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Ty Walker, the Colorado Regional Manager and GOLFTEC Coach demonstrates wrist bends and how to use those bends properly to hit great golf shots.
Using your wrist like a fish tale and flipping it early in your swing is a common flaw. By Ryan Gager DIVOT Contributing Writer
How Do My Wrist Bends Effect My Golf Swing? Ty says this the number one question he gets from Students is, how can I have a more consistent swing? Everyone wants consistency in their golf game and, of course, a tip to help them achieve it. According to Ty it comes down to your wrists, and understanding their function can help you play better golf. Wrists work in three different ways. As a fish tail, a karate chop or like a screwdriver. The most common problem Ty sees in golf is when a golfer flips their wrist early (like a fish tale) and tries to help the ball into the air.
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Local high school golfer competes at Augusta National
It may seem like a fairy tale. Local high school golfer competing in Drive, Chip and Putt at Augusta National. But for this Columbine High School sophomore, Matai Naqica, and his golf coach Cory Olsen, it’s the reward after years of hard work and many hours on the course. I caught up with Naqica and Olsen at Augusta National, when the thrill of walking in the footsteps of many leg-
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ends, like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, was still fresh. But it wasn’t an easy journey. Naqica said, “Golf is not like other sports. My family and I sacrificed a lot, and I had to put in a lot of time and energy. I missed a lot of things, choosing golf practice over attending homecoming. I’d put in 12-15 hour days in the summer, on the golf course. People think I exaggerated, but I would be at the golf course at 5:30
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when the sun came up, and often not leave until 9 at night.” And that hard work paid off for Naqica on Sunday, April 3rd. While he reported that he didn’t do as well as he wanted, his coach Olsen said, “He almost won the putt completion, finishing as a runner up. But I told him when he first qualified that he’d already won. Only ten out of 43,000 in his age group make it to Augusta. He was one of them who succeeded at just 15
years old, something that is on every golfers’ bucket list.” Naqica said, “It was so exciting to wander around the Augusta club house. Eat lunch where champions had. It was close to an out-of-body experience, so surreal to actually be there. Cool to represent Columbine High School and Colorado, bring my friends and family along, and fly the Columbine colors in Augusta.” D
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Colorado PGA Announces New CEO/Executive Director: Steven Bartkowski
The Colorado Section of the PGA of America welcomes their sixth CEO/Executive Director: Steven Bartkowski. A proven industry leader with over 14 years of experience in golf administration and not-for-profit businesses, Bartkowski joins the Colorado Section after five successful years at the helm of the Western New York Section. Bartkowski remarks, "It is an honor and a privilege to join the Colorado PGA team and lead such a remarkable PGA of America Section. Like many, I share a passion for the game of golf that has given so much back to me in both my personal and professional life. The opportunity to serve the PGA Professionals and work with the many partners of the Section to give back and continue to enhance our sport is humbling, to say the least." Bartkowski got his start in the industry from the prestigious USGA Boatwright Internship program working with the Buffalo District Golf Association. A Bachelor of Science in Sport Management graduate
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of SUNY Cortland in New York, Bartkowski served as the Tournament Director of the Western New York Section. During his three years in the role, he initiated and taught the first PGA H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) pro-
gram in the section and created a new event, the Children’s Hospital Pro-Am, which had the largest individual professional purse for a Pro-Am to date. Subsequently, Bartkowski represented the New Jersey Section as the Director of Tournaments and Championships, managing a $800,000 budget and maintaining a strong relationship with the NJ State Golf Association through the co-conducted NJ Senior Open. In 2017, Bartkowski relocated back to his home in Western New York to continue his tenure with the section. As the current Executive Director of the Western New York Section and PGA REACH WNY Foundation, Bartkowski increased section event participation by 13% and increased the total purse amount by 24%. Among many other standout accomplishments, Bartkowski created the PGA Member Growth of the Game Grant Program in collaboration with Allied Golf Associations in 2019 that distributes close to $13,000 annually to PGA Pros serving youth, military and diverse populations.
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"Over the last 12 years of my career I have been entrusted with serving PGA Professionals in different capacities in both the New Jersey and Western New York Sections of the PGA of America, respectively,” Bartkowski illustrates. “I cherish the times I had in these regions building lifelong relationships. I look forward to bringing the same passion and experience that I have learned throughout my career to continue to build on the successes of the Colorado PGA well into the future." Bartkowski is committed to serving the PGA Member, developing sponsor relations, and community outreach to help execute our mission and vision of serving the member and growing the game while making a difference in the lives of others through the game of golf. About Colorado PGA: The Colorado PGA and the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation are non-profit organizations whose mission is to “Serve the Member and Grow the Game.” D
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Family Sports Golf Course
Want to squeeze in a round or work on drives? This 9-hole executive course with a year-round, two-tiered heated and lighted driving range is just the place. Located just east of the Denver Tech Center and next to the Centennial Airport, this course is perfect for those on the go.
Avalanche Grill and Pro Shop
At the Avalanche Grill, watch the Colorado Avalanche practice on the ice below or dine on the covered patio overlooking the golf course. Stop by the pro shop where certified
professional staff help players ensure they have the right equipment for their game.
Littleton Golf and Tennis
The Littleton Golf Course sits just west of the South Platte River and Mary Carter Greenway Trail. This executive 18-hole course is perfect for those looking to play a shorter game on a naturally beautiful course.
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
This 18-hole, Arnold Palmer-designed, par72 championship course is hidden away in the heart of Lone Tree. Play rolling fairways and greens while taking in incredible views of the Front Range. With five sets of tees, golfers can decide how challenging they want their game to be.
Lone Tree Grill and Pro Shop
The Lone Tree Grill, open daily, is the perfect spot to grab breakfast before a round or
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a cocktail to unwind and relax. Enjoy summer weather with music on the patio every Friday from June - August. Stop in the newly renovated pro shop to receive custom club fitting from professionals and enjoy competitive prices.
The Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel has event spaces and catering options for weddings, meetings, banquets and more. Our professional event managers make the entire process seamless, from planning to day-of execution. Guests can enjoy comfort and convenience in the boutique hotel’s spacious suites.
