Like the Vail Racquet Club, the Vail Golf Club has a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere that is just perfect for practicing your swing. It's a public driving range and golf course located 1.5 miles east of Vail Village, with exceptionally cute souvenir caps and clothes for sale in the Pro shop, and an array of tasty snacks and drinks for sale. The staff is friendly and helpful, and even on a summer Saturday at 11am, it wasn't crowded. The driving range is located directly in front of a gorgeous panorama of the jagged, snow-tipped peaks east of Vail mountain. The only thing marring the sunny, idyllic setting is the ever-present noise of good old Interstate 70 in the distance.
Keep in mind that despite the mellow setting, collared shirts are a must to use the facilities.
A photo of the stunning view from the driving range: Is this a view or what?