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Ironbridge Course

Ironbridge Golf Club

Glenwood Springs, CO, USA
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18 holesPar 727,105 yds73.4/137

About this course

Ironbridge Golf Club sits in the Roaring Fork Valley near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where the Rocky Mountain landscape provides a dramatic backdrop for golf. Arthur Hills designed the course, bringing his characteristic approach to mountain terrain—working with natural elevation changes and integrating the layout into the existing topography rather than imposing upon it. The routing takes advantage of the valley setting, with holes that move through varied terrain and offer views of the surrounding peaks. The course reflects Hills's design principles from his active period in the late twentieth century, when he was known for creating playable resort and daily-fee courses that balanced challenge with accessibility. At Ironbridge, the layout incorporates the natural features of western Colorado—native grasses, rock outcroppings, and stands of cottonwood and scrub oak. The elevation, typical for this region at over 6,000 feet, affects ball flight and adds a strategic dimension to club selection. Ironbridge serves the Glenwood Springs area as a semi-private facility, providing golf in a region better known for its hot springs and outdoor recreation than for an abundance of courses. The valley's climate allows for a season that runs from spring through fall, with conditions shaped by high-altitude weather patterns. The course offers a mountain golf experience that emphasizes the natural setting and the challenges inherent to designing and playing golf in Colorado's high country.

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.

1606

Best in World

1419

Best in USA

29

Best in CO

Quick facts

Location
Glenwood Springs, CO, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2003
Holes
18
Designer
Arthur Hills
Par
72
Length
7,105 yards
Difficulty
73.4/137
Course Vaults score
7.7

Getting there

Most visitors to Ironbridge Golf Club arrive through Eagle County Regional Airport, a convenient 45-minute drive west along Interstate 70 through the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley. Denver International offers a wider range of commercial service, though the journey extends to roughly two and a half hours as the highway climbs through the Eisenhower Tunnel and descends past Vail and Beaver Creek. The final stretch into Glenwood Springs trades alpine drama for the intimate embrace of red rock canyon walls and the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, where Ironbridge awaits tucked into the high desert terrain just south of town - a striking contrast to the ski country left behind.

FAQ

Common questions about Ironbridge

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Ironbridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.

Ironbridge was designed by Arthur Hills.

Yes. Ironbridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Ironbridge is 72.

Ironbridge plays 7,105 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Ironbridge is 137.

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