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Noni Chrisman, 82, chips onto a green at SunsetGolf Course in Longmont in October 2010during a ladies tournament. (Lewis Geyer/Times- Call)

Golf for Every AgeBy Kendra Walker

Longmont Times-Call

Whether you’re young or old, a beginneror expert or maybe somewhere in-between,golf is an activity that anyone can enjoy. Nomatter what category you fall under, golf is abeneficial option for you to get exercise andenjoy the game with others.

KidsIntroducing your child to the game of golf

can be beneficial for his or her development.Golf teaches your children hand-eye-coor-

dination, sportsmanship, confidence andsocial skills. The technical skills required ingolf help kids to make decisions, use criticaljudgement and set goals for themselves.“They develop life skills,” says Keith Martin,the head professional at Twin Peaks GolfCourse in Longmont. “They can go homeand say ‘I did this all by myself.’”

Golf keeps your kids outdoors participat-ing in a healthy lifestyle and contributes tobuilding their self-esteem.

Te e n sGolf gives teenagers the opportunity to

challenge themselves and move into a morecompetitive environment. Your teenager canchoose to play in high school competitionsor just stay active on a weekly basis havingfun with friends.

“Golf is a game they can play for the restof their lives,” Martin says. Though there arefew people who can achieve playing golf ona professional level, teenagers are stillencouraged to set and accomplish goals,such as playing golf to obtain a collegescholarship.

FamiliesPlaying golf is an activity that the whole

family can enjoy. It provides a healthy outletfor you to spend time together because itpromotes recreation and conversation withinyour family.

“If done with no high expectations fromthe parents, a family can have a wonderfultime playing together,” Martin says. He andhis assistant, Steve Kunselman, suggestthat family time on the golf course be anopportunity for positive reinforcement andencouragement within the family.

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together for a weekend activity, especiallyafter a long week of work or school to enjoya day together.

CouplesGolf provides an opportunity for you and

your significant other to experience some-thing together. “Couples I’ve seen playingtogether have an unbelievably specialre l a t i o n s h i p , ” Martin says.

Couples who are beginners to the gameof golf can learn together and help eachother improve. If you and your partnerare already golf regulars, golf can be anenjoyable pastime while developing yourrelationship and growing closer. Couplesplaying golf together develop love, patience,encouragement and respect for each other,Martin says.

Golf can also be a fun idea for a first date,if you know your partner is comfortable withthe game. Time on the course encouragesfriendly conversation and keeps both of youentertained for hours.

The Business World“A lot of business is done on the golf

course,” Martin says. Many companies usegolf as a means for business as an alternativeway to get to know who you work with in arelaxed environment. Some job interviewsare even orchestrated on the green.

“You spend four or five hours out theregetting to know someone,” Martin says onbuilding relationships on the course withyour colleagues. If you’re golfing with aclient, employer or employee, the golfcourse can help you feel more comfortableknowing that you share the same interestand hobby with a fellow coworker.

SeniorsGolf is an activity that seniors can easily

participate in and enjoy. It provides “fresh airand a little exercise,” Kunselman says. Golfis a healthy workout that uses strong, precisemovements from your body, but doesn’trequire strenuous movements that may getmore difficult as you age.

Golf is an engaging activity that encour-ages you to get out and walk around in thesun. Golf can also be a great activity to playwith your children and grandchildren.

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Longmont Times-Call

With the advances in golf ball technologyin recent years, golfers are now realizinghaving the right ball for the game is almostas important as selecting the perfect set ofclubs.

“In all honesty, the combination of newclub technology and the ball have totallyrevolutionized the game of golf,” says MikeBall, head professional at Ptarmigan GolfCourse in Fort Collins.

Golf balls used in today’s game have beencreated as a response from a great deal ofresearch and testing to ensure the materials

and resources used to create the standard1.68-inch diameter ball are for top perfor-mance. Today’s new breeds of golf balls aremulti-layered solid core balls designed forsuperior results.

So how do you go about finding theperfect ball for your golf game? It’s first im-portant to know the different types of balls.

ConstructionThe way a golf ball is made is fundamen-

tally important to the way it will perform.Ball says there are three main types of golfballs: two, three and four piece.

• Two-piece – Combining durability anddistance, the two-piece ball is made with asingle solid core enclosed in the ball’s cover,according to www.golfalot.com. The core isusually made of high-energy acrylate or resin

and covered with a cut-proof cover thatoffers great distance. Ball says these

two-piece balls typically are themost cost effective.

• Three-piece – Wi t heither a solid rubber orliquid center, three-piece

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balls are then layered with an enhanced rub-ber layer before being covered in a durableSurlyn or similar balata, which is nonelasticrubberlike material used specifically in thecovers for golf balls.

Ball says the three-piece golf balls aretypically softer and take more spin. He alsobelieves the three-piece ball offers higherplayability for a lower handicapped player.“When it comes to scoring in golf, what’sreally important is what you do from 100yards in,” he says. “Three-piece golf ballsadd better spin and control for the golfer.”

• Four-piece – Each layer of this ball has aspecific and different purpose to help thegolfer in his or her game. Typically, thecenter core is the solid rubber center, thenlayered with an inner core that helps transferthe energy from the strike. The next layertries to increase driver distance, whileproducing great control and spin on thegreen. The outer core, or the cover, is thethinnest of all four and usually made fromurethane for a soft, durable feel. Ball says thepricing of the four-piece balls is similar tothe three-piece.

Overall, Ball says the core softness affectsthe shot of the ball off the driver or iron,while the cover affects the feel around thegreen and spin shots.

While there was a time when there wasonly a couple really good golf balls out there,Ball says there are now so many companiesdoing a good job due to the research anddevelopment they put on crafting a golf ball.

“One of the best companies out there nowthat I believe offers a wide spectrum isBridgestone,” Ball says. The balls have beendesigned to control the amount of spin based

on the type of player.

Selecting a Ball for Your GameBall says golfers want to select balls based

on what type of game they play and whatthey want the ball to do around the green.

“I believe that when players are pickingout their golf balls, they should have theirswing speed tested,” he says. “Many playerspick the most expensive ball, but if theydon’t have a swing speed fast enough tocompress that ball they won’t reap thebenefits of the ball. And if you have too fastof a swing speed using a soft ball, it’s theequivalent of hitting a marshmallow.”

Ball says golfers should look at their ballflight and determine whether they are hittinghigh or low, or slicing the ball. This will help

determine the type of ball that is bestfor their game.

While a golf professional at a golfcourse can help fit a ball to a person’sgame, Ball says Bridgestone offersannual ball fittings at local clubs, suchas Ptarmigan.

Many golf courses will also get insample packs at the start of the season,which golfers can ask to try out. “Ta k ethem out for yourself and try differentballs,” he says. “Don’t get pigeon holedinto one golf ball just because of itshistor y.”

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C.J. Ebell, golf instructor and custom club makerat Haystack Mountain Golf Course, adjusts the lieon a set of golf clubs. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

C.J. Ebelladjusts aset ofclubs.( Pa u lLitman/Times- Call)

Getting the Right FitCustomized golf clubs addconfidence on the courseBy Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

While everyone knows a golfer’s playingability and strategy on the course determinesthe final score, some may not be aware of theimportance and confidence a good clubdesign has on a player.

C.J. Ebel, director of instruction and clubmaking at Haystack Mountain Golf Coursein Niwot, says club design takes intoaccount how far the ball will go, trajectoryand turf conditions. All of these things caneffect how a course is played.

But how do you know if you have a goodclub design? Both Ebel and Shawn Walsh,merchandise manager at Colorado Ski andGolf, say if you are serious about the sport,taking the time to get fitted for customizedclubs is one of the most important things agolfer can do for their game.

“Materials are great off the rack, but youonly have a 20 percent chance it’s going to fityou just right,” Ebel says.

If you are just beginning, buying a set ofclubs can be ideal if adjusted to your specificbody size. If a club doesn’t fit you right it cancreate bad habits hurting your game in thelong run. “There is definitely different needsfor different-sized people,” Walsh says.“Having the right angle, type of shaft, gripchoice, right length and choosing the overalldesign of the golf club all plays an importantrole. Visually, you must like the style anddesign of the club because all of these intan-gibles will help instill confidence and give

you less to focus on when on the course.”

Ebel realizes golf can be an expensivesport and recommends golfers start smalland build up their clubs to a complete setthroughout time. “If you want to play golffocus on quality, not quantity,” he says.“Your game will get better if you have one ortwo really good clubs.”

The only clubs needed to learn strategywhen playing a course and define your gameand its limitations are a 7-iron or 8-iron anda putter, Ebel says. Once you can play a goodgame with these clubs, you are good enoughto start building onto your set of clubs.And just remember that a club helps buildconfidence on the course – if it fits well, itwill feel good.

“Actually think of the level, try it out andget a feel for what you are choosing beforebuying,” Walsh recommends. “Getting afitting will give you recommendations youmay not have even thought of. There aremany times we can make small adjustmentsto clubs to help your game. There are limita-tions on existing clubs, don’t put a Band-Aidover the problem.”

