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.