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Applewood Golf Course Update
By Rhett McEmma DIVOT Contributing Writer
ince we last visited the possible sale of the land which is home to Applewood Golf Course so that it can be turned into 400 single family homes, much has happened yet a resolution does not seem imminent. What we know for certain is that in late June, Carlson and Associates, the developers who have a contract with the Coors Brewing Company to purchase the land in question, created Applewood West Holdings, LLC to file the formal application with Jefferson County to rezone the property from agricultural/light commercial to residential so they could move forward with their plans to develop a 400 house neighborhood where the golf course currently sits. The filing started the process of seeking comments about the request from the businesses, homeowner associations, and
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state and county offices most affected, should the property be rezoned. These responses were due by July 22. On July 22nd many had responded in opposition to the application, including the Save Applewood Golf Course (SAGC) group who submitted a comprehensive thirty-five page report titled, the Statement in Opposition to the Application. One day later the Applewood Property Owners Association (APOA), also a part of SAGC, filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County District Court against Coors Brewing Company— owners of the property; Applewood West Holdings LLC—the rezoning applicant; and the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners. The suit seeks a judgement declaring a 42 year old Colorado Statute, the Preservation of Precious Minerals Act, be invoked. This would effectively prevent the rezoning of the Applewood property since it is land identified on Colorado geological survey
maps created in the mid-seventies as land containing the needed minerals to fall under the umbrella of the statute. APOA is also seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the entire rezoning process on the grounds that the applicant had been made aware of the Preservation of Precious Minerals Act as far back as May 4th, yet chose to go forward with the rezoning process having full knowledge that the land in question is protected by Colorado statute. The hearing on APOA’s injunction request is scheduled for October 22nd should the applicant decide to continue the rezoning process. Realizing the law is so clear and the possibility to buy the course might become a reality, Jefferson County’s Prospect Recreation and Park District has been working hard to position themselves to be able to step in and buy the property from Coors should Applewood West Holdings, LLC decide to withdraw their rezoning request and step away from their deal with Coors. The
district has obtained independent appraisals on the land and is working to certify two ballot measures for the November 2015 ballot, which if passed would secure funds not to exceed 9 million dollars, money they hope would enable them to purchase and operate the Applewood Golf Course. Logic would dictate that the well organized and very vocal opposition to the rezoning of these precious 141 acres, coupled with the laws in place governing this property for decades, should mean a positive outcome for those opposed to the course being torn up in the name of progress. However, I couldn’t find anyone amongst those trying to save the course who is ready to plan a celebration party. Most are cautiously optimistic, but still suspicious of the applicant and not yet ready to let down their guard. Many thanks to Ron Busterud for access to so many of the documents created as a result of this controversial real estate deal. They were invaluable to this story. D
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Lenny’s... At a time when the sale of golf equipment seems to require a superstore, an outlet store, and an online presence, how is it a mom and pop golf shop has thrived and survived for three decades?
By Rhett McEmma DIVOT Contributing Writer
n the southeast part of town, where Denver and Aurora merge, near the confluence of Hampden Ave., Havana St., and Parker Rd., at 2601 S. Parker Rd., sits a small unassuming golf store, Lenny’s Golf. This family run business has been providing top quality, knowledgeable service, to metro area golfers of all levels for three decades. They do it with second-to-none service and an unwavering belief in their ability to gain your trust and then help your golf game. Whether you’re an 85 year old greatgrandmother looking for a new driver to attack the local par3 course, or a highly ranked junior wanting to find more fairways or knockdown more flags, Lenny, son Nick, and their staff are there to see that your needs are met. Lenny’s has just about anything you would need for your golf game. Golf balls, golf shoes, tees, hats, umbrellas, and more. But when you enter don’t expect to see rows of golf slacks, and head covers from every college west of the Mississippi. At Lenny’s Golf you can find golf’s staples, but the thing they do best is measuring, observing, and finding you the right golf club for your particular size, swing, and swing speed. If you’re one of those easily affected by golf advertising and by salespeople, or who likes to pull the latest new thing off rack, slap a few into a net, and then dream of how you’ll melt stokes off your handicap with your new, popular, blistering hot, magic wands, Lenny’s might not be your store. But if want to have an honest conversation about your game, and have your current equipment and golf swing evaluated by a family that has made its mark on Colorado golf for three generations, go see Lenny. Lenny has been satisfying customers with his club fitting expertise and honest deals for 30 years. His father, Ed Nosewicz Sr., was a 2005 inductee into the Colorado
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Golf Hall of Fame. His son Nick, the store’s General Manager and an accomplished golfer, recently at age 31, became the oldest golfer in 20 years to capture the Colorado Match Play Championship. It’s easy to see why they are so good at what they do, and once you’ve met them you realize you’ve just made new golf friends. Ones who can help you to improve your game with thoughtful analysis and a genuine concern for your budget. Stopping by Lenny’s for a golf club fitting takes only a few minutes and it can be incredibly enlightening. Golf is hard enough without making it harder using grips that don’t fit your hands, shafts that are too stiff, or that have a flex point wrong for you. If the lie angle on your current clubs are off, even just a degree or two, it can have a huge effect on your accuracy. Maybe your clubs only need a little fine tuning, or like me, need to be listed on EBay and replaced by something manufactured in the current century, either way Lenny and Nick are there to help you find the flaws in your current equipment and guide you to the most appropriate clubs for your swing. They do it not by trying to oversell you, or to get you into whatever club has the biggest markup. They do it by listening to what it is you’re trying to get out of the game, then by measuring and watching your swing while you test various clubs to find the one that fits both your swing and your wallet. Lenny’s is a golf store year round. If your sticks are in need of repair, you’re thinking of updating, if you have a wedge that’s lost its groove, or you just need to get a grip, Lenny’s staff is at the ready at all times of the year to help you scratch those golf bug itches. However, in the fall and winter Lenny condenses the golf store allowing it to also become one of Denver’s premier ski rental stores. Whether you hang up your golf clubs all winter and wear out a season pass, or just go skiing a couple of times a year, Lenny’s offers only the best equipment available each ski sea-
Lenny Nosewicz son, with unlimited free tuning for their season rental customers who pick them up when the snow starts flying and bring them back when the golf courses begin to turn green. No matter where you live in the metro area you are likely close to a large retail golf store. Fine establishments, all of them providing competitive prices and large in-
ventories with which to over-stimulate your senses. However, you can’t find the kind of golf lineage you can at Lenny’s Golf, few of them match the hospitality and experience at Lenny’s, and for certain none of them have Lenny, a golf buddy for everyman….and woman….and child. For more information call 303-3695900 or visit www.denvergolfshop.net D
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We have been around since the early 1980's and during its history, the shop has become a staple for excellent customer service, quality products, and an extremely knowledgeable friendly staff.
Lenny and his employees are dedicated to their customer’s satisfaction. The shop also provides full-service golf repair, Offering quality products and state-of-the-art fitting technology. If you're bored with the big box store mentality and want a more personal experience with a staff that cares, then stop by and experience the difference.
