{"id":24678,"date":"2019-06-02T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T01:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley\/"},"modified":"2019-06-02T19:04:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T01:04:00","slug":"2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/local-news\/2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 season preview: Golfing in the Vail Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery\" readability=\"6.8355916892502\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-366783-318\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Jack Afleck | Special to the Daily | The Beaver Creek Golf Club is known for its challenging fairways and beautiful scenery.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>The Beaver Creek Golf Club is known for its challenging fairways and beautiful scenery.<\/strong><br \/>Jack Afleck | Special to the Daily<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaver Creek Golf Club is known for its challenging fairways and beautiful scenery.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Zach Mahone | Daily file photo | EagleVail Golf Club offers Buckets and Brews during the summer at its driving range.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>EagleVail Golf Club offers Buckets and Brews during the summer at its driving range.<\/strong><br \/>Zach Mahone | Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-1.jpg\" alt=\"EagleVail Golf Club offers Buckets and Brews during the summer at its driving range.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-2.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Chelsea Tuttle | Special to the Daily | Cordillera offers four courses with expansive views in Edwards.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Cordillera offers four courses with expansive views in Edwards.<\/strong><br \/>Chelsea Tuttle | Special to the Daily<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cordillera offers four courses with expansive views in Edwards.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-3-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-3.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Special to the Daily | Cordillera's Valley Course is a par-71 Tom Fabio-designed course along the Eagle River.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Cordillera&#8217;s Valley Course is a par-71 Tom Fabio-designed course along the Eagle River.<\/strong><br \/>Special to the Daily<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cordillera's Valley Course is a par-71 Tom Fabio-designed course along the Eagle River.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-4-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-4.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Daily file photo | The Cordillera Mountain Course is on land that was once a working ranch.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>The Cordillera Mountain Course is on land that was once a working ranch.<\/strong><br \/>Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Cordillera Mountain Course is on land that was once a working ranch.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-5-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-5.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Daily file photo | EagleVail Golf Club is one of the area's older courses and also offers a Par 3 Course.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>EagleVail Golf Club is one of the area&#8217;s older courses and also offers a Par 3 Course.<\/strong><br \/>Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-5.jpg\" alt=\"EagleVail Golf Club is one of the area's older courses and also offers a Par 3 Course.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-6-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-6.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Daily file photo | The course at EagleVail Golf Club is challenging with rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests and gardens.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"0.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"12\">\n<p><strong>The course at EagleVail Golf Club is challenging with rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests and gardens.<\/strong><br \/>Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-6.jpg\" alt=\"The course at EagleVail Golf Club is challenging with rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests and gardens.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-7-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-7.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Daily file photo | The Vail Golf Club was designed and built by Vail pioneer Ben Krueger in 1962.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>The Vail Golf Club was designed and built by Vail pioneer Ben Krueger in 1962.<\/strong><br \/>Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-7.jpg\" alt=\"The Vail Golf Club was designed and built by Vail pioneer Ben Krueger in 1962.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-8-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-8.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Daily file photo | The Vail Golf Club was recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Resort Course.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>The Vail Golf Club was recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Resort Course.<\/strong><br \/>Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-8.jpg\" alt=\"The Vail Golf Club was recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Resort Course.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-9-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-9.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Townsend Bessent | Daily file photo | Vail Golf Club offers a mountain-style 18-hole course surrounded by national forest.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Vail Golf Club offers a mountain-style 18-hole course surrounded by national forest.<\/strong><br \/>Townsend Bessent | Daily file photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/EVVGolf-VDW-051719-BeaverCreek-9.jpg\" alt=\"Vail Golf Club offers a mountain-style 18-hole course surrounded by national forest.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText DropCap\">Stunning scenery and fresh mountain air add to the enjoyment of golf in the Rocky Mountains. Many of the courses in the area were designed by names such as Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Greg Norman and Dave Pelz. Golf is available May through October in the Vail Valley, with the best conditions in July and August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Here\u2019s a look at the courses available across the valley this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Beaver Creek Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">103 Offerson Road, Beaver Creek<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-754-5775<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Since 1982, Beaver Creek Golf Club has been known for its challenging fairways and beautiful scenery. Majestic pines and a cascading creek are part of the beauty of this course, and the final holes lead up to the clubhouse with views of a fountain and pond. Architect Robert Trent Jones designed the course, open between May and October. The Rendezvous Club at the clubhouse offers breakfast and lunch, and the club offers stay-and-play packages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">EagleVail Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">459 Eagle Drive, Avon<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-949-5267<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The EagleVail Golf Club is one of the area\u2019s older courses and was designed by Devlin\/Von Hagge. This par-71, 6,189-yard course offers natural challenges \u2014 rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests and gardens. The Whiskey Hill Golf Grill serves up food and drinks as well. Not up for 18 holes? Try the Willow Creek Par 3 Course, where the longest hole measures 120 yards. Willow Creek also offers foot golf and, new this year, \u201cfling golf\u201d \u2014 which is like \u201cfield hockey or lacrosse with a golf ball.