Berthoud, Colorado
TPC Colorado delivers a championship-scale, links-influenced experience that’s both playable and punishing depending on your tee choice. Arthur Schaupeter’s design shines amid high-plains drama, generous fairways, and some of the boldest holes in Colorado. If you crave big-stage public golf with tour pedigree, this is the destination to circle.
Be sure to pause atop the 13th tee for a panoramic view of Heron Lakes and the Front Range—locals say it’s the best photo spot on the course, especially near sunset.
TPC Colorado’s design is a spirited take on Scottish links ideals adapted to high-plains drama, with a bold out-and-back routing, revetted pot bunkers, and greens that handle both everyday play and professional test. Arthur Schaupeter sculpted generous fairways beside glimmering reservoirs and set up some of the West’s most spectacular tests of both brute strength and strategic nuance. The holes deliver pace, variety, and legitimate wind management, putting both your long game and scoring touch to the test.
Schaupeter channeled the spirit of Scottish links while embracing Colorado’s high-plains topography, creating a blend of heroic scale and strategic nuance rare in new American builds.
One of the early round’s sternest tests, this long par 4 calls for accuracy off the tee and a confident long iron or fairway wood into a generous, angled green fronted by subtle runoffs. The landscape and wind can make this stretch both intimidating and exhilarating.
Favor the right half of the fairway to create a friendlier angle into the green and avoid pot bunkers lurking short left.
Miss short or left and you’ll face gnarly sand and swales; a back pin is especially tough with the usual breeze.
Firm, fast, tour-quality turf with deep greens and pristinely edged bunkers; expect true putting surfaces and demanding setups for events.
Generally brisk if you honor skill-appropriate tees; long rounds only occur if groups stretch back beyond their length comfort zone.
Upscale, polished, and tournament-ready with a welcoming mountain-west spirit and member/guest service; feels exclusive yet accessible.
Standard TPC attire: collared shirts, tailored shorts or pants—no denim or casualwear.
Pick a tee set matching your game—the difference between playable and punishing is huge, and locals advise playing forward for maximum fun.
Bring extra balls and be ready for swirling breezes, especially on holes near the lakes; club up and take your time on reads.
You’re playing at elevation over 5,000 feet—seriously hydrate before, during, and after the round to keep your swing sharp.
Initial construction phase completed
First play and preview rounds
Official grand opening; Korn Ferry Tour event debut
Placed No. 89 on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public list
Ranked top 10 public in Colorado by Golfweek
Recognized for design excellence by ASGCA
Hole 13, a staggering 773-yard par 5, became an instant talking point when the Korn Ferry Tour arrived and instantly challenged even elite players’ long-game endurance. It’s a three-shotter for almost everyone, with every swing demanding precision sequence and guts.
TPC Colorado was celebrated as the first new course to open in Colorado in over ten years, a bold addition that immediately raised the region’s public-golf profile. Its launch marked a shift in high-end public-access golf in the state.
Arthur Schaupeter’s routing channels Scottish links traditions with a true out-and-back layout threading between lakes and native high country. The result is strategic wind exposure and nonstop mountain-wrapped prairie views.
Despite nearly 8,000 yards from the back, TPC Colorado surprises average players with its wide landing zones and multiple tee choices, allowing a fair round even for mid- and high-handicappers if they swallow their pride and play the right tees.
The par-5 13th is one of the longest holes ever used in an American pro tour event.
The course features true revetted pot bunkers rare in American golf.
TPC Colorado was the first new Colorado course built in over a decade when it opened.
Annual host to The Ascendant presented by Blue on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Championship-length public with open vistas and strong regional reputation.
Fun, value-oriented municipal with excellent mountain views and walkability.
Resort with flexible tee bookings and a player-friendly three-nine layout.
Prairie-style, ample fairways, and known for hosting top Colorado amateur events.
Unique mountain golf option for a day trip, loaded with alpine drama.
Broomfield or Longmont for quickest access to top courses and minimal Front Range traffic.
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Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Pikewood National Golf Club asks for the same disciplined decision-making, making it a compelling counterpart to TPC Colorado.
Why it matches: Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is a natural next stop after TPC Colorado: it asks for the same disciplined decision-making.
Why it matches: If TPC Colorado is your kind of course, Mystic Rock at Nemacolin is worth a look because it brings a comparable level of challenge.
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