South Denver Golf

[irvtrain]

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I just decided to not renew my Bear Creek membership - love the course, but it's very hard. Love the experience. But really came down to my new 7mo old. He takes up most of my time these days! Couldn't justify the membership now but I'd go back.

My courses (mostly North) will now be Riverdale Dunes, Heritage at Westmoor, The Broadlands, Legacy Ridge, and Colorado National. Would love to play with others.
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Love Love Riverdale Dunes. Great track and always in great shape.
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I'm sure some will debate with me, but it's without question the best public course (conditions, routing, layout) in the Denver area for the price.
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The only argument from me would be Heritage at Westmoor, but you have it in your rotation already... Pretty much a toss up between the two for me.

[Jamboy72]

I'm just up the road in Fort Collins and love all of those north Denver tracks! I'm always up for a game!

[DTown3011]

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[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1430321077' post='11465617']
[quote name='masamitsu' timestamp='1430320876' post='11465591']
[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1430278597' post='11463125']
I just decided to not renew my Bear Creek membership - love the course, but it's very hard. Love the experience. But really came down to my new 7mo old. He takes up most of my time these days! Couldn't justify the membership now but I'd go back.

My courses (mostly North) will now be Riverdale Dunes, Heritage at Westmoor, The Broadlands, Legacy Ridge, and Colorado National. Would love to play with others.
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Love Love Riverdale Dunes. Great track and always in great shape.
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I'm sure some will debate with me, but it's without question the best public course (conditions, routing, layout) in the Denver area for the price.
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The only argument from me would be Heritage at Westmoor, but you have it in your rotation already... Pretty much a toss up between the two for me.
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I agree. Especially mid-summer they can get Heritage in FANTASTIC condition for a public course. Closely mown areas around the greens, FAST greens, and it can get windy out there. That and Legacy are the 2 closest to my house so they are my "home" courses really.

[quote name='Jamboy72' timestamp='1430366936' post='11470675']
I'm just up the road in Fort Collins and love all of those north Denver tracks! I'm always up for a game!
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My in-laws live in Ft Collins and we are always there. I love playing Highland Meadows which would split the difference between where we both live. We should try to get out there soon.

[denvergolf]

What happened to this SOUTH Denver topic? Ha ha

[TheKrushh]

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What happened to this SOUTH Denver topic? Ha ha
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I think it turned in to "I live in Denver and am super excited about playing golf this year" which is fine by me.

[DTown3011]

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[quote name='denvergolf' timestamp='1430409494' post='11473433']
What happened to this SOUTH Denver topic? Ha ha
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I think it turned in to "I live in Denver and am super excited about playing golf this year" which is fine by me.
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That's 100% correct!!! Sorry for the threadjack, I'm just jacked to be out of skis and into clubs!

[pseudoswede]

[quote name='TheKrushh' timestamp='1430412268' post='11473763']
[quote name='denvergolf' timestamp='1430409494' post='11473433']
What happened to this SOUTH Denver topic? Ha ha
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I think it turned in to "I live in Denver and am super excited about playing golf this year" which is fine by me.
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Friendly reminder that there is a better forum for such a topic... http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1117129-colorado-wrx-2015/

[brianhorne8]

Thanks to all this talk about Riverdale Dunes, I'll be out there at 7:43 Sunday morning. Appreciate for the tip!

[I_HATE_SNOW]

Is Common Ground south Denver? If so, course was in great shape but I doubt I'll play it again. Nothing special, IMHO, for the money. Part of it was we followed a 4 some of a holes. 2 holes behind and drove their carts everywhere, finally a mower lady chewed their butts and they did pick up the pace but they couldn't read the signs that said "no carts". Wish I would have bought the mower gal a beer!

[DTown3011]

[quote name='dirtyboy' timestamp='1430701803' post='11492597']
Is Common Ground south Denver? If so, course was in great shape but I doubt I'll play it again. Nothing special, IMHO, for the money. Part of it was we followed a 4 some of a holes. 2 holes behind and drove their carts everywhere, finally a mower lady chewed their butts and they did pick up the pace but they couldn't read the signs that said "no carts". Wish I would have bought the mower gal a beer!
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It's not really south Denver it's more in the city or Aurora area I guess. They've mounded the area around the city so you aren't looking at buildings etc al the time, for where it's located they've done a nice job with the course but it's not anything spectacular.

[mlesser]

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[quote name='dirtyboy' timestamp='1430701803' post='11492597']
Is Common Ground south Denver? If so, course was in great shape but I doubt I'll play it again. Nothing special, IMHO, for the money. Part of it was we followed a 4 some of a holes. 2 holes behind and drove their carts everywhere, finally a mower lady chewed their butts and they did pick up the pace but they couldn't read the signs that said "no carts". Wish I would have bought the mower gal a beer!
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It's not really south Denver it's more in the city or Aurora area I guess. They've mounded the area around the city so you aren't looking at buildings etc al the time, for where it's located they've done a nice job with the course but it's not anything spectacular.
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Agreed, they made CommonGround better after the redo for the US AM, but it still isn't anything great. So many better options out there.

[TheKrushh]

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[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1430750795' post='11494933']
[quote name='dirtyboy' timestamp='1430701803' post='11492597']
Is Common Ground south Denver? If so, course was in great shape but I doubt I'll play it again. Nothing special, IMHO, for the money. Part of it was we followed a 4 some of a holes. 2 holes behind and drove their carts everywhere, finally a mower lady chewed their butts and they did pick up the pace but they couldn't read the signs that said "no carts". Wish I would have bought the mower gal a beer!
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It's not really south Denver it's more in the city or Aurora area I guess. They've mounded the area around the city so you aren't looking at buildings etc al the time, for where it's located they've done a nice job with the course but it's not anything spectacular.
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Agreed, they made CommonGround better after the redo for the US AM, but it still isn't anything great. So many better options out there.
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I really enjoyed that course but the greens seemed to be slow enough to keep it from being really good. Also, it's cheap enough that you get a lot of "lower level" golfers that can really mess up pace of play.

