Vail, Tee, and Me

Sonnenalp Golf Club At Singletree
Vail, Colorado
Part 2

by Anthony Scaggs
Golf Clubs, Golf Resorts, Golf Courses

Back to the tee box on Hole 1, I used my three wood instead of my driver. I noticed that the ridge sloped down into a valley, which took another drop. I could not see beyond the drop. I decide to lay the ball in the valley just before the drop. My second shot had to go through a narrow gully. I stayed to the right because the yardage diagram indicated water on the left. Also, the 26-yard deep tear-shaped green is more inviting coming in from the right. A bunker and the pond are on the left.

Hole number 2 is cut into the side of a hill and they did not bother to fill the ravine on the left side. The hole is a dogleg left with three bunkers protecting the green on the front and the back. Even the forward tees are teased by the edge of the ravine. You could lay up with a chip shot and avoid the ravine entirely but who lays up on a par 3! This is your big chance for an easy birdie. By the way, ignore the slight wind that is blowing into your face or right to left.

You guessed it, right into the ravine.

I asked Doug Wall about the hardest holes on the course. He mentioned number 3 hole because of the size and location of the fairway bunker. Once I cleared the ravine on number two, the bunker greeted me on number three. From the tee box it looks like they could hold spring break in it. I tried to stay to the left of the bunker. I did not. On the flight over, I read an article on how to hit out of fairway bunkers. How fortuitous, I had a chance to practice.

The challenge and fun of playing the Sonnenalp Golf Club at Singletree is only exceeded by the hospitality and friendliness of the Head Professional and the staff.

If you love the beach and the blue sky, you will love this course. It has lots and lots of sand and plenty of water to coolyou down. Bring your suntan lotion and snorkel.

There is a dress code and a Pro Shop where you can attire yourself in elegant fashions at a moderate price. The Low Season is April to June 16 and from September 27 to November 7. The High Season is between June 17 to September 26. At Twilight time the rates are reduced in both the High and Low Season. Also, there are a variety of rates for the golf lessons to match the needs and expense of the client. Rental clubs are available.

For Further Information Contact:

Sonnenalp Resort of Vail:
(800) 654-8312
http://vail.net/sonnenalp

Sonnenalp Golf Club at Singletree:
(970) 926-3533

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