South Suburban Golf Course
Play a round against a picturesque mountain backdrop at this regional favorite. Take your time playing through the 18-hole regulation course, or get in a quick round on the 9-hole par 3. With a relaxed atmosphere, the South Suburban Golf Course is designed for both avid golfers and beginners.
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South Suburban Grill and Pro Shop
Whether dining indoors or on the patio, the sweeping views of the golf course and mountains are the perfect complement to any meal. The Grill is open daily with full bar service and daily specials and happy hour. Enjoy live music on the patio every Friday and Saturday evening, June - August. The pro shop offers apparel and equipment for golfers of all ages. D
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Littleton Golf and Tennis – 18-hole executive golf course, par 63 – Grass driving range with water targets – Junior golf leagues and playing series
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
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Pure One Golf used an old 7 iron and grinded it down to half a club face and proceeded to the driving range to hit balls. At first it was difficult, but after hitting a bucket of balls, the ball striking became solid. “The smaller face forces golfers to focus only on a small area of the club face,” commented Dan Bonomo, Founder and CEO of Pure One Golf. He continued, “This allows for golfers to only hit the ball on the sweet spot and ball striking instantly became better.” Transitioning back to hitting his regular clubs to play golf was extremely exciting as the Pure One Golf product made his clubs look so big! Hitting it dead center became much easier! The reduced size, sweet spot only club makes it more consistent to hit the ball solid! This club gets you “hooked” quickly. Distance and consistency improved, and he lowered his handicap from 12 to a 9 in less than 4 months. Pure One Golf has attracted thousands of golfers including amateurs, Jr's, coaches, and hundreds of Tour players worldwide using their products. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Ian Polter, JB Homes, Charlie Hoffman, and Jim Furyk
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C O L O R A D O Denver Area Courses: 85
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Applewood Golf Course 1 (7-H) 303-279-3003 Golden Public 18R Fees: $18-$37 Opened: 1961 Designer: Press Maxwell 2 (15-H) Arrowhead Golf Club Public 18R 303-973-9614 Littleton Opened: 1972 Designer: Robert Trent Jones; Jr. Fees: $79-$149 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) 303-980-8700 Denver Private 18R Fees: $150-$150 Opened: 1985 Designer: Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay 5 (16-N) Bear Dance, The Golf Club at Public 18R 303-681-4653 Larkspur Fees: $69-$115 Opened: 2002 Designer: Aurand; Bruening; Hogan Boulder Country Club 6 (1-H) 303-530-2226 Boulder Private 18R; 9P-3 Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Press Maxwell 7 (1-J) Broadlands Golf Course 303-466-8285 Broomfield Public 18R Fees: $37-$47 Opened: 1999 Designer: Rick Phelps 8 (12-K) Broken Tee Golf Course Public 18R 303-762-2670 Englewood Opened: 1977 Designer: Phelps/Dye Design Fees: $15-$31 Buffalo Run Golf Course 9 (3-Q) Public 18R 303-289-1500 Commerce City Fees: $25-$44 Opened: 1996 Designer: Keith Foster 10 (15-N) Castle Pines Golf Club Private 18R 303-688-6022 Castle Rock Fees: N/A Opened: 1981 Designer: Jack Nicklaus 11 (15-M) Castle Pines,The Country Club at Private 18R 303-688-7400 Castle Rock Opened: 1986 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Fees: N/A Cherry Creek Country Club 12 (11-O) 303-597-0300 Denver Private 18R Fees: $125-$125 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Cherry Hills Country Club 13 (12-L) Private 18R 303-350-5200 Cherry Hills Village Opened: 1922 Designer: William Flynn Fees: $150-$150 14 (8-M) City Park Golf Course - Denver Public 18R 720-865-3410 Denver Opened: 1912 Designer: Tom Bendelow Fees: $26-$35 ClubCorp at Black Bear Golf Club 15 (15-R) 303-840-3100 Parker Private 18R 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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Front Range South Courses: 36
Maps not to scale. Course fees provided as a guideline. Contact individual course
36 (10-Q) Heather Ridge, The Golf Club at Public 18R 303-755-3550 Aurora Fees: $14-$32 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club 37 (12-S) 303-400-6700 Aurora Semi-Private 18R Fees: $40-$71 Opened: 2000 Designer: Arthur Hills 38 (14-L) Highlands Ranch Golf Club Semi-Private 18R 303-471-0000 Highlands Ranch Opened: 1998 Designer: Hale Irwin Fees: $40-$73 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) 720-963-5181 Lakewood Public 18E 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) 303-666-4706 Lafayette Public 18R Fees: $40-$53 Opened: 1993 Designer: Hale Irwin/Dick Phelps 43 (5-I) Indian Tree Golf Course 303-403-2542 Arvada Public 18R Fees: $33-$37 Opened: 1970 Designer: Dick Phelps 44 (13-O) Inverness Hotel & Golf Club Resort 18R 303-397-7878 Englewood Opened: 1974 Designer: Press Maxwell Fees: $115-$115 Kennedy Golf Course 45 (12-P) Public 27R 720-865-0720 