Colorado Mountain Golf
The sun is finally out up here in Tabernash and the golf courses are open. Pole Creek opened this season on May 15th but the first week or so was hampered by some classic Colorado spring mountain weather. This year promises to a great year for Pole Creek as this is the second year with the new club house and Bistro 28.
Have you been out to play the fine 27 up here in Tabernash? Well here is a little info on Grand County’s golfing pride and joy.
Pole Creek Golf Club is one of the few public 27-hole courses in Colorado and the only one in Grand County County Colorado. Pole Creek’s 7,107-yard course wanders through lush fields sporting native wildflowers, drastic elevation changes, vast bent greens and water challenge shots over two ponds and five lakes. The Ridge 9 course challenges experts to a rigorous game with 3,603-yard shots and tree-lined holes, while the more gentle Meadow 9 and Ranch 9 - accommodatesall playing levels. All three courses play to par 36.
Pole Creek’s design was conceived by Denis Griffiths, who incorporated existing lodgepole pine, valley meadows, sagebrush and a variety of water hazards including five lakes to create a diverse course appealing to a wide range of golfers.
The views at Pole Creek are some of the most spectacular you will see in all of Colorado.
So no that our winter is turning right into summer come on out and see what Pole Creek Golf Club has to offer high up here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The Superintendent’s Revenge tournament is going on Saturday, October 10th. It’s a 11 am shotgun start, 4 Person Scramble, $55 includes golf, cart, practice balls, prizes and appetizers during the awards party. Call 970-887-9195 or email mary@polecreekgolf.com for reservations.
Bistro 28 is still featuring old fashioned hamburgers on Thursday nights. Enjoy a hamburger and a beer (or a glass of house wine) for only $7.50 and Friday nights prime rib for only $15.
OCTOBER APPRECIATION WEEK
Starting Monday October 5th Through Friday October 9th green fees will be only $50 including cart and practice balls. Daily lunch specials at Bistro 28 for only $6. Call the golf shop for reservations 970-887-9195
They will stay open until the snow stays for the winter.
I was able to play Pole Creek Golf Club for the third time this year this past Saturday. My brother and his family had a weekend at their friends cabin over on Grand Lake and they made the trek over to play a little golf this past weekend. We played the meadow and ranch courses which meant a lot of water a bunch of lost balls but damn it was fun being out on the course! The course was in great shape and the greens were fast and basically un-puttable for my lack of talent with a golf club.
We talked to one of the marshals and he informed us that the club will try to stay open until October 15th weather and snow permitting. I have now golfed Pole Creek every month that they are open and I would have to say September is the best month for golf up in Grand County by far. So head on out and get your golfing in before we are soon covered in snow.
Tuesday, August 4th, Pole Creek is offering discounted golf to celebrate the new clubhouse. If you make your tee time between 8am and 1pm, you play for $50. If you book it after 1pm, you pay only $35. All rates include a cart and practice balls. Make your reservations fast. At these great rates the tee sheet will fill up quickly. Call Pole Creek for tee times, 970 887 9195.
We’ve got some new info about Bistro 28, the new restaurant at Pole Creek Golf Course. I wonder if it’s named that to imply that it’s the 28th “hole” at 27-hole Pole Creek Golf course. Just speculating. Anyways, Bistro 28 is open daily for breakfast and lunch and as of this week they are now open for dinner from Thursday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9pm.
Their dinner menu looks very enticing, with a Bourbon Rib Eye, Char Sui Duck, Lavender Lamb and other delicious dinners. I can’t wait to try the Creamy Trout, a fresh trout fillet over braised garlic spinach and ch
ardonnay dill beurre blanc, sounds amazing. They’ll also serve prime rib on Friday evenings.
For breakfast, you can get an omelet, a breakfast burrito, or pancakes and for lunch you can choose from Kobe beef sliders, fish tacos, Angus beef burger, a Thai satay wrap and a lot more. Plus, they serve brunch every Sunday with three types of eggs benedicts, waffles and omelets.
There’s more…. they have a full bar and wine list and happy hour from 4-6pm on Mon-Thurs. With all they have to offer, you may end up spending the entire day golfing and enjoying the new Bistro 28 at Pole Creek Golf Course.
Their style is described as ”featuring hearty Colorado cuisine with an Asian influence”. Another appeal to Bistro 28 is that they use locally grown and organic options whenever possible. And, to top it off, the views are claimed to be the best in the entire valley, and though I haven’t been there yet, I believe it. I love taking a scenic drive on County Road 5, where Pole Creek is located, to enjoy lush rolling hills and the panoramic views of the mountains. All in all, I am very impressed with all that I’ve heard and will be trying it out really soon.
Pole Creek Golf Course has a brand new clubhouse plus a new restaurant, Bistro 28, open for breakfast, lunch and a bar menu in the evening. Happy Hour is Monday thru Thursday from 4pm – 6pm. We will try it out and write a review soon. Until then, get over there and let us know what YOU think!
If you want some free food, go to their opening on June 6th from 4pm – 7pm. Free apps plus a cash bar.
The new clubhouse at Pole Creek Golf Club will be finished and open May 23rd. Come on out and see the beautiful new building. We here at Winter Park Lodging by Owner (WPLBO) think they have done a fantastic job and can’t wait to have a drink at the new bar.
The grand opening party will be June 6, 2009 with free appetizers and a cash bar. If you have never played Pole Creek you are missing one of Colorado’s best public courses.
Pole Creek Golf Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 7107/5006
Par: 72
Rating: 73.1
Slope: 135/129
Telephone: (303) 726-8847
A mountain course, heavily treed, with a good variety of holes. Mighty tough layout where each play takes thought. Variety of terrain from forest to prairie. Some creeks running through.
Come on up to Grand County and escape the crowds and heat and play one of the best courses in Colorado! If you book your lodging with Winter Park Lodging by Owner you will get 10% off your greens fees at Pole Creek Golf Club.
Winter Park Lodging by Owner has teamed up with Pole Creek Golf Club and Grand Elk Golf Club to bring our guests a 10% discount on green fees at the two clubs. Just mention that you booked with Winter Park Lodging by Owner when setting your tee time and you will get a 10% discount. These are the premier golf courses in Grand County. Pole Creek was named the #1 Public Course in Colorado and Grand Elk was voted #3 best new course in Colorado.
On top of the 10% off your green fees Winter Park Lodging by Owner is offering 15% your entire lodging when you mention the Winter Park Loging by Owner golf blog.
Come on up to the beautiful Rocky Mountains to play some golf.
Grand Elk golf club will open May 2, 2009. Mike Ritter, PGA Golf Pro at Grand Elk, thinks the course will be better than last year as it has another year to mature. The Grand Elk Player’s Club will be available again in 2009. Program is $150 registeration and this includes first round of gold and deep golf discounts for the season. The Grand Elk Club Championship will be held August 15th - 16th, 2009. Check Grand Elk for rates or online tee times.
Mention that you saw in Winter Park Lodging by Owners (WPLBO) Grand Elk Golf blog post and receive 15% off your lodging.
New Clubhouse at Pole Creek
I just visited the site of the new Pole Creek Club House yesterday and was excited to see the progress on the new clubhouse. It’s so much bigger and grander than the old one.
They are planning on opening Memorial Day Weekend, May 22nd. With the new electric carts, a new irrigation system, and the new clubhouse, it is like playing at a whole new course.
Click here to make a tee time or call 970 887 9195. The new restuarant, Bistro 28, will be open for breakfast at 7:30am everyday and then for dinner, 5:00 – 9:00pm, Thursday – Saturday.
Golf | chrisb | 
May 26, 2010 9:48 am | 
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