Season Golf Passes Available April 12 at Vail Golf Club

The Vail Recreation District (VRD) will begin selling season golf passes Monday, April 12 at the Vail Golf Club with an opportunity to play a nine hole round for just $22.50 all summer long. The golf club is scheduled to open May 15, weather permitting. Passes will be available for purchase by e-mail or at the Vail Golf Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, through April 16 and then 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 to May 15 or opening day. Season pass and daily rate details are as follows:

10 HOLE OR 20, 9-HOLE ROUND PASSES
VRD residents who purchase a 10 Round Pass by May 15 can play nine or 18 holes for just $40 per round. VRD residents who purchase the 20, 9-Hole Round Pass by May 15 will play 20, nine hole rounds for just $22.50 per round. Those who purchase the 10 and 20 round passes by May 15 will receive a range card good for five small baskets and an opportunity to purchase a designated Vail Golf Club logo T-shirt for $19.
VRD Residents         Before           After
May 15          May 15
10 Rounds                 $400              $475
20- 9 Hole Rounds      $450              $525

Other Customers
10 Rounds                 $450              $525
20- 9 Hole Rounds      $500              $575

SEASON PASSES
Season passes are perfect for those who play more than 20 rounds of golf per season. A VRD resident who plans to play 50 nine or 18-hole rounds throughout the summer will pay just $30.50 per round. A VRD resident who plans to play 60 rounds will pay just $25 per round. Those who purchase a season pass by May 15 will receive a range card at a $125 value, a designated Vail Golf Club logo T-shirt at a $19 value and a guest coupon card that will allow the pass holder to bring a guests who will receive the Vail resident rate.
Before          After
May 15         May 15
VRD Residents
Gold Pass                $1,525           $1,600     Includes cart, balls, club storage/locker;
play shoulder season and restricted
peak season
Silver Pass               $825              $875        Play shoulder season, restricted
peak season
Junior Gold Pass      $300               $300       Must pass skills and etiquette test,
restricted
Young Adult Pass     $300              $300        Ages 18-23, play anytime during shoulder
season, restricted peak season
Junior Gold Pass       $300              $300       Must pass skills, etiquette test, restricted
peak season
Junior Silver Pass      $125              $125       Play shoulder season and space available
after 3 p.m.
Adult-Junior Pass      $225              $225       One designated adult and one junior, play
allowed after 3:30 p.m.

Eagle County Pass
Silver Pass               $1,175           $1,175     Play shoulder season, restricted peak
season
Junior Gold Pass      $300              $300        Must pass skills and etiquette test,
restricted
Junior Silver Pass     $125              $125        Play shoulder season and space available
after 3 p.m.
Adult-Junior Pass     $225              $225        One designated adult and one junior, play
allowed after 3:30 p.m.

Summit County Pass
Silver Pass              $1,225           $1,225     Play shoulder season, restricted peak
season

Merchant Pass
The Merchant Pass is for Vail-based businesses and their employees and operates similar to the merchant ski pass program. The non-transferable 2010 Merchant Pass is available for $825 before May 15 and $875 for the remainder of the season. In order to purchase the Merchant Pass, business owners will be asked to provide proof of Vail-based operations via tax receipts or by showing an active membership in a business organization such as the Vail Chamber and Business Association. Vail-based business employees will be asked to provide a current paycheck stub or employment verification letter.

Range Card              $125              $125        Transferable, $175 Value

DAILY RATES
All golfers including VRD, Eagle County and Summit County residents, as well as guests, will enjoy shoulder season rates opening day through June 17 and Sept. 10  to closing day. 2010 rates are as follows:
Shoulder Season (Opening-June 17 and Sept. 10-Closing)
18 Holes                                     $45
9 Holes                                       $30
Twilight, after 3 p.m.                     $30
Junior 18 Holes                            $35
Junior 9 Hole and Twilight             $25

VRD Resident                  Peak Season June 18 to Sept. 9
18 Holes                                     $50
9 Holes                                       $30
Twilight, after 3:30 p.m.                $30
Junior 18 Hole                             $40
Junior 9 Hole and Twilight             $25

Eagle County Resident    Peak Season June 18 to Sept. 9
18 Holes                                     $55
9 Holes                                       $35
Twilight, after 3:30 p.m.                $35
Junior 18 Hole                             $50
Junior 9 Hole and Twilight             $35

Guests                             Peak Season June 18 to Sept. 9
18 Holes                                     $75
9 Holes                                       $40
Twilight, after 3:30 p.m.                $40
Junior 18 Hole                             $50
Junior 9 Hole and Twilight             $35

Cart Fees (Per Person)
18 Hole Cart                                 $19
9 Hole Cart & Twilight                   $12
Pull Cart                                      $5
League Cart                                 $17
Spectators (per person, must
be six years or older)   $15

An annual application including proof of taxpayer status is required to purchase the VRD Resident Pass, VRD resident rates, Eagle County Pass and Eagle County taxpayer rates. Season pass holders are allowed to play any time, any day during the shoulder season. During the peak season, season pass holders are allowed to play Monday through Thursday any time and after noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Play is restricted during holidays including Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July weekends. Junior Golf Passes are available to VRD resident dependents under age 17. All golfers must abide by the 4.07 pace of play for 18 holes.

The Vail Golf Club renovated its 40-year-old irrigation system last season and according to Vail Golf Club Director Alice Plain, the new irrigation system also will allow the golf course to apply water to specified areas and prepare for a drought, be a more responsible user of water on the course, as well as improve the health of the greens and areas of play. “We’re excited to kick off the 2010 season featuring our new irrigation system,” said Plain. “We’re not only going to continue to offer great rates throughout the season, but we continue to pride ourselves on being of the most playable courses in the Vail Valley with some of the best views in the valley.”

Happy Valley Grill and the food and beverage operations will open as soon as the golf course opens for the season offering world-class cuisine and Colorado mountain favorites. The Grill also is available year-round for booking private parties, including weddings and special events. Click here for details.

For more information, or to book tee times, go to www.vailgolfclub.net or call 970-479-2260. For details on all other VRD offerings and activities, go to www.vailrec.com.