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Written By Nichole Zangara
Amid peaks and valleys, mesas and hills, with 360 degrees of panoramic views and continuous rolling greens, Colorado and Utah courses make a round of golf seem almost sinful. A haven for those seeking anything but the usual, Western Slope golf courses and driving ranges dish up the perfect ambiance for outdoor excitement and entertainment. Rivers like the Cobble Creek Crystal and Rio Grande meander through some greens. Peaks like Mount Sopris and Mount Sneffels hover above others. Cloudless skies and crisp, dry air make the experience picture perfect. Whether in for the big tournament or out for a casual day with buddies, exquisite 18-hole championship courses and nine-hole public courses pop up like oases in the mountains and deserts of southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners region. Each course offers trademark terrain and services; each day on the green has the potential for greatness. (Keep in mind, altitude means less oxygen, which translates to thinner air causing the ball to travel nine percent faster and farther.) Tee times book quickly so aim to plan ahead.

For more information on Colorado and Utah’s courses visit www.golfguideweb.com/colorado or www.rockiesgolf.com/utah.