Designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the resort’s two exemplary golf courses are the icing on the cake of the resorts sumptuous array of leisure facilities and amenities. Want award-winning? Then head on over to The Broadmoor Resort, the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards. The excellent service, range of programs (including a great junior program and YMCA Junior Golf Camp for up and coming golfers), and affordable membership prices, meanwhile, add up to a very attractive package indeed. Despite being a great challenge for scratch golfers, the four sets of tees on each hole makes for an enjoyable experience for all skill levels. With a list of features that good, it’s little wonder its such a popular venue with tourists and locals alike.Ģ0 years on from its opening, King’s Deer Golf Club remains as popular as ever. The range of services, meanwhile, is well above par, with numerous golfing associations, clubs, and a great range of lessons on offer.ĭesigned by John Harbottle III, Shining Mountain Golf Club features 4 sets of tees to accommodate all different skill levels, some breathtaking views, affordable fees, a great bar and grille for after game drinks, an excellent pro shop with a fantastic range of lessons, clubs, and programs, and a sublime location. Which isn’t to say the golfing is any less impressive than the views… each hole comes with five tee options, making it as eminently suitable for novices as it is for experienced pros. Offering sublime views of beautiful Palmer Park in one direction, and equally breathtaking vistas of Pike’s Peak and the Rocky Mountains in the other, you’ll find it hard to keep your eye on the ball. Colorado Springs Country Club is the kind of course you’ll want to bring your camera, as well as your golf bag. A stunning location? Check, Check, Check. Expect affordable rates and a truly worthwhile day on the course.Įxceptional service? Check. Patty Jewett (more on which coming up) is now responsible for the course’s management, something that’s more than evident in the vast improvements the course has witnessed over the past couple of years, along with the immaculately maintained fairways and expansive greens. With 18 challenging holes and the kind of service that turns a humdrum experience into a sublime one, Valley Hi Municipal Golf Course makes a very sound addition to Colorado Springs’ golfing scene. Voted best new course in 2004 by Colorado Avid Golfer, no visit to Colorado Springs is complete without at least one game on this, Colorado’s longest golf course. The affordable, “prairie dunes style” course offers a unique experience, while its numerous water features and 73 bunkers make for a challenging, but ultimately rewarding, experience. For those who want to practice their swing before hitting the greens, there’s even a very well-respected Golf Academy.Īntler Creek Golf Course is proof that a great game of golf needn’t cost the earth. The full pro shop offers a great range of services, while the excellent Mulligan’s Grill makes a great place to grab a bite of lunch. Situated at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club offers a great, challenging game in a truly sublime setting.
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