Beaver Creek Golf Club Colorado

Beaver Creek Golf Club in Colorado boasts a course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., a distinguished golf course architect with a rich heritage in the sport. He is the son of the legendary Robert Trent Jones and has left his mark on iconic courses worldwide. Notable designs include the scenic Spanish Bay Golf Links in California, the picturesque Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, The Links at Spanish Bay in Scotland, and the renovation of Seaview Golf Club in New Jersey. Jones Jr.'s expertise is evident in Beaver Creek's design, offering golfers a remarkable experience shaped by a legacy of excellence.

Location and Design Challenges

The Beaver Creek Golf Club, ten miles west of Vail, shouldering the Beaver Creek Mountain. It presented unusual design challenges requiring creative solutions. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and not only was the site narrow-threading through a steep, creek-lined valley at the base of 11,000-ft peaks in the Gore Range-but golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II had to contend with elevation changes of more than 500 feet. And at an altitude of 8,100 feet, where golf balls fly much farther than at sea level, our designers had to figure fair and reasonable distances, just as golfers must make important choices when selecting clubs.

Listening to the Land

In some cases, a site's natural attributes are so powerful that they essentially dictate the course's overall character. At Beaver Creek we listened to the land. Ultimately, we built the 6,646-yard course straight down and then right back up the mountain, through stands of pine and aspen that reaffirm the alpine character of the location. This intricate layout makes the best of gorgeous but extremely difficult terrain. Notably very challenging fairways. Water-mostly in the form of a fast-flowing mountain stream-comes into play on twelve holes.

Dramatic Course Features

The drama of this par-70 18-hole course reveals itself immediately. The first hole tumbles 546 yards downhill. Number ten, a 223-yard par three, is a fine example of the design principles we employed at Beaver Creek. If you aim at the green, slopes will kick your shot down toward a bunker. As on many of these holes, aim in such a way as to allow the land to move your ball toward the desired target. The fifteenth green, framed by weathered old ranch buildings, lends a smoky western flavor to this golf feast.

Practice Amenities

The club offers a range of practice amenities to help golfers improve their skills. These facilities may include a driving range, putting greens, chipping areas, and practice bunkers. Golfers can utilize these practice areas to work on different aspects of their game and refine their techniques before heading out onto the course.

Rocky Mountain Scenery

Don't miss your chance to experience views of the Rocky Mountain stunning scenery near the Vail Valley at the Beaver Creek Golf Club.