Peterson driving range gets a facelift

Published Feb. 3, 2009
By Tierra Vista Communities

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- After nearly five months of scheduled improvements, the driving range at Peterson Air Force Base is now open. Col. Jay Raymond, 21st SW commander, and Bob Mathis, Tierra Vista Communities (TVC) Project Director, officially hit the first ball, reopening the driving range with perfect form.

Actus Lend Lease, the developer for Peterson's new housing development, and TVC, began work on the driving range in August, 2008. With the addition of 550 feet of land, Actus began the redevelopment project by performing grading operations on the site and placing new water lines.

Once the water lines were extended and placed, landscaping began. The range's landing areas were all seeded, new all-weather pads and sidewalks were poured, and sod was installed around the tee boxes.

"We are excited to have the driving range at Peterson reopened. With the additional land and new landscaping and sidewalks, the driving range is even better than before and will continue to be an added benefit for the Airmen and families of Peterson Air Force Base and Tierra Vista Communities," said Mathis of the opening.

The largest change to the driving range, besides its increase in size and additional landscaping, is the construction of a new cart barn. Actus began erecting the new building structure in the beginning of December and completion is expected mid-February.

Cutline: From left, Bob Mathis, vice president of Air Force Portfolio for Actus Lend Lease, and Col. Jay Raymond, 21st SW commander, hit the first golf ball of the season during Peterson AFB's soft opening at the golf range, Feb. 2.