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Moments before swinging thatchiseled iron, a thought crosses yourmind. Am I hitting this right? Anoth-er second passes before you realize, ifonly I could map out a potential tra-jectory. That would give you an edge.

What about a portable golf GPS?Yup, that would do the job.

Some golf GPS devices resemble chunky,oversized cell phones. Costing upwards of$100 for reliable models, the price may seema bit on the high side for the casual golfer.But you already own a piece of technologythat can function as a solid golf GPS device.You just haven’t installed the correctprogram yet.

Apps are available for select phones thatcan turn a cell into a portable golf GPS device.A variety of apps are available, capable ofhelping you get an edge to your game. Usefulfor mapping out a swing path and identifyinghazards, some even store valuable statisticalinformation on your game results.

Eric Kobylinski, general manager ofGalaxy Golf in Westminster, says he doesn’thave experience with GPS apps on cellphones, but he is experienced in selling andusing golf GPS devices. “From what I haveseen the functionality are about the same,”he says. Mobility is similar. “The separateGPS that we sell in the stores are the samesize or smaller than the cell phone.”

Other devices used by golfers to improvetheir game are range finders, which use alaser to determine the lengths in yards.Kobylinski says the two serve the samefunction but do so by different methods.

GPS givesyou an over-head view of theentire course, whilerange finders will helpfind lengths for an individ-ual hole.

“The GPS is different; that’s a unitthat is going to tell you where you are andhow far you are from the golf course, thingslike that.” He says the biggest advantages ofthese devices is that they help speed up agame. “It’s going to give you exact yardagesto the tee or certain hazards, things like that,so you can really plan your strategy for thehole. It also helps you keep stats.”

Cell phone apps will have similar featuresto their counterpart, and they may even haveextras not available in the normal golf GPSand vice-versa.

For those interested in using mobile apps,here are some of the top golf GPS appsincluding their price and mobile phoneavailability that may be useful the next timeyou are preparing to tee off.

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Key for smart phone availability: A-Android, BB-Blackberry, I-iPhone, P-Palm Pre, O-Other, WM-Windows Mobile.

Fr e e C a d d i e Cost: Free, $9.99 Pro version Available for: A, BB, I, P, O, WMFreeCaddie offers nearly all the similar features available in golf GPS apps, like the ability to down-

load course data at golf courses and measuring the distance of a green, but what really makes thisapp stand apart is its versatile platform availability. Boasting an easy-to-use interface, this app stillpacks a punch with its unlimited course storage, player scorecards and shot measuring. Upgradingto the Pro version will run a golfer less than $10, and is probably a smart buy.

Golfshot Cost: $29.99 Available for: A, IThe premier golf GPS app for Android and iPhones, this app was made famous in an iPhone com-

mercial. The price is reasonable considering its capabilities, which include a score keeper for multi-ple players. You can even view layups based on your clubs. The app also provides a comprehensivestatistical analysis of every round. You will chose from a database of more than 30,000 courses withthis app. The price is on-par with most other golf apps, and once you install it on your phone youcan use it as many times as you’d like.

Green Finder Cost: $35 a year Available for: A, BB, I, WM

Club selection is made all too simple thanks to this app. For $35, the product is yours for a year.The subscription price may keep some from becoming too interested, so this one is probably for aplayer who visits courses frequently. This app will offer GPS mapping for more than 10,000 golfcourses, including some outside the United States. One valuable feature: this app allows for unlimit-ed real-time golf course downloads when you need them. In the iPhone version, you can evencreate a course if the green you are playing on is not in the Green Finder database.

GolfCard Cost: Free, $9.99 Pro version Available for: A, IFor those eager to boast their consecutive birdies or other 18-hole triumphs, GolfCard is your

type of app. Once a game is finished, this app will record statistics and even allow e-mailing of theresults. Designed with crisp attention to detail, this app was mentioned in a prominent magazine asone of the best gifts for dad on Father’s Day. You’ll have to upgrade to the Pro version if you wantthe feature statistical analysis and record keeping.

Pocket CaddyCost: $5.99 Available for: A, WM

BEFORE YOU BUY! Be sure to check with the tournament or leagueyou participate in to assure the use of range finder or other golf appscomply with and do not violate Rule 14-3 of The Rules of Golf. Thisrule regulates the use and practices of artificial devices, unusual equip-ment and unusual use of equipment. “You can’t use this during tourna-ment play,” Kobylinski says. “A touring professional is not going to usethis during a tournament. Now a caddy might use it to mark yardageson his yard book.”

English-based Statsports, which designed Pocket Caddy, special-izes in implementing GPS technology for athletic purposes. Theyspared no expense in creating the app, which features vivid 3-Dflyovers of courses, 3-D replays of rounds and shot recording andscore keeping. According to its website, Pocket Caddy can evenrun on car satellite navigation systems. Once purchased, the appoffers access to a membership program that enables users todownload new courses and add them to their library.

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Culinary arts have been a big part ofJeremy Quattlebaum’s life, whose dad was apastry chef. With a family passionate aboutcooking, the love for food was passed alongto Quattlebaum whose culinary creations asthe executive chef and food and beveragedirector shine for the Indian Tree GolfCourse Restaurant in Arvada.

“I have that love and passion for cooking,”he says. “But what I’ve done is taken typical

golf course cuisine and added a gourmettwist.”

As a municipal golf course with a countryclub feel, Indian Tree rests on the west sideof Colo. Highway 287 in the midst of thecity. But you won’t get that city feel from thiscourse, which offers amazing Front Rangeviews nestled among mature trees andbabbling streams and ponds.

The rustic Colorado feel to the clubhouseis only one reflection of the comfortable feelguests will receive when dining at IndianTree. “We want to treat out guests like theyare at a country club,” he says. “It’s how weapproach our all around look, feel and staff.”

Guests will find a variety of culinarydelights on the menu for breakfast, lunchand dinner, from burgers and wraps to lushgreen salads. But these creations are any-thing but ordinary, with Quattlebaum addinghis signature touch resulting in a marriage oftraditional favorites with a gourmet twist.“We want to offer things to the customerthey won’t get anywhere else,” he says. “Butwe also want our golfers to make this theirplace to hang out and enjoy great food.”

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Chef Jeremy Quattlebaum adds ingredients to food being prepared in the Indian Tree Restaurantkitchen. Right: Banquet facilities at Indian Tree are perfect for a small wedding, graduation party, rehearsaldinner and golf tournaments. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

Wrap and Fish and Chips. But guests alsodive into the Santa Fe Chicken Salad whichfeatures fresh cut greens topped withcheddar jack cheese, black beans, tomatoes,peppers, onions and tender diced chicken,all tucked below the restaurant’s signaturesouthwest ranch dressing.

Quattlebaum says they make many itemsfrom scratch, allowing them to put a signa-ture touch on all of their dishes, and offersthe chance for seasonal menus. One hugesuccess among customers has been there s t a u r a n t ’s homemade potato chips that arethinly sliced potatoes fried to perfection andlightly dusted with salt. “It separates us fromothers and goes along with our own classicpub feel,” he says. “More importantly,presentation is a huge part of our success inmaking traditional food look great.”

Premium local grade-A beef is anotherthing Quattlebaum believes sets them apart,with family recipes and seasonings added tothe meat to give it a unique flavor. Therestaurant uses local foods whenever possi-ble to help do their part in supporting thelocal economy.

In addition to the restaurant open to thepublic, Indian Tree Golf Course also offersbanquet facilities that can seat up to 150guests, perfect for a small wedding, gradua-tion parties, rehearsal dinner, golf tourna-ments or the like. The rustic, cozy feel of the

banquet room is the perfect scene amidst themammoth stone fireplace that anchors thespace. With a blueprint of a menu, Quattle-baum enjoys the opportunity to customizethe menu for guests’ particular tastes.

“Indian Tree is a big family who workstogether as a unit to make our jobs fun andeasier, while giving our guests the best foodpossible,” he says.

Special monthly dinners also give guestsanother chance to enjoy unique cuisine fromQuattlebaum and his staff. With differentthemes each month, such as Italian orFrench inspiration, guests enjoy a five-course dinner from local and ethnic cuisinebrought to life through Quattlebaum’s in-tense passion for food and wine pairing. Thesmall, intimate feel of these dinners allowsguests to be inspired by the food and greatconversation among new friends.

On any given day people may find regu-lars among those dining at the Indian TreeRestaurant, or even playing cards in theafternoon among friends. Quattlebaum’sgoal was to make the restaurant a place tohang out and enjoy great food and happyhour specials all in the beautiful setting ofthe Indian Tree Golf Course.

Learn more about the Indian Tree Restaurant by visit-ing www.indiantree.org, or call 303-467-7179 tocheck out menus and upcoming special events.

