Vail, Colorado—It’s a fact: Golf balls fly farther at high altitude. But the biggest challenge of the Antlers at Vail hotel’s “Take Two” summer golf package isn’t taming those long drives in the Vail Valley’s thinner air—or even mastering such locals’ favorites as Eagle Ranch’s renowned hard-way-or-easy-way 12th hole. The real challenge with this special two-night, two-person golfers’ getaway is limiting yourself to playing only two out of the spectacular courses on offer.

The most jaded golfer will find something to love in the Antlers at Vail’s “Take Two” package, available through the end of Vail’s 2005 golf season. The package includes two nights’ lodging at the Antlers at Vail, golf for two at your choice of courses including Cotton Club Ranch, Eagle Ranch Golf Course, Eagle-Vail Golf Club and Vail Golf Club. Prices start from $222 per person, double occupancy, with cart, fees, and range balls included. Customized packages for longer stays and additional golf options are also available.

Long on scenery, big-name designers, and plenty of pure golf magic, these four courses will leave you breathless: Cotton Ranch Club, the only Pete Dye Signature Course in the Vail

Valley boasts a beautiful Gypsum Creek Valley setting, a “mountain links” layout—target golf at its best—and blazing sunsets. Facilities include a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, full-service golf shop, 25-meter swimming pool, fitness center, and restaurant. Nestled in historic Brush Creek Valley, the Arnold Palmer-designed Eagle Ranch Golf Course is a locals’ favorite with famously challenging fairways at an elevation of 6,600 feet, as well as an extensive practice facility. A ranch-style clubhouse features a covered porch, dining area, and golf shop—all with impressive Sawatch Mountain views.

Located between Vail and Beaver Creek, the Golf Digest four-star rated, Devlin/Von Hagge-designed 18-hole championship course at Eagle-Vail Golf Club offers a stunning panorama of the Vail Valley. Bordered by the Eagle River and the White River National Forest, and peaking at an elevation of 8,000 feet, the course features a full-service golf shop and exceptional restaurant. Last—and highest of the four courses at 8.200 feet—Vail Golf Club is known for its laid-back Colorado attitude, and for bunkers, cart paths, and water features laid out with special care for those far-flung high-altitude balls. Located in the heart of Vail Valley with majestic Gore Range vistas, this club also offers lessons, clinics, and a full restaurant.

Since 1972, the Antlers at Vail has offered a unique Vail lodging experience in a relaxed mountain setting. The hotel recently completed a $2 million swimming pool redevelopment project that includes two outdoor hot tubs and sparkling changing rooms in addition to the spacious heated pool that faces Vail Mountain. A mere 150 yards from the gondola, dining, and night life, the lodge emphasizes exceptional service and amenities—including a recently renovated lobby, conference center, business center and fitness room, plus dog-friendly services and more.

For additional information call 800-843-8245 or visit the web site at www.antlersvail.com.

Media Contact:
Rob LeVine, General Manager, Antlers at Vail, 970.476.2471; or Darla Worden, WordenGross Public Relations, 307.734.5335