf Club has embraced the latest in course
management, sustainability, and technology. With a focus on water conservation and native landscaping, the grounds have been developed with the environment in mind. Modern GPS-equipped golf carts, online tee time booking, and a fully integrated mobile app will help streamline the player experience.
The club will also offer comprehensive practice facilities, including a 450 yard driving range, short-game area, and professional instruction for juniors and adults.
A Public Course with a Special Feel
What sets Bella Ridge apart is its balance between high-end quality and open accessibility. While the course and amenities match the expectations of top clubs, Bella Ridge is committed to remaining a public golf course, welcoming everyone from first-time players to seasoned pros.
Opening Soon
With anticipation building throughout the region, Bella Ridge Golf Club is preparing for an opening in 2025, with several preview events and soft opening rounds planned in late summer. Interested golfers are encouraged to follow the club on social media and sign up for email updates to gain early access and invitations to special launch events.
Follow the Journey
To stay up to date on course progress, opening date, and other important information, visit:
Website: www.bellaridgegolf.com
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COLORADO
Designer: Hughes/Hummel
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
$23-$27 Opened: 1973
Fees: $10-$47 Opened: 1984 Designer: Phelps/Benz
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)
Opened: 1999
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
Marty Johnson Fort Collins Country Club 10 (18-N) Private 18R 970-482-9988 Fort Collins Fees: $45-$175 Opened: 1960 Designer: Henry Hughes Fox Hill Club, The 11 (22-N) Private 18R 303-651-7600 Longmont Fees: $60-$70 Opened: 1972 Designer: Frank
18R 970-482-4653
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:
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
Municipal Golf Course 30 (36-W) Public 9R No Phone
Fees: Unknown Opened: 1945 Designer: J.R. Hatcher Springs Ranch Golf Club 31 (30-P)
18R 719-573-4863
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)
18R 719-385-6911 Colorado Springs Fees: $29-$31 Opened: 1958 Designer: Henry Hughes
Stick Golf Course 35 (32-P)
Mountain Golf
Vail Golf Club... The Perfect Place to Soak In Fall’s Beauty
As summer winds down and autumn colors begin to appear, the Vail Golf Club is the perfect place to soak in fall’s beauty while enjoying a round on one of Colorado’s most scenic courses! Late August through early October at the Vail Golf Club offers golfers a picturesque playing experience. The Gore Range provides a stunning and colorful backdrop, and the quieter season in Vail means lowered rates (starting Sept. 15) and a relaxed atmosphere. As always, we offer a 4:07 pace of play, golf bike rentals, lessons with award-winning pros and a full-service pro shop with a wide range of gear and apparel.
Don’t miss out on lunch or après golf at the Grill on the Gore, our on-site restaurant serving elevated American comfort food and craft cocktails. Our friendly staff, beautiful patio and epic views are waiting for you! Get more info and view our menu here.
There’s still time to sharpen your skills before the end of the season! The Vail Golf Club’s final summer clinics will be held through the end of August, offering players of all levels the opportunity to fine-tune their swing and short game with guidance from our professional staff.
There can be a huge difference between driving range learning and golf course learning. The goal of this program is to connect the players learning from the driving range to the golf course in a fun and informational environment!
Dates: Aug. 26
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 (drinks included)
Ladies, Lessons & Libations Sponsored by High Noon Hard Seltzers
We reserve this one for the ladies! Come
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instruction catered specifically to you. Each class offers a variety of instruction about all aspects of the game, equipment needs and course management, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere for women to meet others who share their interest in golf.
Dates: Aug. 14
Times: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 (drinks included)
NEW Ladies Lessons & Libations on Course
There can be a huge difference between
learning. The goal of this program is to connect the players learning from the driving range to the golf course in a fun and informational environment!
Dates: Aug. 28
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 (drinks included)
The Vail Golf Club invites you to make the most of this spectacular season! Learn more and book a tee time at www.vailgolf.com. For questions, please email golf@vailrec.com or call 970-479-2260. D
Exceptionally well-maintained, 18-hole course with a stunning mountainous backdrop. Beautiful clubhouse with a restaurant, bar and patio. Award-winning PGA professionals, 4:07 pace of play and golf bike rentals. Public welcome.
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VALLEY GOLF CLUB
The Birdie Factory Now Open Boulder’s Only Indoor Golf Bar With
Hitting Bays
Boulder’s only indoor golf bar, the Birdie Factory, is now open at 2520 Arapahoe Ave! The 5,000-square foot facility boasts five spacious golf simulator bays that track all aspects of the swing and provide data to help golfers improve. For kids and non-golfers or just for fun, they also offer multisport games like football, soccer, frisbee, and zombie dodgeball.
PGA Pros offer lessons, and an AI coaching feature provides high-fidelity feedback using cameras and in-ground pressure plates. The facility also has 3 dart boards, a pool table, and plenty of seating. Golf leagues, dart leagues, trivia nights, comedy shows, live music and many more activities are in the works. They are also working on kids’ camps and instruction for younger golfers.
The owner, Andrew “Fergie” Ferguson, a CU alumnus, created this unique space for Boulder residents to play games and build friendships over a beverage, without
having to drive to Denver. Fergie says: “The facility offers a less intimidating environment for beginners to learn the game and advanced technology for experienced golfers to improve their skills.” Fergie has over 20 years of experience in the beverage industry and designed the bar which features 16 draft handles.
The curated list of draft beer, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages offers something for everyone. “We wanted to create a community, a third space where people can build connection across generations, without boundaries,” Fergie added. Looking for that hot dog at the turn? Birdie Factory serves hot dogs (and little secret, they are only $2 the last hour of every day). All restaurants in the complex will also deliver food at no charge including Flower Child, Tiffins India, Kalita Grill Greek Cafe, Boulder Fresh Garden Thai, and Pizza hut. For more information call 720-694-2865 or visit www.birdiefactorygolf.com D
Instruction
NEWS FLASH - You Don’t Need a New Putter!
By Jerry Walters
DIVOT Contributing Writer
Retailers don’t like to hear this, but you CAN become a better putter simply by having your existing putter fit to you.
Essentially, there are three variables in putters which can all be adjusted. Retailers have dictated wrongly that putters shipped out for sale be cut at 34” and 35 “ lengths. The reason being; it’s much easier to cut down and regrip a putter than it is to extend the flatstick to the correct length. The average length of a standard putter on the PGA Tour is 33 1/2”.
Let’s address the three variables in order of importance:
LENGTH: Most instructors agree that having the ball directly below your eyes at address gives you the best chance to start your putt on the correct line. Other putting gurus will tell you that your eyes should be slightly inside the line. Either way, step up to the ball and get closer to seeing your putting line. Purchasing a putting mirror will help you see where your eyes are at
address. Nearly every professional golfer uses some sort of mirrored device.
A variety of problems occur if your putter is too long and you’re too far away from the ball. The first issue was addressed above. Being too far inside the actual line doesn’t allow you to see a precise target line. Having your putter cut down to the proper length, where the butt end of the putter grip is connected to the heel of your upper hand works as a point of reference and places you in the proper position at address every time you putt. Golf is a game of consistency.
By standing too far away from the ball, you’ll notice the toe of the putter rises. The result is; you’ll begin striking the putts on the heel of the putter. With all the weight generally toward the toe, the centrifugal force will cause the putter head to close upon contact creating a left pull putt for right handed golfers.
Additionally, by using a putter, which is too long for your individual set-up, and being considerably outside your eyes, the deficiencies cause the putter head to arc more severely. If the club is below your eyes at address, the stroke is more on plane
back and through. When arcing excessively, the face of the putter is square to your target less than when the putter is directly under your eyes. Try it yourself; push the putter head way out in front of you and swing. See! More arc equals less time square to your target. Furthermore, by having your existing putter cut to the desirable length, the next variable could be solved without any further adjustment.