303-369-5900
2601 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014 Sun-Thurs 9am-7pm & Fri-Sat 9am-8pm
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Topgolf Comes to Mile High!
opgolf opened its first location in Colorado in August and it did not disappoint. The new 65,000square-foot venue is the company’s 20th location worldwide. Topgolf is a one-of-a-kind golf entertainment experience with seven competitive games and advanced technology to track the accuracy and distance of players’ shots. Constructed by ARCO/Murray, the threelevel Topgolf Centennial includes: 102 climate-controlled hitting bays; a full-service restaurant and three bars; more than 250 high-definition flat-screen TVs; a rooftop terrace with fire pits; and 3,000 square feet of private event space. The Topgolf app, available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, allows users to change the channel on the TV in each hitting bay.
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“We are so excited to offer another option for outdoor recreation in Centennial,” said Topgolf Director of Operations Casey Daniel. “Many people here have been surprised to learn that we are a year-round facility open during all seasons. All of our hitting bays are climate-controlled, and we also have a lot of fun indoor activities too.” Topgolf Centennial hired approximately 450 local residents to staff the location. Company officials estimate that Topgolf Centennial will serve 450,000 visitors in its first year of operation, with a 10-year economic output exceeding $264 million. Topgolf Centennial is located at 10601 E Easter Ave. For more information, visit www.topgolf.com, facebook.com/topgolfcentennial or @TopgolfDenver on Twitter and Instagram. About Topgolf Topgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating the best times of your life, with 19 locations serving a projected 8 million guests annually. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each facility offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, climate-controlled hitting bays, and hundreds of HDTVs. Topgolf also brings fun, interactive experiences to the community through its Topgolf U lessons, leagues, tournaments, KidZone parties, and social and corporate events. To learn more about Topgolf, visit www.topgolf.com. D
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Denver Area Courses ●
Applewood Golf Club Map#: 3 Public 18R 303-279-3003 Golden Fee Range: $12-$29 Arrowhead Golf Club Map#: 4 Resort 18R 303-973-9614 Fee Range: $75-$115 Littleton Aurora Hills Golf Course Map#: 7 Public 18R 303-364-6111 Aurora Fee Range: $25-$29 Bear Creek Golf Club Map#: 9 303-980-8700 Private 18R Denver Fees: Guests $75 Bear Dance, The Golf Club at Map#: 216 Public 18R 303-681-4653 Larkspur Fee Range: $65 - $75 Black Bear Golf Club Map#: 21 303-840-3100 Private 18R Fee Range: $40-$80 Parker Blackstone Country Club Map#: 300 Private 18R 303-617-3561 Aurora Fees: Members Only Boulder Country Club Map#: 14 303-530-2226 Private 18R - 9E Fees: Guest $75 Boulder Broadlands Golf Course, The Map#: 17 Public 18R 303-466-8285 Broomfield Fee Range: $28-$37 Buffalo Run Golf Course Map#: 19 Public 18R 303-289-1500 Commerce City Fee Range: $18-$38 Broken Tee Englewood Golf Complex Map#: 63 Public 18R 9P3 303-762-2670 Englewood Fee Range: $15-$33 Castle Pines Golf Club Map#: 22 303-688-6022 Private 18R Fees: Invitation Only Castle Rock Castle Pines, The Country Club at Map#: 45 Private 18R 303-688-6400 Fees: Guests $75-$95 Castle Rock Cherry Creek Country Club Map#: 121 Private 18R 303-755-0711 Aurora Fees: N/A Cherry Hills Country Club Map#: 29 Private 18R 18P3 303-761-9900 Englewood Fees: Guests $125 City Park Golf Course, Denver Map#: 53 303-295-4420 Public 18R Denver Fee Range: $20-$24 Coal Creek Golf Course Map#: 33 303-666-7888 Public 18R Louisville Fee Range: $27-$40 Colorado Golf Club Map#: 301 Private 18R 303-840-5400 Fees: N/A Parker Colorado National Golf Club Map#: 238 Public 18R 303-665-9590 Erie Fee Range: $50-$75 Columbine Country Club Map#: 37 Private 18R 303-794-6333 Littleton Fees: Guests $80 Common Ground Golf Course Map#: 129 Public 18R 9P3 303-340-1520 Aurora Fee Range: $30-$50 Deer Creek at Meadow Ranch Map#: 51 Semi-Private 18R 303-978-1800 Littleton Fee Range: $65-$95 Denver Country Club Map#: 54 Private 18R 303-733-2444 Denver Fee Range: $90 Eagle Trace Golf Club Map#: 57 Public 18R 303-466-3322 Broomfield Fee Range: $20-$30 Emerald Greens Golf Club Map#: 210 Public 9-P3 303-366-3133 Denver Fee Range: $4-$8.50 Evergreen Golf Course Map#: 65 Public 18R 303-674-6351 Evergreen Fee Range: $22-$30 Foothills Golf Course Map#: 71 Public 18R 9E 9P3 303-989-3901 Denver Fee Range: $25-$39 Fitzsimons Golf Course Map#: 69 Public 18R 303-364-8125 Aurora Fee Range: $15-$21 Flatirons Golf Course Map#: 70 Public 18R 303-442-7851 Boulder Fee Range: $22-$29 Fossil Trace Golf Club Map#: 231 Public 18R 303-277-8750 Golden Fee Range: $36-$50 Fox Hollow Golf Course Map#: 76 Public 27R 303-986-7888 Lakewood Fee Range: $43-$62 Glenmoor Country Club Map#: 78 Private 18R 303-781-0400 Englewood Fees: Guests $60-$85 The Golf Club at Ravenna Map#: 242 Private 18R 720-956-1600 Littleton Fee Range: Members Only Green Valley Ranch Golf Club Map#: 219 Public 18R 303-371-3131 Denver Fee Range: $24-$32 Greenway Park Golf Course Map#: 85 Public 9-P3 303-466-3729 Broomfield Fee Range: $6-$14 Harvard Gulch Golf Course Map#: 86 Public 9-P3 303-698-4078 Denver Fee Range: $6
