Colorado WRX 2013

[pseudoswede]

I think an annual thread would work better than the current Colorado WRX thread, which spans more than 6 years.

 

Post anything related to golf, Colorado, and 2013 in this thread.

 

I was supposed to play Blackstone with my neighbor on 1/13, but it never got warm enough. Went to Family Sports range instead. There were actually a few people out on the course.

[pseudoswede]

I liked waking up to 5" of snow yesterday and also getting an e-mail from Fossil Trace saying the course would open that day.

[vanla01]

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I liked waking up to 5" of snow yesterday and also getting an e-mail from Fossil Trace saying the course would open that day.
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LOL!! Colorado for ya!!

[pseudoswede]

I'm changing jobs and taking a whole day (Tuesady, 2/26) off in-between. Problem is that I have take an online exam for my MBA class. If I finish by noon, I figured I'd head out to a golf course for a quick 18.

[pseudoswede]

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I'm changing jobs and taking a whole day (Tuesady, 2/26) off in-between. Problem is that I have take an online exam for my MBA class. If I finish by noon, I figured I'd head out to a golf course for a quick 18.
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Stupid snow.

At least the skiing will be good this weekend.

[pseudoswede]

Hopefully this massive warm-up will melt all of the snow for the upcoming weekend.

...except I already have plans on going up to go skiing.

[pseudoswede]

Latest email from Colorado Avid Golfer shows a deal for Green Valley Ranch. 10 rounds including cart for $449 with no restrictions.

Not a bad deal.

[pseudoswede]

I had slim hopes to at least getting out to the range this Sunday to try out my new clubs. Alas, it appears Mother Nature hates me with a passion.

[masamitsu]

she hates all of us with more snow coming. the snow has finally melted off of my course and not 5-7 more this weekend. i'm thinking it's going to be April before I get out again.

[pseudoswede]

Well, my in-laws arrive on Tuesday, and they want to go skiing. No issues with that over Easter weekend. So at least I got that going for me...

If the weather forecast holds up, I'll finally be able to try out my new clubs on Thursday at the Family Sports range.

[masamitsu]

What clubs did you get?

[pseudoswede]

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What clubs did you get?
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Ping S56 irons
Ping i20 hybrid
Callway Razr X Tour hybrid
Ping Tour S wedges 52/56/60 (those are currently being sent on a truck to Ping with my i10 set to get rebent to purple dots)

Once I get a new putter, I'll have a whole new bag of clubs for this season.

My old set will be retired and live an unassuming life stored in a garage in Sweden for 50 weeks a year.

[Jamboy72]

Ah...got to love it here...just got back from Steamboat and now more snow along the Front Range...time to hit the heated bay at the range!

[pseudoswede]

Hopefully April will be nicer. You can go skiing at A-Basin in the morning, then squeeze in 18 in the afternoon. Best of both worlds!

[masamitsu]

I was looking at "upgrading" my irons this season. What made you go with the S56's? I'm seriously looking at the Mizuno MP-64s. Everytime I go into the PGA SS I just drool all over them....

[Jamboy72]

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I was looking at "upgrading" my irons this season. What made you go with the S56's? I'm seriously looking at the Mizuno MP-64s. Everytime I go into the PGA SS I just drool all over them....
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I have the 64s and there's no way I'd go with Ping over Mizuno...just my opinion though...

[pseudoswede]

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What made you go with the S56's?
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Got a spectacular deal in BST.

I've been playing Pings for 20 years now. Can't imagine playing anything else, really. If my Ping Eye2's hadn't gotten stolen out of my garage in 2008, I'd still probably be playing them now.

[masamitsu]

Topekareal: I hover between 6-8 but I'd rate my iron play as a B- / C+. Do you think the 64s will be too much for me?

[pseudoswede]

My in-laws arrived from Sweden on Tuesday with their golf clubs. Hopefully they can start playing after this weekend's ski trip.

[masamitsu]

I'm hoping the snow has all melted by the weekend. I'm jonesing to play some golf....

[Jamboy72]

Played 9 yesterday...and going for a quick 9 after work today!

[pseudoswede]

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I liked waking up to 5" of snow yesterday and also getting an e-mail from Fossil Trace saying the course would open that day.
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Imagine that. Now they're opening tomorrow.

[pseudoswede]

Spill it, everyone. How was opening weekend?

Skiing was fantastic yesterday and today. Plus, zero traffic driving down at 5pm. Tempted to go to the range right now, but I'll wait for another day. Anyone know if Family Sports opened the grass range yet?

[pseudoswede]

Probably playing CommonGround on Sunday. How quick is it to walk 18?

[pseudoswede]

Family Sports Range has brought back their spring special. Purchase $100 in range balls, get an extra $75 free. Valid through 5/24. Grass range opens at noon on 4/8.

[pseudoswede]

My golf league has finally released their 2013 schedule. Website is in my signature; it's still being organized. If you sign up by midnight Wednesday, you can submit your Masters fantasy team. Top cumulative money maker will win free non-major round.


May 5: Colorado National
May 11: Green Valley Ranch
May 19: Legacy Ridge
June 1: Welshire
June 8: Major at Murphy Creek
June 23: Red Hawk
June 30: Westwoods
July 6: Black Bear
July 13&14: Major at Heritage Westmoor
July 28: Heritage Eagle Bend
Aug 4: Fox Hollow
Aug 10: Major at Riverdale Dunes
Aug 17: Fossil Trace
Sep 7: Indian Peaks
Sep 14: Major at Common Ground
Sep 28 or 29: Castle Pines (top playoff points leaders)

If you are interested in signing up, please PM me for referral details. Disclaimer: for each referral I get, I get a free non-major round of golf. However, I'm happy to kick back 50% of your entry fee via PayPal provided we are playing the same tournament. I plan on playing the first six tournaments and the last six (Castle Pines not included). Oops, I'm not playing on May 19.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask here or via PM.

[BenR]

My GF got me us a night stay at the Broadmoor on April 21st, which is a Sunday. the package came with a round of golf for 2 on my choice of course. I'm gonna play the East course with my buddy Dave, who is a pro at Pradera. I'm pretty excited for that. Otherwise I just play the courses in and around Ft. Collins/Loveland/Windsor.

[Jamboy72]

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My GF got me us a night stay at the Broadmoor on April 21st, which is a Sunday. the package came with a round of golf for 2 on my choice of course. I'm gonna play the East course with my buddy Dave, who is a pro at Pradera. I'm pretty excited for that. Otherwise I just play the courses in and around Ft. Collins/Loveland/Windsor.
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Hey....if you need another Fort Collins guy to play the East course, let me know

[pseudoswede]

If you can get the winter walking rate at The Links at Highlands Ranch for $24, I highly recommend it. Definitely lets you work on your iron play.

[losefreeze33]

Sure hope they keep Common Ground in US AM shape from last year. What a great season out there can't wait for the stupid snow to leave town.