LIE ANGLE: How many times have you seen amateur golfers with the toe of the putter elevated above the ground? (see photo) The putter should be sitting flat on the ground to avoid a heel strike. By adjusting the lie angle, where the center of the putter is soled flat, the result will be more solid contact with the sweet spot and better transfer of energy. Note: even though the putter is the correct length, there’s always a chance to lower your hands and lift the toe of the club. In this case, a slight adjustment will do the trick.
LOFT: There are a variety of thoughts on putter loft. If the effective loft at impact
(actual loft, plus any loft created by your set up), adds elevation and the golf ball becomes airborne you can possibly create a strike with back spin and/or side spin. These are negatives for keeping putts on your intended line.
Ponder this one: when the ball is above the grass tips, there is no resistance mid-air. When the ball is connected to the ground the friction against the grass slows down the bottom of the ball and the top flips over creating roll. If the blade isn’t square at impact, the result can be a putt swirling and skidding off line. Years of experience has taught me that a putt skidding offline, eventually catching up and rolling, has less chance of going in the direction you were hoping for. Get the ball connected to the grass surface quickly for putts which are more consistent and accurate.
Jerry Walters is a PGA Tour Instructor and teaches putting at CommonGround GC at ExperienceGolf. To schedule individual lessons, putter fitting or clinic information visit www.experiencegolf.biz. To contact Jerry directly write freegolf1@gmail.com. D
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks Invites Golfers to Explore Membership
High-country Lehman/Hurdzan-Fry design pairs championship golf with community in Silverthorne, Colorado.
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, Summit County’s signature mountain golf experience, is welcoming inquiries for its 2025 membership season and inviting players and families to make the club their alpine home base. Framed by the Buffalo and Red mountains, the course blends dramatic elevation changes with modern bunkering and a service-first culture.
Designed by Open Champion Tom Lehman in collaboration with architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, the 18-hole layout is celebrated for strategy and scenery in equal measure. GOLF Magazine has recognized the Raven among the top courses you can play—accolades that reflect both the routing and the conditioning. From forward tees to the championship stretch, the course scales to every golfer while preserving thoughtful shot values.
The Raven’s Full Golf Membership covers the Primary Member, their spouse, and dependents up to age 25—an immediate fit for families and second-home owners who want to play together. Members are not assessed for club improvements, and all mem-
berships require a non-refundable initiation fee. Benefits include unlimited golf with cart, unlimited access to a members-only practice tee, a full annual calendar of events, preferred tee times, preferred pricing in the Golf Shop and Restaurant, private locker and bag storage, special pricing for guests and extended family, and preferred initiation fee pricing for Icon Golf.
While the club does not publish pricing online, the team is happy to discuss its current membership offering along with the dues and fees schedule. Membership at The Raven is open to both residents and non-residents of the Three Peaks community, mak-
ing it an accessible Summit County home for golfers who split time between the mountains and the Front Range—or beyond.
Members enjoy a full-service experience that extends well past 18 holes. The on-site Restaurant & Bar offers seasonal brunch, lunch, and dinner, and Club programming brings a lively social rhythm—part of what makes the Raven a true gathering place in Silverthorne.
Prospective members can request information via the Club’s website and connect directly with General Manager Xander Hoskins to explore whether a Raven membership is the right fit. The Club’s staff will guide you through benefits, availability, and next steps.
About The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks is a mountain course in Silverthorne, Colorado, designed by Tom Lehman with Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Situated between the Buffalo and Red mountains, the course has been recognized among Colorado’s best places to play and offers a welcoming culture for golfers of all abilities. Amenities include a full-service restaurant and club programming.
Learn more by visiting their website at ravenatthreepeaks.com. D
