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1...COLORADO GOLF REALTY COLORADO GOLF LIFESTYLES THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES Updates, renovations, and additions keep this regional club at the top of its game FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS Winter 2009 3.95 coloradogolf.com PLUS The Gallery Daniel Negreanu Lifes A Banquet In LoDo Luxury Gift Guide For The Holiday Season Hyundai Genesis

COLORADO GOLF REALTY COLORADO GOLF LIFESTYLES THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES Updates, renovations, and additions keep this regional club at the top of its game FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS Winter 2009 3.95 coloradogolf.com PLUS The Gallery Daniel Negreanu Lifes A Banquet In LoDo Luxury Gift Guide For The Holiday Season Hyundai Genesis

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DEPARTMENTS contents winter 2009 The Country Club At Castle Pines on par Publishers Notes 8 10 game play The Gallery Golf Club Mountain vistas, championship golf, stylish amenities and continual enhancements are positively enticing at Dove Mountain in Arizona 20 the buzz The Country Club At Castle Pines Stunning views and a spectacular Nicklaus course create a virtual golf vacation experience just minutes from Denver poll results 16 Top 10 Golf Courses Of Colorado 2009 The states industr

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LIFESTYLES contents winter 2009 Rioja celebrate the season 32 COLORADO GOLF LIFESTYLE luxury autos Birth Of The New Hyundai The Genesis is a true luxury car that wont breakor even dentthe bank, and its turning heads in the most wellheeled circles Luxury Gift Guide For The Holiday Season When you want the very bestand most unusualgifts for the connoisseurs and hardtoplease on your list, look no further than Colorado Golf Magazines 2009 guide to rare and unique offerings. Must See And Do Eve

publishers notes winter 2009 Okay, folks, let me make it official Tiger Woods demise will hurt golf, and thats bad news for all of us who love the game. I believe the fallout from Tigers tale will have dramatic effects on the PGA Tour, tournaments, sponsorships, television ratings, equipment sales and many other aspects of golf, especially those related to financial endeavors. The PGA Tour is going to have a heck of a time retaining sponsorships. With the economic problems we have all endured th

22nd Annual Winter 2009 Volume XXII, NO. V EditorPublisher Executive Manager Deputy Articles Editor Writers TIMOTHY J. PADE KIM SAUV CHRISTINE LOOMIS AARON ATWOOD DANA LAUREN BERRY CHRISTINE LOOMIS JOHN MARSHALL SCOTT MARTIN LISA PERRY FRANOISE RHODES STEVE TRIVETT Art Director Photography NICOLE CORDER DICK DURRANCE II KEN E. MAY JOHN HENEBRY DAVID SLATER TOM TRAVIS MartketingPromotion TIMOTHY J. PADE padecoloradogolf.com JIM CARPENTER jimcoloradogolf.com The Golf Club At Bear Dance Co

the buzz on the cover THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES Stunning views and a spectacular Nicklaus course create a virtual golf vacation experience just minutes from Denver By Lisa Perry Aidan Bradley golfcoursephotography.com

Situated deep among refreshing pines and gentle hills, the Country Club at Castle Pines offers a superb calling card a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course so scenicand subsequently so distracting that newcomers are advised to abandon their first few scorecards in favor of a relaxing experience. In a state full of gorgeous mountain vistas, the panoramic views from the clubhouse patio may be the most amazing in Colorado. The course and the club can easily sell themselves, but this golfcentric have

Jacks premier course designs, it will provide the golfer with an exceptional experience. Its a course that you can play for the rest of your life and you will not get tired of it. Financially solid, the clubs commitment to being recognized as one of the top golf courses in the state has been evident in its incremental approach to course improvements. In 2001, the club began the successful conversion of its fairways from ryegrass to bentgrass. Jack Nicklaus visited his namesake design when a long

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The membership is proud of the clubmore than half of new members have come from referralsand communication between management and members is open and fluid. After extensive meetings and consultation with members, the club implemented an innovative marketbased membership program in 2009 that benefits both current and prospective members. New memberships have far surpassed club goals from the plan that incorporates a preferred prospect list. This model allowed us to make one decision on how we do

GREENER ...for you. The grass just got The Country Club at Castle Pines features greens that can be mean but our Preferred Prospective Membership program will have you smiling. If you thought that golfing on our Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course was out of reach, think again. Grab your irons and discover one of Colorados most prestigious clubs. We would like to cordially invite you to find out about the special opportunity that has been made available for you. Our greens can become your bac

spotlight PROFESSIONAL POKER STAR DANIEL NEGREANU PLAYS HIGHSTAKES GOLF Dig deep in your pockets if you want to hit the fairways with this guy By Franoise Rhodes

