03/18/10

Big Island’s “Po'okela” Par 3s.

 Given that it was 66 degrees in Denver on St. Patrick’s Day and the weather folks predict 29 degrees for Saturday the 20th, it isn’t too late to schedule that trip to the Big Island. Colorado, Utah and Wyoming could still see snowstorms of up to 20, even 40 inches! So before the Colorado Rockies play their home opener, get on the phone to your travel agent or log on to Expedia.com and get that “aloha” spirit”.

 1) Hualalai at Four Seasons—“Number 17 combines nature and strategy to add to the...

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03/17/10

Raven Announces Annual Passes

A favorite of local and visiting golfers, The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks recently introduced its 2010 annual passes as a way to entice more frequent play. Swimsuit model gorgeous, who wouldn’t want to spend more time here?

“The annual passes provide golfers with tremendous value and the opportunity to play one of the region’s best golf courses,” says general manager Rhonda Boutelle. “Depending on how often an individual or family plays, the savings can be in the hundreds of dollars.”

Locals Playing Plenty Benefit Most.

The Resident Annual Pass is for golfers living in Summit County (Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Dillon for example) and costs $3,500 for individuals. With a high-season greens...

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03/04/10

Lana’i’s “Po'okela” Par 3s.

Appreciating that March is Colorado’s snowiest month—averaging 11.7 inches—and April on average piles on another nine inches or more, it may be a good time to book a golf trip to Hawaii. If you’re seeking a smaller island with fewer tourists, head to Lana’i, who’s two Four Seasons Resorts, are poised to wow guests.

Two fantastic courses—The Experience at Koele and The Challenge at Manele, designed by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus respectively—feature four of the po'okela (best) par 3s in the Hawaiian Island chain. Doug Stephenson, PGA, Director of Golf, weighs in on how to play these...

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