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BEST COURSES
A roundup of Colorado’s top public, resort and private golf courses and what makes them must-plays for golfers of all skill levels.
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EVENTS
From special Colorado AvidGolfer-hosted events to the best charity tournaments across the state, find the perfect golf event.
WES is MORE
Before he ever played a guitar or wrote a lyric, The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz aspired to play pro golf
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NEWS & PROFILES
Mile High Golf at $52.80: Great Deals at Top Courses
Returning on September 16–enjoy four weeks of golf discounts!
From High Cs to Broken Tees
At age 81, retired Metropolitan Opera soprano Kay Griffel’s leading roles now come in the form of multiple club championships.
A Soldier’s Story
FOR THE SIXTH TIME in the last five years, the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation presented a mortgage-free home to a deserving combat-wounded veteran. This year’s …
Scary-Good Mary
ALTHOUGH SHE’S ONLY a year younger, Mary Weinstein appears to be the heiress apparent to Jennifer Kupcho in Colorado women’s golf. The 21-year-old University of …
Strong as New Hope
CELEBRATING ITS 30TH anniversary this year, Golf 4 the Disabled gives hope to hundreds of people with spinal injuries, poor eyesight, cerebral palsy, strokes, amputations …
The Ace and the Albatross
ON JUNE 23, Eloy Ramos had the most unconventional career round ever. A scratch golfer at Parker’s The Club at Pradera and The Pinery Country …
Wes Is More
Before he ever played a guitar or wrote a lyric, The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz aspired to play pro golf.
Travel
Moose Delays at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club
Steamboat Springs, Colorado – When you play Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club you have to be prepared for delays due to frost or weather. For the …
Eagle Ranch – Mountain Golf at its Level Best
Eagle Ranch Golf Club is located in the beautiful town of Eagle, Colorado. It is situated just 30 minutes from Vail, the well-known ski resort. …
The Bridges: A Stunning Club on the Colorado Western Slope
The Bridges Golf Club is a stunning semi-private golf course community located in the southwest part of Colorado that features a Nicklaus-designed golf course, a …
Rise and Shine at Haymaker Golf Course
A behind-the-scenes look at maintaining a championship quality course at high altitude.
Play Two Legendary Courses at The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor Golf Club is home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the United States. Designed by legends including Donald Ross and …
Breck’s Beaver Run is a Perfect Home Base for Your Next Golf Adventure
Come and play the legendary 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course nestled in the heart of beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. This famous golf club boasts one of …
Reaching the Greens in Red Feather Lakes
Secluded, magnificent and delightful to play, The Golf Club at Fox Acres rewards a journey to Northern Colorado’s remote rooftop.
Courses
Premier Aerials: How Courses Benefit From Aerial Flyovers and Stills
Premier Aerials is a full service videography and photography provider for golf courses and resorts around the world. Established in 2005 in Denver, Colorado, Premier Aerials …
Haymaker Golf Course–a Place to Call Home
By Suzi Mitchell As dusk falls on a summer evening in the Yampa Valley, two resident eagles swoop over the native grasses lining the fairways …
Why The Golf Club at Bear Dance is Different
When you visit The Golf Club at Bear Dance in Larkspur, Colorado, you will enjoy a true mountain golf experience with rolling hills and contoured …
Premier Aerials: Colorado Gallery
Premier Aerials is a full service videography and photography provider for golf courses and resorts around the world. Established in 2005 in Denver, Colorado, Premier Aerials …
Homestead Golf Course is Colorado’s Best Kept Secret
What do a hawk, fox, bull snake and goose have in common? While that might sound like a start of a really bad joke, all …
A Sense of Belonging at Fox Hollow Golf Course
As I walked toward my approach shot on the final hole, I took time to reflect on my round. Sure, I hit some shots I …
Applewood: More Than Just a Golf Course
The par-71 Applewood Golf Course in iconic Golden, Colorado, was opened back in 1961. It was designed by J. Press Maxwell, ASGCA, and measures nearly …
Private Clubs
Endless Possibilities at The Club at Cordillera
As the first rays of sunshine appear over the mountains, the tough decision of what activity to start your day with in Cordillera sets in. …
“Living a Dream We Didn’t Know We Had” at Frost Creek
Since it was founded in 2014, Frost Creek, located just outside Eagle, CO, has drawn the attention of lovers of world-class golf and the mountain …
8 Reasons Why You Need to Join the Club at Cordillera
Members believe lives are best lived while enjoying the rewards of membership provided by The Club at Cordillera–a private slice of heaven that provides ample …
Have the Summer of Your Life at Black Bear Golf Club
An oasis featuring spectacular mountain views, Black Bear Golf Club in Parker offers the ultimate private club where Members enjoy friendships and memories that last …
Enduring Pleasures, Endless Possibilities. The Club at Flying Horse.
