Located in central Colorado, the city of Colorado Springs is one of the most popular mountain resort towns in the state. The city is located at the base of the world famous Pike's Peak in the Rocky Mountains, and is over 6,000 feet above sea level. Colorado Springs features a number of top skiing resorts, as well as over a dozen popular golfing destinations, including municipal and public courses.
Springs Ranch Golf Course
The Springs Ranch Golf Course in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is situated in the downtown part of the city, just off of Powers Blvd. The club features a full 18-hole course with a driving range facility and on-site bar and restaurant. The course is a 7,100-yard regulation course that features a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.3. Designed by ASGCA member Richard M. Phelps, the course was opened in 1997 and features a winding river that alters many approach and tee shots along the course.
Springs Ranch Golf Course
3525 Tutt Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80922-2504
(800) 485-9771
springsranchgolfclub.com
Pine Creek Golf Club
The Pine Creek Golf Club in Colorado Springs is located near a number of the city's small lakes and ponds, just off of Briargate Parkway. The course is an 18-hole regulation course of 7,200 yards that features a par-72 on Blue grass. The course has 50 driving range holes on an elevated practice range, was designed by ASGCA member Richard Phelps, the designer of the nearby Springs Ranch Golf Course, and offers a 139 slope rating and a 72.6 course rating. The course is known for its tight fairways and heavy roughs, with a number of houses lining the fairways.
Pine Creek Golf Club
9850 Divot Trl
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920-1400
(719) 594-9999
pinecreek.com
Gleneagle Golf Club
The Gleneagle Golf Club is situated just off of the I-25 Ronald Reagan Highway in Colorado Springs. The club features a 15-tee range facility and an 18-hole championship layout. With a par of 72 over 7,200 yards, the course was opened in 1973 and designed by Frank Hummel. The course features a slope rating of 132 and a course rating of 74.2, and offers guests and golfers scenic mountain views from the course or club house.
Gleneagle Golf Club
345 Mission Hill Way
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921-3237
(719) 488-0900
gleneaglegolfclub.com
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