Red Hawk Ridge Golf Club

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Club opened in 2004 in Castle Rock, Colorado, designed by Jim Engh, an architect known for dramatic use of terrain and bold visual presentation. The course occupies rolling high-prairie land south of Denver, where elevation changes and natural rock outcroppings provide the foundation for Engh's characteristic design approach. The property sits at approximately 6,400 feet above sea level, and the routing takes advantage of ridgelines, valleys, and views of the Front Range to the west. Engh's design at Red Hawk Ridge features significant elevation changes throughout the round, with several holes playing sharply uphill or downhill and tee shots that require carries over native grasses and rock formations. The course incorporates wide fairways in places but defends par with strategic bunkering, forced carries, and greens that often sit on plateaus or shelves. Water comes into play on several holes, and the native fescue areas that frame many fairways add both visual definition and penalty for wayward shots. The course serves as a daily-fee facility and has developed a reputation within the Denver metro area as a challenging test that rewards accurate driving and course management. The high-desert setting means firm, fast conditions are common during the warmer months, and wind frequently influences play. Red Hawk Ridge represents Engh's design philosophy of creating memorable golf holes that engage directly with the natural landscape rather than subduing it.