[pseudoswede]

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Agreed, they made CommonGround better after the redo for the US AM, but it still isn't anything great. So many better options out there.
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Not really at that price. Except maybe Riverdale Dunes--but that's an hour (and $$$ in tolls) away from my house.

[I_HATE_SNOW]

I didn't think it was worth $72.

[cphrey]

You paid $72 for Common Ground? If you are a CGA member they give a discount. Forget how much but at least 10 bux I believe.

[I_HATE_SNOW]

[quote name='cphrey' timestamp='1430922069' post='11509433']
You paid $72 for Common Ground? If you are a CGA member they give a discount. Forget how much but at least 10 bux I believe.
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Not a member, they tried to give us the senior discount but we declined.

[pseudoswede]

$55 for non-CGA members plus $17 for cart.

I also like the course because it's so walkable.

[DTown3011]

[quote name='cphrey' timestamp='1430922069' post='11509433']
You paid $72 for Common Ground? If you are a CGA member they give a discount. Forget how much but at least 10 bux I believe.
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Wow I'd never pay $72 for CommonGtound. It's a $40/round course for sure. That seems high.

[mlesser]

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[quote name='cphrey' timestamp='1430922069' post='11509433']
You paid $72 for Common Ground? If you are a CGA member they give a discount. Forget how much but at least 10 bux I believe.
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Wow I'd never pay $72 for CommonGtound. It's a $40/round course for sure. That seems high.
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Couldn't agree more!

[drn92]

CommonGround is so easy to walk that it is a $55 course (or less if you are a CGA member). Pushcart, bottle of water, and off to the races.

drn92

[DTown3011]

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CommonGround is so easy to walk that it is a $55 course (or less if you are a CGA member). Pushcart, bottle of water, and off to the races.

drn92
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Yes, it's made to walk. Would never take a cart there. Take one of the Evan's Scholars Caddies!

[RobotDoctor]

Mariana Buttes is always a fun track to play in NoCo. Collindale CG is also a terrific track to play due to the need to keep the ball in play and terrific greens.

[CDM]

[quote name='dirtyboy' timestamp='1430701803' post='11492597']
Is Common Ground south Denver? If so, course was in great shape but I doubt I'll play it again. Nothing special, IMHO, for the money. Part of it was we followed a 4 some of a holes. 2 holes behind and drove their carts everywhere, finally a mower lady chewed their butts and they did pick up the pace but they couldn't read the signs that said "no carts". Wish I would have bought the mower gal a beer!
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Its Aurora, did design work on the site for the floodway.

I agree with Krush. The level of players that show up can make it really slow pace of play. What I noticed last year, It is similar to Murphy Creek and people don't read the scorecard to see the yardage and play tees that are way to hard for them. now they are playing 7000 yards when they should be playing 6500 based on skill level.

[CDM]

[b]Soooo [/b]since it seems everyone is interested in getting together and playing.....anyone thinking of planning anything? Seems like we have 16-20 or more that would be interested.

[TheKrushh]

What are you thinking[quote name='Chile Dip Master' timestamp='1431040151' post='11519309']
[b]Soooo [/b]since it seems everyone is interested in getting together and playing.....anyone thinking of planning anything? Seems like we have 16-20 or more that would be interested.
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I was thinking about suggesting it but I feel like it's gunna be difficult. Should we start with what course and then work on a date?

[pseudoswede]

Wish I had time to organize it. I realistically can't do anything outside work/family/golf league until September.

[deadsolid...shank]

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[quote name='drn92' timestamp='1431013467' post='11516855']
CommonGround is so easy to walk that it is a $55 course (or less if you are a CGA member). Pushcart, bottle of water, and off to the races.

drn92
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Yes, it's made to walk. Would never take a cart there. Take one of the Evan's Scholars Caddies!
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We used the caddies. A couple of them were pretty personable, the other just pretty quiet. Although my son (a minister who quickly makes friends with everyone) did get him talking finally. The one carrying my son's bag was awfully short and the bag was dragging on the ground, we had to shorten up the straps for him. All in all, we had an enjoyable time with the kids. I think we tipped each one $20 (based on the pro shop's recommendation).

[cphrey]

[quote name='Chile Dip Master' timestamp='1431040151' post='11519309']
[b]Soooo [/b]since it seems everyone is interested in getting together and playing.....anyone thinking of planning anything? Seems like we have 16-20 or more that would be interested.
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My buddy that is not on the site wants to set up a 2-4 day tourney with 20-30 guys, mostly just for fun, but side wagering would be encouraged. Maybe make it a skins game or something like that...I will keep everyone posted if he follows through, could be an easy way for someone else to plan and all of us just show up.

[TheKrushh]

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[quote name='Chile Dip Master' timestamp='1431040151' post='11519309']
[b]Soooo [/b]since it seems everyone is interested in getting together and playing.....anyone thinking of planning anything? Seems like we have 16-20 or more that would be interested.
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My buddy that is not on the site wants to set up a 2-4 day tourney with 20-30 guys, mostly just for fun, but side wagering would be encouraged. Maybe make it a skins game or something like that...I will keep everyone posted if he follows through, could be an easy way for someone else to plan and all of us just show up.
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That would be great.

[DTown3011]

Wife is out of town May 15-16 weekend. I plan to play 36 Saturday and 18 Sunday. Let me know if anyone is interested.