Card rooms are all the rage now that the game of poker has hit mainstream USA. Gone are the days of backalley card rooms and secretpassword establishments. Today poker has its own tours, television rights, dominance over the World Wide Web and megastars. With tournament earnings exceeding 11,600,000, and four World Series of Poker bracelets to his name, Daniel Negreanu is one of those stars. For Negreanu, poker is work but playing golf is fun. Born July 26, 1974 in Toronto, Canada, Negreanus chi

Daniel Negreanu, Jason Kidd, Chuck Liddell All the funds raised benefit the Lili Claire Foundation, which works to enhance the lives of children born with special needs and offers hope and support to the families who love them. All golfers dream of the ultimate foursome, so whom does Negreanu want to pay with Tiger Woods because hes pretty good Angelina Jolie, just cuz shes WOW Barack Obama, Im a big fan, I met him once and I think hes a cool dude. There are many aspects of the game that Negrea

game play THE GALLERY GOLF CLUB Mountain vistas, championship golf, stylish amenities and continual enhancements are positively enticing at Dove Mountain in Arizona By Lisa Perry

No matter how stormy the economic climate may be, its always sunny and forward thinking at The Gallery Golf Club, located among scenic desert canyons near Tucson, Ariz. Cool and confident, management continues to defy nationwide recession trends with venue upgrades and positive energy. The gallery name A contemporary Southwestern aesthetic is highlighted by 100 pieces of striking artwork on display. Club members relish a superb golf experience with two unique and complementary championship cours

Just 30 minutes from the Tucson airport and 90 minutes from Sky Harbor in Phoenix, The Gallerys membership roster is an intriguing mix of members from Arizona, across the country and around the world. Were a primary residence for some and second home for others 25 percent are here yearround, says Satterfield. We have a younger demographic than a traditional club active, golf astute and a little competitive, playing golf two to four times a week. Were a busy club, and dont shutter our doors in th

Take A Year To Change Your Life, Forever. The Gallerys two highly acclaimed golf courses are a treat for members on a daily basis, and have played host to both the 2001 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open and the WGCAccenture Match Play Championship in 2007 2008. The 12,000 square foot Gallery Sports Club and the fine dining in The Gallery Clubhouse restaurant round out the facilities, offering the lifestyle change youve been longing for in southern Arizona. A limited number of memberships are availa

poll results TOP 10 GOLF COURSES OF COLORADO 2009 The states industry experts name their choices for top golf courses and pro shops By Christine Loomis The Golf Club At Redlands Mesa

Who knows Colorado golf courses better than the industry experts who work on and around them for a living Once again Colorado Golf Magazine asked the states golf experts to name Colorados Top 10 golf courses in three different categoriesprivate courses, resort courses, and public coursesand the votes were cast in record numbers. Experts from the Colorado section of the PGA, Rocky Mountain Golf Salesmans Association and Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendants Association named their picks amon

Top Ten Results PRIVATE 1. Ballyneal Golf Club 2. Cherry Hills Country Club 3. Castle Pines Golf Club 4. Colorado Golf Club 5. Denver Country Club 6. Country Club of the Rockies 7. Sanctuary 8. The Club at Flying Horse 9. Country Club at Castle Pines 10. Columbine Country Club RESORT 1. Broadmoor Golf Club East Course 2. Sonnenalp Golf Club 3. Telluride Ski Golf Resort 4. Omni Interlocken Resort 5. Inverness Golf Club 6. Beaver Creek Golf Club 7. Keystone Ranch Golf Course 8. Eagle Vail Golf C

THE BEST OF COLORADO GOLF COURSES 2009 Colorado Golf Magazine readers and online visitors name their favorites By Christine Loomis BEST COURSE TO HOLD A CORPORATE EVENT OR TOURNAMENT, BEST GOLF SHOP, PUBLIC OR RESORT Broadmoor Golf Club poll results

Colorado Golf Magazine asked the question Which courses are the best in Colorado You, our readers and online visitors, answered. In 25 critical categories, you stepped up and votedfor the best courses, the best holes, the best instruction facility, the best value, the best club for meetings and events, the best course for wowing outofstaters, the most scenic course and more. From the prairie to the mountains, Front Range to Western Slope, northeast to southwest, Colorados impressive and diverse

