Arrowhead Golf Club
Denver, Colorado
Set among the same dramatic 300-million-year-old red rock formations as nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Arrowhead is one of the most visually stunning public courses in the world. RTJ Jr.'s layout winds through towering sandstone spires with panoramic mountain views.
History & Heritage
Arrowhead opened in 1972 in Littleton, Colorado, co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. Set among the same 300-million-year-old red sandstone formations as Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Now managed by Arcis Golf, consistently ranked among the most scenic courses in America.
The course sits at approximately 6,200 feet elevation in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Jones incorporated the massive formations into the design using boulders as natural hazards.
Signature Holes
Massive red rock boulder defends the green, creating one of the most photographed holes.
Signature hole. Steep downhill par 3 framed by towering red rock formations with panoramic views.
Another hole defined by a massive boulder defending the green.
Demanding finishing par 4 with mountain views.
What to Expect
Bucket-list visual experience with 300-million-year-old formations towering over fairways. At 6,200 feet the ball flies about 10 percent further. Par-70 at 6,682 yards.
Playing Tips
Club down for altitude. Afternoon thunderstorms common in summer. Course plays firm and fast.
Highlights
- ✓ Dramatic red rock formations like Red Rocks
- ✓ Among the most scenic courses in the world
- ✓ Robert Trent Jones Jr. mountain design
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