Hole #6 with oil pump in fairway

Which came first the chicken or the egg? In the small town of Midwest, WY, they might ask a similar question – which came first the golf course or the oilfield? This 9-hole course is routed through an active oilfield. As you enter their version of Magnolia Lane, a “Welcome” to Salt Creek Country Club sign greets you on the right and a Read more →

Hole #10 (Cottonwood 9) – Par 4, 332 yards. How much do you dare to carry?

Played the Golf & Pint (and pint and pint and burger and goose) Package today. The Sleeping Indian (holes 1-9); Cottonwood (holes 10-18); and Silo (holes 19-27) nines comprise this 27-hole facility. $25 for 9 holes of golf with cart and a beer – need to make sure I play all three 9’s to take advantage of this promotion.  Read more →

Applewood Golf Course in the shadow of Coors Brewery.

Poop on the green, tee, or fairway – 5 strokes; Unauthorized swimming – 1 stroke; Dog prints in bunkers – 1 stroke; Ball stealing or moving – 1 stroke; Barking/whining – 1 stroke; and Dog out of owner’s control – 2 strokes. Read more →

Hole #5 – par 4, 417 yards – Oregon Trail Ruts run through this fairway

Beware of rattlesnakes and do you have insect repellent? This is how I was greeted as I paid my $20 to play Trail Ruts Golf Course. Glad it was only going to be a 9-hole day. I was attacked by  Read more →