Denver Fees: $27-$37 Opened: 1965 Designer: Dick Phelps 46 (4-J) Lake Arbor Golf Club Public 18R 720-898-7360 Arvada Fees: $23-$27 Opened: 1973 Designer: Gordon Reusink 47 (8-J) Lakewood Country Club Private 18R 303-233-0503 Lakewood Opened: 1908 Designer: T. Bendelow/D. Ross Fees: $90-$110 Legacy Ridge Golf Course 48 (3-J) 303-438-8997 Westminster Public 18R Fees: $24-$47 Opened: 1994 Designer: Arthur Hills Links Golf Course, The 49 (14-M) Public 18E 303-470-9292 Highlands Ranch Opened: 1985 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $16-$36 50 (13-K) Littleton Golf & Tennis Club Public 18E 303-794-5838 Littleton Opened: 1986 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $21-$35 Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel 51 (14-N) 303-799-9940 Lone Tree Public 18R 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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72 (13-R) Saddle Rock Golf Course Public 18R 303-699-3939 Aurora Fees: $13-$54 Opened: 1997 Designer: Dick Phelps Sanctuary 73 (14-M) 303-224-2860 Sedalia Private 18R Fees: N/A Opened: 1997 Designer: Jim Engh South Suburban Family Sports Center 74 (12-O) Public 9E 303-649-1115 Centennial Opened: 1998 Designer: Rick Phelps Fees: $8.50-$19 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) 303-798-1656 Centennial Private 9P-3 Fees: N/A Opened: 1965 Designer: Unknown 77 (8-R) Springhill Golf Course Public 18E 303-739-6854 Aurora Fees: $20-$33 Opened: 1973 Designer: Dick Phelps Stoney Creek Executive 9 Course 78 (4-H) 303-431-9268 Arvada Public 9E Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1998 Designer: Tim Root 79 (2-L) Thorncreek Golf Club 303-450-7055 Thornton Public 18R Fees: $20-$40 Opened: 1992 Designer: Finger/Spann/Dye 80 (1-L) Todd Creek Golf Club Semi-Private 18R 303-655-1779 Thornton Opened: 2007 Designer: Arthur Hills Fees: $30-$72 Valley Country Club 81 (13-Q) Private 18R 303-690-6377 Centennial Fees: $80-$90 Opened: 1956 Designer: William Bell 82 (3-H) Walnut Creek Golf Preserve Public 18R 303-469-2974 Westminster Fees: $10-$45 Opened: 1999 Designer: Michael Hurdzan 83 (11-M) Wellshire Golf Course Public 18R 720.865.0443 Denver Opened: 1926 Designer: Ross/Hughes Fees: $20-$39 West Woods Golf Club 84 (6-H) 720-898-7370 Arvada Public 27R Fees: $21-$44 Opened: 1994 Designer: Dick Phelps Willis Case Golf Course 85 (5-J) Public 18R 720-865-0700 Denver Opened: 1928 Designer: El Jebel/City of Denver Fees: $35-$54
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22 (19-U) Northeastern 18 Public 18R 970-522-2836 Sterling Fees: $29-$47 Opened: 1916 Designer: Henry Hughes Olde Course at Loveland, The 23 (20-N) 970-667-5256 Loveland Public 18R Fees: $33-$33 Opened: 1960 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps 24 (21-W) On the Green Golf Course Public 9R 970-848-2812 Yuma Opened: 1970 Designer: Unknown Fees: $12-$14 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) 970-842-5470 Brush Public 9R Fees: Unknown Opened: 1971 Designer: Frank Hummel 27 (24-W) Plainsman Golf Club Public 9R 970-358-4321 Joes Fees: $10-$10 Opened: 1964 Designer: E. Boone/O. Collette Prairie Golf Course 28 (25-W) No Phone Cope Public 9R Fees: $5-$5 Opened: 1971 Designer: John Rudnik 29 (25-X) Prairie Pines Golf Club 719-346-8207 Burlington Public 9R Fees: $15-$20 Opened: 1971 Designer: Unknown 30 (19-O) Ptarmigan Country Club Private 18R 970-226-6600 Fort Collins Opened: 1987 Designer: J. Nicklaus Signature Fees: N/A Quail Dunes Golf Course 31 (21-R) Public 18R 970-867-5990 Fort Morgan Fees: $25-$31 Opened: 1920 Designer: Henry Hughes 32 (24-R) Quint Valley Golf Club Public 9R 303-822-5295 Byers Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 2002 Designer: Jason Sherrill 33 (19-U) Riverview Golf Course Public 18R 970-522-3035 Sterling Opened: 1980 Designer: Val Heim Fees: $12-$18 Saddleback Golf Club 34 (22-O) 303-833-5000 Firestone Public 18R Fees: $28-$42 Opened: 2001 Designer: Andy Johnson Sedgwick County Golf Course 35 (17-X) Public 9R No Phone Julesburg Opened: 1985 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: Unknown 36 (19-N) SouthRidge Golf Club Public 18R 970-416-2828 Fort Collins Opened: 1984 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: $26-$38
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37 (26-V) Stratton Golf Course 719-348-5412 Stratton Public 9R Opened: 1988 Designer: Box Hemburger Fees: $10-$10 Sunset Golf Course 38 (21-N) 303-651-8466 Longmont Public 9R Fees: $11-$22 Opened: 1922 Designer: Bink Young 39 (26-T) Tamarack Golf Course 719-775-9461 Limon Public 9R Fees: $18-$24 Opened: 1967 Designer: Henry Hughes 40 (21-N) Twin Peaks Golf Course Public 18R 303-651-8401 Longmont Opened: 1978 Designer: Frank Hummel Fees: $10-$31 TPC Colorado 41 (20-M) 970-663-5063 Longmont Semi-Private 18R Fees: TBD Opened: 2019 Designer: Arthur Schaupeter 42 (21-N) Ute Creek Golf Course Public 18R 303-774-4342 Longmont Opened: 1997 Designer: R Trent Jones; Jr. Fees: $44 Washington County Golf Club 43 (21-U) Public 9R 970-345-2309 Akron Opened: 1972 Designer: Unknown Fees: $20 - $25 Wray Country Club 44 (22-X) 970-332-5934 Wray Public 9R Fees: $15-$17 Opened: 1962 Designer: Frank Hummel
