"Stay and Play" package at Cougar Canyon Golf Resort in CO

TRINIDAD, Colo. -- The secret is out! Cougar Canyon, located off I-25 in the old mining town of Trinidad in southern Colorado, boasts the best new Colorado golf course of 2007 (Colorado Avid Golfer Magazine) and is ranked in the "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play" nationwide (GOLF Magazine, January 2008).

To get the word out, Cougar Canyon is offering a "Stay and Play" package for $99/person including one night stay, one round of 18 hole golf, free range balls, and a commemorative yardage book.

"It's a great opportunity to have a go at such an outstanding course," says Michael Butcher, Director of Marketing at Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community. "The terrain, the views, the dramatic elevation changes… you won't find anything like it out west."

The 72 par, 7,669 yard Cougar Canyon course is affordable year-round and its mild climate and lack of crowds is a strong draw in all seasons. The only Nicklaus Design golf course that is a blend of desert and the Rocky Mountains is a links style course in the truest sense of the word: fairways meander through Cougar Canyon mesas and arroyos, with breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks at every turn.

The split fairways links course features over 100 feet of elevation change and unique black sand bunkers, a nod to Trinidad's rich mining heritage. Players appreciate the balance of accuracy and length, the latter more than offset by the 6,000-foot elevation. The thrilling 16th hole is capped by an island green that offers an exciting shot for golfers of all levels.

Stay at the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites, opening May 19, 2008, or the Quality Inn - both are located on I-25, exit 11, and just minutes from the course and historic downtown Trinidad. Both hotels house rooms that provide the same stunning views as the golf course.

La Quinta Inn and Suites' lobby is highlighted by a grand double fireplace and waterfall wall. Amenities include an Irish pub, swimming pool, fitness room, business center and 1,200 sq. ft. of meeting space. The hotel has 100 rooms of various size and type.

The Quality Inn is a full service hotel complete with a Country Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool and fitness center. The Inn is currently renovating every bathroom and all new beds have just been installed.

Cougar Canyon Golf Links is located at 304 Shanahan Drive, 3 miles from downtown Trinidad. Call (719) 422-7015 for reservations and tee times. "Stay and Play" rates are based on double occupancy, cart not included. Reservations are accepted 6 months in advance.

For more information about Cougar Canyon golf, please visit

CougarCanyonLiving.com.

About Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community

This new residential golf resort community is located near the historic town ofTrinidad and surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of southern Colorado. Features include a championship, links-style golf course created by Nicklaus Design, named one of the "Top Ten New Courses You Can Play" in the U.S. for 2008 by GOLF Magazine and "Best New Course" by Colorado Avid Golfer. Future plans call for a 117-suite hotel and spa, a community recreation center with fitness facilities, swimming pools, hot tubs and tennis courts; and an eight-mile walking and biking trail. The community is adjacent to 3,000 acres of private nature preserve.

304 Shanahan Drive , Trinidad , CO 81082, 877-547-7455 (residential community) or 719-422-7015 (golf course)

www.CougarCanyonLiving.com

Contacts:

Michael Butcher, Director of Marketing

Cougar Canyon Golf Resort Community

719-845-8096

michaelb@cougarcanyonliving.com

Vicky Nash, PR Representative

Resort Trends, Inc. - Tourism & Resort Communications

970-948-4923

vicky@resorttrends.com