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Heather Gardens Golf Course Map#: 89 Public 9E 303-751-2390 Fee Range: $12 Aurora Heather Ridge Country Club Map#: 90 Public 18R 303-755-3550 Aurora Fees: Guest $45 Heritage at Westmoor Map#: 92 Public 18R 303-469-2974 Fee Range: $24-$45 Westminster Heritage Eagle Bend Golf & CC Map#: 91 Semi-Private 18R 303-400-6700 Aurora Fee Range: $35-$70 w/cart Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club Map#: 227 303-655-1779 Public 18R Thornton Fee Range: $55-$65 Highlands Ranch Golf Club Map#: 94 Semi-Private 18R 303-471-0000 Highlands Ranch Fee Range: $42-$69 Homestead at Fox Hollow Map#: 239 720-963-5181 Public 18E Fee Range: $18-$35 Lakewood Hyland Hills, The Courses at Map#: 99 Public 27R 18P3 303-428-6526 Westminster Fee Range: $25; $37 Hiwan Golf Club Map#: 96 303-674-3369 Private 18R Fees: Guests $85 Evergreen Indian Peaks Golf Course Map#: 101 Public 18R 303-666-4706 Lafayette Fee Range: $34-$38 Indian Tree Golf Course Map#: 102 Public 18R 9P3 303-403-2541 Arvada Fee Range: $26 Inverness Hotel & Golf Club Map#: 103 Resort/Private 18R 303-397-7878 Englewood Fee Range: $70-$115 J. F. Kennedy Golf Course Map#: 104 303-751-0311 Public 27R 9P3 Fee Range: $20-$24 Denver Lake Arbor Golf Club Map#: 108 Public 18R 303-423-1650 Fee Range: $23 Arvada Legacy Ridge Golf Course Map#: 113 Public 18R 303-438-8997 Westminster Fee Range: $28-$45 Lakewood Country Club Map#: 111 Private 18R 303-233-0503 Lakewood Fees: Guests $75-$90 Littleton Golf & Tennis Club Map#: 26 303-794-5838 Public 18E Littleton Fee Range: $13-$34 Links at Highlands Ranch, The Map#: 117 303-470-9292 Public 18E Highlands Ranch Fee Range: $18-$31 Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel Map#: 118 Public 18R 303-799-9940 Fee Range: $43-$65 Littleton Meadows Golf Club, The Map#: 126 Public 18R 303-409-2250 Littleton Fee Range: $14-$31 Meadow Hills Golf Course Map#: 125 Public 18R 303-690-2500 Aurora Fee Range: $29-$35 Meridian Golf Club Map#: 128 Private 18R, 303-799-4043 Englewood Fee Range: $65-$85 Murphy Creek Golf Course Map#: 137 Public 18R 303-361-7300 Aurora Fee Range: $34-$44 Omni-Interlocken Resort Map#: 139 Resort 27R 303-464-9000 Broomfield Fee Range: $55-$85 Overland Park Golf Course Map#: 140 Public 18R 303-698-1975 Denver Fee Range: $20-23 Park Hill Golf Club Map#: 142 Public 18R 303-333-5411 Denver Fee Range: $18 Perry Park Country Club Map#: 145 Private 18R 303-681-3186 Larkspur Fees: Guests $50-$70 Pinehurst Country Club Map#: 147 Private 27R 303-985-1559 Denver Fees: Guests $70-$85 Pinery Country Club, The Map#: 148 Private 27R 303-841-2850 Parker Fees: Guests $40-$50 Plum Creek Golf & Country Club Map#: 149 Private 18R 303-688-2611 Castle Rock Fee Range: $65-$85 Pradera, The Golf Club at Map#: 228 Private 18R 720-851-9600 Parker Fee Range: $TBA Raccoon Creek Golf Course Map#: 156 Public 18R 303-932-0199 Littleton Fee Range: $38-$70 Ranch Country Club, The Map#: 157 Private 18R 303-466-2111 Westminster Fees: Guests $55 Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Map#: 158 Public 18R 303-663-7150 Castle Rock Fee Range: $36-$59 Red Rocks Country Club Map#: 159 Private 18R 303-697-8008 Morrison Fees: Guests $35-$45 Ridge at Castle Pines North, The Map#: 160 Public 18R 303-688-0100 Castle Rock Fee Range: $75-$120 Riverdale Golf Courses Map#: 164 Public 36R 303-659-6700 Brighton Fee Range: $26-$37
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Private 18R 303-224-2860 Fees: Invitation only Sedalia Southglenn Country Club Map#: 180 Private 18-P3 303-798-1656 Littleton Fees: N/A South Suburban Family Sports Center Map#: 68 303-649-1115 Public 9E Centennial Fee Range: $9-$19 South Suburban Golf Course Map#: 179 Public 18R 18P3 303-770-5508 Centennial Fee Range: $18-$43 Springhill Golf Course Map#: 184 303-739-6854 Public 18E Fee Range: $20-$26 Aurora Stoney Creek Golf Course Map#: 189 Public 9E 303-431-9268 Arvada Fee Range: $16-$18 Thorncreek Golf Club Map#: 195 303-450-7055 Public 18R Fee Range: $30-$35 Thornton Valley Country Club Map#: 201 Private 18R 303-690-6377 Aurora Fees: Guests only Wellshire Golf Course Map#: 206 Public 18R 303-692-5636 Denver Fee Range: $20-$24 West Woods Golf Club Map#: 207 Public 27R 720-898-7370 Arvada Fee Range: $27 - $41 Willis Case Golf Course Map#: 209 303-458-4877 Public 18R Fee Range: $20-$24 Denver
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Adriel Hills Golf Course Map#: 229 Private 6-P3 970-484-3098 Ft. Collins Fees: N/A Ballyneal Golf & Hunt Club Map#: 250 Private 18R 970-854-5900 Holyoke Fee Range: Members Only Bella Rosa Golf Course Map#: 248 303-678-2940 Public 9R Frederick Fee Range: $9-$20 Boomerang Golf Links Map#: 13 970-351-8934 Public 18R Greeley Fee Range: $22-$30 Bunker Hill Country Club Map#: 20 Semi-Private 9R 970-842-5198 Fee Range: $15-$18 Brush Cattail Creek Golf Course Map#: 230 Public 9-P3 970-663-5310 Loveland Fee Range: $7-$10 City Park Nine Golf Course Map#: 32 Public 9R 970-221-6650 Fort Collins Fee Range: $12-$21 Collindale Golf Course Map#: 35 Public 18R 970-221-6651 Fort Collins Fee Range: $21-$23 Coyote Creek Golf Course Map#: 48 Public 18R 303-857-6152 Fort Lupton Fee Range: $22-$24 Eaton Country Club Map#: 61 Private 18R 970-454-2587 Eaton Fee Range: $25-$40 F&H Park and Recreation District Map#: 66 Public 9R 970-774-6362 Haxtun Fee Range: $14 Fort Collins Country Club Map#: 72 Private 18R 970-482-9988 Fort Collins Fees: Guests $45-$103 Fox Hill Country Club Map#: 75 Private 18R 303-772-1061 Longmont Fees: Guests $40-$55 Greeley Country Club Map#: 83 Private 18R 970-353-2431 Greeley Fee Range: $87 w/cart Harmony Club Map#: 247 Private 18R 970-482-4653 Timmath Fee Range: Members/Guest Only Haystack Mountain Golf Course Map#: 88 Public 9E 303-530-1400 Niwot Fee Range: $9-$14 Highland Meadows Golf Course Map#: 174 Public 18R 970-204-4653 Windsor Fee Range: $40 to $69 Highland Hills Golf Course Map#: 93 Public 18R 970-330-7327 Greeley Fee Range: $21-$27 Holyoke Golf Course Map#: 98 Public 9R 970-854-3200 Holyoke Fee Range: $15 Indian Hills Golf Course Map#: 100 Public 9R 970-848-2812 Yuma Fee Range: $14-$16 Loveland, The Olde Course at Map#: 138 Public 18R 970-667-5256 Loveland Fee Range: $22-$28 Lake Valley Golf Club Map#: 110 Private 18R 303-444-2114 Longmont Fees: N/A Link-N-Greens Golf Course Map#: 115 Public 18E 970-221-4818 Fort Collins Fee Range: $19-$21
