Golf

Keystone Golf. With 36 challenging holes spread across two 18-hole courses situated at 9,300 feet, Keystone lures golfers as soon as the snow melts. Keystone Ranch, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., has a links-style front nine; the back nine has a traditional mountain-valley layout. Holes play past lodgepole pines, meander around sage meadows, and include some carries across water. The River Course is a par-71 stunner designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. The front nine runs around the Snake River, whereas the back nine threads through a stand of lodgepole pines. Dramatic elevation changes, magnificent views, bunkers, and water hazards combine to test golfers of all abilities. Add magnificent views of the Continental Divide and Lake Dillon, and it's easy to see why this course is so popular. 1239 Keystone Ranch Rd., Keystone, Colorado, 80435. 800/464–3494; www.keystonegolf.com. Keystone Ranch, $160; The River Course, $180. Closed mid-Oct.--mid-May.