Colorado Springs, Colorado · Bucket-list resort

Planning a Golf Trip to The Broadmoor: Group Guide

A grand 1918 resort at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain with two championship courses built from Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr. holes. The East Course has hosted nine USGA championships, and golf here is for hotel guests and members.

Best forPremium groups who want USGA history, a full-service resort and easy flights into Colorado Springs
Group size4–12 · 12–24 · 24+ golfers
Budget$$$$ Luxury
Best monthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Trip styleBucket list · Stay & play resort

The courses to play

  • East Course: Holes 1-6 and 16-18 are Donald Ross (1918), holes 7-15 are Robert Trent Jones Sr. Host of the 1959 U.S. Amateur (Jack Nicklaus) and U.S. Senior Opens in 2008, 2018 and 2025. Overnight guests and members only.
  • West Course: Ross holes joined with Robert Trent Jones Sr. holes from 1964. Tighter and more tree-lined than the East, with more doglegs and steeper greens. Hosted the 1998 PGA Cup Matches. Overnight guests and members only.
  • Donald Ross Course: The resort is running the original 18-hole Ross routing while the upper holes of the East and West are renovated. Ask the golf shop which layout you will play.
  • Pine Creek Golf Club: Public course across town in Briargate, opened 1988 and designed by Richard Phelps. Links-style front nine, canyon-style back nine, with creeks on 15 holes. Open year-round, tee times 7 days out.
  • Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Resort: Three nines (North, South, West) next to Garden of the Gods. For members and resort guests only, so it needs a second hotel booking.

Getting there

AirportCodeDrive to the golf
Colorado SpringsCOSabout 20 min
Denver InternationalDENabout 1 hr 30 min

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When to go

Late spring through mid-fall. The resort sits just over 6,200 feet, so summer days are mild and the sun is strong. Check the current course status before you book, because renovation work is under way on the upper holes.

Group tip

Everyone in the group needs a room at the Colorado Springs hotel (or a member host) to play, so book rooms and golf together. Carts are required before 2pm. Groups can drop 20% of reserved tee times without penalty 60 to 31 days out, and inside 30 days the full golf fee is charged, so lock your headcount early. The golf shop has a tournament professional for group events.

Before you book

  1. Lock the headcount in a multiple of four.
  2. Set the per-person budget with the cost calculator.
  3. Call the resort or golf desk directly and ask for group tee-time blocks, stay-and-play packages and the cancellation and rain policy.
  4. Collect deposits the week you book. Use the deposit tracker.
  5. Pick your format and build pairings.
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Heads-up before you book

  • The upper holes of the East and West Courses are being renovated. The original 18-hole Donald Ross Course is open in the meantime. No reopening date is posted. source

Checked November 10, 2026. Schedules change, so confirm with the resort.

Fun facts about The Broadmoor

  • When the East Course opened in 1918 it was the highest golf course in the United States, at 6,400 feet. Donald Ross called it his best work, and his previous job had been Pinehurst No. 2. source
  • During TV coverage of the 2008 U.S. Senior Open, a black bear crossed the 14th tee. Tom Watson's backswing was interrupted by shouts of "Bear!" source
  • Ed Dudley was head pro at The Broadmoor in summer and at Augusta National in winter. His students included President Eisenhower, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. source
  • The Broadmoor owns the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railway in the world. It makes an easy non-golf morning. source
  • The USGA is coming back: the East Course will host the U.S. Senior Open again in 2031 and 2037. source

Facts last checked November 10, 2026. How we check facts. Resort or tourism board? Send us updates for this guide.

Course details and access rules change. Confirm current tee-time policies and rates directly with each course before you book.

FAQ

When is the best time for a The Broadmoor golf trip?

Late spring through mid-fall. The resort sits just over 6,200 feet, so summer days are mild and the sun is strong. Check the current course status before you book, because renovation work is under way on the upper holes. Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

What airport do you fly into for The Broadmoor?

Colorado Springs (COS), about 20 min; Denver International (DEN), about 1 hr 30 min.

What are the best courses at The Broadmoor?

East Course, West Course, Donald Ross Course, Pine Creek Golf Club, Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Resort.

Is The Broadmoor good for a group golf trip?

Best for: Premium groups who want USGA history, a full-service resort and easy flights into Colorado Springs. It works for groups of 4–12, 12–24, 24+ golfers.

How far ahead should we book The Broadmoor?

For 8 or more golfers in peak season, plan 6–12 months out. Call the golf desk and ask about group tee-time blocks and package rates before you book rooms.

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