Blue at Eisenhower Golf Club

The Blue Course at Eisenhower Golf Club sits on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1959. Jones created the layout as part of the Academy's athletic facilities, working with the dramatic terrain at the base of the Rampart Range. The course occupies rolling, pine-studded land at approximately 6,900 feet elevation, where the thin air and expansive views of the Front Range define the playing experience.

Jones employed his characteristic design principles here: strategic bunkering, large greens with significant contour, and holes that reward thoughtful course management over pure power. The routing moves through stands of ponderosa pine and scrub oak, with elevation changes that create both uphill and downhill shots. Several holes play along natural ravines and gullies, introducing forced carries and uneven lies. The altitude affects distance calculations considerably, and the mountain climate means conditions can shift quickly.

The course serves primarily Academy personnel, military members, and their guests, though limited public access exists. Eisenhower Golf Club operates both the Blue Course and the adjacent Silver Course, also designed by Jones. The facility reflects its military setting in both maintenance standards and operational character. The Blue Course has hosted regional amateur competitions and military championships over the decades, maintaining its role as a competitive test within the Air Force Academy's broader athletic mission.