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Golfers inGlenwoodSprings inapproximately1900.(CourtesyDenverPublic Library,We s t e r nHistoryCollection)

A Vibrant HistoryBy Kendra Walker

Longmont Times-Call

When it comes to the history of golf, mostof us know to aim our golf swing in Scot-land’s direction. But how well do you knowColorado’s role in golf history? Filled withbeautiful courses, well-renowned playersand key moments, Colorado is a uniquecontributor to the historic past of thebeloved game we know today.

Colorado’s first golf course was OverlandGolf Course, established in 1895. This his-toric site also served as the setting for severalof Colorado’s firsts: first horse racing trackand first auto racing strip in 1902, first airfield in 1910, and host to “Buffalo Bill”Cody’s “Wild West Show” in 1913.

“Overland was for all the wealthy heavy-hitters that made Denver what it was,” saysDan Hogan, Colorado golf historian andboard member of the Colorado Golf Hall ofFame.

In 1915, the Colorado Golf Associationwas founded. Some of the earliest golf cours-es to appear included City Park Golf Course

in 1918, Cherry Hills in 1922 and Wellshirein 1927. “The city of Denver paid $60,000for Wellshire – the grounds, water, every-thing,” Hogan says. In 1959, Wellshire heldthe U.S. Amateur Public Links won by BillWright, the first African American to win aUSGA championship.

Cherry Hills is “probably one of the mostfamous,” according to Hogan. Cherry Hillsheld the first U.S. Open “West of the Missis-sippi” in 1938 and has hosted a total of threeU.S. Opens, two PGA Championships and

Colorado offers unique contribution to golfing past

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seven USGA competitions throughout theyears.

As for native players, Charles “Babe” Lindbecame the first Colorado native to play inthe Masters in 1947. Hale Irwin, winner ofthree U.S. Opens, Dale Douglass, winner ofthree PGA Tours, and Steve Jones, a U.S.Open winner, all attended the University ofColorado.

“They were the outstanding players whocame out of Colorado,” Hogan says. “Theywere almost as well-known as any collegefootball player there.”

Hogan’s favorite moment in Colorado golfhistory was witnessing Arnold Palmer’s fa-mous charge to win the U.S. Open at CherryHills in 1960. The key contenders of thetournament included Palmer, Jack Nicklausand Ben Hogan. “There were three eras com-

ing together,” says Hogan, who worked for aradio station at the time, presenting the tour-nament’s highlights. “That was a grand eventto see.”

For Hogan, golf is one of life’s greatest in-spirations. Hogan began caddying at ParkHill Golf Club in 1944 before playing com-petitive golf. Earning 75 cents for the job, herecalls how most of the golf professionalsback then began as caddies. “Caddying was agreat way for a youngster to get involved inthe game,” Hogan says. “I learned a lot of lifelessons through caddying.”

Hogan hopes Colorado’s role in golfhistory will continue to hold a stronginfluence for natives and visitors alike. Heencourages younger audiences to take up thesport, keeping golf an important player inColorado’s future.

A signed photo of JackNicklaus taken in 1958.(Courtesy Dan Hogan) A signed photo by Arnold Palmer in 1958 at the Wellshire in Denver.(Courtesy Dan Hogan) Bottom: Golfers in Colorado Springs inapproximately 1900. (Courtesy Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum)

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The Fossil Trace Golf Course in Goldenis known for its location, history andarchitectural design, netting it award-win-ning honors. But inside its walls is the ThreeTomatoes Steakhouse & Club restaurant thatmakes any golfer want to hurry throughtheir game for a grand dining experiencesecond to none.

Opening seven years ago, just a year afterthe golf course, Three Tomatoes Steakhouse& Club offers a dining experience anyonewill enjoy, whether it’s a business luncheon,a social among friends, a family gathering ora five-star sit down dinner. In addition,special events give food goers even more inwhich to immerse themselves, includingwine, beer and spirit pairings, catered partiesand special occasions.

Andy Shaff, food and beverage directorfor Three Tomatoes, says the restaurantcontinues to strive to improve the varietyand diversity on menu selections. Seasonalmenus help the restaurant accomplish that,capitalizing on fresh ingredients and local

selections when possible. “We want to beable to offer more seasonal, local vegetablesto go along with menu items because we liketo bring in that local aspect,” he says.“Sustainable is very important, and usinglocal is a big part of that.”

While menus change with the seasons,Three Tomatoes Steakhouse & Club will keepyour taste buds feasting for more from tradi-tional breakfast items to signature burgersand wraps for a casual lunch to certified An-gus beef steaks and fresh seafood for dinner.

“We consider ourselves a new AmericanSteakhouse,” says Andy Shaff, food and bev-erage director. “And being unique out here,we offer a fine dining option in the Golden

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a re a . ”The casual atmosphere of the restaurant

offers the perfect setting to enjoy lunchamong friends, with two favorites on themenu topping people’s orders. With an8-ounce Angus beef burger topped with atangy Fossil sauce, the Fossil Burger is amonstrous feast layered with all the fixins’and wrapped to keep it all together. Servedwith a choice of fries, homemade fossil chipsor coleslaw, this is one burger people returnfor more than once, often dreaming about ituntil their next visit.

Another favorite among lunch-time food-ies Shaff says is the Salmon Fish and Chipsthat is battered in Herman Joseph’s Beerbatter and served with a lemon-caper tartarsauce and homemade fossil chips.

Dinner at Three Tomatoes Steakhouse &Club will treat guests with an exciting lineupof steaks, fresh seafood, pasta and evenlamb. “We hand select and butcher ourmeats which gives us the opportunity toselect only the best,” Shaff says.

While every night will offer a mouthwa-tering entrée, Friday night prime rib specials

and Saturday night Fossil rib specials offer aone-of-a-kind treat. “On Saturday nights, weuse a smoker that we pull out toward thedriving range and smoke bison and porkfeaturing ‘Dem Bones’ by Kansas City smokemaster Bill Starks,” Shaff says.

Seafood lovers will enjoy the flavors of thePotato Wrapped Halibut that is seared andserved with a Buerre Rouge sauce that is theperfect accompaniment to fish. Wrapped inthinly sliced potatoes, the halibut is finishedin the oven.

In addition to tantalizing your taste buds,Three Tomatoes Steakhouse & Club will alsotake your breath away with the amazingviews. “Our amazing views are just the appe-t i z e r, ” Shaff says. “We stand above Goldennestled in the foothills of the Rockies withviews into the valley overlooking the golfcourse.” And with a patio to take in thescenery, summer-time dining becomes evenmore enjoyable to savor the rustic, mountaindecor the restaurant offers.

Check out Three Tomatoes Steakhouse & Club’smenu online at www.fossiltrace.com/Restaurant.htmlor call 303-277-8755.

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StyleGolf gear rangesfrom traditionalto trendyBy Laurel Toney

Longmont Times-Call

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olf courses often have dress codesthat feel restrictive, eliminating thepossibility of T-shirts and cargo

shorts. Golf apparel has long been thought ofas either boring or goofy. But now, golfersnationwide are finding there are moreoptions than pastel polo shirts and khakis.

For some, golf clothing means traditionalwear that strikes many as silly. Historically,golfers wore short, knee-length, slightlypuffy pants, called knickerbockers, withlong socks, paired with sweaters andnewsboy caps. These fashions were forsakendecades ago by golfers both professional andrecreational, but recently, the style has beenre v i v e d .

GolfKnickers.com sells traditional golfoutfits, and have a large, and growing,customer base. The company started sellingtraditional golf gear like knickerbockers in2001, both online and at pro shops nation-wide. The old school traditional outfitappeals to two generations, says CoreyDeame, vice president of marketing. The ar-gyle socks, knickers, caps and sweaters areluxury items for older golfers who have beengolfing for a long time, Deame says. They seethe clothing as a piece of nostalgia becausetheir parents or grandparents wore them inthe height of their popularity, he says.

For younger golfers, these traditionalitems are a novelty, and they’ll pick brightcolors or patterns in knickers and socks togive their friends a laugh or stand out on thecourse.

Another way golfers can separate them-selves from the pack is through LoudmouthGolf, a golf apparel company founded byScott “Wo o d y ” Woodworth and based inCalifornia. Loudmouth sells pants, shorts,shirts and other apparel for both men andwomen that feature bright colors and wackyprints. “Golfers used to dress this way in theearly ’70s,” says Woodworth, but when hegot into the game, there were no “out there”or retro styles available to golfers. He says hewanted to be like “those fun guys,” who hesaw on TV as a kid, who wore loud patch-work or striped pants.

Woodworth says that golfing is the oppo-site of work, so why would you wear thesame clothes to the course as you do to theoffice? That philosophy led to the creation ofLoudmouth with one pair of colorful pants,and Woodworth quickly discovered thatmany golfers share that perspective.Loudmouth apparel is available at the RanchCountry Club in Westminster, HeritageEagle Bend in Aurora and Golfsmith stores.

If you’re tied to the tradition of classicshirts and pants, or your course and itsmembers would frown upon more creativeapparel choices, there are still aboundingoptions for golf apparel. Moisture-wickingfabrics and high-performance slacks de-signed for play are widely available, and golfshoes are looking less golf-like every year.These items are better performing for theavid golfer, but transition well from courseto clubhouse.