Discover the unbridled majesty of Flying Horse. Colorado Springs’ only northern resort lifestyle golf course community. With homes priced from the $500s to custom homes …
The Fun Begins at Blackstone Country Club
Blackstone Country Club is a gem at the base of the Rocky Mountains, situated in the beautiful community of Aurora. The Club is the heart …
The Country Club at Castle Pines: World-Class Golf, Inspired Cuisine and Entertaining at Altitude
Located just minutes south of Denver, The Country Club at Castle Pines boasts a world-class Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in the heart of The Village …
Frost Creek: The Quintessential Rocky Mountain Experience With All the Comforts of Home
Talking Golf With Frost Creek’s Head Pro Ben Welsh
GEAR
Dress for the Links
A couple of weeks after the pros left the sandy shores of the UK following a pulsating mini-season of links golf, two of Scotland’s foremost …
New Club Releases, Galore!
It’s not quite a PGA Merchandise Show-type avalanche of equipment stories and new releases, but the last couple of weeks have seen a significant number …
New Mizuno Iron Gorgeous, Of Course
The Japanese manufacturer has done it again. The new MP-20 line is typically attractive.
Titleist T-MB Makes Way for New Utility Iron
Watch for the new U•500 and U•510 at this week’s Open Championship.
The Fairer Sets
Given that almost five million women in the US play golf, it’s time manufacturers began making some proper gear for the ladies. Ping is on …
Srixon’s Affordable Tech
For a cut-price, two-piece ball aimed at weekend warriors, Srixon’s latest Q-Star isn’t short of notable features.
Handsome Honma
The Japanese manufacturer’s new TW-X iron looks a lot like a better player’s club. And it is certainly, but there is enough game-improvement technology for …
Instruction
GOLFTEC: One Golf Shot & He Was Hooked
Golf means something different to every one of us, but for Nolan, it changed his entire life.
John Purcell–A GOLFTEC Success Story
Golf becomes more than just a sport in many people’s lives and GOLFTEC is lucky enough to be a part of that story.
GOLFTEC: Hit Your Driver Like Rickie Fowler with this Simple Drill
Start hitting long and straight drives off of the tee by taking this tip from Rickie Fowler’s backswing.
5 Reasons to Take a Lesson at GOLFTEC
We talk about the top five reasons you need to get over the hump and start taking GOLFTEC lessons.
GOLFTEC: Here’s How You Can Drive It Far Like Lexi and JT
If you want to drive it far, look to some of the longest hitters on tour to see how they’re doing it.
GOLFTEC: Why a Club Fitting Is Really Worth It
We bust the myth that club fitting is just a ‘fad’ or ‘gimmick’ & prove it can have a real impact on your game.
Lifestyle
Two Pros: Ace Surgeon Gets Master Fisherman Back in the Water
The fisherman stands in a tributary of the Arkansas River as it snakes through a meadow near Leadville and effortlessly casts his line so the …
A Crossover Cross-Section
The crossover comes in a variety of models, capacities and price points, as the latest from Range Rover, Audi, Hyundai and Nissan attest.
2019 #GetGolfFit: Pigeon Flow
Pigeon Flow is a thoracic spine rotation exercise that will improve your upper-body rotation and allow you to achieve more distance in your game.
A Feast for Golf Fans
Colorado Golf Club pairs eye-popping golf with mouthwatering fare at this September’s U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
Lulu’s Furniture & Decor Room Makeover Contest
Lulu’s Furniture & Decor to give one lucky winner a room makeover.
2019 #GetGolfFit: Open Book
Open Book is a thoracic spine rotation exercise that will improve your upper-body rotation and allow you to hit the ball farther.
Sky Ridge Medical Center Has Got Your Back
Sky Ridge Medical Center, the leader in spine surgery in Colorado, is the first hospital in Colorado to acquire the next revolution in robotic spine …
New Heights in Denver: Urban Living in Berkeley, Walkable to Golf
5390’, a new-home community by Koelbel Urban Homes, is in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood, one of the hottest destinations in the metro area. Adjacent to Willis …
