Broadmoor Golf Club
Donald Ross (holes 1-6, 16-18) Robert Trent Jones (holes 7–15) | |
Par | 72 |
---|---|
Length | 7,355 yards (6,725 m) |
Course rating | 72.7 |
Slope rating | 139[1] |
West Course | |
Donald Ross (holes 1-4, 13-18) Robert Trent Jones (holes 5–12) | |
Par | 71 |
Length | 7,016 yards (6,415 m) |
Course rating | 71.8 |
Slope rating | 134[2] |
The Broadmoor Golf Club is a pair of
Donald Ross, the course format was expanded in 1965 with 18 additional holes designed by Robert Trent Jones
.
The club has hosted several
U.S. Amateur
.
The current layout consists of the East Course and the West Course, and the club previously had a third 18-hole course, the Mountain Course, which was closed after a 2016 rockslide.
History
The original course opened 106 years ago in 1918 and has hosted several
The East Course previously hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 1995, the first of the ten majors won by Annika Sörenstam.[4]
The current course format (East and West) opened in 1965, featuring new routing and 18 additional holes designed by
U.S. Amateur
, at the East Course at the age of 19.
The resort's landmark hotel sits at an elevation of 6,230 feet (1,900 m) above sea level, with the golf courses climbing slightly higher.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Course Rating and Slope Database™: Broadmoor Golf Club - East Course". USGA. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Course Rating and Slope Database™: Broadmoor Golf Club - West Course". USGA. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ So Yeon Ryu beats rival in 3-hole playoff
- ^ "Colorado Rating & Reviews". Chasing Majors.
- ^ msrmaps.com
External links
- Official website
- 2018 U.S. Senior Open – official site
- 2008 U.S. Senior Open – official site (archived)