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Cottonwood
Hills is the culmination of the pure and simple truth that with hard work,
dedication, and sacrifice, dreams do come true. The dreamer, Bob
Quick, grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, where he followed his grandfather
and his father in a career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was always
an avid sportsman, doing all that he could to master a new skill. In
New Jersey he competed in archery, hunted, fished, and golfed. After
moving to Colorado, where he wanted to expand his hunting and fishing
opportunities, he also continued to golf, and compete in archery, and even
learned how to ski. He met his wife, Martha, on a ski lift; and
together they began to forge a strong, committed personal life, in which
they shared each others ups and downs. This relationship even flowed
over into their business ventures and success followed them. As their
family grew, they found themselves traveling north to Montana; and in 1977,
they rooted themselves into the Gallatin Valley Community.
With the sudden expansion of
possibilities and their outdoor, recreational opportunities blossoming, they
both began to look for land on which to construct a public golf course.
At the time, there were only two golf courses available in the valley, and
they were both private. This fueled the fire, and it was not that long
until the opportunity presented itself in 1984. With the support of
their families and the strength of his own hands and mind, Bob designed and
built the club house, putting green, driving range, and the first nine holes
of the championship course at Cottonwood Hills. It might have been a
dream come true to some, but it was still not complete to his standards.
He then refocused his efforts on building a second nine to complete his
masterpiece. With some innovation and a creative marketing plan for 12
year memberships, the second nine and the Executive Par 3 course were added
in 1994. The additions were a perfect ten year tribute to a dream that
is continually growing.
Today, the course is rated as
"the best conditioned course in the Gallatin Valley," and many attest to it
being the "best conditioned" in the state. One never knows when they
might see a PGA Tour Pro practicing early in the morning as the dew blankets
the pristine fairways. From tee to green, there is no
compromise in quality; even the incredibly smooth bentgrass draws all levels
of players who hunger for the chance to putt on "tour quality greens."
No matter what amount of
attention Cottonwood Hills Golf Club receives, it has never deterred Bob or
Martha from why the golf course was built. The Golf Club continues to
be family owned, with its primary focus on being a family centered golf
facility. As Bob and Martha expand their fishing experience to the
Florida Keys during the winter months, their children and grandchildren will
be taking a more active role in the business. Look for the entire
family, as they will be there: working on the course, golfing with the
patrons, and having coffee with you before your morning round.
We welcome all of you to come
and enjoy the challenge of golf while being surrounded by the beauty of
God's creation. Each and every hole reflects the natural beauty and
contour of the land: the hills, the ridges, the meandering creeks, the
ponds, and the vast number of cottonwood trees.
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