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Eagle Vail Golf Club
3 reviews for Eagle Vail Golf Club
Love it, Love it!
Played Eagle Vail with a co-work/friend of mine in late May and the course was in perfect shape. They had just opened 16, 17 and 18, which in my opinion are the best holes on the course.
Our day started out rough with a harsh rain storm hitting us dead in the face on #1, however after three holes the rains let up for a great day.
If you're a 10 plus handicap, bring lots of balls. I lost two sleeves this round, but ended the day with a 96 so I wasn't too far off for an 18 handicapper.
The if you tend to slice or pull to one side or the other too often you may want to take it easy as some of the holes run parallel to very busy roads. We decided to take it easy on these holes...play a bit conservative and catch the beverage cart, which we saw about every hour. Friendly staff and and the cart was always loaded with your choice of drink or snack.
TIP: Try the cookies at the snack shack just before the tee at hole #11.
All in all a great day, a beautiful course and be sure to get on their email list. They normally send coupons and special updates every week or so and be sure to try and sneak out for a mid-week round if possible. The rates for this gorgeous course won't last long.
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Wow. Just freakin' wow. This is unbelievable. This is one of the cheapest of the 20+ courses currently in the Vail valley, and it's absolutely breathtaking. Peak Season, Peak Tee Time is still only $98 including a mandatory riding cart. You start the round by bombing your tee shot off a massively elevated tee box next to the clubhouse onto an expansive fairway.
I can't say it enough, this place is beautiful. There are lakes, rivers, streams, forests, wildlife, views, etc., etc., etc. The great thing is, it's not terribly expensive and they seem to tolerate higher handicap golfers. A few holes are RIGHT next to major roadways. If you are unsure of your game, it would be a REALLY good idea to hit a short iron off the tee or even just walk up and place your shot in the fairway. Unless of course, you're fond of smashing windshields on cars traveling on the freeway at 70 mph.
The course winds its way all through the mountainous terrain finishing on a 200-foot elevated tee box on the 18th where I'm proud to say I hit my first 300+ yard drive in my life. (Mind you, between the elevated tee box and the thin air at altitude the same drive in San Francisco would not have made it to the 260-yard mark.) There are great services on the course including a complete snack shack at the 11th tee with a full menu and magical cart girls who somehow cover the entire course every 90 minutes.
One bit of advice: STAY IN THE FAIRWAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!! This course rates a fairly simple 70.6/127 from the tips. HOWEVER, if you hit it even 2 inches off the fairway it becomes a 98.5/Infinity. I swear I lost two dozen balls, but found just as many. Take it easy, back off the bomber shots and keep it in the short stuff. I'm not the greatest of golfers (15.6 index) but I ended up shooting a 112, including 18 penalty strokes for lost balls.
If you have a significant other who does not golf, bring them anyway and let them drive the cart. They have a riding-only fare, and this is such a beautiful place, it's an enjoyable outing even if only one of you golfs.
BTW, kudos to an incredibly helpful and friendly staff. They don't have that fake "Yes, sir" country club attitude, (which I'm not knocking, by the way) but a genuine interest in how you're doing and whether you're having a good time.
The bad news is, I heard a rumor they may close the course and develop it. That would be a crime.
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Eagle-Vail golf club is a good municipal course with great views of the middle Vail Valley. I've played this course only once, and it was in mid-September. The greens were in nice shape, and the fairways were pretty nice as well. A creative layout creates a course with a lot of blind shots that plays quite tight (you will loose a couple balls). With a limited number of golf options available in the valley, I would suggest this course for those wanting a unique mountain golf experience. Oh, and contrary to the opinions of the other reviewers, I think this clubhouse charges too much money to play this course.
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