Golf at Aspen Glen
An unforgettable Rocky Mountain course.
Lessons for juniors focused on fun, fitness and confidence
Learn to Crush It!
Our engaging Crush It! program introduces junior golfers to essential skills they’ll use for a lifetime — both on and off the course. We’ll go beyond golfing basics like stance and swing to help young golfers develop key character traits like confidence, respect and self-discipline. From age-appropriate instruction for our youngest golfers to competitive development for teens, Crush It! is shaping the next generation of golfers.
Crush It! Now
Our Golf Staff
Dave Thompson
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2019
About Dave
Dave's interest in golf was spawned as a child while hanging out with his dad and Clubmaker neighbor “Franco”, who made persimmon woods in his garage. Dave is a Class A, PGA Certified Professional with his "Certified" accreditation being held in Teaching and Coaching. Although Dave has played golf from a young age, he also grew up a multi-sport athlete and believes this trait is important for athletic development. Dave enjoys spending time outdoors and, in addition to being a PGA Member, is proud to hold top accreditations through the Professional Ski Instructors of America & the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Most of all, Dave loves spending time on the golf course and being active with his wife Aly and daughters Braelyn and Reese.
Nicole Cavarra
Director of Golf Instruction and Personal Fitness Trainer
Serving since 2001
970-274-9280
About Nicole
Nicole is a former Division I Golfer for the University of Colorado Women’s Golf Team and has more than 35 years of golf experience. She is an LPGA Class-A Professional and combines her knowledge and passion for golf with the knowledge of biomechanics, body function & performance. She is also a Certified Golf Conditioning Specialist & Certified Professional Fitness Instructor.
Chris Devens
Membership Director
Serving since 2019
About Chris
Chris grew up outside of Pittsburgh, PA in the town of Sewickley, and graduated from Colgate University in 2006 with a BA in Political Science. After a brief stint in Manhattan post-college, Chris escaped to Vail, CO in the winter of 2007. Following 13 years with Vail Resorts at both Vail and Beaver Creek, Chris completed his MBA at Western Colorado University in the Spring of 2020 and accepted the Membership Director role at Aspen Glen in the Summer of 2020 after two summers as the 1st Assistant Golf Pro. When he is not at the club, you can find Chris on the golf course, snowboarding during the winter, or spending time with his wife Jackie, daughter Grace and their two dogs Mountain and Rufus