TOUGHEST GREENS, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE The Golf Club at Bear Dance Red Skys Tom Fazio Course is no stranger to awards. It offers variation of terrain and challenges, yet playability for all skill levelswith dropdead gorgeous views of Vails famed back bowls. If youre not a member of the club, you can play here simply by staying at one of the partner properties in Vail. BEST COURSE 100 Red Sky Golf Club, Fazio Course 0376 Red Sky Road Wolcott, CO 81655 970.754.8400 Like we said, the Fazio Course is no

MOST DIFFICULT PRIVATE COURSE Castle Pines Golf Club 1000 Hummingbird Drive Castle Rock, CO 80108 303.688.6022 This course challenged Tiger Woods and other pros who convened at Castle Pines for the great International PGA Tour event. The International is no longer with us, but if you have a friend whos a member here, you can play the course that made Colorado a favorite stop for the worlds greatest golfers for more than 20 years. BEST COURSE TO HOLD A CORPORATE EVENT OR TOURNAMENT Broadmoor Golf

miscalculating. If youre up for the challenge, it is one of Colorados top golf experiences. BEST OPENING HOLE PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR RESORT Castle Pines Golf Club 1000 Hummingbird Drive Castle Rock, CO 80108 303.688.6022 This is the fourth year in a row that readers have voted No. 1 at Castle Pines the best opening hole in the state. At 644 yards, Nicklaus designed the par5 to set the tone for a course that challenges pros and amateurs alike. BEST FINISHING HOLE PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR RESORT Cherry Hill

celebrate the season LUXURY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON When you want the very bestand most unusualgifts for the connoisseurs and hardtoplease on your list, look no further than Colorado Golf Magazines 2009 guide to rare and unique offerings. By Dana Lauren Berry FOR THE GOLF ENTHUSIAST WHO WANTS A COOLER GOLF CART Many golfers have a custom golf cart, but this is different. Bikeboard International makes a threewheel G1000 Golf vehicle, enabling golfers to follow their own path from shot

FOR THE RARE WATCH COLLECTOR Outside of a mans wedding ring, the watch is typically the only statement jewelry a man wears. For the true watch connoisseur who appreciates the art form of a fine timepiece, theres the Maitres Du Temps collection. The Chapter One series was created by three of the worlds most renowned master watchmakers, who collaborated on a worldfirst combination of complicated watch features, such as a oneminute tourbillion, monopush chronograph, retrograde date indicator, retro

FOR THE WORLD TRAVELER AND SPORTS FAN Flexjet, a type of fractional ownership of private planes, has a new program available called the Flexjet 25 Gold Edition 2010 Card. Those who purchase the Flexjet Gold Edition Card will have access to 25 hours of flight time on the fleet of Flexjet Bombardier aircraft, operated by Jet Solutions, as well as a legendary package to the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Cardholders will enjoy exclusive access to the Winter Games, with access for two to eac

MUST SEE AND DO EVENTS Ring out 2009 and get 2010 started in style with the citys most enticing events By Christine Loomis A Christmas Carol celebrate the season

Now through Dec. 24 Christkindl Market, Skyline Park Denvers version of the German holiday market, complete with vendors from Europe with handcrafted gifts from the Old World. In addition to selections such as wooden figurines, ornaments, candles and more, try traditional German food and authentic beer. Now through Dec. 26 A Christmas Carol The timeless tale with original songs and enchanting sets, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Stage Theatre. 303.893.4100 or denvercenter.org Now through

Jan. 22Feb. 27 When Tang Met Laika Theater and science come together in a world premiere production about life after living in space. Playwright Rogelio Martinez explores the 1990s Cold War thaw, the International Space Station, and two driven people who find love in this amazing galaxy. Space Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. 303.893.4100 or denvercenter.org Throughout February Affairs of the Heart Valentines Tours You dont have to stay overnight to revel in history at the Brown Pa

shopping guide THE BEST OF THE BEST AND THE LATEST AND GREATEST If youre looking for the absolutely finest in golf apparel, equipment and accessories, theres plenty available By Scott Martin Ben Hogan VNeck Vest

Golf has become exotic in the last several years, at least when it comes to materials. Who can forget the first GoreTex rain jacket or the first titanium driver Or the first putter with a multilayer insert surrounded by black copper Thankfully, golf remains a sport in which craftsmanship, passion and simple good looks are just as important as performance. A visit to the PGA Merchandise Show, held in late January in Orlando, is three days spent with people who are passionate about golf and passio

