PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

Throw in some great mountain views and a chance to escape the same ol’-same ol’, and Castle Pines had the makings of one of those can't-miss stops on pro golf's unrelenting calendar. Most notable was Tiger Woods, who only showed up twice over 21 years and, thus, played a role in sealing its fate. This week, for the first time since the International’s final round in 2006, the PGA Tour is back at the course — situated 6,300 feet above sea level and 25 miles south of downtown Denver — that oil magnate Jack Vickers built with a big assist from his buddy, Nicklaus.

PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

PGA Tour's return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods