Top 10 for company outings: online course source ranks favorites.

• Author: Marston, Michael

For the second straight year, ColoradoBiz Golf Planner's Guide asked GolfColorado.com founder and CEO Michael Marston to give us his top 10 courses in the state for hosting company outings.

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Billed as "Colorado's official golf resource," GolfColorado.com provides information on the state's more than 230 courses, including online coupons for discounts, tournament schedules and places to stay on a golf vacation.

Below are Marston's rankings along with comments on each course:

1. Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks in Silverthorne is a fantastic mountain course with stunning views, first-class service, great course conditions and a sunny deck overlooking the first and ninth holes--perfect for an after-round barbecue and cold beverage. Call (970) 262-3636 or visit www.ravengolf.com.

2. The Ridge at Castle Pines North has a great practice facility, a challenging track, perfect course conditions and a great clubhouse with one of the best patios overlooking the 18th green and views of the Front Range. Call (303) 688-0100 or visit theridgecpn.com.

3. Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, host of the Colorado Open Championships, is a Perry Dye-designed masterpiece with a fantastic outdoor tournament pavilion and clubhouse for any sized event. Call (303) 371-8010 or visit www.gvrgolf.com.

4. The Golf Club at Bear Dance in Larkspur, home of the Colorado PGA Section Tournament, has some of the toughest greens and vast views of the front range with a state-of-the art clubhouse and a very friendly staff. Call (303) 681-4653 or visit www.thegolfclubatbeardance.com.

5. Riverdale Dunes Golf Course is a Pete "Railroad" Dye designed track in Brighton with no houses around, just a challenging links-style layout with a beautiful new clubhouse. Call (303) 659-6700 or visit riverdalegolf.com.

6. Breckenridge Golf Club boasts 27 holes that Jack Nicklaus designed to challenge...