Courses not responsible for published fees. Fees ma Mariana Butte Golf Course Map#: 123 Public 18R 970-667-8308 Fee Range: $28-$36 Loveland Missing Links Golf at Frederick Map#: 130 Public 9R 303-651-7060 Longmont Fees: 10 Mountain Vista Greens Golf Course Map#: 136 Public 9R 970-482-4847 Fee Range: $12-$14 Fort Collins Northeastern 18 Map#: 188 Public 18R 970-521-6889 Sterling Fee Range: Guests $15-$37.50 Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club Map#: 144 970-674-0930 Semi-Private 18R Windsor Fee Range: $40-$50 Plainsman Golf Club Map#: 235 Public 9R No Telephone Joes Fee Range: $10 Prairie Golf Course Map#: 151 970-383-2211 Public 9R Fee Range: $5 Cope Prairie Pines Golf Club Map#: 152 Public 9R 719-346-8207 Burlington Fee Range: $15-$20 Ptarmigan Golf & Country Club Map#: 153 970-226-6600 Private 18R Fee Range: $100 Fort Collins Quail Dunes Golf Course Map#: 73 Public 18R 970-867-5990 Fort Morgan Fee Range: $22 Quint Valley Golf Club Map#: 249 Public 9R 303-822-5509 Byers Fee Range: $20 Riverview Golf Course Map#: 165 Public 18R 970-522-3035 Sterling Fee Range: $12-$18 Saddleback Golf Club Map#: 218 303-833-5000 Public 18R Fees: $29-37 Firestone Sedgwick County Golf Course Map#: 224 Public 9S N/A Fees: N/A Julesburg Southridge Golf Club Map#: 181 Public 18R 970-416-2828 Fort Collins Fee Range: $21-24
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Stratton Golf Course Public 9R Stratton Sunset Golf Course Public 9R Longmont Tamarack Golf Course Public 9R Limon Twin Peaks Golf Course Public 18R Longmont Ute Creek Golf Course Public 18R Longmont Washington County Golf Club Public 9R Akron Wray Country Club Public 9R Wray
Map#: 190 719-348-5412 Fee Range: $10 Map#: 191 303-776-3122 Fee Range: $10-$18 Map#: 192 719-775-9998 Fee Range: $12 Map#: 198 303-772-1722 Fee Range: $20-$24 Map#: 199 303-774-4342 Fee Range: $17-$35 Map#: 205 970-345-2309 Fee Range: $12-$15 Map#: 213 970-332-5934 Fee Range: $15-$17
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Cougar Canyon Golf Links Map#: 197 Public 18R 719-422-7015 Fee Range: $39 -$69 Trinidad Country Club of Colorado Map#: 46 Resort 18R 719-538-4095 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $120 Desert Hawk at Pueblo West Map#: 120 Public 18R 719-547-2280 Fee Range: $25-$32 Pueblo West Eads Golf Course Map#: 232 Public 9R No Telephone Eads Fee Range: $3 Eisenhower Golf Club Map#: 62 719-333-2606 Military 36R Colorado Springs Fee Range: $12-$50 Elmwood Golf Course Map#: 154 Public 18R 9E 719-561-4946 Pueblo Fee Range: $24-$26 Grandote Peaks Golf Club Map#: 81 719-742-3391 Public 18R Fee Range: $35-$75 La Vita Hollydot Golf Course Map#: 97 Public 27R 719-676-3341 Colorado City Fee Range: $17-$23 Hugo Golf Club Map#: 234 No Telephone Public 9S Fee Range: $5 Hugo Kings Deer Golf Club Map#: 55 Public 18R 719-481-1518 Monument Fee Range: $35-$50 Kissing Camels Golf Club Map#: 106 Private 27R 719-632-5541 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $60-$75 La Junta Golf Club Map#: 107 Public 9R 719-384-7133 La Junta Fee Range: $10-$15 Las Animas Golf Course Map#: 112 719-456-2511 Public 9R Fee Range: $12 Las Animas Mossland Memorial Golf Course Map#: 133 Public 9R 719-765-4659 Fees: N/A Flagler Patty Jewett Golf Course Map#: 143 Public 27R 719-385-6934 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $27 Pine Creek Golf Club Map#: 146 Public 18R 719-594-9999 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $35 Pueblo Country Club Map#: 155 719-542-2941 Private 18R Pueblo Fee Range: $65-$75 Rocky Ford Country Club Map#: 167 719-254-7528 Public 9R Rocky Ford Fee Range: $11 Sand Creek Golf Course Map#: 236 Public 9E 719-597-5489 Fees: 8 Colorado Springs Silver Spruce Golf Course Map#: 175 Military 18R 719-556-7414 Colorado Springs Fees: Guests $25 Smoky River Golf Club Map#: 176 Public 9R 719-767-5021 Cheyenne Wells Fee Range: $12 Spreading Antlers Golf Course Map#: 182 Public 9R 719-336-5274 Lamar Fee Range: $20-$22 Spring Valley Golf Club Map#: 183 Public 18R 303-646-4240 Elizabeth Fee Range: $22-$34 Springfield Municipal Golf Course Map#: 226 Public 9R No Telephone Springfield Fees: N/A Springs Ranch Golf Club Map#: 185 Public 18R 719-573-4863 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $28-$45 Sumo Golf Village Map#: 10 Semi-Private 18R 719-784-6152 Florence Fee Range: $42 Trinidad Golf Course Map#: 302 Public 9R 719-846-4015 Trinidad Fee Range: $15(9H); $20(18h) Valley Hi Golf Course Map#: 202 Public 18R 719-385-6911 Colorado Springs Fee Range: $20-$27 Walking Stick Golf Course Map#: 203 Public 18R 719-584-3400 Pueblo Fee Range: $26-$28 Walsenburg Golf Course Map#: 204 Public 9R 719-738-2730 Walsenburg Fee Range: $14-$16 Woodmoor Pines Country Club Map#: 212 Private 18R 719-481-2266 Monument Fees: Guests $55-$65
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Adam’s Mountain Country Club Map#: 244 Private 18R 970-328-2326 Eagle Fees: Members Only Aspen Glen Golf Club Map#: 5 Private 18R 970-704-1988 Carbondale Fees: Guests $120-$245 Aspen Golf Course Map#: 6 Public 18R 970-429-1949 Aspen Fee Range: $80 Beaver Creek Golf Club Map#: 11 Resort 18R 970-845-5775 Avon Fees: Guests $160 Breckenridge Golf Club Map#: 16 Public 27R 970-453-9104 Breckenridge Fee Range: $95
Brightwater Club Map#: 243 Private 18R 970-777-1270 Fee Range: Members Only Gypsum Catamount Ranch and Club Map#: 23 Private 18R 970-871-9200 Steamboat Springs Fees: Guests $135 Cattails Golf Club Map#: 24 Public 18R 719-589-9515 Fee Range: $30 Alamosa Challenger Golf Course Map#: 119 Public 9E 719-256-4856 Crestone Fee Range: $20 Collegiate Peaks Golf Course Map#: 34 719-395-8189 Public 9R Buena Vista Fee Range: $23 Copper Creek Golf Club Map#: 39 Resort 18R 970-968-2882 Copper Mountain Fee Range: $65-$85 Cordillera, The Club at Map#: 40 970-926-5100 Private 54R 9P3 Fee Range: $225-$235 Edwards Country Club of the Rockies Map#: 47 Private 18R 970-926-3021 Edwards Fees: Guests $75-$175 Crested Butte, The Club at Map#: 49 970-349-6131 Resort 18R Fee Range: $120 Crested Butte Dos Rios Golf Club Map#: 56 Semi-Private 18R 970-641-1482 Gunnison Fee Range: $65 w/cart Eagle Ranch Golf Club Map#: 217 Public 18R 866-328-3232 (toll free) Eagle Fee Range: $45-$90 Eagle Springs Golf Club Map#: 58 Private 18R 970-926-4404 Wolcott Fees: Escorted Guests Only EagleVail Golf Club Map#: 59 800-341-8051 Resort 18R Fee Range: $35-$98 Avon Estes Park Golf Course Map#: 64 Public 18R 970-586-8146 Fee Range: $28 - $46 Estes Park Four Mile Ranch Golf Club Map#: 252 Public 18R 719-275-5400 Canon City Fee Range: $44-$59 Fox Acres Country Club Map#: 74 Private 18R 970-881-2191 Red Feather Lakes Fees: Guests $120-$130 Glenwood Springs Golf Club Map#: 79 970-945-7086 Public 9R Glenwood Springs Fee Range: $25 Grand Elk Golf Course Map#: 222 970-887-9122 Resort 18R Granby Fee Range: $45 - $125 Gypsum Creek Golf Club Map#: 42 Public 18R 