Summit Course
The Club Cordillera


About this course
Summit at The Club Cordillera, carved into the dramatic Colorado Rockies near Edwards, isn't just another mountaintop course; it's a high-altitude testament to Nicklaus's design philosophy: risk rewarded, mistakes punished. The course's dramatic elevation changes, a hallmark of mountain golf, are integrated into the strategy. Summit offers a distinct experience of resort style golf. Nicklaus’s design here showcases a course where precise iron play is not just an advantage, but a necessity, given the narrow fairways and heavily contoured greens. This high-altitude test isn't nationally known for hosting major championships, but it is one of the four courses available to members of The Club at Cordillera. The Club at Cordillera offers a unique appeal that extends beyond the course itself. Membership is more than just access to golf; it's about embracing a lifestyle deeply connected to the mountain environment and all of its offerings. It is also known to draw a clientele of passionate golfers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CO
Quick facts
- Location
- Edwards, CO, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,518 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/142
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
The journey to The Club Cordillera begins at Eagle County Regional Airport, a mere fifteen minutes down the valley - one of the rare commercial gateways where private jets and commercial carriers share the same mountain-ringed tarmac. From there, the ascent into Edwards trades Interstate 70's utilitarian corridor for a climbing approach through high-desert terrain, where the Vail Valley's celebrated resorts give way to something quieter and more rarefied. The final turn onto the property reveals why Cordillera chose this particular ridge: perched at 7,500 feet, the club commands sweeping views across the Sawatch Range, a destination reached not by accident but by deliberate pilgrimage to Colorado's most elevated golf sanctuary.

FAQ
Common questions about Summit at The Club Cordillera
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Summit at The Club Cordillera has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Summit was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Summit at The Club Cordillera is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Summit is 72.
Summit plays 7,518 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Summit is 142.




