The Club at Ravenna

The Club at Ravenna sits in Littleton, a suburb southwest of Denver, where Jay Morrish designed a course that works with the rolling terrain characteristic of Colorado's Front Range. Morrish, who collaborated with Tom Weiskopf on several notable Rocky Mountain designs before establishing his own practice, brings his experience with high-altitude golf and dramatic topography to this layout. The course occupies land that transitions between prairie grassland and the foothills, offering views toward the mountains while playing through elevation changes that influence both strategy and club selection. The routing takes advantage of natural contours and incorporates water features that come into play on several holes. Morrish's design philosophy emphasizes strategic options rather than penal hazards, giving players choices in how they navigate each hole based on their skill level and risk tolerance. The bunkering style and green complexes reflect his preference for visual clarity, where players can see what the hole asks of them from the tee and fairway. Ravenna operates as a private club serving the Littleton and greater Denver community. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of Colorado's suburban private clubs, where year-round play is possible during mild weather windows but seasonal closures occur during winter months. The course provides a home venue for members seeking a Morrish design without traveling to more remote mountain locations, offering the architect's strategic sensibilities in a more accessible setting near the metro area.