Thoughts and Prayers

If you have been paying attention to #3, our architect is Kevin Atkinson of Phelps-Atkinson Design in Evergreen, CO. You can learn more about him by going to the firms web site located in the links section on the right side of the page. Since October, he has been very committed to Vail Golf Club, developing a Master Plan and working to solve design issues on the course. Beyond all of this, he is the brother to John Atkinson. Some of you may have heard of him, for he has been quite an inspiration. In March of 2007, John was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and he was not a smoker. The life expectancy of stage 4 is eight months. John has been recognized for his courage and perseverance fighting this terrible disease by many media outlets.  Last year, John, an 8 handicap, was the winner of the 2008 US Open Challenge and played a round of golf with Justin Timberlake, Matt Lauer and Tony Romo at Torrey Pines. 

John is now in serious condition and in intensive care at home in Omaha, NE. Click here to read more about John and his journey with cancer. From everyone here in Vail, are thoughts and prayers are with the Atkinson family.