970-524-6200 Fee Range: $54 Gypsum Grand Lake Golf Course Map#: 80 Public 18R 970-627-8008 Grand Lake Fee Range: $44-$80 Haymaker Golf Course Map#: 87 Public 18R 970-870-1846 Steamboat Springs Fee Range: $79 Headwaters Golf Course Map#: 225 Public 18R 970-887-2709 Granby Fee Range: $60-$80 High Country Mountain Meadows GC Club Map#: 233 Public 9R No Telephone Red Feather Lakes Fees: N/A Ironbridge Golf Club Map#: 208 Semi-Private 18R 970-384-0630 Glenwood Springs Fees: Guests $39 to $89 Keystone Ranch Golf Course Map#: 105 Resort 18R 970-496-4250 Keystone Fee Range: $125-$140 Keystone, The River Course at Map#: 162 Resort 18R 970-496-4444 Keystone Fee Range: $125-$140 Lake Estes Executive 9 Golf Course Map#: 109 Public 9E 970-586-8176 Estes Park Fee Range: $13 Maroon Creek Club Map#: 124 Private 18R 970-920-1533 Aspen Fees: Guests $195-$325 Monte Vista Country Club Map#: 131 Public 9R 719-852-4906 Monte Vista Fee Range: $18 Mount Massive Golf Course Map#: 134 Public 9R 719-486-2176 Leadville Fee Range: $18 Pagosa Springs Golf Club Map#: 141 Resort 27R 970-731-4755 Pagosa Springs Fee Range: $57 Pole Creek Golf Club Map#: 150 Public 27R 800-511-5076 Winter Park Fee Range: $80 The Ranch at Roaring Fork Club Map#: 245 Public 9P3 970-963-4410 Carbondale Fee Range: $15 Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks Map#: 60 Semi-Private 18R 970-262-3636 Silverthorne Fee Range: $75-$124 Red Sky Ranch Map#: 223 N/A 36R 970-477-8406 Edwards Fees: N/A Rio Grande Golf Club Map#: 41 Resort/Private 18R 719-873-1995 South Fork Fees: N/A River Valley Ranch Golf Club Map#: 163 Public 18R 970-963-3625 Carbondale Fee Range: $50-$75
Roaring Fork Club Map#: 166 Private 18R 970-927-9100 Fees: Invitation only Basalt Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club Map#: 173 Resort 18R 970-879-1391 Steamboat Springs Fee Range: $80-$130 Saint Andrews at Westcliffe Map#: 186 Public 9R 719-783-9410 Fee Range: $12-$20 Westcliffe Salida Golf Club Map#: 170 Public 9R 719-539-1060 Salida Fee Range: $23 Shadow Hills Golf Club Map#: 172 719-275-0603 Semi-Private 18R Ca-on City Fee Range: $33 Shining Mountain Golf Club Map#: 211 Public 18R 719-687-7587 Woodland Park Fee Range: $32-$38 Snowmass Golf Village Map#: 177 719-784-6152 Resort 18R Fees: N/A Snowmass Village Sonnenalp Golf Club Map#: 178 Resort 18R 970-477-5370 Edwards Fee Range: $160 Steamboat Golf Club Map#: 187 970-879-4295 Public 9R Fee Range: $25(9H); $37 (18H) Steamboat Springs Vail Golf Club Map#: 200 Public 18R 970-479-2260 Vail Fee Range: $100 Willow Creek at Eagle Vail Map#: 237 Public 9-P3 970-845-PAR3 Avon Fees: N/A
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Adobe Creek National Golf Course Map#: 1 970-858-0521 Public 27R Fee Range: $17-$24 Fruita Battlement Mesa Golf Club Map#: 8 Public 18R 970-285-7274 Fee Range: $35 Battlement Mesa Black Canyon Golf Club at Montrose Map#: 132 Public 18R 970-249-4653 Montrose Fee Range: $24 Bookcliff Country Club Map#: 12 Private 18R 970-242-9053 Grand Junction Fees: Guest $40 Bridges at Montrose, The Map#: 241 970-252-1119 Simi-Private 18R Montrose Fees: Guest $45-$87 Cedar Ridges Golf Course Map#: 25 970-675-8403 Public 9R Rangely Fee Range: $10(9H), $18(18H) Chipeta Golf Course Map#: 31 Public 18E 970-245-7177 Fee Range: $17-$21 Grand Junction Cobble Creek, The Links at Map#: 116 Public 18R 970-240-9542 Montrose Fee Range: $37 Conquistador Golf Course Map#: 38 Public 18R 970-565-9208 Cortez Fee Range: $18 Dalton Ranch Golf Course Map#: 50 Semi-Private 18R 970-247-8774 Durango Fee Range: $79 Deer Creek Village Golf Club Map#: 52 Public 18R 970-856-7781 Cedaredge Fee Range: $29-$38 Devil's Thumb Golf Course Map#: 43 Public 18R 970-874-6262 Delta Fee Range: $26-$41 Divide Ranch and Club Map#: 67 Semi-Private 18R 970-626-5284 Ridgway Fee Range: $49-$76 Glacier Club Map#: 193 Private 18R 970-382-6700 Durango Fee Range: 125-$175 Hillcrest Golf Club Map#: 95 Public 18R 970-247-1499 Durango Fee Range: $22 Hunter’s Run Golf Course Map#: 246 Public 18R 970-884-9785 Ignacio Fee Range: $11-$20 Lakota Canyon Golf Club Map#: 240 Public 18R 970-984-9700 New Castle Fee Range: $45-$75 Lincoln Park Golf Course Map#: 114 Public 9R 970-242-6394 Grand Junction Fee Range: $10-$14 Meeker Golf Course Map#: 127 Public 9R 970-878-5642 Meeker Fee Range: $19 Redlands Mesa, The Golf Club at Map#: 220 Public 18R 970-263-9270 Grand Junction Fee Range: $49-$69 Rifle Creek Golf Club Map#: 161 Semi-Private 18R 970-625-1093 Rifle Fee Range: $34 Telluride Ski & Golf Club Map#: 194 Resort 18R 970-728-6157 Telluride Fee Range: $130-$150 Tiara Rado Golf Course Map#: 196 Public 18R 970-254-3830 Grand Junction Fee Range: $18-$22 Yampa Valley Golf Club Map#: 214 Public 18R 970-824-3673 Craig Fee Range: $28
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Events
Early Registration Is Now Open for the 4th Annual Las Vegas World Amateur
olfers from around the globe are now signing up for the prestigious Las Vegas World Amateur golf tournament that will be held at several top Las Vegas golf courses from Feb. 22-26 2016. The annual Las Vegas World Amateur combines the best of Vegas golf and hospitality into one amazing and competitive week of golf each winter, providing a respite the cold weather for golfers from around the world. Officials from the Southern Nevada Golf Association have announced that registration is now open for the fourth annual tournament that is scheduled for Feb. 22-226, 2016, in Las Vegas and at some of the best courses in the city. An early bird entry fee of $575 is now available, but expires Nov. 15, 2015. Golfers will experience on the course action plus off the course entertainment and hospitality that is unmatched anywhere in the world. Players must have a verified USGA handicap to participate. Golfers can visit www.LVWorldAm.com to register or for more information. “The word we continually here from our past participants is ‘wow’ when they are asked how to describe the Las Vegas World Amateur,” said Ann Sunstrum, Southern
Las Vegas golf courses that are scheduled to be a part of the tournament in 2016 are: Revere Golf Club—Lexington and Concord; Bear’s Best Las Vegas; Angel Park Golf Club—Palms and Mountain; Desert Pines Golf Club; and Painted Desert Golf Club.
