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The new Greg Norman course at Red Sky Ranch -- set to open in two weeks. |
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This is a view of a portion of the front nine. |
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Another view -- the course looks great although very challenging -- long and very narrow. |
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They have really prepared the front nine for the grand opening -- the back, which opens a week later, needs a little work. |
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But you wouldn't know it from the par 3 tenth hole. This hole is in great condition. |
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It is short, but the green has very challenging slopes and dimensions -- pin placement is what makes this hole difficult. |
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The 11th hole is long -- with great views from all angles. |
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This hole is plain ridiculous. From the tips, you have to hit 200+ off the tee just to carry to the fairway! |
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(same hole), apparently Norman wanted to make the box 50 yards further (250 to carry) but Red Sky said you will be the only person able to play it! |
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The new club house looks fantastic. Its got a two lane lap pool outside with a wading area as well. |
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Beneath it is a great putting green and driving range. |
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The house is buried in the mountains and somehow puts the guest house to shame. |
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Stopping at the scenic overlook on I-70, I captured the hills of Beaver Creek above the swamp of Edwards. Don't see a swamp? |
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Here it is -- the valley has been so flooded with record snow run offs and rain, that Edwards has been flooded. |
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The flooding is so bad that everyone is worried about West Nile Virus reaching Edwards. Funny... |
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Kayakers and Rafters were taking advantage of the extra water. |
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These homes must be nervous like the 300 evacuated in East Vail over the weekend. |
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