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Becky Clark, LPGA teaching pro andcertified golf fitness instructor at Leonard’sGold in Erie, demonstrates a back swing.Right: Leonard Hermosillo, owner andteaching professional at Leonard’s Golf,demonstrates the importance of acomplete follow through.

Find your perfect swingBy Summer Stair • Photos by Paul Litman

Much goes into a round of golf, but onecrucial aspect is having a swing that deliversthe ball to where you want it to go.

“T h e re ’s a lot that goes into getting aperfect swing – your height, weight andavailable time to practice,” says LeonardHermosillo, owner and teaching professionalat Leonard’s Golf in Erie. “T h e re ’s a perfectswing for everybody, but it has to be cus-tomized for you.”

Hermosillo says many golfers come in forlessons, hoping to leave with a swing likethey see golf professionals doing on TV, buthe is quick to explain that every person’sswing is going to be different depending ontheir age, stature and agility. “To get a swinglike the pros you would have to start young,have the time to practice and be in reallygood physical condition.”

Steve Heany, head instructor and owner ofDenver Golf Lessons in Englewood, agrees,“There really isn’t a perfect golf swing

because if there was, everyone would be agolfer. What I try and do is find a swing thatworks consistent for that person, because ev-eryone has their own way of doing things.”

While golf can be played at any age, themost important thing to being a consistentplayer on the course is having basic funda-mentals perfected. Heany says having theright athletic setup and grip on the club witha good follow through are extremely impor-tant to having a good swing. “Most peopletake too long of a back swing and then theirfollow through is too short,” Heany says.

Hermosillo understands the importance ofteaching fundamentals, too. He alwaysmakes sure his students can physically hitthe ball, have equipment that fits them prop-erly and that they can square the face of theclub. These things will lead to getting a cus-tomized swing that will help them be consis-tent on the course.

Heany says those working on their swing

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must work on their grip and holding theclub correctly, but it is also important tomake sure they have a good athletic stanceallowing them to stay balanced throughoutthe whole swing. If you lose your balanceyou are swinging too hard, he says. “Thinkof swinging fast instead of hard.”

So next time you seek out a swing doctorto help you discover what is wrong withyour swing, keep in mind that your perfectswing may be different than someone else’son the course. It may be a small adjustmentto your follow through, equipment, grip orspecific physical ailments but no matterwhat is effecting your swing Heany andHermosillo both believe it’s just a matter ofadjusting your swing to fit you.

How’s Your Swing?Shanking to the left or slicing your ball?

No matter the problem, see if yourswing is off. Without the right amount ofback swing and a complete followthrough, your ball may not be goingwhere you are aiming. Steve Heany,head instructor and owner of DenverGolf Lessons in Englewood, gave thefollowing drill, called the Swoosh Drill, tohelp you examine your swing.

• Hold the club upside down (on theshaft) and swing it as fast as you can.

• Listen on your down swing where itis making a swishing noise. If you arehearing it half way down you are takingtoo big of a back swing and are probablytrying to hit the ball too hard.

• Adjust your stance and swing againwith a complete follow through. Do thisuntil you hear the swishing sound aboutwhere you would be hitting the ball. Thiswill guarantee you are giving a gradualrelease of speed. Think of swinging fast,not hard.

While this drill can help you know youare giving a good amount of speed toyour swing, it can also help you know ifyour back swing and follow through arecorrect for your game. Heany says this isone of the best drills a person can do,but remember all drills are customizedper person. This is simply a quick drill tohelp adjust your swing.

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Animals wander the Ute Creek Golf Coursein Longmont. (Courtesy Vance Vogt, city ofLo n g m o n t )

Golf courses strive forenvironmental friendly certification

By Kristi Ritter

Longmont Times-Call

Environmental awareness is becomingmore mainstream as people look for ways toreduce their carbon footprint, conserve wa-ter, eat local and embark in native plantings.While individuals may pledge themselves toleading more ‘g re e n ’ lives, businesses andorganizations are also stepping up to takepart in a movement that will help sustain thee n v i ro n m e n t .

Golf courses are such businesses lookingat ways to address environmental issues andopportunities to improve throughout theiroperation. Together with Audubon Interna-tional, golf courses are becoming recognizedas community environmental assets throughtheir 20-year-old Audubon CooperativeSanctuary Program for Golf Courses.

Joellen Lampman, director for the

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program,says the program addresses golf’s specific en-vironmental issues and opportunities whileproviding certification. “Certification pro-vides motivation for acting on what we teachwhile also serving as an educational vehicleto allow interaction between golf course staffand Audubon International,” she says.“When the program works at its absolutebest, the Certified Audubon CooperativeSanctuary becomes a model for the entirecommunity as to what sustainable resourcemanagement can look like.”

Longmont’s Ute Creek Golf Course iscurrently in the process of receiving certifi-cation through the Audubon Internationalprogram. John Smyth, ground maintenancetechnician at Ute Creek Golf Course, hasheaded up the effort. “We are here to protectthis area and the environment,” he says.

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Fox, dragonflies and baby fox have made theirhome at Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont.(Courtesy Vance Vogt, city of Longmont)

“Not only is it a great help, it’s an improve-ment to the land that is kind to the animals.”

Smyth started the application process lastyear and hopes to achieve complete certifica-tion this year. Golf courses registered in theprogram receive a member packet containinga guide to stewardship, an art print, ecologi-cal community and native plant information,a regional resource list and a certificationhandbook. The program also seeks informa-tion about the course layout, natural fea-tures, management strategies and goals, andcurrent conservation practices, according toLampman. With the review of the site assess-ment and environment plan, if the goals aremet for the Audubon and the golf course, thefirst certification received will be for Envi-ronmental Planning.

Additionally, there are five categories golfcourses must address in order to garner fullcertification: Wildlife and Habitat Manage-ment; Chemical Use Reduction and Safety;Water Conservation; Water Quality Manage-ment; and Outreach and Education. Golfcourses must determine projects to imple-ment that meet the requirements ofAudubon and the categories.

Smyth says Ute Creek has done a lot ofnatural plantings throughout the years thathave attracted a great deal of wildlife to thecourse. On most days golfers can see fox jut-ting in and out of grasses, osprey diving forfish in the ponds, birds flying overhead andeven bullfrogs grumbling from the water’sedge.

Water conservation has always been animportant factor for Ute Creek Golf Course,as the city has enforcements in place. “Ourgoal to reduce water is done by way of our ir-rigation system,” Smyth says. “If we get one-tenth of an inch of precipitation in a day, thesystem will measure that and adjust wateringto the exact science.”

Smyth says the certification paperwork isthorough, and must be recertified every twoyears, because Audubon wants to make sureprojects completed ensure the success of thegolf course sanctuary. In addition, the com-piled materials allow Smyth to work on theoutreach and education portion of the pro-gram to educate staff, management, golfersand community members on what the golfcourse is doing to help the environment.

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A fox runs across a sand trap at Ute Creek GolfCourse in Longmont. (Courtesy Vance Vogt, cityof Longmont)

Flatirons Golf Course in Boulder achievedits certification in June 2010. Doug Cook,director of golf at Flatirons, says the city ofBoulder also has strict guidelines for envi-ronmental impact, so pulling together the in-formation for the certification was not tood i ff i c u l t .

“I think the residents of Boulder are prettyenthusiastic environmentalists,” Cook ex-plains. “And they enjoy playing this greatgame where they don’t have to taint theearth at a big environmental price.”

Cook says the golf course has done severalprojects to address the needs of the six cate-gories achieved by the Audubon certifica-tion. In terms of water conservation, thecourse completed a phase one upgrade to itsirrigation system that installed three timesmore sprinkler heads located closer togetherallowing for more spot water for problem ar-eas instead of overall watering. In terms ofwater quality management, Flatirons useswater from the Howard and Dry Creek ditch-es, which is captured and filtered so the wa-ter used is pure, Cook explains.

Like Ute Creek, Flatirons also rarely uses

any type of chemicals, meaning this won’tbecome a problem for local water andwildlife which makes its home on thegrounds. Cook says Flatirons has becomehome to 39 different bird species, as well asfish, bull frogs, fox, rabbits and coyotes.There is also a family of giant alligator turtleson the land.

Efforts have been made to help preservethe natural habitat for these animals, includ-ing building bird boxes and planting nativegrasses for animals to take shelter in.

Educating has also been a huge part ofFlatirons Golf Course’s ongoing mission inletting people know about the efforts putforth to help eliminate environmental im-pact. In addition to signs posted and an advi-sory board made up of community members,the course also conducts tours to show peo-ple what is being done. “We want to listen totheir comments, and take advice from ex-perts to incorporate into our total plan,”Cook says. “Some people on the board aren’tgolfers, so they’re delighted to see how envi-ronmentally friendly we can be, which inturn changes some people’s perspective onthe game of golf.”