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7 (27-O) Country Club at Woodmoor 719-884-7243 Monument Semi-Private 18R Opened: 1969 Designer: J. Press Maxwell Fees: $35-$65 Country Club of Colorado 8 (30-O) 719-538-4095 Colorado Springs Private 18R Fees: $110-$135 Opened: 1973 Designer: Pete Dye 9 (31-P) Desert Hawk at Pueblo West 719-547-2280 Pueblo West Public 18R Fees: $28-$30 Opened: 1972 Designer: Johnny Bulla 10 (31-V) Eads Golf Course Public 9R No Phone Eads Opened: 1960 Designer: Mike Hines Fees: 5-$5 Eisenhower Golf Club 11 (27-O) 719-333-2606 Colorado Springs Military 36R Fees: $29-$65 Opened: 1963 Designer: R.T. Jones, F. Hummel 12 (32-O) Elmwood Golf Course Public 27R 719-561-4946 Pueblo Opened: 1932 Designer: WPA Project Fees: $28-$34 Flying Horse, The Club at 13 (27-P) Private 18R 719-487-2620 Colorado Springs Opened: 2005 Designer: Tom Weiskopf Fees: $80-$80 Hollydot Golf Course 14 (34-O) 719-676-3341 Colorado City Public 18R; 9R Fees: $19-$26 Opened: 1974 Designer: Frank Hummel 15 (27-T) Hugo Golf Club Public 9R No Phone Hugo Opened: 1898 Designer: Unknown Fees: $5-$5 King's Deer Golf Club 16 (27-P) 719-559-4500 Monument Semi-Private 18R Opened: 1999 Designer: Redstone G.S. Fees: $52-$62 Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods 17 (28-O) 719-636-2520 Colorado Springs Private 27R Fees: $95-$127 Opened: 1960 Designer: P. Maxwell/M. Raithert 18 (33-T) La Junta Golf Club 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 21 (29-P) Patty Jewett Golf Course 719-385-6934 Colorado Springs Public 27R Fees: $29-$31 Opened: 1898 Designer: Willie Campbell 22 (27-O) Pine Creek Golf Club Public 18R 719-594-9999 Colorado Springs Fees: $39-$69 Opened: 1988 Designer: Dick Phelps Pueblo Country Club 23 (31-P) 719-542-2941 Pueblo Private 18R Fees: $35-$40 Opened: 1903 Designer: Henry Hughes 24 (32-S) Rocky Ford Country Club 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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6 (36-L) Cattails Golf Club 719-589-9515 Alamosa Public 18R Opened: 1992 Designer: Dick Phelps Fees: $40-$40 Challenger Golf Course 7 (34-M) 719-256-4856 Crestone Public 9E Fees: $20-$20 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jim Barnes 8 (28-K) Collegiate Peaks Golf Course 719-395-8189 Buena Vista Public 9R Fees: $28-$28 Opened: 1978 Designer: Phelps/Brauer 9 (25-J) Copper Creek Golf Club Resort 18R 970-968-3333 Copper Mountain Opened: 1980 Designer: Pete & Perry Dye Fees: $29-$72 Cordillera, Club at 10 (25-H) 970-926-5100 Edwards Private 54R, 9R Fees: $250-$250 Opened: 1994 Designer: Hale Irwin 11 (25-I) Country Club of The Rockies Private 18R 970-926-3021 Edwards Opened: 1984 Designer: Jack Nicklaus Fees: $90-$135 Crested Butte, The Club at 12 (28-H) Semi-Private 18R 970-349-8603 Crested Butte Opened: 1984 Designer: Robert T. Jones; Jr. Fees: $75-$149 Dos Rios Golf Club 13 (31-H) 970-641-1482 Gunnison Semi-Private 18R Fees: $55-$70 Opened: 1964 Designer: J. Cochran/D. Phelps 14 (25-H) Eagle Ranch Golf Course Public 18R 970-328-2882 Eagle Opened: 2001 Designer: Palmer/Seay Fees: $63-$99 Eagle Springs Golf Club 15 (24-H) 970-926-4404 Wolcott Private 18R Opened: 1995 Designer: Morrish/Weiskopf Fees: N/A Eagle Vail Golf Club 16 (25-I) 970-949-5267 Avon Public 18R Fees: $50-$105 Opened: 1974 Designer: Devlin/VonHagge 17 (21-M) Estes Park Golf Course Public 18R 970-586-8146 Estes Park Fees: $39-$51 Designer: Hughes/D. Phelps Opened: 1957 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 20 (25-H) Frost Creek 970-328-2326 Eagle Private 18R Fees: N/A Opened: 2007 Designer: Tom Weiskopf 21 (24-G) Glenwood Springs Golf Club Public 9R 970-945-7086 Glenwood Springs Fees: $15-$37 Opened: 1953 Designer: Henry Hughes Golf Granby Ranch 22 (22-L) 970-887-2709 Granby Public 18R Fees: $40-$95 Opened: 2001 Designer: Mike Asmundson 23 (22-K) Grand Elk Golf Club 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
42 (26-H) Roaring Fork Club 970-927-9100 Basalt Private 18R Opened: 1999 Designer: J. Nicklaus - Signature Fees: N/A Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club 43 (19-H) 970-879-1391 Steamboat Springs Resort 18R Fees: $105-$159 Opened: 1974 Designer: Robert Trent Jones II 44 (32-N) Saint Andrews at Westcliffe 719-783-9410 Westcliffe Public 9R Fees: $13-$13 Opened: 1988 Designer: John Manson 45 (31-L) Salida Golf Club Public 9R 719-539-1060 Salida Opened: 1926 Designer: Emmit Killian Fees: $29-$31 Shining Mountain Golf Club 46 (28-N) 719-687-7587 Woodland Park Public 18R Fees: $38-$48 Opened: 1995 Designer: John Harbottle 47 (27-H) Snowmass Club Semi-Private 18R 970-923-5700 Snowmass Village Opened: 2004 Designer: James J. Engh Fees: $120-$185 Sonnenalp Club 48 (23-I) Semi-Private 18R 970-477-5371 Edwards Opened: 1982 Designer: Morrish/Cupp Fees: $85-$170 Steamboat Golf Club 49 (20-G) 970-879-4295 Steamboat Springs Public 9R Fees: $31-$31 Opened: 1964 Designer: Dick Bondeson 50 (24-I) Vail Golf Club Public 18R 970-479-2260 Vail Opened: 1968 Designer: Ben Krueger Fees: $64-$109 Willow Creek Golf Club at Eagle Vail 51 (24-I) 970-845-7273 Avon Public 9P-3 Opened: 1974 Designer: Jan Niedziela Fees: $10-$12
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The opening of Coal Creek GC on March 26 gave Greg Ressler reason to smile.