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Golf courses at Cordillera<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Edwards<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-926-5100<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">With four courses, each with its own personality, style and challenges, the courses at Cordillera offer expansive views. There\u2019s the Valley Course, Summit Course, Short Course and Mountain Course. The Valley Course is a par-71 Tom Fazio-designed course along the Eagle River. The Mountain Course designed by Hale Irwin is atop Cordillera, and is on land that was once a working ranch. The Summit Course is a little higher, designed by Jack Nicklaus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Vail Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">1775 Sunburst Drive, Vail<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-479-2260<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">With a feel of a private course, yet open to the public, the Vail Golf Club was designed by Vail pioneer Ben Krueger and built in 1962. Golf Digest saluted this course as a Top 100 Resort Course. The mountain-style 18-hole course is surrounded by national forest with picturesque views of the Gore Range. The par-71 course also has a new clubhouse and restaurant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Sonnenalp Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">1265 Berry Creek Road, Edwards<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-477-5370<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The Sonnenalp golf course wends its way through the Singletree neighborhood in Edwards. The par-71, 7,074-yard course is open mid-April through the end of October. After a round, enjoy a meal at Harvest, chef Kelly Liken\u2019s restaurant with a sunny deck and views of Arrowhead across the valley. Rates vary depending on the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">376 Red Sky Road, Wolcott<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-754-8425<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Red Sky Golf Club is a private course on more than 800 acres high above tiny Wolcott, featuring majestic backdrops and tee boxes nestled in the forest. Red Sky has two 18-hole championship courses, one designed by Fazio and the other by Greg Norman. Better your game at the Red Sky Golf Academy with instruction from a PGA Tour veteran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Gypsum Creek Golf Course<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">530 Cotton Ranch Drive, Gypsum<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-524-6200<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">This par-72 course designed by Pete Dye is on the west side of the valley, which means a longer golf season. The course owned and operated by the town of Gypsum offers plenty of challenge. The Gypsum Creekside Grill restaurant is also touted as the 19th hole.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Frost Creek Golf Course<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-328-2326<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Secluded and peaceful, the Frost Creek Golf Course is a few miles from Eagle but feels much more removed. The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf with an emphasis on indigenous landscaping. The par-72, 18-hole championship private course winds its way over 1,100 acres of rolling terrain. Beyond golf, Frost Creek has multiple fishing ponds, hiking and biking trails, guest cabins and a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse that includes an Olympic pool. The course is open through October.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Eagle Ranch Golf Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">0050 Lime Park Drive, Eagle<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-328-2882<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Eagle Ranch Golf Club is a public course where golfers rejoice early in the season at the downvalley course. Eagle Ranch is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and the course sits on what was a working ranch, with farm implements strategically placed around the course, which Arnold Palmer designed and opened in 2001. Golfers can also enjoy an Arnold Palmer at the Grille overlooking the Rocky Mountains. Fun fact: The course has working beehives (more so for local honey than another hazard).<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Country Club of the Rockies<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">0676 Sawatch Drive, Edwards<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-926-3080<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Country Club of the Rockies in the resort of Arrowhead spans the Eagle River and runs along both sides of U.S. Highway 6. The 18-hole, par-72 course promises lush, rolling hills with water play on 11 holes. The links-style course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in the mid-\u201880s. Country Club of the Rockies encourages walking, but the club offers a golf biking option. For a high-tech experience, visit the indoor-outdoor learning center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Subhead\">Gore Creek Mini Golf<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Lionshead Village, Vail<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">970-754-8245<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Made for family-friendly fun during the summer, the Gore Creek Mini Golf Course is located near Vail\u2019s Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead Village. The 9-hole course features an animal theme. Shopping and dining is also nearby in Lionshead Village.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/sports\/2019-season-preview-golfing-in-the-vail-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Summit Daily<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Beaver Creek Golf Club is known for its challenging fairways and beautiful scenery.Jack Afleck | Special to the Daily EagleVail Golf Club offers Buckets and Brews during the summer at its driving range.Zach Mahone | Daily file photo Cordillera offers four courses with expansive views in Edwards.Chelsea Tuttle | Special to the Daily Cordillera&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24678","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-local-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-11 10:40:13","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KIFT - The LIFT FM","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24678\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}