Overall, Cook believes more golf coursesshould take the steps to become certified bythe Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programbecause it shows the organization’s commit-ment to the environment. Currently, there are36 certified courses throughout Colorado, butmore are working toward the goal.

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program is anaward winning education and certification programthat helps golf courses lead an environmentally friend-ly goal of preserving our land and the animals that callit home. For more information, visit http://acspgolf.auduboninternational.org.

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Growing up in Loveland and across the street from a golfcourse, Jim Darges learned to play golf from his dad, whofrequented the course and was often found with his son at

his side. If the game slowed, Darges would dart aheadand hit the ball toward the hole. As a youth, he

loved learning the game from his dad whilepicking up on rules for play to perfect his game.

“I grew up on the course, playing golf withmy dad on the weekends and chipping balls onweeknights,” Darges explains. “I have somegreat memories of that.”

In high school he joined the golf team,which earned him a golf scholarship to attend a

community college.Golf defined him and lead him to Florida where

he worked in several golf programs andinstructed both adults and youth. But his

roots beckoned, prompting him to moveback to Loveland where he startedteaching adult lessons at Mariana ButteGolf Course.

It wasn’t long before Darges tookover the city of Loveland junior golfprogram, aiming to offer instructionlike his dad had done for him yearsbefore. “My goal was to help kidslearn how to play golf,” he says.“It’s a lot easier if you can startkids with some instruction to learnthe fundamentals of the game.”

As the program grew, so didthe need for additional levels of

instruction for local youth, prompting newclasses for 6- and 7-year-olds, beginners,

intermediates and advanced junior golfers.Offered throughout the summer, the

programs give kids time on the course to learnthe game, as the city of Loveland donated twohalf days for youth to play golf. Darges says heworks with the youth to putt, score, perfecttheir swing and other fundamentals of thegame.

In the program for the 6- and 7-year-olds,parents are required to attend the classes,which helps grow the excitement as kids learnnew things. “I had a kid last year get up and hit

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a hole in one,” Darges says, who was just asexcited as the kid and his parents.

“There is a definite sense of accomplish-ment in teaching youth, as I’ve been able tosee them progress throughout the years,” hesays. “And, if the kids get involved, it getsthe parents involved, allowing for a greatconnection between parent and child. Mak-ing that time on the course gives them a con-nection as a family and quality time togeth-e r. ”

Darges believes junior golf programs offer

a great foundation for kids to learn the gamecorrectly in the first attempt, which ulti-mately makes the game easier. He aims atkeeping instruction simple, basic and mostof all, fun, which encourages kids to keepcoming back.

Many communities along the Front Range offer juniorgolf programs, so be sure to check with your localgolf course. For more information about the city ofLo v e l a n d ’s junior golf program, visit www.ci.loveland.co.us/golf/youth.htm or call Cattail Creek GolfCourse at 970-663-5310 where most of the juniorgolf programs occur.

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Grass is cut at Sunset Golf Course in Longmont. Opposite page: A green at Saddleback Golf Course inFirestone. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

smooth sheen cradles the vibrantgreen grasses found in many golfcourses across the Front Range. Cut

with meticulous precision, the green on anycourse is the hallmark of an 18-hole golfingparadise.

Behind the sheen lies other details somemay overlook in the grass itself. While theCentennial State is home to several hundrednative species, the number of species ofgrasses found in a majority of Colorado golfcourses is much smaller.

Defining a Native GrassAs Michael Grant explains, despite their

mostly mundane existence, grasses are acomplex topic. “Even the concept of nativeis difficult to define,” says Grant, who worksas a professor of ecology and evolutionarybiology and as the Associate Vice Chancellorfor Undergraduate Education at the Univer-sity of Colorado at Boulder. He specializes inevolutionary genetics and ecology of plants,trees and green algae.

Although defining a native species can

prove challenging, Grant observes that themost common species of grass found inColorado greens is creeping bentgrass. “Golfcourse greens in cooler climates are usuallysome cultivar of Agrostis,” Grant says. Thisgenus is known in more common form asbentgrass.

Like Grant, Larry Mills, golf operationsmanager for the city of Longmont, says mostcourses in Colorado are originally seeded inbentgrass. “The intended species is creepingbentgrass. You’ll probably find that in justabout every golf course in Colorado,” Millssays.

A Quiet InvaderMills uses the word intended when

describing grass types for a reason. “There isan invasive species that invade our golfcourses and eventually becomes the predom-inant species in our golf course,” Mills says.The culprit Mills refers to is the annualbluegrass (Poa annua). Many Coloradogreens are in the midst of an invasion fromthis obtrusive species.

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Grant also mentioned bluegrass as an in-vasive species, calling it “an alien invaderthat may dominate our local greens.”

While bluegrass is the usual suspect,other invasive species also threaten nativegreens. “One of the most common invasiveweedy grasses on golf courses aroundhere is Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass), butthere are a lot of weedy species on golfcourses that aren’t grasses,” Grant says,referring to plants such as thistles anddandelions.

Dealing with these weeds can also lead toharmful effects on the environment. “Mostgolf courses also apply significant amountsof herbicides to kill invasive species such asdandelions. Those herbicides, of course,drain into water systems, sometimes withsignificant harmful effects,” Grant says.

How Grasses Affect One’s GameMills observes that multiple grass strains

in a course can moderately affect a player’ssuccess on the green. While invasive speciescan also pop up on fairways and roughs,Mills mentions the putting surface as themost affected area. He explains that the

different grass types grow leaves with differ-ent textures. This can leave a putting greenwith an uneven surface.

“It makes the putting green a little rough,a little bouncier,” Mills says about the effectsof two different species growing on the samesurface. Mills points out that the invasivespecies are most troublesome during thetransitional period. Once a species becomesthe dominant one, all that is left is a changein the type of maintenance to accommodatethe new species, which can also provechallenging for maintenance personnel.

Ultimately, most golfers won’t pay toomuch attention to the surface they’reswinging on.

“I think golfers don’t make decisionsbased on types of grasses on the golf cours-es,” Mills says. “I think it’s more of the quali-ty of the green and the quality of the puttingsurface where people make the decision onwhere to play.”

For more information on Colorado grass types,visit the Botany Database and Research Tools onlinecatalog at http://cumuseum.colorado.edu/Research/Botany/Databases/catalog.html.

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Emily Talley has played golf since she was young,before getting serious in high school. Now playingfor the University of Colorado at Boulder team,Talley is counting down to the U.S. Women’sOpen this summer that opens at the Broadmoorin Colorado Springs. (Courtesy University ofColorado at Boulder)

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Emily TalleyBy Laurel Toney

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Emily Talley has always been competitive.In high school, she played competitive ten-nis before she committed to golf as her sportof choice. Now, as part of the University ofColorado Boulder women’s golf team, she’sshown herself a leader and tough competi-tor, but also an admirable teammate and fastfriend to those she meets on the course.

Talley has played golf since she wasyoung. Her dad, a doctor, loved the sportand played with her, allowing her to drivethe cart while growing up in California. Shegot serious as a junior in high school andthen, after transferring to R.L. Stevenson inPebble Beach, Calif., for her senior year, Tal-ley had the unique pleasure of playing on therenowned Spyglass Hill as her home course.While the courses in Pebble Beach are re-garded as incomparable, she loves the cours-es in Colorado, too.

She’s counting down to the U.S. Women’sOpen, which is at the Broadmoor in Col-orado Springs this summer, and also lovesplaying at the Boulder Country Club. “Thosegreens can be rolling really fast,” she says.She’s had the opportunity to play nationwideas part of the CU women’s golf team, andsays her favorite courses are the ones that“keep you on your toes” and those that in-corporate their natural surroundings into thecourse design, like an art form. In August,she’ll have the chance to play golf in China,as Talley was recently chosen to play forTeam U.S.A. for the World UniversityGames, one of her many accomplishments asa Colorado golfer.

“I was shocked and amazed and honoredwhen I got that phone call,” Talley says. “Ijust didn’t think it was in the books for me.”Since joining the CU team as a freshman,Talley has watched her game improve con-

sistently. “I was never expecting to do as wellas I’ve done,” she says. “I’ve shaved off twostrokes every year so far.” Now, Talley isranked 70th in the nation and has a 72.6stroke average, of which she’s proud. Talleyhas also turned what can be an individualsport into one of friendship and comradery.

Talley describes herself as loud, but thatexuberance has helped her make friends outof opponents. Thirty six holes can feel longif you don’t, she says. “It’s nice to make it asocial event,” Talley admits. “The girls I

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meet through golf are fast friends. You dospend a lot of time in between shots, so it’s agood place to learn social skills and makeconnections.”

Talley chose to play for Colorado becauseshe fell in love with the vibe of Boulder andthe scenery. She also sees college as the per-fect time to explore, especially since she wasgiven a full ride. Colorado is in her blood,though. Both of her grandparents and great-grandmother attended CU and her sister re-cently graduated from the University of Den-v e r.

The coaches at CU were another draw forTalley. She says coach Anne Kelly is like amother to the team. “You want to do well forher because she does so much for us,” shesays. “We ’re like her kids.”