Paul Foley takes a moment to look at the remains of his home just off the 1st tee. By Chris Wheeler DIVOT Contributing Writer As he stepped onto the #1 tee on a perfect spring morning, Paul Foley looked to his left and fixed his eyes upon a scene of complete and utter devastation. “My house was right there,” said the 73year old Louisville resident. “Looking over there is kind of upsetting.” The remains of the home where Foley has lived for the past two decades is just a 9-iron from the 1st tee of Coal Creek Golf Course. It was one of over 1000 Boulder County homes destroyed in the Marshall Fire. In the early afternoon on December 30th the massive blaze, fueled by 100 mph winds, leapt the Boulder Turnpike and stormed into the Louisville golf course. The south section of the Coal Creek Ranch, which lines the first two holes, did not stand a chance. By the end of the day, over 140 homes were destroyed in that subdivision. On a typical morning, Paul is the first golfer to play Coal Creek. But this day is 18
anything but typical. The last time Paul stepped onto this tee box was December 30th, the morning of the fire. Three months later, he is fittingly, the first to play all 18 holes at Coal Creek since the fire. On March 26, the course opened for the first time in nearly three months. “I can’t wait to get off this tee,” said an anxious Foley. Seconds later, a deep swoosh followed by a sharp crack echoed through Coal Creek. Foley’s drive split the fairway of Hole 1. “Nice hit, Paul!” cheered his partners.
Muirfield and St. Andrews. Now, all that remains at Coal Creek Ranch are charred remains of homes and broken dreams. Miraculously, Coal Creek Golf Course was largely spared. Superintendent David Dean said there was minimal damage to the playing surfaces. “There wasn’t a lot of flammable material in the short grass,” Dean said. “Everything was moving so fast, so if it wasn’t easily ignitable, it didn’t burn.” But the native grasses and many of trees surrounding holes 1-5 could not escape the firestorm.
Playing in the foursome with Paul was 75-year old Greg Ressler. The retired home-builder constructed 27 homes in Coal Creek Ranch. Twenty of the homes Ressler built were destroyed by the Marshall Fire. “Who would have thought?” said Ressler as he surveyed the destruction along the first fairway. “We live in the suburbs.” ••••••••••
Last December was not the first time fire burned through a suburban course along the Front Range. Just ten months earlier,
Any golfer will tell you there are few things better that opening your round with a perfect drive. On this day for Paul Foley, hitting the sweet spot took on special meaning. “it’s a return to normalcy,” Paul said. Since the Marshall Fire, life in Louisville has been anything but normal. Coal Creek Ranch was once a golfer’s paradise. Beautiful suburban homes with mountain views were laid out on meandering streets named Turnberry, Troon,
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A charred ball lies in the blackened soil off Coal Creek #2.
Feature “We’re done with the ‘sorry,’” said Ressler. “It’s time to move on.”
One of the 40 trees that had to be taken down following the fire at Fox Hollow GC. a grass fire swept through Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood. The blaze was an eerie prelude to the inferno that would sweep through Boulder County later in the year. It was February 7, 2021 – Super Bowl Sunday. Head Golf Professional Craig Paryzbok remembers it as a day when Fox Hollow was “bone dry.” Early in the afternoon, a fire began west of the course in Bear Creek State Park. Fueled by 40-50 mph winds, the blaze raced down the Bear Creek Dam spillway toward Fox Hollow. “I could see nothing but smoke and dust,” remembered Craig. “I thought: ‘We’re not going to have a golf course tomorrow.’” Within minutes, Holes 5-9 of the Canyon course were surrounded by flames. The trees and native grasses along the holes became quickly engulfed. But the tee boxes, fairways and greens were spared. “We were lucky,” said Craig. He believes the moisture stored in the soil in the irrigated areas kept the Canyon holes from completely burning. By the time Tampa Bay had won Super Bowl LV, the fire at Fox Hollow had run out of fuel. Paryzbok said 600 acres burned and about 40 trees had to be cut down. “We really got lucky,” said Craig. It was bad, but Craig now knows it could have been worse. Thinking of the Marshall Fire, Paryzbok bluntly says: “It makes me sick to my stomach.” ••••••••••
Thirty-two miles to the north of Fox Hollow, Coal Creek’s Superintendent David Dean also feels lucky. The Marshall Fire largely spared holes 6-18. The clubhouse was smoke-damaged but did not burn. Some of irrigation lines were damaged, but have since been fixed. “We dodged a bullet,” Dean said. “Fortunate for the golf course. Not good for everyone else.” The day after the Marshall Fire, Coal Creek received about 8 inches of snow. And the winter weather kept coming. The months of January and February were the first time in course history that winter conditions kept Coal Creek closed during those months. “It gave us time to assess and repair,” said Head Golf Professional David Baril. Over 150 stately trees on the first five holes were killed. The winter weather gave Maintenance crews time to remove the dead growth.
Though there were warning signs at places like Fox Hollow, no one could have expected the disaster of The Marshall Fire. “It’s in your face. You can’t block it out,” said builder Greg Ressler of the scene along Coal Creek’s 1st hole. “I know a lot of these people.” ••••••••••
On a warm and sunny March morning, it was not a day for sadness, but rather a day for golf. For the first time in nearly three months, golfers could play all 18 holes at Coal Creek. A smile broke out on the face of Greg Ressler.
At Coal Creek, it was a day for playing the sport they love, on the course that gives them hope for better days ahead. For four hours, Ressler, Paul Foley and other Coal Creek golfers could forget about the devastation, the clean-up, the insurance claims and the rebuild. Their only worry this day was the tricky tee shot on Hole 5, the water on Hole 6, and the trees guarding the green on 14. Golf as “therapy” has never been more true than on this sublime morning at Coal Creek. The resiliency of the human spirit is often on full display in the face of tragedy and disaster. So is the resiliency of nature. Just off the green of Hole 2, tiny blades of grass have begun to emerge from the charred soil. “We have survived the 500-year flood, a pandemic and a once-in-a-lifetime fire. We are still here,” said David Baril, Coal Creek’s Head Golf Professional. “I can’t of think of anything that will make us go away.” Chris Wheeler is a photojournalist and documentary producer. He is also a resident of Louisville. D
The Marshall fire is not the first time a natural disaster has swept over Coal Creek Golf Course. In 2013, torrential rains turned the normally placid Coal Creek into a raging river of silt, sediment and trash. The Boulder County course was flooded, cart paths were splintered and irrigation pump stations were destroyed. What is now referred to as a 500-year weather event would keep Coal Creek closed for nearly two years. “One of the things that the golf business teaches you, is you are always going to be impacted by weather,”Baril said. “This fire was weather-related. You are always dealing with things you don’t expect.”
The charred remains of large suburban homes along Coal Creek #1.
