Arrowhead Course
Littleton, CO, USA
Arrowhead Golf Club, carved into the dramatic red rock formations south of Denver, is where Colorado's Front Range meets championship golf. The club embraces its role as a challenging yet accessible layout for players of all abilities. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Arrowhead presents a modern take on desert golf, albeit with a distinctly Colorado feel. The routing twists through towering sandstone spires, demanding strategic play and rewarding thoughtful club selection. Fairways are generous but deceptive, and the undulating greens put a premium on precise approach shots. While not on the regular professional tour circuit, Arrowhead has played host to numerous state amateur championships, testing the mettle of Colorado's top players. Arrowhead, while relatively young compared to some of the country’s golfing institutions, enjoys a strong regional reputation and a loyal membership drawn to its unique setting and challenging design. The 13th hole, a par-3 framed by a massive rock outcropping, is a particular favorite—often the subject of friendly wagers and boasting rights at the clubhouse afterward.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in CO
Public: #33
Golfers say Arrowhead delivers stunning mountain scenery that stands as the course's primary draw, though most find the layout itself merely adequate and the experience overpriced for what you get beyond the views. Reviewers note that conditioning can be inconsistent, with some mentioning poor bunkers and extremely fast, severely sloped greens that add difficulty. Pace of play emerges as a common complaint, with rounds stretching to five hours or more due to heavy traffic, and some warn that morning tee times can bring punishing winds. Most agree the course is worth a single visit for out-of-towners seeking dramatic Colorado vistas, but locals suggest better value can be found elsewhere.
7.3
86 players
We saw a black bear and her cubs
A course with very split reviews. I loved it. I like golf with great views, and Arrowhead delivers. The course design is good, not great, but not horrible. Bunkers were terrible when I played, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me. I do agree with others that this course is overpriced; you're paying for the land and views. If I were a Denver local, I would not play here. As an out-of-towner, I belive it's worth a visit at least once.
Overpriced. Just go on a hike if you want good views and play a muni after.
Amazing scenery but get ready for a 5 hour round
Incredible views but otherwise overrated. Don't play in the morning or the winds will blow you off the course. Greens are comically fast and sloped. Overplayed so pace of play is slow. Driving range is only 185 yards.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arrowhead has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 37 explicit golfer ratings.
Arrowhead was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Yes. Arrowhead is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arrowhead is 70.
Arrowhead plays 6,636 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arrowhead is 119.
