Colorado Springs, Colorado
A regionally elite and storied Colorado destination weaving Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones shot values through mountain vantage points. Strong conditioning and iconic championship history make the West Course a top Western detour for serious golfers.
The West Course is a seamless blend of Donald Ross's original 1918 roots and Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s bold 1964 redesign, united under a 2025 Forse Design restoration that refreshed green complexes and bunkering. The layout pairs the strategic deception and classic green sites of Ross with the scale, angles, and mountain-drama shaping of Jones. Fairways tilt, dogleg, and roll across natural elevation, with stunning vistas throughout. The result is a course that requires careful navigation off the tee and emphasizes approach precision to greens that now feature restored perimeter contour and run-off areas, making shot placement everything. The design rewards calculated risk but harshly penalizes poor angles or overly aggressive lines, and the firm, fast turf amplifies every decision.
Ross’s groundwork and Jones’s bold updates, now revived by Forse, create a unique test where history meets modern championship play.
The course’s longest hole, starting from an elevated tee with open mountain views. Players face a sprawling fairway with altitude-fed distance and must decide exactly where to position for a three-shot approach to a defensively contoured green.
Play conservatively in three steady segments, putting a premium on fairway placement over chasing distance early.
Missed layups or misjudged third shots can bring fairway bunkers and tricky runoff areas squarely into play.
Impeccable fairways, firm/fast restored greens, premier bunkering
Relaxed resort pace; expect 4.5–5 hours on average
Classic, upscale resort with championship tradition and polished service
Traditional golf attire: collared shirts, no denim, golf shoes preferred
Arrive a day early if possible—6,200 feet will affect club distances and stamina.
Some hilly stretches and elevation changes mean you’ll appreciate comfort if you walk.
Practice on fast putting surfaces before your round—the restored greens play slick.
Mountain weather changes quickly; mornings can be crisp even in summer.
Original Broadmoor course opens (Donald Ross)
Robert Trent Jones Sr. reshapes and expands layout
Hosts U.S. Amateur (West Course)
Hosts PGA Cup Matches (West Course)
Hosts U.S. Senior Open (across nines)
Full course renovation/restoration by Forse Design
Ranked 16th in Colorado by Golf Digest
Golfers often report the sense of drama from launching tee shots over the foothills and watching balls soar farther in the thin Colorado air. The altitude is both an ally and a test—every club in the bag plays differently 6,200 feet above sea level.
The West Course's proud moment came in 1967, when it hosted the U.S. Amateur, crowning Robert B. Dickson and forever writing Broadmoor into USGA history. That championship sense lingers throughout the routing, especially on the legendary 12th and 18th.
Following the 2025 restoration, golfers rave about how original Ross and Jones shot values blend seamlessly with modern green speeds and conditioning. The mix of classic risk-and-reward and sleek surfaces feels as relevant today as ever.
Broadmoor’s West greens are notorious for firmness and pace after the recent overhaul. Even veteran players find themselves humbled by slippery slopes, tight pin positions, and the need for absolute control with putter and wedge.
Golf balls fly up to 10% farther thanks to Broadmoor's high altitude.
The 1967 U.S. Amateur winner here: Robert B. Dickson, who later played on the PGA Tour.
The Broadmoor has hosted USGA championships on all three of its courses.
Forse Design’s 2025 restoration brought back original green contours and classic runoffs.
The West’s greens have ranked among the state’s fastest and firmest since reopening.
Great mountain scenery, strong daily-fee test
Premium conditions, exciting modern design
Value option, easy to fit an extra round
Classic tree-lined layout—worth it if you have access
Stay at The Broadmoor for the full resort experience or in downtown Colorado Springs for more dining and nightlife variety.
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