I moved to Colorado several years ago. At the time, I was not playing much golf as I focused on work. The last year or so, the golf bug has hit me hard and I'm getting more and more into it (hence, visiting and starting a thread here). Anyway, I wanted to reach out to golfers in the Colorado region (or anyone who has played here more than 1 time). Does anyone have thoughts on the following:
- Best competitive golf event (amateur level)
- Best combined practice facility/golf course)
- Best neighborhood to live in for golfing
- Best value for a round of golf and the experience in the location
- Why do top designers like to call Colorado home (Dye Designs, Eng Designs, Phelps Designs)
- Best Value Membership in Colorado (public, semi-private or private)
- Given the change in seasons, what do you to practice when there is snow on the ground?
- Best time of the day to play?
Now that I've posed some questions, here are a few of my answers
- Golf Channel Am Tour - consistent golf course, consistent players and well-run
- Ridge at Castle Pines, but a close second is probably Green Valley ranch because they have such a good facility there.
- Not sure - maybe somewhere in Aurora which has 5 quality courses within 10 minutes, or smack dab in the middle of Red Sky Ranch (oh wait...i dont have $2 million in the bank to buy property there)
- Keystone Ranch/River was a great experience, but I have yet to go to Ballyneal in Holyoke, CO or Cherry Hills, or Country club of Castle Pines...
- They come because of the beauty and great landscapes we have, and the ease of access to worldwide destinations via DIA.
- Public - Green Valley Ranch or Ridge at castle pines (you get carts in your membership). Private, probably Cherry Creek CC
- I take half swings in my basement since my ceiling heights are only 8 feet. I also try and putt.
- During a Broncos Sunday home game, in the late afternoon when its 65 degrees out and the sun is setting...