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Revere – Concord Nevada Golf Association. “We are thrilled to offer our fourth annual event and we already have seen a strong interest from returning players who have signed up, plus many of those golfers are the best ambassadors for the tournament and are helping invite golfing friends to play in the tournament in 2016.”
The Las Vegas World Amateur package includes: • 54 holes of tournament golf (different course each day) • Potential fourth 18-hole tournament round (for qualifiers after round 3) • Opening Night Welcome Reception • Awards cocktail reception and dinner following round three
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• Tournament gift bag valued at $150 • Entrance to Scoring Central each evening which includes light hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages (including alcohol), drawings, and other surprises. • Thousands in prizes for flight winners and overall champions • Trophy for each flight champions and overall champions • Daily drawings and giveaways The following are the tournament flights: • Men (49 & Under) • Senior Men (50-59) • Mid Senior Men (60-69) • uper Senior Men (70+) • Women
About the Las Vegas World Amateur The Las Vegas World Amateur is played February 22-26, 2016, and is open to all amateur golfers and combines world class golf with the glamour and excitement of Las Vegas. Participants from all over the world play 54 holes of golf during the tournament on some of Las Vegas’ finest courses and compete for thousands in prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. Those who qualify earn a bonus championship round of golf for no additional fee. Away from the course, VIP cocktail receptions, dinners and other Vegas surprises highlight the event. The tournament is owned and operated by the Southern Nevada Golf Association, the governing body for the game of golf in the Las Vegas area which is licensed by the United States Golf Association. D
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Cover Feature
The Beach Boys said it best...
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“Let's go surfin' now. Everybody's learning how. Come on and safari with me.”
By Brian Hurlburt, at LVGolfInsider DIVOT Contributing Writer
verybody’s (Golf) Surfin’ Now, Everybody’s Learnin’ How... at LV National Golf Club! The future is now at the historic Las Vegas National Golf Club, which is located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Playing a round on a Golfboard is cool. And fun. And exciting. And unique. And so many more adjectives that
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could be used to describe traveling around 18 holes while riding the new and revolutionary Golfboard. Playing a round of golf in Las Vegas on a Golfboard goes to a whole new level, and that’s exactly what you can do when you tee it up at Las Vegas National Golf Club, one of the most historic golf courses in the Las Vegas Golf Re-
gion. The legends have played here including Jack Nicklaus, Mickey Wright, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Dean Martin Sammy Davis, Jr., and many more, but a new generation is embracing the Golfboard and loving every minute of it. That’s right. You can now surf your way around this oasis in the desert—located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip in a historic Vegas neighborhood and shadowed by hundreds of mature trees—and experience the future of golf while you bask in the history of a course where the legends of the game have won LPGA Tour or PGA TOUR events. Las Vegas National was the first course in the country to go all-in with the Golfboard, and have 20 available to rent on a daily basis, and on many days those boards are sold out so you need to reserve yours soon. The Golfboard is the brainchild of self-described snowboard addict Don Wildman, founder of Bally Total Fitness, had the original idea to use an electric skateboard to ride the steep slopes of his local Malibu course as a fun way to ‘get in some turns’ during the summer months. His passion turned into a business and early on the concept was also embraced by surfing superstar Laird Hamilton. What they have come up with is a new, fun and innovative way to play golf that adds excitement and can shave a lot of time off of a round of golf.. "We are always looking to attract new players to the game and bring new excitement to golfers who love the game, and offering the Golfboard is a perfect way to accomplish our goals,” says Las Vegas National General Manager Coy Wood. “The Golfboard is thrilling for golfers plus it can speed up the game in addition to being just plain fun. Plus, Las Vegas is the perfect place to launch a new product like this, and we are thrilled to have them here at Las Vegas National Golf Club, one of the most historic golf courses in Las Vegas. So we are embracing the future while we still honor the tradition of the game." While the Golfboard is a main “wow” factor at National, it’s also good to remember that the course hosts several charity and corporate outings annually, and due to its location just down the street from the resorts on Las Vegas Boulevard, it makes for a great location to host a business event or tournament. Or if you are traveling on a girl or guy buddy trip, LV National is a great place to bring your group no matter how large or small. The staff at National can customize a group package that may include golf, food and beverage, gift cards, etc. Plus, guests of events can also visit the Las Vegas Golf Hall of fame exhibit that is located in the clubhouse and is free and open to the public during course business hours. Golfboard rentals are $15 per nine holes and $20 per 18. Visit LasVegasNational.com for more details. To receive more info on your next group trip to LVN contact group sales manager Mark Fript at mark@lasvegasnational.com D
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Most Commonly
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Rules of Golf
up again without penalty. However, if the ball was already in play (if you skimmed it on your first attempt, for example), this would count as a stroke.
2. MYTH: A golfer whose ball is off the green should always play before someone on the green.
Regardless of the lie of the balls, the player whose ball is farthest from the hole should always go first. Say, for instance, one player has a 10-foot chip and another has a 50-foot putt, the putt would be played first.
FACT:
1. MYTH: It counts as a stroke if a ball is touched and falls from the tee after being addressed. FACT: This does not normally count as a stroke and the ball can simply be teed
3. MYTH: When your ball finds a water hazard, you can play a provisional before looking for the original.
FACT: If you’re practically certain that your ball is in the water, you can’t hit a provisional. The next shot you play is considered the ball in play (with an added penalty
stroke). When hitting your ball into a hazard, proceed according to Rule 26. If you think there is a possibility that your ball could be outside the hazard, you can hit a provisional. If it turns out that the ball is actually in the hazard, you have to abandon the provisional.
