Glades Executive at Colony West Golf Club

The Glades Executive course at Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac, Florida, is a shorter layout designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, the prolific partnership that shaped numerous courses across Florida and the southeastern United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Devlin, an Australian touring professional, and von Hagge, known for his bold architectural style, created this executive course as a complement to the club's championship layout, offering golfers a quicker round while maintaining design interest.

The course occupies flat South Florida terrain typical of Broward County, with water hazards and native vegetation defining much of the playing corridors. Executive courses of this era in Florida generally feature a mix of par threes and short par fours, emphasizing accuracy and short-game skills over length. The Devlin-von Hagge signature often includes strategic bunkering and water placement that demands thoughtful club selection despite abbreviated yardages.

Colony West serves the residential community of Tamarac, a planned development northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The Glades Executive provides an accessible option for members and residents seeking practice rounds, junior golf, or a less time-intensive experience than the regulation course. The setting reflects suburban South Florida golf, with homes bordering fairways and the managed landscape characteristic of courses built during the region's development boom. The layout remains a functional part of the club's offerings for players of varying skill levels and time commitments.