Have you been to Breckenridge Golf Club? Any golfer should not miss the chance to experience what its like to play in the 27-hole municipal golf course designed by the renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus. The course opened with only 18 holes in 1985. With the success of its operation, the municipal officials decided to add nine more holes in 2001. The new nine holes became known as The Elks Nine and is located at the highest part of the course, giving its players the best panoramic view of the mountains and of course, the elks.
The Praise
The praises that Breckenridge Golf Club gets from many golfers are made formal by the recognitions it gets from the likes of Colorado Golfer which named the Nicklaus-designed course both the Best Mountain Course and the Toughest Mountain Course. Another confirmation came from Golf Digest which gave it 4-1/2 stars in its Places to Play guide while naming it among the nations top Upscale Places to Play. [I:http://anotherpeek.com/wp-content/uploads/MoniqueMertrandes0.jpg]
Course Characteristics
The High-Altitude Game
So, what impresses the visitors about this golf course aside from its designer? Maybe you have played in a few other Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses but you should still visit the Breckenridge Golf Club for its unique features. For example, have you played at an elevation of over 9300 feet higher than sea level? There is less air resistance and gravity at that elevation, so your ball will be easier to control than when you are playing at lower altitudes. Playing at The Elk Nine is a good opportunity to set a new record for your game score.
Great Golf Weather
Temperatures at higher elevations are much cooler compared to those at lower elevations. Golfers love cool temperatures because they dont sweat that much even if they stay long in the courses, walking from one hole to another hole. If its summer, the temperature is leaning towards the 70s range, sometimes 80 degrees but it seldom happens. During spring and fall, have your jacket on and you can stay in the golf course for hours.
Demanding Terrain
Even the experts find the course a challenge (Since Jack Nicklaus is the designer, what do you expect?). There are four teeing points. Pick your course according to your level of skills- from the Easiest which include less obstacles to the Experts terrain which include more obstacles and difficult terrains.
The Backdrop
Possibly, the finest windfall of choosing to play golf in Breckenridge is the breathtaking vista that you see anywhere you turn. If you happen to be seeing Bear Nine, you are also viewing a historic spot as that was where the miners searching for gold in Breckenridge used to have their tent city. The golf course also presents a good view of natures beauty through the native grass and the wetlands as well as overviews of the Ten-Mile Range as well as the Breckenridge Ski Resort. In Beaver Nine, youll see the masses of rock piles that were left behind by the miners. The beaver ponds actually add to the difficulties of the nearby holes. Dont let the beavers add to your frustration, if you are. Look at the Buffalo Mountain and its beauty will ease out some of that frustration. The golfers at Elk Nine are privileged with the most extensive scenery that includes Breckenridges Ten-Mile Range, the lush greenery and a lake. The lake and the bushes raise the difficulty level of the course but at the same time offer their breathtaking beauty to the golfers.
Such extraordinary effects make Breckenridge a joy to any golfer. If you choose to stay in a Breckenridge condo or in a vacation home that are just short distances from the golf course, you wont be taking much time away from golf. A widely recognized golf course, combined with golf weather and magnificent scenery-where else can you find a better place? [youtube:nuYt9YJHB30;See Specific [link:Breckenridge Rentals];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYt9YJHB30&feature=related]
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