Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr.
The Broadmoor - East Course
The classic championship anchor at The Broadmoor, with historic architecture, mountain setting, and the strongest major-championship feel in the Colorado collection.
At The Broadmoor
Mountain West Golf
Golf Trips in Colorado
High-altitude resort golf, Front Range views, and one of America’s most anticipated new golf builds.
Colorado — overview
Colorado golf trips trade ocean air for elevation, mountain light, and big-scale landscapes. The state’s current JEL Golf Travel collection centers on Colorado Springs luxury at Flying Horse and The Broadmoor, with Rodeo Dunes adding a future pure-golf draw on the eastern plains.
- Destinations
- 3
- Courses
- 4+
- Best months
- May through October is the main Colorado golf window, with the best mix of playable weather, mountain views, and longer days. Spring and fall can be excellent, but groups should plan around cooler mornings and quick-changing Front Range conditions.
- Typical length
- 3–5 nights / 3–5 rounds
- Trips from
- $1,495
What makes it special
Why play golf in Colorado.
Colorado gives golf groups a different kind of American golf trip: altitude, mountain views, dry summer air, and resort bases that still feel easy to reach. Flying Horse and The Broadmoor make Colorado Springs the practical anchor, while Rodeo Dunes gives the state a future pilgrimage-style golf destination. It is best for travelers who want scenery, luxury lodging, and a trip that feels different from coastal or desert golf.
Colorado works best as a focused mountain-and-Front-Range trip rather than a rushed statewide loop. Flying Horse gives groups two modern club-style courses north of Colorado Springs, including the Tom Weiskopf Course and the newer North Course by Phil Smith.
The Broadmoor brings the classic-resort side of Colorado golf. The East Course traces its roots to Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr., while the West Course adds more elevation change, mountain backdrops, and the polished service expected from a historic Colorado Springs resort.
Rodeo Dunes changes the long-term ceiling for Colorado golf travel. Public guest play is expected to begin in 2027, and the project gives the state a future remote links-style destination built around sand, scale, and wide-open eastern Colorado terrain.
Resorts & destinations
Where to play in Colorado.
The Colorado destinations we plan the most — each with the courses, lodging and seasonality our concierge knows by heart.
Signature courses
The courses that define Colorado.
Start with The Broadmoor and Flying Horse for the current Colorado trip. Keep Rodeo Dunes on the radar as the destination that could reshape Colorado golf travel once public guest play begins.
Tom Weiskopf and Phil SmithThe Club at Flying Horse - Tom Weiskopf Course
A polished Front Range resort-club course with mountain views, strong conditioning, and the kind of modern layout that fits both couples trips and corporate groups.
At Flying Horse
Robert Trent Jones Sr., Ed SeayThe Broadmoor - West Course
A scenic companion to the East Course, with elevation, Rocky Mountain views, and a tougher walk-and-shot pattern than many resort guests expect.
At The Broadmoor
Plan your trip
When to go, how to get there.
- Best time to visit
- May through October is the main Colorado golf window, with the best mix of playable weather, mountain views, and longer days. Spring and fall can be excellent, but groups should plan around cooler mornings and quick-changing Front Range conditions.
- Weather & climate
- Colorado golf weather is dry compared with many Midwest and Southeast destinations, but elevation matters. Expect cool mornings, warmer afternoons, stronger sun, and occasional summer thunderstorms, especially along the Front Range and near the mountains.
- Typical trip length
- 3–5 nights / 3–5 rounds
- Getting there
- Colorado Springs Airport is the easiest gateway for Flying Horse and The Broadmoor, with short local drives once you land. Denver International Airport gives groups more flight options but usually adds a 75- to 100-minute drive to Colorado Springs, so a rental car or arranged transportation is useful.
- Nearest airports
- COS (Colorado Springs) · DEN (Denver)
- Who it's best for
- Colorado is best for couples, buddies trips, and corporate groups that want mountain scenery, luxury lodging, and polished resort golf without building the entire trip around one course.
- Trip styles
- Mountain golfLuxury resortCouplesBuddies tripCorporate retreatFuture links
Off the course
Local culture in Colorado.
Colorado golf pairs naturally with mountain-town pacing: coffee before the round, patio dinners after it, and easy add-ons like Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, breweries, hiking, and spa time. Colorado Springs is the cleanest base for Flying Horse and The Broadmoor, while Rodeo Dunes will bring a more remote, golf-first rhythm when public guest play begins.
Frequently asked
Colorado golf FAQs.
What are the best golf destinations in Colorado for a trip?
For the current JEL Golf Travel Colorado collection, the main destinations are Flying Horse, The Broadmoor, and Rodeo Dunes. Flying Horse and The Broadmoor are the most practical now because both are based around Colorado Springs golf and lodging. Rodeo Dunes is a future-focused destination, with public guest play expected to begin in 2027.
When is the best time to take a Colorado golf trip?
May through October is the main Colorado golf season. Summer gives the longest days and warmest conditions, while late spring and early fall can bring better temperatures and strong mountain visibility. Mornings can still be cool, especially at elevation.
How many days do I need for a Colorado golf trip?
Most Colorado golf trips work best as 3 to 5 nights with 3 to 5 rounds. A Colorado Springs-based trip can cover Flying Horse and The Broadmoor without heavy daily driving. Longer trips can add rest days, mountain sightseeing, or future routing around Rodeo Dunes.
What airport should I fly into for Colorado Springs golf?
Colorado Springs Airport is the most convenient airport for Flying Horse and The Broadmoor. Denver International Airport usually has more nonstop flight options, but it typically adds a longer drive south to Colorado Springs. Groups should compare flight savings against the extra transfer time.
Is The Broadmoor a good golf trip destination?
Yes. The Broadmoor is one of the strongest luxury golf bases in Colorado, with the East and West Courses, historic resort lodging, and a dramatic setting beneath the Rocky Mountains. It is especially good for couples, corporate retreats, and groups that want golf, dining, spa, and service in one place.
Is Rodeo Dunes open for public golf?
Rodeo Dunes is not positioned as a current public-play trip in this destination set. Public guest play is expected to begin in 2027, so it should be treated as a future Colorado golf destination. Groups planning now should anchor the trip around Flying Horse and The Broadmoor.
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