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You Don’t Have To Be Good To Be Good To Play With By Jerry Walters DIVOT Contributing Writer
How many have times have you gone to play golf with an incomplete group? The starter sends out a single and immediately his response is, "I'm not very good. I hope you can put up with me." You need to understand this; that part is inconsequential. What does matter is that you're enjoyable to be with for the next 5 hours? So, as your congenial golf host and veteran savvy consultant, here are a few tips for the novices and beginners to assist you in ascertaining golf etiquette, even when you're inept and are truly terrible at golf. After all, if you're playing as a single, you WANT to be included and this primer will aid in searching out other golfers just like yourself.
• Don't be bashful about conceding putts, even on the first green. Since there is obviously no cash being played for in this quickly assembled group, make yourself out to be very generous. Any putt within, oh let's say, 6 feet, might be acceptable to concede for starters. Take it upon yourself
to observe the others in your group. If they're struggling with their putting skills, focus your generosity there. Almost immediately, you'll witness reciprocity from the others in your group which will in turn create a bonding effect.
• If you have some very expensive new golf balls, ask the rest of the foursome if they've tried them. If the answer comes back negative, offer to let them have one or an entire sleeve to sample. Golfers love to try new equipment. Nothing endears you to strangers as generosity, especially when it comes to golf equipment.
• Refrain from jingling the change in your pocket when one of the group is over a crucial putt. The rest of the group can quickly determine that you have enough money to buy the course, but let everyone play without being disturbed by you. Save your change to tip the cart girl.
• Speaking of the beverage cart, offer to buy every time the rolling bar comes around. Nothing adheres you to new
PUTT BETTER, PLAY BETTER! Even if you aren’t able to hit booming drives, you can still compete by putting better. Why wait until next spring to improve your putting when you can perfect it now? • Jerry Walters is the area’s most renowned putting instructor with years of experience • Jerry spent 10 years on the professional tours working for a putter company • He has a proven method which will improve anyone’s putting skills • Create a certified plan to assist in your development • Professional players and beginners alike can benefit from quality putting instruction
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golfers like the willingness to buy a round of cool beverages on a hot day while on the course. And, everyone enjoys those imported beers, but can't always spring for them. Be the bigger person and order up. In fact, check with the attendant to see if she has enough on board to quench your group's thirst until she comes back around.
• Here's another common mistake that all beginners seem to fall victim to. Refrain from using the "early call." Being complimentary about shots hit by the others in your group is a necessity and displays inordinate courtesy, but delay your comments until the ball can be seen in the clear blue sky before belting out your commendation.
• Honors! Many times the tee box is all I play for. Forget the pace of play here. Always be mindful of a special accomplishment on the previous hole, and reward accordingly by stepping aside for the person with the lowest score. Your new-found friends wil take notice and smile with acceptance.
• No one wants to hear how dreadfully you played the previous hole. We were all witness to the errant tee shot that ended up in the lake, the unfair drop you gave yourself, the deplorable conditions in the bunker and the unattended pitch marks and slow green speed that affected your 4 putts. Don't feel obligated to gain approval from the group just because your golf game needs improvement. We all have our own issues.
• Golf course maintenance. Take it upon yourself to notice where the other three in your group land on the green. It's always good manners to volunteer to fix their pitch marks without bringing undo attention to yourself for assisting the group. The same applies for using the sand and seed mixture provided by the maintenance staff. When your playing partners accidentally unearth a divot that you could re-sod our yard with. be sure to pour the compound into the cavernous exposed earth. They will appreciate the kind effort.
• And, after the round is complete, while sitting around with your brand new buddies, here's an important tip. Don't go through each shot that occurred during your round Rather, after you've bought the plate of extreme nachos, filled everyone with more cold foamy expensive beverages, and generously tipped the server, offer to arrange next week's outing. Prepare to use your credit card to secure the tee time, and don't be a pest about asking to be repaid. Be secure in knowing that you've made new friends and that you don't have to be good to be good to play with. Jerry Walters is host of the award-winning radio talk show, "In The Fairway" heard from April-September on 1600 ESPN. Jerry also teaches Putting and Short Game at the Peak Golf Academy at Valley CC. To book a lesson, contact him at freegolf1@gmail.com. D
Travel
Second Golf Course Underway for Quivira Los Cabos Following the incredible success of its first Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, Quivira to expand and elevate golf experience at Land’s End on the Baja Peninsula
Quivira Golf Club #5 & #6 Los Cabos, Mexico (Jan. 11, 2022) –Situated at the tip of the Baja Peninsula and just 10 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas—in a dramatic setting marked by windswept dunes, sheer cliffs and lush desert foothills—Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion and globally acclaimed golf course designer, crafted a world-class layout that redefined the Cabo golf experience when the Quivira’s Golf Club opened in 2014. With Quivira Golf Club having garnered nearly every design accolade the golf and travel industry has to offer, Nicklaus has returned to create a second course at Quivira Los Cabos—the destination’s finest luxury development. Groundbreaking for the Club’s second Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is expected
to take place by fourth quarter 2022. Quivira’s second course will expand the resort and residential community’s golf offering to accommodate the increased demand, resulting from the growth of the development, including ultra-exclusive, recently launched projects such as the St. Regis Resort & Residences; the exclusive new real estate community, Old Lighthouse Golf & Ocean Club; and the Alvar hillside condominiums. “The first golf course at Quivira is a spectacular layout playing across a remarkable piece of property,” Nicklaus said. “Now, I am excited that design is well underway on the second course at Quivira, which should be stunning and equally as spectacular. I hope golfers who
play the second course will enjoy the views, the quality of golf, and the challenge.” While the routing plan for Quivira’s second course is in its final stages, it is anticipated that Mr. Nicklaus and his design team will create another world-class layout on this exceptional piece of land. Situated in the northwest area of the 1,850-acre development, several of the holes on the new course will meander through rolling desert foothills and expansive valleys, interlaced by winding arroyos. Quivira’s second Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will provide a different challenge but one that should mirror the high quality associated with the existing golf experience. The southern portion of the new layout will feature panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the westernmost point of the Sea of Cortez, which swells with breaching whales during the winter months. On the interior side, tall distant peaks will serve as dramatic backdrops for several holes. For additional information, resort reservations, or tee times access the web site at www.quiviraloscabos.com/golf or call 1800-990-8250.
