Glenwood Springs Official Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 15) guide to|Golf Arguably the most familiar golfer in Glenwood Springs, Greg Gortsema, head pro of Glenwood Springs Golf Club (commonly known as “The Hill”), grew up in Idaho and moved to Glenwood Springs 19 years ago to work at his first (and only) golf course. Gortsema tees off: How long has Greg been a golfer? his Da d. He sta r ted playing at 5 yea rs old wit h his gra ndfat her a nd later wit h Greg Gortsema Who taught him to golf? “I’d say my gra ndda d, but if you ask my fat her he’ll , say nobody did. He always says I just “ha d t he swing.” How did he come to be a golf pro? When Greg was in college at Western Oregon State, he talked himself into a position helping t he professor instruct when t he golf class he wa nted to ta ke was full. He’s been tea ching ever since. How did he end up in Glenwood Springs? He called a friend na med Steve Fr y, who was ta king over as t he pro at Glenwood Springs Golf Club. as his assista nt. was hired on as pro when he lef t.” “He hired me I wor ked for him for five yea rs a nd Glenwood Golf Club was voted the best 9 hole golf course in Colorado Favorite course he’s ever played: Pebble Bea ch, CA. Toughest hole at Glenwood Golf Club: “#5 has t he #1 ha ndicap. to lef t.” The fairway slopes right The trick to playing #5: “Hit your iron shot higher a nd hold t he green.” If he could be in a foursome with any golfers in the world, who would the other three be? Surprisingly he didn’t pick Tiger Woods, Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer or Ben Hoga n. a nd my Da d.” He said, “Definitely my two gra ndfat hers Greg describes other area courses in 10 words or less: Aspen Glen: Nickla us signature Rifle: Interesting blend of t he old a nd t he new Iron Bridge: A job well done Lakota Canyon: The WOW fa ctor Battlement Mesa: My favorite! Glenwood Golf Club: Got time for 9? Summer Favorite time of year: Favorite pastime besides golf? Ca rd ga mes like Pitch, Texas Hold ‘Em a nd Poker | 15 |
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