
Mountain Course
Broadmoor Resort
About this course
The Mountain Course at The Broadmoor opened in 1976 as the resort's third eighteen-hole layout, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Built at the highest elevation of The Broadmoor's golf offerings, the course sits in the foothills west of Colorado Springs with views of Cheyenne Mountain and the surrounding Front Range. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain, incorporating elevation changes and mountain topography into the design strategy. The course plays through a landscape of ponderosa pines and native grasses, with fairways that move across rolling and sometimes steep terrain. Water comes into play on several holes, and the elevation—over 6,500 feet above sea level—affects both distance and ball flight. The design reflects Palmer's playing philosophy, rewarding aggressive shots while offering strategic options for more conservative approaches. Several holes require careful club selection given the combination of elevation change and altitude. The Mountain Course serves as one of three championship layouts at The Broadmoor, alongside the East and West courses. The resort has a long golf history dating to 1918, and the Mountain Course extended that tradition into a more rugged, naturalistic setting compared to the resort's parkland courses closer to the main hotel. The course remains part of The Broadmoor's golf operations, accessible to resort guests and members, and contributes to the property's reputation as a multi-course golf destination in the Rocky Mountain region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1976
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,637 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.8/147
Getting there
The Broadmoor Resort is most readily accessed via Colorado Springs Airport (COS), a straight ninety-minute drive north from Denver International (DEN) for those arriving on major carriers, or a direct touchdown at nearby Flying W Airport for private aviation clients seeking seamless discretion. From Colorado Springs Airport, the drive south into the resort unfolds through the high plains before the landscape shifts dramatically - the Cheyenne Mountain massif rises into view, and the road climbs gently into the foothills, trading prairie for pine forest and revealing glimpses of the Broadmoor's iconic lakeside silhouette nestled against the peaks. The final miles wind through manicured grounds and past the resort's signature lake, arriving at the columned main entrance where the full sweep of the property - and the mountain courses beyond - comes into focus. For those departing Denver, the three-hour drive south offers an unhurried passage through Colorado's Front Range, a fitting prelude to one of America's most storied resort destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Mountain at Broadmoor Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mountain was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
Yes. Mountain at Broadmoor Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mountain is 72.
Mountain plays 7,637 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mountain is 147.
Mountain is a 18-hole course.



