Alright, so I finally made the trip up to check out the golf situation in Breckenridge, Colorado. Heard a few things, figured I should see it for myself, you know?
Packed up my sticks one morning and made the drive. It’s a mountain drive, plain and simple. Gets your ears popping a bit as you climb up there. You definitely feel you’re getting high up in elevation, which, turns out, is kinda the whole point of golfing there, I guess.
Finding the Main Spot
Got into Breckenridge, and the main place everyone talks about is the Breckenridge Golf Club. It’s not right in the middle of town, but easy enough to find. Pulled in, and yeah, it’s pretty clear you’re not at your local muni anymore. The air feels thinner, and the views start hitting you right away.
They’ve got 27 holes up there, designed by Jack Nicklaus – or so they say, sounds fancy anyway. It’s split into three nines: the Bear, the Beaver, and the Elk. Gives you some options, which is nice.
Playing the Course
I managed to get a tee time, ended up playing the Bear nine first, then the Beaver nine for my 18. The absolute first thing I noticed, and anyone who’s played mountain golf knows this: the ball just flies forever. Seriously. My usual 7-iron distance was suddenly pitching wedge territory, almost. Took me a good three or four holes to sort of dial it back and stop flying over greens. It’s a trip.
The course itself? It was in pretty good shape. Mountain courses can be tough to maintain, but the fairways were decent, greens rolled okay. Lots of elevation changes, obviously. You’re hitting uphill, downhill, sidehill – keeps you thinking. Some tight spots too, trees waiting to grab your ball.
But let’s be honest, the main draw is the setting. You’re hitting shots with these massive Rocky Mountains staring back at you. Almost every hole has some kind of killer view. Saw a fox run across one fairway, which was cool. Beats seeing another goose, right?
- Altitude is no joke, ball flies far.
- Views are spectacular, really the highlight.
- Course conditions were solid for the location.
- Layout has lots of ups and downs.
Wrapping Up
Finished the round, felt like I’d played okay considering the elevation messing with my distances. Headed into the clubhouse. It’s what you’d expect from a resort course – clean, decent bar, pro shop with plenty of logos. Grabbed a bite and a beer. Prices were resort prices, no surprise there.
So, the verdict? It was definitely an experience. Playing golf that high up, with those kinds of views, is something different. It’s not the toughest course I’ve ever played, technically, but the altitude adds a unique challenge. Was it worth the drive and the cost? Yeah, I think so, just to say you did it and see those mountains from the fairway. Would I make it my regular spot? Probably not. But for a one-off trip or if you’re in the area anyway? Sure, give it a shot. Just remember to club down!