ACCESSORIES, BOOKS DVDS The holiday season is the perfect time to give, and ask for, accessories and books. GPS devices are always popular and the SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG3.5 299 is a good choice. SkyCaddies HoleVue provides an image of each hole using SkyGolfs maps and theres even a zoom function. Do you like Caddyshack If you love the movie or if you have a friend or relative who loves the movie, then this writers book will make everyone happy. The Book of Caddyshack...Everything you Always Wante

2010 DENVER GOLF EXPO 17th annual event attracts golfers of all ages and abilities, plus Colorados industry pros By Lisa Perry spotlight

Living up to its slogan something for everybody, the 2010 Denver Golf Expo revs up again Feb. 1214 at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Now in its 17th year, the show draws winterbound golfers and dealhunters with its comprehensive mix of discounted products and golf rounds, vacation offers, plus free seminars, demos and club fittings. Colorado golf associations make it the site of annual meetings as well. Its the largest annual gathering for the industry in the statewe have everything, says Mark Cra

February 1214, 2010 Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Entrance on North Side of Complex 125 and 58th Ave. Denver, Colorado One great sport. Free admission for ages 16 and under, including new Junior Golf Experience Test the latest 2010 model clubs Free custombuilt Lob wedge or rescue wood from Dimension Z Golf. Shipping and handling fees apply. Subscription to Golf Digest included with each ticket. One per household, valued at 7.00. Shop til you drop for discounted golf apparel and equipment.

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The Latest News And Stats On Colorado PGA Players Player Profile Martin Laird By Steve Trivett Martin Laird isnt the first son of Scotland to make a splash on the professional golf scene, but none of the others, starting with Old Tom Morris and running all the way through Colin Montgomerie, did it with a stop in Colorado. Laird graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 and first earned exemption on the 2008 PGA Tour by finishing 13th on the final Nationwide Tour money list in 2006. He st

MARK WIEBE SR. Tour 308 315 329 419 426 517 524 531 607 628 712 726 82 823 830 96 920 927 1004 1018 1025 111 TOTAL WINNING FOR 2009 AS OF 121509 817,048 T29 T18 T36 T33 T3 T44 T44 T4 T24 T36 T64 T47 T22 T41 T16 T21 T20 T9 T3 T10 T22 T16 13,430 20,068 12,040 10,072 99,000 6,290 6,000 103,500 15,640 8,600 2,362 9,440 29,604 12,220 27,945 21,256 23,100 50,400 178,200 40,800 15,997 48,500 MIKE REID SR. Tour 329 419 517 524 531 607 628 712 726 82 823 830 96 920 927 1004 1018 1025 111 TOTAL WINNING

KEVIN STADLER PGA Tour 301 315 405 426 517 524 614 628 75 712 719 726 82 89 823 830 907 1004 TOTAL WINNING FOR 2009 AS OF 121509 925,514 T20 T44 CUT T70 T32 CUT T12 CUT T70 CUT T42 T55 T28 T42 P2 CUT CUT T23 36,315 9,363 48,746 32,330 123.200 11.940 14,400 11,679 31,790 10,500 448,880 51,900 DAVID DUVAL PGA Tour 308 322 329 405 426 503 517 607 614 621 71 71 82 TOTAL WINNING FOR 2009 AS OF 121509 623,824 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T63 T58 CUT T2 CUT CUT T63 Mayakoba Golf Classic Puerto Rico Open

REALTY coloradogolfrealty.com in real estate development and building across the metro area and the rocky mountains the latest Red Sky Golf Club

the good life LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Winter doldrums Not in Colorado where sunshine and amenable weather mean you can frequently ski and golf on the same day By John Marshall Heritage Todd Creek

When the high country is covered in blankets of fresh powder, Denver and the Front Range still enjoy many temperate days. Colorado has more than 300 days of sunshine annually, which means that even in winter residents can often play a round of golf. In fact, one of the major draws of the Front Range is that residents can sometimes ski for a halfday then drive back to Denver for 18 holes of golf. One course that lends itself to that is Heritage Todd Creek in the north metro area. Heritage Todd Cr

Golf Club at Ravenna for all abilities. Adding to the club amenities is a 7,500squarefoot wellness center with stateoftheart fitness equipment, yoga and Pilates classes and massage and spa treatments. It overlooks an adult lap pool and childrens pool. When it is complete, Ravenna will offer even more. There will also be a Casting Club with a private cabin and fishing on the South Platte as well expert flyfishing instruction. And a Vintners Club is also in the plans, one whose onsite sommelier w

