Colorado Getaways 2022: Granby Ranch
A Tale of Two Nines
Last May the entire Granby Ranch Ski and Golf property sold for $29 million to Missouri-based GR Terra, which “has invested heavily in our maintenance budget and equipment upgrades,” says General Manager and Head PGA Professional Jeff Wilcinski, who has worked at the course for eight years. “Our cultural practices have gotten much better, especially around the greens. The course came out of winter looking great.” Situated across U.S. 40 from Grand Elk, the 7,123-yard, par-72 Granby Ranch Golf Course opened all 18 holes 20 years ago with a layout by Seattle-based architect Mike Asmundson. Renovations by Nicklaus Design followed. The nines could not be more different: The front navigates native grasses and wetlands along the meandering Fraser River, while the back tightropes the ridgeline of the property’s ski resort, featuring precipitous elevation changes and abundant wildlife.
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