Littleton, Colorado
Ravenna dazzles with foothills scenery and a bold Jay Morrish layout that rewards shot placement, patience, and nerve. Its fierce bunkering, tricky greens, and private-club presentation make it a must-play for serious golfers with access. Strategic and visually stunning, it'll challenge and inspire in equal measure.
Don’t miss the early evening view from the 18th green—sunset here glows off the surrounding red rocks and foothills, making for the club's most Instagrammed moment.
Carved into Colorado foothills, The Club at Ravenna embodies Jay Morrish’s vision for a strategic, visually electrifying mountain course where elevation changes, rugged bunkers, and relentless shot values keep players thinking from first tee to final green. Kevin Atkinson’s thoughtful renovations have turned what was once a punishing sand-and-contour gauntlet into a modern, playable private club—yet Ravenna never loses its sharp edge or sense of drama. Every hole capitalizes on bold vistas, risk-reward decisions, and the shifting wind and light of the Rockies. The greens demand creativity and full concentration, and the course’s seamless blend of nature and design results in a stirring, memorable experience.
Morrish’s imprint is strongest in the course’s variety, challenge, and mountain-inspired aesthetics—melding risk, reward, and memorable visuals in every loop.
The longest hole at Ravenna climbs dramatically, challenging players to decide whether to lay up short or go bold on the second. Its demanding length and sharp bunkering make every shot count, especially with mountain winds swirling.
Precision drives set up options; the bold can attack the green in two, but smart players consider layup angles and green-side danger.
Deep bunkers and challenging contours guard the green, punishing careless approaches and errant layups.
Pristine turf, fast greens, and tournament-level presentation almost year-round.
Pace varies, expect unrushed private-club play; rounds average closer to 4.5 to 5 hours on busy days.
Refined, serious—built for golfers who value shotmaking and mountain immersion.
Traditional private-club attire required; collared shirts and slacks or tailored shorts expected.
At 6,000 feet, shots travel further—dial in your club distances and account for thinner air on approaches.
Fast, undulating greens and shaved runoffs require sharp chipping and confident putting.
Many holes punish over-aggression; pace yourself and let the course come to you, especially on the tough par-4s.
Course opens, Jay Morrish original design
Kevin Atkinson begins major renovation work focusing on playability
Listed No. 11, Golf Digest Best in State
At opening, Ravenna had 160,000 square feet of sand and daunting, severe greens—making it one of Colorado’s most punishing layouts. Kevin Atkinson’s renovations tamed the sand, softened contours, and made the course playable for a wider range of members.
Ravenna’s early years were marked by bankruptcy and receivership, but the members and ownership staged one of Colorado private golf’s most striking turnarounds. Today it’s a revived, thriving, and ambitious club.
For Jay Morrish, Ravenna was a personal and creative project after his split from Tom Weiskopf. The bold vision and mountain drama distinguish it from his earlier desert masterpieces.
Ravenna’s ask is clear: bring your best game. Reviewers point to demanding shots, strategic risk, and penal misses, marking it as a course that rewards patient, precise play above all.
Ravenna opened with over 160,000 square feet of bunkering—later trimmed for playability.
Jay Morrish designed Ravenna after splitting with Tom Weiskopf, making it a personal statement course.
The club faced bankruptcy and was nearly lost before an ambitious member-driven revival.
Its combination of bold bunkering and mountain vistas makes it standout even among Colorado’s scenic private clubs.
The front nine and back nine each feature par 3s and par 5s ranked among the toughest in the state.
Dramatic red-rock landscape and bold public-access golf—one of Colorado’s most photogenic rounds.
Distinctive quarry holes and consistently praised as one of the Denver area’s best public courses.
Value-packed, walkable design and home to Colorado’s best municipal golf experience.
Strong private-club reputation with more great foothills holes—if you have access.
Solid front-range challenge and reliable conditions near metro Denver.
Littleton or Highlands Ranch for the quickest drives to Ravenna, Arrowhead, and other top courses.
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Why it matches: What links these two? Makes the landscape part of the experience — a familiar feeling, expressed in Mountaintop Golf Club's own setting.
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