4. MYTH: If your ball is in an unplayable lie, you’re allowed to drop in a spot which makes it ‘playable’.
FACT: You have three options, each with a penalty of one stroke, after declaring a ball unplayable. 1. Replay the previous shot. 2. Drop another ball behind the spot where the ball lies, keeping it directly in line with the hole, with no limit as to how far behind that point the ball is dropped. 3. Drop inside of two club-lengths from the spot where the ball is positioned, making sure to be no closer to the hole.
5. MYTH: You can take an out-ofbounds stake out of the ground, or take relief from any marker of the course’s boundary. FACT: You are not allowed to take relief from any marker of the course’s boundary. Play it as it lies or take it as an unplayable lie, proceeding under those options. You can’t have a ball marked off the green unless it interferes with your ball, stance or swing. 6. MYTH: You cannot ask for another player’s ball to be moved unless it affects your ball, swing or stance.
FACT: If you think that another ball may interfere with your ability to play a hole, you can ask that it is marked and lifted. However, the marked ball cannot be cleaned unless it is on a putting green. D
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Featured Instruction
Illustrating Proper Footwork In The Golf Swing With Skates By Chad Miller DIVOT Contributing Writer
ost amateur golfers have difficulty transferring their weight in the golf swing. This is partly from a misconception of weight transfer and partly from poor footwork. Proper footwork is the key to properly transferring your weight in the golf swing. The great Jack Nicklaus was told by his first and only swing coach Jack Grout to roll his left ankle on the backswing and his right ankle on the through swing. This swing characteristic stuck with Nicklaus throughout his entire career and allowed him to properly transfer his weight back and through the golf swing. Let’s look at a good way to illustrate this proper footwork in the golf swing – with a pair of skates. Ice skates or hockey skates are similar in that they have an “edge” making it easy to roll your ankle from side to side without losing stability in your feet. If
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you did lose stability you would fall over. As a result, it is easy to feel where your weight is pressured in your feet and the proper weight transfer. In the backswing there should be pressure on the inside of your right foot, similar to being on your inside edge of your hockey skates. This keeps your knees stable and allows your pelvis to pivot properly. Notice in the left image, you don’t want to roll your right ankle out on the backswing. By doing this, you will lift your right foot off the ground, sacrificing stability and power. As Jack Grout told Nicklaus, roll the LEFT ankle on the backswing, but not so much that it rolls the weight to the outside of the foot. You want to feel that the ankles are mobile while your feet are stable on the ground.
During the through swing or forward swing, pressure should be increased on the inside of the right foot as you push your center of gravity forward towards the target. The proper weight transfer will have a right leg that flexes and then extends in the forward swing. This action is similar to pushing the inside edge of your right skate into the ice or ground (blue arrow) to stride forward (red arrow). By pushing into the ground, you are essentially forced to roll your right angle as Grout told Nicklaus to do on the forward swing. As we take a closer look at the picture below, the move on the left depicts no transfer of weight initiated in the feet, while the right side picture clearly shows the forward movement of the center of gravity with a push off of
the right foot. See if you can replicate the proper footwork techniques the next time you’re out on the range and use the visuals of the skates to guide your ankles. Be sure to focus on the mobility of your ankles while maintaining stability with the bottom of your feet on the ground. Talk to a Certified Personal Coach to apply these techniques to your game!
Chad Miller
Chad Miller is the Center Manager and Director of Instruction at GolfTEC Chapel Hills, having taught over 10,000 lessons. In 2013 he was named the Colorado PGA Horton Smith Award winner and is a Player Development Instructor for the PGA's Professional Golf Management program at University of Colorado - Colorado Springs.
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News
Five Days of Golf that Changes Lives
When Cheryl Jensen set out to create a one-time program for military veterans and families to ski and enjoy winter in the Colorado Rockies, she didn’t realize that 12 years later the Vail Veterans Program would impact the lives of more than 600 wounded warriors and over 1,300 family members and caregivers. “After our first program in 2004, we realized there was a greater need to provide our military veterans and their families with ongoing programs that create a life-long community of support,” said Jensen, founder of the Vail Veterans Program. “We’ve evolved to provide both winter and summer programs. This was our third year to offer a week-long golf program and the demand to do a fourth next summer is tremendous.” The 3rd Annual Vail Veterans Golf Program took place the week of August 24 at courses throughout the Vail Valley including Red Sky Golf Club, the Vail Golf Club, Eagle Vail Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club. Five days, five rounds of golf that helped transform lives. “The transformation and confidence that took place with the wounded warriors is truly remarkable,” said Vail Veterans Program alumnus Keith Williams, USMC staff member of the Naval Medical Center. “It is a tribute to incredible golf event that the Vail Veterans Program organizes. The level of care, concern and love inspired new trust with each participant. Golf is a powerful
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healing sport for wounded warriors.” Highlights of the program include a special welcome from Brigadier General (ret.) and Heisman Trophy winner Pete Dawkins. CBS sport analyst and announcer Gary McCord also spent time with the veterans on the links. PGA Golf Professional Larry Rinker was on hand to give tips and techniques for improving their games via Trackman analysis and lessons. However, the week wasn’t just about tee shots and putting. It was about healing. Many veterans who have participated in the program have credited golf with getting them out of dark places. “This is the first time in my life that I have ever experienced any event like the Vail Veterans Program,” said Mike Beuoy, Coast Guard Third Class Petty Officer. “I feel truly humbled and honored to have been a part of it and to have been accepted by everyone here.” Beuoy, a former helicopter rescue swimmer who suffered a serious spinal cord, was one of a dozen first-time participants in the Vail Veterans Program golf event. In addition to golf, the veterans got to experience what it’s like to have a summer vacation in the Vail Valley. They dined at a selection of local restaurants, enjoyed outdoor activities, bowled, enjoyed spa treatments and much more. All made possible by generous donors. “All of the therapeutic programs of-
fered by the Vail Veterans Program are free of charge to the wounded warriors, their families and military medical staff the accompany the group,” added Jensen. Through rehabilitative sports and recreation activities like the golf program, the Vail Veterans Program helps to provide a sense of freedom to United States military personnel with catastrophic injuries including loss of multiple limbs, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic stress syndrome and traumatic brain injuries. “The Vail Veterans Program not only offers me a chance to reconnect in social
life but to play and see veterans with disabilities like myself and see all we are able to due despite limitations,” said Harvey Weiss, US Marine. “It also gives me that sense of welcome home I never got, unlike most coming back I didn't have family waiting or a spouse. It truly feels like that all who are involved from donors, to staff and people who just genuinely dedicate their time really put their heart into us and make us feel like family.” Most veterans who participate in the programs come directly from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. The veterans who participated in this summer’s golf program were from San Diego, San Antonio and Salt Lake City. The Vail Veterans Program is a nonprofit is based in the Vail Valley, home to mountains ranges offering healing nature, and a plethora of outdoor activities, including whitewater rafting, ziplining, horseback riding, fly fishing, golfing and mountain biking in the summer, as well as skiing and snowboarding in the winter. For many of the wounded warriors, performing any of these activities would seem nearly impossible. The Vail Veterans Program makes these ideas a reality. And for most families, watching these achievements happen is a significant turning point for each caregiver. Each veteran receives individualized attention during their trips, focusing on goals the family wants to accomplish. For information on the Vail Veterans Golf Program, additional year-round activities, volunteer opportunities and ways to donate, www.vailveteransprogram.org. D
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Featured Travel
Avoiding Winter’s Madness
Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand By Peter Hellman DIVOT Contributing Writer
Days shorter, leaves turning and soon to drop, anticipating winter’s bone chill.