About Quivira Los Cabos
Quivira Golf Club #13 Credit: Jon Whittle
Quivira (pronounced key-vee-ra), Mexico’s premier luxury residential resort community, is situated at Land’s End on the Baja Peninsula, with more than three miles of pristine golden beaches, picturesque desert
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cliffs and panoramic ocean views. This exclusive 1,850-acre master-planned community including the newest enclave Old Lighthouse Club, was founded by renowned resort developer Ernesto Coppel and is a paradise of elegance, serenity and service. Access to Quivira Golf Club is exclusive for Pueblo Bonito Resort guests and owners of property at Quivira. (Occupying a spectacular natural landscape, Quivira Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, is complemented by an exclusive oceanfront clubhouse. Quivira Los Cabos is the ultimate destination for residents and guests to live, love and celebrate life. Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/quiviraloscabos/. D
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Grassroots program proves that golf is more than just a game
It’s 2005 and Jack F (he wants no recognition) has just returned from a visit with family and friends living on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. He was saddened to see the overwhelming poverty and lack of things to keep young minds and bodies active. He felt compelled to DO SOMETHING! DO SOMETHING, indeed! Jack’s love of golf and desire to help these impoverished kiddos created one of Saddleback Golf Course’s greatest grassroots programs in the country. Jack, armed with $10,000 of his own money, approached Lanna and Whitey O’Malley (owners of Saddleback) to purchase junior golf club sets for children ranging from ages 6-16 years old. Lanna and Whitey were so moved by this kind gesture that they offered all the sets at their cost. Since then, Jack has been organizing a ‘club drive’ once or twice every year. The clubs are collected at Saddleback and sent to the reservation by the truckload. The last club drive in 2021 filled a large truck and a 2-car enclosed trailer. “There wasn’t room for even one more ball in the trailer when they shoved the doors shut” said Jack F. In 2021, the club drive expanded to another
Reservation in Oklahoma. Jack refuses to take cash donations, saying “it muddies the water when you take cash”. Jack continued, “The club drives are a call to golfers to clean out their unwanted and unused golf equipment and donate them to a great cause.” The donations also include balls, push carts, golf shoes, gloves, and the like. The donations received over the years have been truly heartwarming and in many cases included newly purchased items that had never been used. Many of the junior sets donated were still in their boxes, waiting to be open.
A little background... the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has the lowest per capita income in the country and ranks as THE POOREST county in the United States. The children are horribly forgotten. “With a school dropout rate of over 70%, these kiddos need a reason to finish, at the very least, high school. If they get into golf, it may be a catalyst to keep them in school.” said Jack. Other really sad facts about the Pine Ridge Nation is that they have a 150% higher teen suicide rate than the U.S. as a whole, 58% of grandparents are raising grandchildren, 85% of Lakota families are
affected by alcoholism, and 50% of their adult population (over 40) have diabetes. On a positive note and one of the favorite stories from the program is from one young girl who would write by hand a letter every month. Her letters began with a simple thank-you. The next couple letters outlined the love/hate relationship she had with the game. “At that point you knew you had a golf convert.” commented Jack. The next several letters were all about the little golf course she carved out on her desolate bit of prairie and that she was frustrated that the boys were better than her. The letters following that described how she was starting to beat the boys and she was the best ‘chipper’ in her group of friends. Her final letters reflected that she had become better than her male counterparts and would probably enjoy this game for the rest of her life. It should make golfers rejoice that this girl may have been saved because of one small act of kindness from a fellow golfer. In 2020, this little grassroots program produced a state champion golfer from the reservation. The first in its history. If you needed any further proof as to the value of this game we love and play, let this feel good story serve that purpose. D
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Events
Folsom Field to Host Topgolf Live Event This Summer Topgolf Live Stadium Tour To Come To Boulder June 29 -July 2 The University of Colorado’s Folsom Field will host one of the more unique events in its 98-year history, as it will be home to the Topgolf Live Stadium Tour for four days this summer, school officials announced Tuesday. The immersive Topgolf Live experience will come to Folsom for four days, June 29 through July 2. The stadium tour allows players to enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tee it up inside some of the country’s most iconic stadiums, hitting golf balls at on-field targets placed between 60 and 140 yards from the tee box. Toptracer technology accurately traces the flight path of the golf balls, instantly scoring every shot in an interactive, in-stadium game, designed for all skill levels. “We’re extremely excited to be able to host this unique event in Folsom Field,” CU athletic director Rick George said. “Folsom has hosted games, concerts, graduations and even beach volleyball in its history, but this will definitely be a new experience, one I think our fans of all ages can enjoy.” Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 25 on http://topgolflive.com/. Tee times are reserved in one-hour increments. Prices start at $80 for player tickets and $40 for students. With the initial on sale date, only full bay reservations will be made available. Experience tickets, which are available for $175, include a locker room tour, Folsom Field sideline picture opportunity, ac-
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Fitness
Have You Been Working On Your Fitness During the Winter Months?
By Dee Tidwell DIVOT Contributing Writer
your butt and then back to straight leg
B) Single leg lift- lift one leg at a time making sure to stay in balance and keep hips still
Well, there is one thing I know about you and this last winter, you probably didn’t get to play much golf. I also know that you probably haven’t been working on your game much like you should over the off season.
Knowing that, my question to you is, “have you been working on your fitness during the winter months? I hope the answer to that is “yes,” but unfortunately that doesn’t seems to be the norm for most golfers.
One major theme I stress during the off season for golfers is Mobility, which is defined as, “optimal joint range of motion combined with proper muscle flexibility.” This means that mobility allows for the generation of elastic energy and therefore establishes a base for efficient power production!
Now, since most of you go to work and sit at a desk all day, you will automatically become “mobility challenged!’ I see it show up everyday while assessing golfers and it is one of the biggest power leaks and contributors to pain!
So here a few different mobility-based exercises that you can use to help you gain mobility in the thorax (rib cage) and hips, as well as stability in the core. These would also be a great warm up prior to practicing or playing.
Caution: Please be careful in executing these moves.
Perform 1 to 3 sets of these exercises, every other day and if ANYTHING is painful at all…stop immediately!
