
Blue Course
Eisenhower Golf Club


About this course
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.
Rankings
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
Best in USA
Best in CO
Quick facts
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1959
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,301 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Most arrivals to Eisenhower Golf Club begin at Colorado Springs Airport, a compact commercial gateway just fifteen minutes east of the course, though Denver International lies roughly seventy miles north for those requiring broader connectivity. The drive from Denver descends gradually from the high plains into the Pikes Peak corridor, where the Front Range sharpens into view and the air takes on the crisp, dry clarity of a mile above sea level. Eisenhower sits within the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy, and access requires coordination with base security - a quiet formality that underscores the club's unique position as both championship layout and military installation, where the final approach trades civilian ease for the controlled dignity of a working academy.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue at Eisenhower Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue at Eisenhower Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Blue was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Yes. Blue at Eisenhower Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue is 72.
Blue plays 7,301 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue is 135.