LIFESTYLE in luxury autos, fine dining, high fashion and fine jewelry the finest 2010 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

luxury autos BIRTH OF THE NEW HYUNDAI The Genesis is a true luxury car that wont breakor even dentthe bank, and its turning heads in the most wellheeled circles By Aaron Atwood

Hyundai isnt the first car that materializes in most minds dreaming of luxury machines. Such is the fate of an automaker with a sordid past. But the Hyundai Genesis is a leaf turned over by the automaker, giving luxury models with centuries of awards real competition for the hearts and minds of us discerning buyers. Is the Genesis truly a new beginning Let your imagination run wild with this new arrival on the main stage of highend cars. The Genesis sedan is a rearwheel drive auto with spirit an

An optional rear backup camera gives an added touch and shows that Hyundai isnt backing down from adding features that many of its higher priced competitors offer. Tack on the famous Hyundai tenyear, 100,000mile power train warranty and you have a keeper. As one sales manager said, Hyundai isnt offering that warranty because they have to. They are offering it because they believe in the product they are putting on the market. An interesting fact about the 2009 Genesis that has some dealerships a

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fine dining LIFES A BANQUET IN LODO Chase away winters chill at hot new restaurants and veteran venues with American twists and global turns By Lisa Perry Rioja

Escape frosty temperatures with a warm welcome and firedup fare at LoDo restaurants. Innovative chef creations and globespanning cuisines hit the spot from breakfast to latenight in Denvers favorite sportsandentertainment district. Organixx 1520 Blake Street, 303.825.1550 Green practices, nearly allorganic ingredients and entres that max out at 10 guide healthy breakfasts and lunches. Veggie and glutenfree options dot the menu, but a pulledpork sandwich is just one hearty, naturalmeat choice per

TAG 1441 Larimer Street, 303.996.9985 Known for cuttingedge cuisine, TAG ownerchef Troy Guard was chosen as the Denver Broncos rep at this years Taste of the NFL bash in Fort Lauderdale. In Larimer Square he gives diners a taste of an offduty dinner at his place. Shared plates highlight the menu, but solo entres such as Szechuan Colorado lamb will render you selfish. Constantly changing menu features choices like a flashseared seafood entre with pop rocks, taco sushi with charred ahi and Frencho

RESORT AND CRUISE FASHION 10 Ruffles, sequins, metallics and nautical stripes are hot, hot, hot, so go ahead and make a statement Stella McCartney By Dana Lauren Berry style report

collection, theres a sexy sequin sweaterdress with a vneckline and allover sequins in a buff gold color, 1,195 at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman. Dont forget about the footwear to go with your sexy dress. Sequin shoes also are very ofthemoment. Valentinos Sequin Paillete Petale Ballerina Flat, 695, has a rosette on a round toe and is covered in black sequinsultracomfortable and instyle. Renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutins Glitter Slingback Platform Pump, 745, has a sexy, nearly fivein

Prada has a brightly colored line of bags that are a vivid orange with pink and brown, in calf leather. The Saffiano Fori Boston Bag, 1,650 at Neiman Marcus, is currently on preorder. Its a beauty with a classic shape, double top handles and a shoulder strap. BOLD PRINTS Bold, graphic prints are in, as is the nautical look, and a great example of this trend is Stella McCartneys black and white stripe knit dress with multicolor floral embroidery on the chest. This short stunner has a bateau neckl

fine jewelry CHOCOLATE CHAMPAGNE DIAMONDS Decadent, delicious jewelry designed to tempt and dazzle By Dana Lauren Berry De Beers Wildflower Pendant

Stars For Africa Signature Collection Chocolate and champagne are two things most women love. And when it comes to jewelry, chocolate and champagne diamonds make another great combinationa stunning, luxurious look that is sure to be an attentiongetter. When thinking of darkcolored diamonds, if dull brown is the first thing that comes to mind, think again. These exotic colored diamonds are more of a cognac or deep, brownishgold, a beautiful shade of blazing amber. Darkcolored diamonds are formed

Le Vian Jeweler Le Vian created a name for itself in 2000 by branding brown diamonds as chocolate diamonds and creating an entire collection of artful creations called Le Vian Chocolatier. Different collections, such as Sweet Chocolate Diamonds and Chunky Chocolate Diamonds offer naturally colored, dark and light brown diamonds set in pink, yellow and white gold. The Chunky Chocolate Diamonds selection has chunks of rough diamonds set in gold on top of pave diamonds, forming different designs su

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