Aspen Snowmass Golf Courses Homes Properties

posted by Rex Manz on 25 June 2009

While well known for their winter sports, Aspen and Snowmass have a variety of golf courses in the area that provide great outdoor summertime activities. For many people, owning real estate on a golf course is a dream retirement home, second home or vacation retreat. Combine it with access to Aspen and Snowmass skiing and it is without compare.

In most instances, golf courses are constructed as an amentity for the homeowners. In Aspen and Snowmass, the golf course is only the beginning of a long list of area amentities foremost of which is skiing, snowboarding and a wide varitey of winter activities. Summer in the mountains is an equally pleasant experience with hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking and more.

Golf course design has changed over the years. The early golf courses attempted to mimic the old traditional golf courses with vast expanses of grass. Today’s golf course designs take into account the native topography and vegatation. Water conservation, when called for, now is a consideration.

The Aspen Golf Club opened in 1980 and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sancturary in recognition of its high degree of environmental quality. The course features 7,165 yards from the longest tees for a par of 71. The City of Aspen run this municipal golf course features a PGA pro shop.

The Maroon Creek Club golf course was designed by Thomas Fazio and opened in 1995. The 18-hole course offers 7,100 yards of golf for a par of 70 from the longest tees. Its facilities also offer tennis, swimming, fitness and fine dining. Golf and tennis private non-equity memberships are available by application.

The Snowmass Club golf course is located in Snowmass Village a few miles from Downtown Aspen. The Arnold Palmer designed golf course was completed in 2004. With a par of 72, the golf course is 7,008 yards from the longest tees. This is a public course with additional tennis, swimming and fitness facilities.

Located 15-miles from Aspen in Basalt Colorado, The Roaring Fork Club features 7,130 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. This private non-equity club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1999. The Club uniquely offers fly fishing, mountain biking as well as enjoyment of the culinary arts.

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