
The Divide Course
Kings Deer Golf Club



About this course
The Divide at Kings Deer Golf Club sits in Monument, Colorado, roughly twenty miles north of Colorado Springs along the Palmer Divide, the elevated ridge separating the South Platte and Arkansas River watersheds. This location places the course at approximately 7,200 feet above sea level, where the high-altitude environment affects both ball flight and the character of the native grasses and scrub oak that frame the property. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the transitional zone between the Front Range foothills and the High Plains, with views extending west toward Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. The design works with the natural contours and elevation changes inherent to the site, incorporating rock outcroppings and native vegetation into the playing corridors. Golfers encounter a mix of elevation changes throughout the round, with some holes playing significantly uphill or downhill depending on the land's movement. The high desert climate and altitude create firm, fast conditions during much of the season, and wind is a regular factor in club selection and strategy. Kings Deer operates as a private residential golf community, with the course serving as the centerpiece of the development. The club maintains a family-oriented membership culture typical of Colorado Front Range communities, where outdoor recreation and mountain lifestyle blend with golf. The clubhouse and practice facilities support both competitive play and casual rounds, and the course hosts member tournaments and junior programs throughout the season.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CO
Quick facts
- Location
- Monument, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,711 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Kings Deer Golf Club sits in the high-altitude foothills west of Colorado Springs, accessible via Colorado Springs Airport (COS), roughly forty-five minutes south, or Denver International (DEN), a ninety-minute drive north through the Front Range corridor. The approach winds through Monument's transition zone - where suburban sprawl gives way to ponderosa pine and granite outcrop - before turning onto the private drive that climbs gently into the club's secluded setting at over 8,000 feet elevation. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby airstrips serve the region, though the final miles remain deliberately remote, a quiet ascent through high desert terrain that signals arrival into one of Colorado's most carefully guarded golf communities. The elevation shift and the gradual retreat from the plains below create a palpable sense of sanctuary before you reach the clubhouse.

FAQ
Common questions about The Divide at Kings Deer Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Divide at Kings Deer Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Yes. The Divide at Kings Deer Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Divide is 71.
The Divide plays 6,711 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Divide is 135.
The Divide is a 18-hole course.



