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A Special publication of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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Big Sky Resort Golf Course Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky country to witness a golf experience like no other: the award winning scenic 18 hole par 72 golf course at Big Sky Resort. The mountain style Arnold Palmer course is 6,500 feet above sea level—offering longer drives and spectacular views!

Winding along the wildlife-rich banks of the West Fork of the scenic Gallatin River, you tee up with beavers, deer and moose as your gallery.

Schedule a lesson, rent equipment, or check out the latest apparel and gear at the fully equipped Pro Shop located in the clubhouse. Lessons are offered by the 2012 Horton Smith Award winning PGA Professional, Mark Wehrman. Refine your golf game with a private lesson or a specialty clinic like the popular Ladie’s or Men’s clinics offered weekly. Visit bigskyresort.com/ golf for complete lesson schedule.

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People travel from all over the country and across the state to golf our breathtakingly beautiful and unique golf courses. Montana is also home to some of the most exclusive golf communities. Golf Montana is a vacation planning guide for avid golfers who call Montana home as well as vacationers.

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Big Sky Resort Golf Course......................2 Double Arrow Lodge .................................8 Eaglerock Golf Course................... 15 & 16 Hamilton Golf Club ................................10 Heaven and Earth Ranch .......................13 Livingston Golf Course ............................9 Mission Mountain Golf Course ...............7 Old Works ................................................11 Perfect Swing Montana ..........................14

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— 2014 — Montana State Golf Association Tournament Calendar May 3

Four Person Scramble Stillwater Golf Course

June–14

US Public Links Mission Mountain Golf Course Ronan

June 23–24

State Junior Championship Laurel Golf Course

June 29

Stillwater Open

July 12

Two Person Scramble Stillwater Golf Course

July 21

USGA Amateur Qualifier The Ranch Club

July 24–26

Men’s State Amateur Whitefish Golf Course

July 24–26

Women’s State & Senior AM Yellowstone Country Club

August 1–3

Two Man Best Ball Stillwater Golf Course

August 5–7

Men’s State Seniors Flathead Valley

August 14–16 Men’s Mid Amateur Butte Country Club For updates and details go to: www.msgagolf.org Golf Montana 6 Spring & Summer 2014

“A ball will always come to rest halfway down a hill, unless there is sand or water at the bottom.”

—Henry Beard

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www.golfmissionmountain.com (406)646-4653 Golf Montana 7 Spring & Summer 2014

Golf in the Beautiful Seeley-Swan Valley!

This spectacular Montana golf course is carved among gentle rolling hills and towering ponderosa pines, offering breathtaking views of the Swan Mountains to the east and the Mission Mountains to the west. Just try to keep your eye on the ball at this scenic mountain resort. The 6,500 Yard layout accented by sparkling creeks and abundant wildlife is a challenge to golfers of all abilities.

Golf is at the center of productive meetings and conferences.

The resort also caters to family reunions and provides an incredible backdrop for destination weddings.

Let our staff help plan your next getaway.

Weekday Twilight Fees • Snack Bar • Spring Rates • Scenic & Challenging 800-468-0777 or 406-677-2777 • DoubleArrowLodge.com

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Livingston Golf Course Livingston Golf Course is a fun and playable well manicured 9-hole course (par 36), with some of the finest putting surfaces in the area. We offer rental clubs, lessons by our PGA Professional, a well-stocked Pro Shop, snack bar and a fully stocked bar. Enjoy the views after your round on one of our outdoor patios with an ice-cold beer, mixed drink or non-alcholic beverage.

Come enjoy our small town friendliness and hospitality.

Spend a full day playing golf and exploring the town of Livingston with it’s shops, great food and music and friendly locals.

Nestled along the Yellowstone River with extraordinary mountain views.

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Livingston, Mt 59047 | 406.222.1100

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1 Big Sky Resort Golf Course 2 Double Arrow Lodge 3 Eaglerock Golf Course 4 Hamilton Golf Club 5 Heaven and Earth Ranch

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6 Livingston Golf Course 7 Mission Mountain Golf Course 8 Old Works 9 Perfect Swing Montana

Hamilton Golf Club

18-hole Championship Golf Course in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley Full Service Pro-Shop Driving Range Professional Instruction Snack Bar

For questions or rates please call 406-363-4251 or visit hgcmt.com Golf Montana 10 Spring & Summer 2014

Old Works, Anaconda A Jack Nicklaus Signature course located in Southwest Montana between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and just minutes from world-class fly-fishing, Old Works is rated among the best golf courses you can play in Montana. Built on the site of Anaconda’s historic century-old copper smelter, Nicklaus incorporated many historic relics in his design.

With its affordability, course conditioning and friendly service, Old Works is quickly building a reputation as one of the premiere, daily-fee golf experiences in the Northwest.

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“A passion, an obsession, a romance, a nice acquaintanceship with trees, sand and water.”

—Bob Ryan Golf Montana 12 Spring & Summer 2014

“If you like golf—and no waiting at the first tee— Big Sky Country is for you.”

—Sports Illustrated

Come visit the Heaven on Earth Ranch on the Beautiful Smith River 50 miles south-west of Great Falls, MT Private Cabins & Home Cooked Meals A 9 Hole Par 3 Course Horseback Rides & Fishing on the Smith River

www.deepcreekoutfitters.com

P.O. Box 389 Ulm, MT 59485 Phone: (406) 866 - 3316

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“Golf combines two favorite American pastimes; taking long walks and hitting things with a stick.”

—P.J. O’Rourke

Support Junior Golf in Montana!

Practice your swing on the Driving Range Choose from 21 Golf Courses Lessons Available Phone: (406)284-2117

www.perfectswingmontana.com

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The majority of proceeds from this fundraiser are used in support of Junior golf.

Montana State Golf Association www.msgagolf.com

7713 Shedhorn Dr. Bozeman, MT 59718 Golf Montana 14 Spring & Summer 2014

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