April in Colorado & Utah - Recommendations?

[Fourputt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourputt

Just curious - why not Buffalo Run?  I've played there a couple of times and enjoyed it.

It has been in poor condition the last couple times I was there and it is poorly managed. Last time we were there it took almost three hours to finish the front. Only once did we see a ranger despite a few calls to the pro shop. At one point on whatever the last par 5 is on the front there were four groups on that hole. A group on the green us behind them with people behind us and people waiting on the tee. And it's expensive weekend fees with cart is $39 for 9 holes. You can ride 18 at Todd Creek or CO National for less than that and their tiered times start getting affordable around 2PM. both are similar to BR but better cared for.

Honestly I only pay at the places near me these days. Some are real beaters but I like funky rural places. Play almost all my golf in Ft Lupton.

Okay, I was just curious.  I haven't been there for several years.  I know that it always seemed to play very long, partly because you were always battling the wind.

[CR McDivot]

I never play the Run at full rate, course conditions simply are not up to the standard of other local courses. It's an interesting course that needs to get over itself and provide better maintenance (hard to do with so much bluegrass and so many geese) and competitive rates.

I usually play the "Senior Monday" where walking (slightly long but easy course to walk) is discounted to $18 for a full round all day.

Stay out of the rough, it's pretty deep, and your best shot from there will likely be a prayer and a bail to the nearest fairway!

[Dave2512]

Okay, I was just curious.  I haven't been there for several years.  I know that it always seemed to play very long, partly because you were always battling the wind.

Wind is a problem for all north courses these days. Average wind this month up here has been 10-15 mph in the afternoon. Sorry for the poorly structured previous reply. My tablet hacks things up and my eyes are getting bad. Can't see fumble fingered mistakes.