Breckenridge Golf Club - Golfing In The Rockies

Did you know at 9000 feet the golf ball travels farther and straighter than in lower elevations because there is less air resistance?

You can find a golf course that sits right at this elevation in Breckenridge, Colorado. Breckenridge also happens to have the only municipal 27-hole golf course designed by golf pro Jack Nicklaus in the world. The Breckenridge Golf Club golf course is composed of The Bear Nine, The Beaver Nine and the Elk Nine.

The Bear Nine opened in 1985 and was the first nine built. The first six holes are difficult, but not as challenging as the last three. With views of the beautiful mountain range, The Bear Nine has a very open feel. The Beaver Nine opened in 1987 boasts beaver ponds and beautiful narrow ranges. Many people say that the beaver pond on the 8th holes seem to attract balls. The Elk Nine opened in 2001 and completed the 27-hole golf course. You can find the highest point of the golf course located e on hole 7 at 9370'.

The golf course has earned several awards including Best Mountain Course and Toughest Mountain Course by Colorado Golfer. The Golf Digest states the course one of their top "Upscale Places To Play" in the United States.

During the summer, the temperature of Breckenridge is never too hot or cold. The usual temperature ranges between 65 and 80 degrees, perfect for golfing.

A unique feature of the course is that it has four sets of tees to accommodate any player's skill level. The golf shop has been awarded one of "America's 100 Best Golf Shops" 8 times by Golf Shop Operations. If you need to hone your skills, you can find a driving range, putting greens, chipping greens and a sand bunker.

About the Author
Laura Kruse is a real estate appraiser and owns LKAppraise LLC. She also owns The Castlewood At Highlands Vacation Rental located on the 3rd hole of The Bear Nine.