Overhead Deep Squat (6-15 reps per set) Place your heels on top of a dowel rod/ Overhead Deep Squat
C) Butt ups- lift hips up to ceiling, then down to ground and repeat. Standing Arm Turns with Tubing
broom stick or two small dumbbells, (be careful not to stand to far back on the stick or it will roll out from under you!). Grab a golf club or a dowel rod and place it on top of your head and create 90-degree angles in your elbows, then press the bar straight over your head. Draw your belly button toward your spine without changing your spinal angle and slowly begin to lower yourself into the deep squat. Try to get as deep as you can without your torso or stick moving forward. If it does, stop at the point you begin to change your form from my picture, and make that your stopping point. Keep working on achieving what I am showing you till you get it!
to your sides, palms up. Now, lift your butt to the ceiling and hold it there, and do 3 to 8 reps each of: A) hamstring curl- pull your heels toward
Dee Tidwell has been a golf fitness expert and soft tissue therapist since 2000. He is a 3X Golf Digest Golf Fitness Instructor, is TPI certified, an ELDOA Trainer and has worked with PGA Tour players and hundreds of amateur golfers alike. Get more info at www.coloradogolffitnessclub.com D
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Standing Arm Turns with Tubing (8-15 each arm, each set) (Squat Position) Attach a band about chest high to a door or something stationary (or better yet, use a cable machine). Hold both handles straight out in front of you (if you use a cable machine, it will be with just one handle) with both elbows locked and get into a good stable golf posture. Stabilizing your lower body, begin to pull the tubing back with your right arm. Make a full shoulder turn and try to get the tubing back behind you as far as possible, keeping the arm straight and turning the hips and torso. Return and repeat with the other arm.
Swiss Ball Trio’s Lay on your back on the floor and place lower legs on top of the ball and arms out
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The History of Golf Lakewood... Fox Hollow and Homestead Golf Courses
Image: Homestead Golf Course The City of Lakewood’s City Council approved the Fox Hollow golf course project in late 1989 and commissioned renowned course designer Dennis Griffiths to create something special for the city. But the path to completing the city’s first public golf course was complicated. At a public meeting, members of the local equestrian community expressed concerns about the compatibility of horseback riding and golf. To address these concerns, Griffiths relocated bridle paths to the perimeter of the new golf course. During the permitting review and approval process, three groups expressed strong opposition to the proposed golf course. The grassroots organization composed of local residents, Friends of Bear Creek, plus the Sierra Club and Denver Audubon Society protested the plan based upon environmental concerns and filed a lawsuit in federal court under the National Environmental Policy Act. After a court hearing in January 1992, a federal judge ruled in favor of the city, allowing Lakewood to proceed with its plan for Fox Hollow Golf Course. The course features three nine-hole options: “the Meadow” located along Bear Creek; “the Canyon” constructed along a ridge and into a gulch surrounded by native plants; and “the Links” situated on higher elevation grasslands. Given the public’s concerns, Griffiths and the city made every effort to maintain and to enhance the environmental integrity of the park. It was also one of the first courses in the nation designed to be
completely accessible to golfers with disabilities. Fox Hollow Golf Course opened in August 1993. Taking in the natural beauty of the finished product, Head Golf Professional Craig Parzybok remarked, "I don't think getting golfers here is going to be hard.” Project Manager Bill Jewell added, “We’re really pleased the way things turned out. Obviously, we went through a heck of a lot to get it done, and I think we've got a great end product.” He was pleased the city had “satisfied the golf demand and the environmental concerns." In 1994, Golf Digest named Fox Hollow Golf Course the 2nd best new golf course in the nation, and it has been recognized nationally as a top public golf course. Designed to complement the Fox Hollow Golf Course, Homestead Golf Course broke ground in October 2000 and opened in 2002. Located on land once part of the Fehringer Ranch, it was designed to resemble a working cattle ranch. This includes rustic tee markers, log fencing and a cart “barn.” A windmill was also placed on the 18-hole, Par 65 course. It was designed as a championship short course and has an elevation change of over 200 feet. Homestead has received recognition of its own and has been named a top course for women and a top short course in the country. Over the years, both golf courses have won several awards for environmental efforts including the Environmental Leaders in Golf Award and Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary Program awards for providing a sanctuary for wildlife. Despite the pandemic that has affected so many lives around the world, Fox Hollow and Homestead Golf Courses turned challenging years into their most successful to date in 2020 and 2021 with the support of a growing golf community that came outside to enjoy the great outdoors and the game of golf they love. Fox Hollow Golf Course offers three nine-hole configurations, each with its own unique character, delivering 27 championship holes full of vistas, water challenges, wildlife and a protected natural environment. Five sets of tees challenge golfers of every ability on the nationally
recognized course that was one of the first in the nation designed to be completely accessible to golfers of all abilities. Fox Hollow is located at 13410 W. Morrison Road., Lakewood, CO 80228 As a short championship golf course, Homestead Golf Course creates an accessible bridge between championship-style play and a shorter overall course length. This links-style course, with four sets of tees and two unique nine-hole personalities, can create memorable challenges for even the most seasoned golfers. Homestead Golf Course is located at 11500 W. Hampden Ave., Lakewood, CO 80227 For more information and to book a tee time, visit the new GolfLakewood.com. D
City of Lakewood launches a new golf website Just in time for the 2022 golf season, the City of Lakewood is thrilled to announce the launch of its new golf website, GolfLakewood.com, to provide an improved visitor experience for golfers looking to take a swing at Lakewood’s popular Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses. The new site showcases the beauty of Lakewood’s two courses with a clean, uncluttered design and improved functionality to make it easier for golfers from around the region to access the golf courses and book tee times. Interactive features of the site include course flyover and drone footage to highlight the spectacular
scenery. Online tee time reservations and information on lessons, tournaments and events are available at the click of a button to create an unforgettable golf outing. “We are excited to launch our new Golf Lakewood website to the golf community,” said Golf Manager Brent Berninger. “Not only will it provide golfers with a fresh, new look, but it will also enhance the golf experience by making it easier to find what they are looking for.” Visit GolfLakewood.com to learn more, book a tee time and sign up for the GolfLakewood newsletter. D
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