The Ridge at Castle Pines North
Castle Pines, CO
1997, Tom Weiskopf
Back Tees 7013 71.8 143 71
Middle Tees 6490 69.2 131 71
'05 Fees: Apr/May $95 Wknd Ride
$125 High Season Wknd
Per Maximum Golf (a short-lived golf mag by the guys at Maxim), some serious course critics rate this higher than it's ultra-exclusive PGA Tour-site neighbor Castle Pines.
Golfcourse.com Review: This course features a well-planned view of the Colorado countryside in its fullest. A good tee shot and an excellent short game are the keys to making it through this course under par. There is no specific signature hole for this course, however, each hole offers a golfer a new, unique atmosphere in which to play. "GOLF Magazine" selected this course 52nd in the 1998 category of the "Top Courses You Can Play In The U.S."
Avg Golfcourse.com Player Review: 4.4/5.0. "Gorgeous, challenging setting with 2 distinctly different 9s. . . Beautiful but service isn't what is should be, inconsiderate grounds crews. . . Views and conditions were highlight of Denver trip . . . Front links, back winds through the pines, fantastic conditions, beautiful clubhouse, great design and use of water, but I liked Red Hawk Ridge down the road a little better. Great elevation changes, and the closing 2 holes are a treat. . . GROSSLY OVERRATED! Falls short of other ranked CO courses, staff needs to pull the sticks out of their asses. . . One word: Class. The way golf should be played."
Best Bar Nearby, Denver: Maximum Golf recommends boozing at The Church, 1160 Lincoln St, former Episcopalian church now a dance mecca, wine and sushi bar, cigar bar, rooftop lounge. OR, El Chapultepec, 1962 Market St, Denver's most venerable jazz venue, hardly lavish, with Mexican food. OR, Grizzly Rose Saloon & Dance Emporium, 5450 N. Valley Highway, 40,000 sq feet of line dancin'. OR, Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave, once affiliated with the Playboy Club, reincarnated as watering-hole and live music venue attracting non-conformists of every stripe. Anything goes. OR, Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18th St, tasty pub food, world class pool hall, walking distance to Coors Field, Railyard Ale made on premisis.
Where To Grub: The Ridge Restaurant on-premisis is tastefully decorated in a rustic Colorado design with a Southwest flair. Spectacular views overlooking the Front Range provide for a breathtaking meal.
In Denver, MG says get fed at Denver Buffalo Co., 1109 Lincoln St, wide array of delicious bison dishes. OR, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, 8100 E. Orchard Rd, massive high quality steaks and cholestorol-laden side dishes, opulent decor, extraordinary service, strong drinks, cigar lounge with live music. OR, Julia Blackbird's, 3617 W. 32nd Ave, homey unpretentious Southwestern joint, lots of hot stuff (try the pinon chicken), superb deserts. OR, McCormick's Fish House & Bar, 1659 Wazee St, in Lower Downtown (heart of Denver nightlife district), solid, reasonably priced, great location, inside historic Oxford Hotel. OR, Mecury Cafe, 2199 California St, local landmark with split personality, fine restaurant downstairs with veggitarian and organic-meat dishes, upstairs features live swing, tango, and Cajun bands. OR, Brook's Steak House (303-770-1177) makes some Best Steakhouses in the U.S. lists.