Reviewed by: e_comedian, Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
If you want to busy yourself looking around at beautiful surroundings AND pay over $100 to do it this is the place. However, if you're in Colorado you'll have plenty of better-kept courses than this one. Go play one of those for half the price, the next day, go to Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoy the surroundings.

Customer Service:
Kiss your ass, wipe three irons, give my $5.

Reviewed by: Jim, Shoot in the 80s, from Denver

Summary:
Yes Arrowhead is one of the most stunning golf courses in the world. While some of the city views are interesting, the huge red rocks jutting out of the ground provide an excellent backdrop for the deer who drop by to quietly share their habitat. An occassional mountain lion, bear, and fox have been known to grace the fairways. If you have not experienced Arrowhead, do so at least once in your life as you will not regret or forget your golf day.

The course is a par 70 at 6249 from the regular tees and 6682 from the tips, and is usually in excellent condition. Do NOT play this course in the morning prior to 10:00am unless you enjoy playing in a WIND tunnel. The GPS system on each cart will prove helpful as distances can be very deceptive. If possible, play with someone who has local knowledge of the course or ask the ambassadors for tips. They can be very helpful in making your day more enjoyable. The greens can prove tricky - I four-putted number 10 during an 8:00am shotgun start in 30 mile-an-hour wind conditions.

The signature hole is a 174 yard par 3 (#13). From an extremely elevated tee (a true drop-off), with huge red rocks on both sides, brush from tee to green, two traps across the front and a lake directly in back, it is simply one of the most spectacular 3-pars you'll ever play. It plays to 155, assuming there isn't any breeze.

It's worth the $110 green fees, but only once. The tee and green conditions are very good but realistically, it's a tourist course. In my humble opinion, it shouldn't run more than $60 - $70 for Colorado residents as we have a plethora of aesthetically pleasing tracks to play. Are you listening American Golf Corporation?

The clubhouse was poorly planned as it is small with a very basic menu. The pro shop is also limited and questionably staffed. Although they had a set of Hogan Apex Plus irons marked "Demo" on the bag (a model which I was seriously contemplating buying), the pro wouldn't let me play my round with them. Wonder if Hogan is aware of that policy? (I ended up buying Mizuno MP-33's)

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