| Golf Destination: Denver, Colorado |
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Even for the well-seasoned traveler, Denver, Colorado has the power to astonish. Imagine a place where you can golf and ski – all in one day! Denver is magnificent, though geographically isolated, sitting on a plateau exactly one mile above sea level. Concealed from the west by bold foothills and towering 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks, and protected to the east by an expansive and high desert terrain, no wonder it is the setting for some of North America’s best golf courses. In the Denver, Colorado area you’ll find award-winning courses catering to any skill level and designed by the biggest names in the game. Denver’s terrain and elevation makes for countless golfing experiences. There’s nothing like a round of golf in Denver to make you feel better about your game. Just tee one up and see how far it flies! As for visiting the city, downtown Denver presents a refreshing change from most large cities, in part because it doesn’t feel big. Though it has many high-rise office towers, it also has century-old churches, grand hotels and stylishly modern museums. A good place to start is the gold-domed State Capitol, the most prominent structure in the city. Visitors can climb to the top of the Capitol and take in the incredible view, both of bustling downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Come visit the city and sample famous microbrews, stand in the presence of spectacular peaks and experience the blend of culturally diverse neighborhoods within the city.
Notable golf courses in the area:
Arrowhead Golf ClubLittleton, Colorado This course is a true panoramic paradise and a “must play” course if you are in the Denver area. Large, red sandstone rock formations form the spectacular scenery of this par 70 course. The course is quite hilly, the greens are deceptively fast and the narrow fairways which are bordered by jagged rock formations allow for little margins of error. Look out for white-tailed deers that often wander on the course for a curious look.
The Golf Club at Redlands MesaGrand Junction, Colorado This course offers a blend of Colorado beauty with Arizona-type lush green fairways winding through pink and red sandstone formations. Ranked 27th in Golf Digest’s Top 100 greatest public courses in United States and ranked 2nd "Best Course You Can Play" in Colorado by Golfweek in 2010. Want a challenge? Try the 14th hole par 4 dogleg right of more than 90 degrees in between two large rock formations. This is Redland Mesa’s most controversial hole – if played well, you will feel heroic!
Cougar Canyon Golf LinksTrinidad, Colorado Ranked 1st "Best Course You Can Play" in Colorado by Golfweek in 2010 and ranked 3rd Best New Course in 2008 in United States by Golf Digest, this is a scenic course which sweeps through spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Spanish Peaks and Fisher’s Peak. Cougar Canyon’s signature 16th hole features a thrilling natural island green formed by Gray Creek, an exciting shot for golfers of all levels. Also unique to Cougar Canyon is the course’s black sand bunkers that are a tribute to the area’s rich mining heritage.
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