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June 23, 2009 —
Summer has finally arrived after a wet and cold spring, and golf courses around the Vail Valley are green and lush.
Summer golf season is pushing full steam ahead and nothing gets golfers excited like a golf club demo day. Well, golfers, you're in luck.
Sonnenalp Golf Club will be holding its annual demo days on Friday, June 26. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the driving range will have reps from companies like Callaway, Titleist, and Taylor Made with huge golf bags and every kind of club on the market.
A great way for golfers to try out golf clubs before purchasing, this event is open to the public.
For those of you who are content with the equipment you already have, Sonnenalp also has trained staff on hand who can fix broken clubs that you just can't part with.
For more information, contact Sonnenalp Golf Club at (970) 477-5372 or visit www.sonnenalpgolfclub.com.
See you on the lynx.
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Short Course at Cordillera an affordable, convenient, scenic golf option in the Vail Valley
June 13, 2009 —
Tucked away on the mesas of southwest Edwards lies a little golf gem rarely used by its owners. The Short Course at Cordillera is nestled atop of a large ridge that gives golfers an amazing panoramic view of the Vail Valley.
One of four courses belonging to the membership of Cordillera, the Short Course is not your typical par 3 course. Designed by short game guru Dave Pelz in 1997, the Short Course boasts nine of the most elegant short holes you'll find anywhere.
With elevated tee boxes, yardages range from 103 yards to 200 yards from the gold tees, and 57 to 103 from the red tees. Golf holes will test every part of your short game while giving you views of New York Mountain to the east and Castle Peak to the west.
Only minutes from Edwards, the Short Course is open to the public with greens fees at $65 for eighteen holes. The best part is that the Short Course is virtually empty during the work week, making it a great place to sneak in a quick 18 holes under an hour and half. And Grouse on the Green restaurant provides an Irish-style atmosphere, with Guinness and Harp beers on tap.
A great place for beginners to learn the game, the Short Course is less intimidating than most 18-hole golf courses. For veteran players, the Short Course is a great place to fine tune the wedge game, with the blue tees (Pelz tees) set up with awkward downhill, uphill, and side hill lies.
Always in great condition, the Short Course at Cordillera provides one more golfing option in the Vail Valley at a reasonable price and a guaranteed time saver for those with the clock on their mind.
To reach the Cordillera Short Course call (970) 926-5550 or visit cordillera-vail.com.
See you on the lynx.
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Record turnout for first Men's League event at Eagle Ranch Golf Club
May 19, 2009 —
Near record temperatures will welcome this Memorial Day week as river flows are peaking and yes, people are still skiing. Way to go Williams Family (see The O. Report A-Basin blog).
I for one am happy that summer seems to finally be upon us. And with that, golf in the Vail Valley is in full swing.
Vail Golf Club has 10 holes open, while Eagle-Vail Golf Course looks to open all 18 holes by Friday, May 22.
League golf has begun at many courses, including Eagle Ranch, which saw a record 71 competitors play in the first Men's League event. Eagle Ranch Men's League plays every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m., excluding the Fourth of July holiday.
Ladies League is every Thursday at Eagle Ranch, and ladies wanting to play 18 holes tee off from 8:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. The nine-hole league plays from 4:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. every Thursday.
Finally, Eagle Ranch Golf Club is hosting a Friday Afternoon Club beginning in June, with drink specials along with discounted lessons for those in need.
"It's going to be the hizzie," according to head professional Pascal Begin, who is excited to for F.A.C. -- not only for the drink specials, but also to give a bit of golf knowledge at a lower price.
"Come visit the bar with the best view of the Gore Range," said Director of Golf Jeff Boyer, poking a little fun at counterpart Alice Plain in Vail.
The Eagle Ranch F.A.C. is open to anyone, regardless of golf ability, age, or height.
For more information on any of the activities happening at Eagle Ranch Golf Club, visit www.eagleranchgolf.com or call (970) 328-2882.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! See you on the lynx.
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Increasingly popular Vail Valley Scratch Match Tournament right around the corner at Sonnenalp
May 4, 2009 —
Snow showers are visible at the highest peaks as I write, but here on the valley floors spring has sprung. And down-valley golf courses such as Eagle Ranch and Cotton Ranch have seen golfers for the past few weeks.
Eagle-Vail Golf Course has its usual 10 holes open, and the Vail Golf Club opened its driving range this past week. And as snow riders store all things winter, Sonnenalp Golf Club's annual Vail Valley Scratch Match Tournament is just around the corner.
The 9th Annual Scratch Match is a summer-long, match-play tournament for not-so-hacking hackers that's open to anyone in Eagle, Summit, Lake, Routt and Pitkin counties with a USGA handicap index of 12.0 or lower.
The idea is to congregate the Western Slope's best players to compete in a 64-person match-play tournament with the winners moving on and the losers ... well, you know.
Held at one of the Vail Valley's finest courses, Sonnenalp Golf Club, the $90 entry fee gets golfers a qualifying round, first-round play and any subsequent rounds that may follow.
The 2008 Vail Valley Scratch Match saw its first ever full field event with a total of 67 participants.
"The goal for 2009 and the long-term future is to never have under 64 players again," according to George Hart, assistant golf professional and tournament director for the VVSMT.
Past champions include Jaime Olson, Todd Novak, Mitch Perry and reigning Colorado Golf Association Senior Match Play Champion Ken Sady.
Slowly becoming a must-play tournament for the low handicappers in the valley, this year's event looks to be on its way to breaking entry and payout records.
Qualifying dates are Saturday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 20. Both days tee times will begin at 11:30 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Sonnenalp Golf Club at (970) 477-5372. See you on the lynx (Vail humor).
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