Southern USA: There is no question that Florida, Arizona and the deserts of California can give you some of what you seek. The advantages of these locales is that they are not far away, getting there is fairly inexpensive and even driving is an option. The disadvantages are that everyone else has the same idea, prices are at high season rates and because it is
still winter, the days are short, often cold with unpredictable weather and frost delays. I haven’t even mentioned one of my pet peeves – over-seeding of fairways and greens.
But, if time and budget allow, here are three ideas of places to go where Spring is just starting, Summer is our winter, Fall is
urry! Go play. Warm days are soon gone. Use what skills you gained this summer and pray you won’t lose them over the freezing golf-less months ahead. Oh sure, there will be a few short days when the temperature rises into the 50’s and the snow slowly melts for a while. So, bundled up you venture to your favorite course, drive your ball down a brown, geese pooped fairway to a frozen lumpy green and say to yourself as did Peggy Lee in her song, “Is That All There Is?”
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Well, my golfing friends don’t despair, there is more. A world of golf awaits and all you have to do is find it and I’m here to help. I’ll share with you places I have visited during winters past to find green fairways, speedy greens and warm sun. Perhaps you will get ideas for your own escape.
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Chapelco Golf Club, San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
our spring and water drains counter-clockwise in toilets and sinks – it’s the Southern Hemisphere. Argentina: What can I say? I love this place. It’s scenic, huge, inexpensive, sophisticated, has cowboys (called gauchos), grass fed beef and great wine. And, it has a long golf tra-
dition thanks to English railroad engineers who came here in the late 19th century to build the nations rail system. You will swear that you are in England or Scotland when you arrive at some of the golf clubs around Buenos Aires such as San Andres (Spanish for St. Andrews) and the Jockey Club. Like other foreign destinations, Argentina suffers a weak currency (the Peso) and your dollar gets you 11% more spending power this year than last. You might even want to slip over the border to Brazil (you will need a visa) where your buying power is up 50% this year. NewZealand: This has to be one of the world’s friendliest countries and they even speak English – with an accent of course. I am not kidding when I say it’s a long flight to Auckland, the capital and major city, but if you have 10 to 14 days for travel, New Zealand is a super place for golf. Both the North and South Islands are festoon with great wineries, stunning mountains, endless beaches and some of the top golf courses in the world. And, though I would not call New Zealand inexpensive, your dollar still gets you $1.60 New Zealand dollars, 23% more than last year. I recommend New Zealand as a great couples’ destination because there is so much to do and share. Even a non-golfing spouse will be happy here and would not forgive you if you went without her/him. South Africa: Speaking of a great couples destination, add South Africa to the list. The reason? Well, first of all, there is great golf. I played
seven top courses on a visit two years ago and barely scratch the surface of what is available. To get the best experience, I played courses from just outside Kruger National Park in the north, to courses south of Elizabeth Town, north of Cape Town and around Cape Town. This vast country is both geographically and ethnically diverse and has wild life only seen in zoos. The accommodations are first class and so is the wine. But, you don’t go all the way to South Africa just to play golf. Whether it is the massive Kruger National Park or one of the many private game reserves, a safari stay has to be part of your South African experience. A couple of days in Cape Town is also a must. Like New Zealand, you need to commit to 10 to 14 days as the flight is long. South Africa is also a bargain. Not only are price low, you get about 13.50 rands to the dollar and that’s almost 17% lower than last year.
Naturally, there are other fine place to find pleasant weather, green grass, great values, splendid accommodations and world class golf this winter, but these are a few you may want to consider. Call me at 303.874.7134, I will share my experiences with you so that you can make up your mind about your winter escape. Fight “winter madness”- play golf in shorts.
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Connie Ward, the owner of Optimal Living, empowers her clients with knowledge and solutions for Medicare. For individuals seeking expert advice on Medicare and its impact on their wellness, wallets and peace of mind, Connie is your resource.
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n 2015, Chrysler has completely redesigned the front and rear ends of the 300, while maintaining the car’s traditional shape. With a larger, redesigned grille, and new lighting features, the remainder of the car continues to carry the swagger that has made the car so popular. The interior of the 2015 Chrysler 300 is new too with a redesigned steering wheel and instrument panel. A rotary shift knob controls the eight-speed automatic transmission, which is now standard for both V-6 and V-8 models. All models get a standard 7-inch full-color display in front of the driver, as well. Thanks to the eight-speed automatic transmission now being paired with both the V-
8 and V-6 engines, the 2015 300 is more efficient than last year, offering up to 31 mpg highway, a figure Chrysler says is best in class. On the performance side of things, the 3.6liter V-6 is has no problems with accelerating. With 292 horses, the V-6 is very strong and smooth. I test drove the V-6 300S model which has a slight performance enhancement over the 300. But if you really want horsepower, the V-8 model, which is available in the 300S and 300C lines, increases the output up to 363 hp from a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8. Coupled with the new eight-speed transmission, this HEMI can move the large 300 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds, an improvement of 0.2 seconds over last year’s five-speed automatic.
All that being said, handling is more about comfort and ride quality than performance. After all, this is a large sedan. And the standard electric power steering makes those steep Colorado mountain road twist and turns something to look forward too. Seating is also geared toward comfort,
whether you’re in the front or rear seats, there’s plenty of adjustability and headroom. There’s even enough space in the trunk for all four sets of golf clubs! For more information, please visit www.chrysler.com. D
2015 Lexus GX 460 he Lexus GX 460 delivers an impressive combination of high end luxury for those who like the finer things, and off-road, four-wheel-drive capability for the weekend warrior.
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With a big 301-horsepower V-8, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.8 seconds, and the six-speed automatic transmission provides quick, smooth shifts. The standard “Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System” helps keep the GX 460 level in corners and in those precarious off-road situations. In the GX you sit very high compared to
other vehicles in this class, so there's great visibility. Well padded seats and plenty of support combine with plenty of headroom and legroom make this a really great place to be. The second row is roomy too and with the side-opening back hatch there’s plenty of packing space to accommodate those long weekend getaways. The GX is now in it’s sixth year and hasn't seen many changes since its debut in 2010. However, there were a few updates to the exterior including the new "spindle" grille, LED daytime-running lights and headlamps, and new wheels. The carved-out fenders and tall, beltline do
help make it look like a truck but with all the common convenience and luxury features you would expect from a Lexus. There’s so many infotainment features
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dard equipment. With all of that, the federal government gives the Impreza a fivestar overall safety rating.
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12-volt power outlets and all around improved interior materials. The 2.0-liter horizontally opposed ('flat') four-cylinder engine and five-speed transmission deliver 148 horse power evenly and smoothly to all four wheels. Handling is responsive and predictable. You'll find all the safety equipment that's expected in this class, and with the recent redesign, there’s better visibility and Subaru has made the rearview camera stan-
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