.. .. The New Fitzsimons and the Old Traditions he fox at Fitzsimons knows. She shyly greets the golfers in the courtyard, then scampers off, heading in the direction of the new Bioscience buildings. The fox at Fitzsimons knows that there's a renewed spirit in the air, but she also knows of the storied history of this tree-lined golf gem. Started with just three sand greens in 1918, this 18-hole club has always held a prestigious place in history. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had many family ties to Colorado, played the course frequently in the 1950s. Fitzsimons was one of his favorites. After he suffered a heart attack playing golf at Cherry Hills Country Club, he recovered at Fitzsimons Hospital. Eisenhower played a lot of "recovery" golf at Fitzsimons. It proved to be a good place for our President and the many thousands of others who served our country. Now that this Aurora course has been open to the public for the last three years, many civilian golfers have been able to walk the same fairways as "Ike." Touted "The New Fitzsimons," the 578-acre site of the former Army Garrison Fitzsimons is now home to numerous medical and office buildings including The Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine, the future site of the University of Colorado Heath Sciences Center and Hospital, The Children's Hospital, and The Colorado Bioscience Park Aurora. With the golf course as an attractive cornerstone and construction booming, The New Fitzsimons will undoubtedly set the standard, and break records within the medical and bioscience communities. The golf course record score hasn't been touched since 1958. Amateur golfer Master Sergeant Orville Moody was stationed at Fitzsimons, working as the golf course pro. Moody shot a 63 in the All-Army Championships held at Fitzsimons. He started his round off by hitting out of bounds but recovered to make par and then went on to make eleven birdies to win the tournament. He became the All-Military Champion, played on the PGA Tour and won the U.S. Open in 1969. Moody came back to Fitzsimons often to give clinics and to relive his historic moment. His record still stands. Today, new head professional Dan O'Shaughnessy and his energetic staff greet the regulars with enthusiasm and respect and strive to provide a great golf experience and a friendly environment. In the clubhouse, there are great stories of golf days gone past mixed with new golfers with hopes of breaking that elusive record. The golf shop concentrates on combining magnificent tradition with innovative ideas for all Fitzsimons golfers. With the influx of thousands of new workers, patients, researchers and medical personnel over the next decade, the face of Fitzsimons continues to change. It is a blend of the past, the present and the future. Wouldn't it be fitting if in just a few years from now, we could add to the lore of Fitzsimons that Dr. "So and So" who found the cure for cancer played the course often while doing research? You never know just whom you might get to play alongside. It's a bright future at Fitzsimons - just ask the fox. She knows. Come be a part of history. Fitzsimons Golf Course: Off of Colfax and I-225. Entrance North of Colfax and Peoria St. at Montview. Pro Shop: 303-364-8125 4-Day Advance Tee Times: 303-397-1818 Web Site: www.golfaurora.com # Weekday Green Fees: Resident - $17 Non-Resident $19 Weekend Green Fees: Resident - $19 Non-Resident $21