While playing with the men’s golf team atCU, Talley has noticed some distinct differ-ences between men’s and women’s game.“Men swing out of their socks,” she says.”Everything is about killing the ball, it’sabout getting the furthest, it’s about hittingas hard as you possibly can, where for girls,it’s about positioning yourself to get to the

next shot.”Talley admits men can hit further than she

can, but she’s always confident that she’llbeat them at the short game. She sees that fe-male golfers aim for consistency and to stayout of trouble, while men don’t think aboutstrategy as much. One similarity, Talley says,is that the short game is all about “feel.”

Off the course, Talley makes her competi-tive spirit and love of sports part of her dailylife. She doesn’t restrict herself to golf, andsays competition is her hobby. Though shehas aspirations to play golf professionally, ifthat doesn’t work out, she plans to pursue acareer in sports administration.

Talley says that without sports in her life,there would be a void. “I have to be arounds p o rt s , ” she says, so going to graduate schoolin a sports-related field is a possibility. Fornow, Talley is working on her degree in com-munications and getting ready for a summerfilled with golf and travel and, as always,working to balance school with the demandsof her sport. With her help, the CU women’sgolf team continues to climb higher in na-tional rankings.

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For Lakewood Country Club director of golf Tim Lollar,excelling at the game of golf wasn’t an option, it was a must.

As a hard throwing lefty, he had spent seven years mostly as astarting pitcher in the major leagues and a constant on the roster asa designated hitter. So when he turned to golf to fill the long after-noons of spring training, he decided he was either going to getgood at golf or give it up.

“When you excel in another sport, you never think you will bemediocre at another,” Lollar says. “It’s an inner expectation thatyou will succeed and that’s what I did.”

Golf wasn’t a new sport to Lollar because he played golf on hisFarmington, Mo., high school team. He didn’t become serious

about the sport until 1986 spring training with the BostonRed Sox. Each afternoon, Lollar hit balls on the practicerange and the short range, getting in 18 holes when hecould. By the time the Red Sox broke camp, Lollar hadgone from shooting in the low 90s to the mid-70s.

As a natural athlete, no one was surprised Lollar wasagain excelling at another sport. In high school, Lollar notonly starred in baseball, but in basketball and football, too.

But it was obvious baseball was his sport. After receivingAll-America honors at the University of Arkansas

in 1978, Lollar was selected by the New YorkYankees in the fourth round of the amateurdraft.

By 1980, Lollar had reached the bigleagues with the Yankees, but was traded af-ter one season to San Diego. It was with thePadres where he found his success. He notonly excelled on the mound helping thePadres reach the World Series in 1984,but he made his time useful behind thebat and compiled a .234 batting average.

Lollar finished his career as a relieverwith the Red Sox. In his final season,he got in 32 games.

It was during the time Lollar wasbeing traded from San Diego toBoston that good friend and fellowbaseball player Goose Gossage con-vinced him and his wife, Robyn, tomove to Breckenridge. Since his wifeloved to ski it seemed only natural andLollar built a winter home in Brecken-

ridge. After his playing days wereover, the call of the mountains hadLollar back in Breckenridge where

TIM LOLLAR

By Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

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he found himself hanging around the Breck-enridge Golf Club. Lollar decided to seek acareer in golf and enrolled in a golf academyin San Diego.

His first job back in Breckenridge was asan apprentice where he worked as a golf in-structor for four years. By 1996, Lollar com-pleted his PGA of America requirements andbecame an assistant pro at Lakewood Coun-try Club. In less than two years, Lollar foundhimself acting as head pro.

“I was fortunate in my baseball career,”Lollar says. “You get to a level and you wantto stay at that level and I would have liked tostay longer. But golf is such a great sport, ahard sport, but a very rewarding sport.”

Lollar has not only enjoyed golf through-out the years, but finds himself wanting tohelp grow the sport. As president of the Col-orado Section PGA, Lollar finds himselfworking hard to get more interest ignited.

“No. 1 it is a hard sport and there is a per-ceived high cost of the game whether it is ac-tual or not,” he says. “It also takes time toplay, but it’s a game you can play for life. Youdon’t have to be good to enjoy it, and it can

or doesn’t have to be competitive. There’s alot of positives.”

Through the Colorado Section PGA, Lol-lar is reaching Colorado golfers by offeringprograms that don’t require 18 holes to playa game, but only six or eight holes. He also istrying to work toward offering the game towomen and minorities, and increasing ju-nior golf awareness.

Lollar’s hard work has paid off and he wasrecognized by the Colorado Section PGAand reigns as the current Colorado Golf Pro-fessional of the Year. “It is one of thoseawards that is great to be recognized, buthopefully it reflects I am doing a lot with andfor the sport. To me, it is critical to grow thegame of golf and enhance the economic pro-fessional.”

While teaching has fallen on the way sidedue to his many other duties, Lollar stillmarvels at the many similarities posed be-tween the two sports he has made careers of.“With a golf club in my hand I will make ref-erences to some students like ‘It’s a low out-side pitch, swing like you are hitting the ballto right center field.’”

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Hiwan Golf Club’s signature 12th hole is breathtaking with its cascading water feature, vibrant greensand Aspen trees. Opposite page: A fairway at Hiwan Golf Club. (Courtesy Hiwan Golf Club)

Hiwan Golf ClubBy Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

Known around the golf world for itsundulating, fast greens, Hiwan Golf Club inEvergreen continues to draw golfers for achance at the challenging course.

Designed by Press Maxwell, the coursewas a curiosity when it opened in 1962because few courses had ever been builtabove 7,600 feet. This didn’t discourageMaxwell, who made use of the naturalmountain contours while designing out hisfamous Maxwell Rolls. “Some of the besthave played here and had a hard time break-ing par,” says golf course superintendentGary Russell, who has been at the course formore than 30 years. “It’s very challengingand we were always defending par on our

greens. They were hard to putt and also fast.The fairways are designed well, too.”

Kyle Heyen, PGA head golf professionaland Hiwan employee for 32 years, agrees,saying the appeal of the course isn’t just thebeautiful, one-of-a-kind mountain atmo-sphere, but the challenges offered by the upand down slopes, making every shot differ-ent. “My favorite part is you never have astraight shot from the tees; the conditionsalways change,” Heyen says. “The challengesof the speed of the greens, the undulationsand never having a level lay from the tee iswhat makes the course fun to play.”

The makings of Hiwan Golf Club cameabout when the Buchanan family of Tulsa,Okla., who owned the massive 14,000 acresHiwan Ranch, decided in 1962 to begin a

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The club house at Hiwan Golfcourse. (Courtesy Hiwan Golf Club)

major development. It included beautifulmountain residences to surround a golfcourse and club at the heart of the develop-ment without fencing or walls to blockviews. The golf club originally was set toattract buyers, but since then has becomemembership restricted to Hiwan communityre s i d e n t s .

In 1966, the Buchanan family brought inan additional investor who eventuallybought out the family’s and all otherinvestors interests. Hiwan is happy to saythat the same family has had interest in theclub for 46 years and effective control formore than 32 years.

The end result of the massive overhaulstarted by the Buchannans was a secludedcourse where golfers can enjoy a round ofgolf in a beautiful mountain setting.

The club made a name for itself andbrought national and international recogni-tion when it founded and hosted theColorado Open from 1964 to 1991. While atHiwan, the tournament became the nation’smost successful state open and earned morethan $2 million for its beneficiary – CraigHospital in Englewood.

Today, Hiwan Golf Club describes itself as

a family-oriented course. With a five-teesystem in place, the 7,000-yard course canbe played down to 2,800 yards making itplayable for any age.

While Hiwan’s course has remained muchthe same, three holes got an upgrade in 1989when Evergeen resident and club memberDick Phelps helped redesign and improvethe 11th, 12th and 14th holes. Hiwan’ssignature 12th hole is a site to see with itscascading water feature.

The club finds its members playing thecourse whenever they can, but sees its primegolf season from April to October. The coolmountain breeze at 7,665 feet gives membersa chance to get away from the heat whileenjoying a round of golf surrounded bymountain vistas and evergreen trees liningthe fairways.

If ever given the chance to play a round ofgolf at Hiwan, club members not only findthemselves walking in the footsteps of theprized Hiwan Hereford cattle, but some ofthe biggest names in golf.

For more information on Hiwan Golf Club inEvergreen, visit www.hiwan.com. While the club isprivate, non-members can support charitable entitiestournaments on Mondays. Find a complete listing onthe website.

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HYLAND HILLS, THE COURSES AT BLUE COURSE303-428-6526 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031 w w w. g o l f h y l a n d h i l l s . c o m

HYLAND HILLS, THE COURSES AT GOLD COURSE303-428-6526 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031 w w w. g o l f h y l a n d h i l l s . c o m

HYLAND HILLS, THE COURSES AT NORTH PAR-3303-428-6526 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031 w w w. g o l f h y l a n d h i l l s . c o m

HYLAND HILLS, THE COURSES AT SOUTH PAR-3303-428-6526 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031 w w w. g o l f h y l a n d h i l l s . c o m

INDIAN PEAKS GOLF COURSE303-666-4706 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, CO 80026 w w w. c i t y o f l a f a y e t t e . c o m

INDIAN TREE GOLF COURSE303-403-2541 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 w w w. i n d i a n t r e e . o r g

INDIAN TREE GOLF COURSE-PAR-3303-403-2541 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 w w w. i n d i a n t r e e . o r g

KENNEDY GOLF COURSE303-755-0105 10500 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80014 w w w. k e n n e d y g o l f c o u r s e . c o m

KENNEDY GOLF COURSE-PAR-3303-755-0105 10500 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80014 w w w. k e n n e d y g o l f c o u r s e . c o m

LAKE ARBOR GOLF CLUB720-898-7360 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 w w w. l a k e a r b o r g o l f. c o m

LAKE ESTES EXECUTIVE 9 GOLF COURSE970-586-8176 690 Big Thompson, Estes Park, CO 80517 w w w. g o l f e s t e s . c o m

LAKE VALLEY GOLF COURSE303-444-2114 4400 Lake Valley Drive, Niwot, CO 80503 w w w. l a k e v a l l e y. c o m

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303-438-8997 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster, CO 80030 w w w. c i . w e s t m i n s t e r. c o . u s

970-221-4818 777 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524

970-667-5256 2115 W. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 w w w. o l d e c o u r s e . c o m

970-587-5157 2100 Country Club Parkway, Milliken, CO 80543 w w w. m a d r u s s i a n g o l f. c o m

970-667-8308 701 Clubhouse Drive, Loveland, CO 80537 w w w. g o l f l o v e l a n d . c o m

303-690-2500 3609 S. Dawson St., Aurora, CO 80014 w w w. a u r o r a g o v. o r g

970-482-4847 2808 N. E. Frontage Road, Fort Collins, CO 80524 w w w. m o u n t a i n v i s t a g r e e n s . c o m

303-361-7300 1700 S. Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora, CO 80018 w w w. a u r o r a g o v. o r g

303-464-9000 800 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021 w w w. o m n i h o t e l s . c o m

303-777-7331 1801 S. Huron St., Denver, CO 80223 w w w. o v e r l a n d g o l f c o u r s e . c o m

303-333-5411 4141 E. 35th Ave., Denver, CO 80207 w w w. p a r k h i l l g c . c o m

970-674-0930 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor, CO 80550 w w w. w a t e r v a l l e y. c o m

970-674-0930 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor, CO 80550 w w w. w a t e r v a l l e y. c o m

303-985-1559 6255 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235 w w w. p i n e h u r s t c o u n t r y c l u b . c o m

303-985-1559 6255 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235 w w w. p i n e h u r s t c o u n t r y c l u b . c o m

970-226-6600 5416 Vardon Way, Fort Collins, CO 80528 w w w. p t a r m i g a n c c . c o m

303-932-0199 7301 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123 w w w. r a c c o o n c r e e k . c o m

303-466-2111 11887 Tejon St., Westminster, CO 80234 w w w. t h e r a n c h c c . c o m

720-956-1600 11118 Caretaker Road, Littleton, CO 80125 w w w. r a v e n n a g o l f. c o m

303-697-8008 16235 W. Belleview Ave., Morrison, CO 80465 w w w. r e d r o c k s c o u n t r y c l u b . o r g

303-659-6700 13300 Riverdale Road, Brighton, CO 80601 w w w. r i v e r d a l e g o l f. c o m

303-233-0503 6800 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214 w w w. l a k e w o o d c o u n t r y c l u b . n e t

LEGACY RIDGE GOLF COURSE

LINK-N-GREENS GOLF COURSE

LOVELAND, THE OLDE COURSE AT

MAD RUSSIAN GOLF COURSE, THE

MARIANA BUTTE GOLF COURSE

MEADOW HILLS GOLF COURSE

MOUNTAIN VISTA GREENS GOLF COURSE

MURPHY CREEK GOLF COURSE

OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT GOLF CLUB

OVERLAND GOLF COURSE

PARK HILL GOLF CLUB

PELICAN LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

PELICAN LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - FALLS COURSE

PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB-MAXWELL COURSE

PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB - PFLUGER 9

PTARMIGAN COUNTRY CLUB

RACCOON CREEK GOLF COURSE

RANCH COUNTRY CLUB, THE

RAVENNA, THE GOLF CLUB AT

RED ROCKS COUNTRY CLUB

RIVERDALE GOLF COURSES-DUNES

LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

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303-279-7858 15707 W. 26th Ave., Golden, CO 80401 w w w. r h i l l s c c . o r g

303-699-3939 21705 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016 w w w. s a d d l e r o c k c o m m u n i t y. c o m

303-833-5000 8631 Frontier St., Firestone, CO 80504 w w w. s a d d l e b a c k g o l f. c o m

303-649-1115 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial, CO 80112 w w w. s s p r d . o r g

303-770-5508 7900 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, CO 80122 w w w. s s p r d . o r g

303-798-1656 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial, CO 80122 w w w. s o u t h g l e n n c c . c o m

970-416-2828 5750 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80525 w w w. f c g o v. c o m / g o l f / s o u t h r i d g e . p h p

303-739-6854 800 Telluride St., Aurora, CO 80011 w w w. a u r o r a g o v. o r g

303-431-9268 13939 W. 96th Ave., Arvada, CO 80005 w w w. s t o n e y c r e e k g c . c o m

303-651-8466 1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / g o l f

303-450-7055 13555 Washington St., Thornton, CO 80241 w w w. t h o r n c r e e k g c . c o m

303-651-8401 1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / g o l f

303-774-4342 2000 Ute Creek Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / g o l f

303-690-6377 14601 Country Club Drive, Aurora, CO 80016 w w w. v a l l e y c o u n t r y c l u b . o r g

303-757-1352 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222 w w w. c i t y o f d e n v e r g o l f. c o m

720-898-7370 6655 Quaker St., Arvada, CO 80007 w w w. w e s t w o o d s g o l f. c o m

303-455-9801 4999 Vrain St., Denver, CO 80212 w w w. c i t y o f d e n v e r g o l f. c o m

303-366-3133 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247 w w w. w i n d s o r g a r d e n s a s s o c . c o m

303-659-6700 13300 Riverdale Road, Brighton, CO 80601 w w w. r i v e r d a l e g o l f. c o m

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

SADDLE ROCK GOLF COURSE

SADDLEBACK GOLF CLUB

SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SPORTS CENTER

SOUTH SUBURBAN GOLF COURSE

SOUTHGLENN COUNTRY CLUB

SOUTHRIDGE GOLF COURSE

SPRINGHILL GOLF COURSE

STONEY CREEK GOLF COURSE

SUNSET GOLF COURSE

THORNCREEK GOLF CLUB

TWIN PEAKS GOLF COURSE

UTE CREEK GOLF COURSE

VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

WELLSHIRE GOLF COURSE

WEST WOODS GOLF CLUB

WILLIS CASE GOLF COURSE

WINDSOR GARDENS GOLF CLUB

RIVERDALE GOLF COURSES-KNOLLS

2011 Golf TournamentsMay• May 2 – High School Boys, age 15-18, Tournament.CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• May 9 – High School Boys, age 15-18, Tournament.Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada. 303-463-6753.

w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• May 12 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Li’l Linksters, ages 6-10, Tournament. Hyland Hills GolfCourse, Westminster. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• May 13-15 – Colorado Golf Association Four BallChampionship. Legacy Ridge Golf Course, Westminster.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.

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• May 14-15 – Colorado Junior Golf Association SpringSeries Event, 14-18 division. CommonGround GolfClub, Aurora, and Aurora Hills Golf Course, Aurora.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• May 14-15 – Colorado Junior Golf Association SpringSeries Event, 11-13 division. CommonGround GolfCourse, Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• May 16 – US Open Qualifier. Heritage Westmoor,Westminster. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• May 21-22 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Major HeritageEagle Bend tournament. Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club,Aurora. 719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.• May 26 – Colorado Golf Association Senior MatchPlay Qualifier. Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• May 29-30 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Mariana ButteClassic. Mariana Butte Golf Course, Loveland. 719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.June• June 1-2 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Major at PelicanLakes. Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club, Windsor.719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.• June 2 – Big I Junior Classic regional qualifyingtournament. Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder. 303-926-8600. www.iiajccolorado.com.• June 2 – Colorado Golf Association Junior Match PlayQualifier. Overland Golf Course, Denver. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 2 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. CommonGroundGolf Course, Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 4-5 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Tournament atTwin Peaks. Twin Peaks Golf Course, Longmont. 719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.• June 6 – US Amateur Public Links Qualifier/CGAPublic Links Qualifier. Twin Peaks Golf Course,Longmont, 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 6 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Junior SeriesBoys and girls championship. South Suburban GolfCourse, Centennial. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 6 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event. Boys 14-15 and 16-18. Willis Case GolfCourse, Denver. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 6 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 6-8 – Colorado Women’s Golf AssociationMashie Championship. The Country Club at CastlePines, Castle Rock and Blackstone Country Club,Aurora. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• June 6 – Local Area Optimist Junior Golf ChallengeTournament for boys and girls ages 10-18. Ute CreekGolf Course, Longmont. 303-652-6088.• June 7 – Big I Junior Classic regional qualifyingtournament. Highland Hills Golf Course, Greeley.303-926-8600. www.iiajccolorado.com.• June 7 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 11-13 division. Springhill Golf Course,Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 8 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Girls Junior

World Qualifier, 11-13 division. Flatirons Golf Course,Boulder. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 8 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. Lake Arbor Golf Club, Arvada. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 8-9 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Girls’Junior World Qualifier, age 15-17. Flatirons GolfCourse, Boulder. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 8-9 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Boys’Junior World Qualifier, age 15-17. Pelican Lakes Golf &Country Club, Windsor. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 10 – Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports NinthAnnual Ruby Miller Scholarship Scramble. Lake ArborGolf Course, Arvada. 303-421-8392. www.colocgs.com.• June 10 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. Foothills GolfCourse, Denver. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 10 – Loveland Tee Off for Kids. Mariana ButteGolf Course, Loveland. 970-962-2443.• June 13 – Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Tournament.Denver Country Club. 970-381-6655.• June 13 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 13 – Middle School Two-on-Two, age 11-14,Tournament. CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 13-16 – Colorado Women’s Golf AssociationJunior Match Play Championship. Heather RidgeCountry Club, Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 13-17 – Colorado Golf Association SeniorMatch Play Championship. Heritage at Westmoor,Westminster. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 14 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. Emerald GreensGolf Course, Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 15 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Boys’Junior World Qualifier, 11-14 division. Twin Peaks GolfCourse, Longmont. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 15 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. Hyland Hills Golf Course, Westminster.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 15 – Li’l Linksters, age 6-10, Tournament.Hyland Hills Golf Course, Westminster. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• June 15 – High School Two-on-Two, age 15-18,Tournament. Hyland Hills Golf Course, Westminster.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 15 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. Thorncreek Golf Club, Thornton. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 15 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. Thorncreek Golf Club, Thornton. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 17-19 – Colorado Golf Association Public LinksChampionship. Buffalo Run Golf Course, CommerceCity. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 21 – Colorado Golf Association Match PlayQualifier. Broadlands Golf Course, Broomfield.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.

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• June 22 – US Girls Junior Qualifier. Valley CountryClub, Aurora. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• June 22 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Li’l Linksters, ages 6-10, Tournament. CommonGroundGolf Course, Aurora. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• June 22 – High School Two-on-Two, age 15-18,Tournament. CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 23 – Carousel Ladies Golf Tournament. LakeArbor Golf Course, Arvada. 303-422-4800.• June 27 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. West Woods Golf Club, Arvada. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 27 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. West Woods Golf Club, Arvada. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• June 27 – Colorado Golf Association Junior StrokePlay Qualifier. Eagle Trace Golf Course, Broomfield.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 28-30 – Colorado Women’s Golf AssociationStroke Play Championship. Cherry Creek CountryClub, Denver. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• June 28 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 11-13 division. Southridge Golf Course,Fort Collins. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 28 – Big I Junior Classic regional qualifyingtournament. City Park Golf Course, Denver. 303-926-8600. www.iiajccolorado.com.• June 29 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 14-18 division. Girls and boys championshipat Pinehurst County Club, Denver. Boys 14-15 and16-18 at TBD. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• June 30 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. South Suburban GolfCourse, Centennial. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.July• July 1 – High School Two-on-Two, age 15-18,Tournament. Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 1 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 15-18, Li’lLinksters, ages 6-10, Tournament. Indian Tree GolfCourse, Arvada. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• July 5-7 – Colorado Golf Association Junior StrokePlay Championship. Greeley Country Club, Greeley303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 6 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 6 – Middle School Girls, age 11-14, Tournament.Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• July 7 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 11-13 division. Coyote Creek GolfCourse, Fort Lupton. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 8 – High School and Middle School Tournament.Kennedy Golf Course, Denver. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• July 11-13 – Colorado Woman’s Golf Association

Junior Stroke Play Championship. Eagle Trace GolfCourse, Broomfield. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• July 11-15 – Colorado Golf Association Match PlayChampionship. Bear Creek Golf Club, Denver. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 12 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 11-13 division. Lake Arbor Golf Course,Arvada. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 12 – High School and Middle SchoolTournament. Kennedy Golf Course, Denver. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 13 – High School and Middle SchoolTournament. Kennedy Golf Course. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• July 13 – Li’l Linksters, age 6-10, Tournament.Kennedy Golf Course, Denver. 303-463-6753.w w w. G o l d C r o w n Fo u n d a t i o n . c o m .• July 14 – Big I Junior Classic state tournament.Boomerang Links, Greeley and Highland Hills Golf Course,Greeley. 303-926-8600. www.iiajccolorado.com.• July 14 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 14-18 division. Girls and boyschampionship at Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 14 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, boys age 14-18 division. Broadlands GolfCourse, Broomfield. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 14 – Colorado Women’s Golf Association MatchPlay Championship Qualifying Round. CommonGroundGolf Course, Aurora. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• July 15 – Hyland Hills Foundation Tournament.Hyland Hills The Courses at Gold Course,Westminster. 303-650-7506. www.golfhylandhills.com.• July 17-18 Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Highland MeadowSummer Series. Highland Meadows Golf Course,Windsor. 719-488-2191.• July 18 – Colorado Women’s Golf Association NiblickTournament. Lake Valley Golf Course, Niwot.303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• July 18 – Colorado Woman’s Golf Association USWo m e n ’s Amateur Qualifier. Green Gables CountryClub, Denver. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• July 20 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. Heather Ridge Country Club, Aurora.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 20 – High School Two-on-Two, age 15-18,Tournament. Heather Ridge Country Club, Aurora.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 20-21 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Mid SeasonInvitational. The Heritage at Westmoor, Westminster.719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.• July 21-24 – Colorado Open. Green Valley Ranch GolfClub, Denver. 303-681-0742. www.coloradopga.com.• July 23 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Junior SeriesEvent, 10 and under division. Green Valley Ranch GolfClub, Denver. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 25 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Two-Player Team Championship, 11-13 division. HeatherRidge Country Club, Aurora. 303-366-4653.w w w. c o g o l f. o r g .

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• July 25-27 – Colorado Women’s Golf AssociationMatch Play Championship. CommonGround GolfCourse, Aurora. 303-366-7888. www.cogolf.org.• July 26 – Colorado Junior Golf Association DaveAskins Two-Player Team Championship, 14-18 division.Legacy Ridge Golf Course, Westminster. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 26 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. Broadlands Golf Course, Broomfield.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 26 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. Broadlands Golf Course, Broomfield.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• July 27 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Bob KellyMemorial, 14-18 division. Hyland Hills Golf Course,Westminster. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 27 – Colorado Junior Golf Association Bob KellyMemorial Boys’ and Girls’ Championship. Eagle Trace GolfCourse, Broomfield. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 28 – Colorado Golf Association Stroke PlayQualifier. Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• July 29 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. South SuburbanFamily Sports, Centennial. 303-366-4653.w w w. c o g o l f. o r g .• July 30-31 – Colorado Golf Association presentsHyland Hills Amateur. Hyland Hills The Courses atGold Course, Westminster. 303-650-7557.w w w. g o l f h y l a n d h i l l s . c o m .August• Aug. 1 – High School Boys and Girls, age 15-18,Tournament. Fox Hollow Golf Course, Lakewood.303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• Aug. 1 – US Amateur Qualifier/CGA Stroke PlayQualifier. Highland Meadows, Windsor. 303-366-4653.w w w. c o g o l f. o r g .• Aug. 2 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 11-13 division. Fitzsimmons Golf Course,Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• Aug. 3 – Colorado Junior Golf Association JuniorSeries Event, 10 and under division. Centre Hills GolfCourse, Aurora. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• Aug. 3 – Middle School Boys and Girls, age 11-14,Tournament. West Woods Golf Club, Arvada. 303-463-6753. www.GoldCrownFoundation.com.• Aug. 8 – US Amateur Qualifier/CGA Stroke PlayQualifier. Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, Aurora.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• Aug. 11-14 – Colorado Golf Association Stroke PlayChampionship. CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora.303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• Aug. 13-14 – Golfweek’s Junior Tour: Experience atMurphy Creek. Murphy Creek Golf Course, Aurora.719-488-2191. www.golfweeksjuniortour.com.• Aug. 15 – US Senior Amateur/CGA Senior StrokePlay Qualifier. Heritage Todd Creek, Thornton. 303-366-4653. www.cogolf.org.• Aug. 17 – Colorado Golf Association Senior StrokePlay Qualifier. Eagle Trace Golf Course, Broomfield.

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