The Splendid Courses of Breckenridge for Golfers

Have you played in a 27-hole golf course constructed according to Jack Nicklaus design? If you have, then it could only have been at the Breckenridge Golf Club. The Jack Nicklaus designed course opened in 1985 with 18 holes. Its successful operation made the town officials decide to expand the course with nine holes, which was named The Elks Nine. The expansion, constructed at a higher elevation than the first 18 holes made Breckenridge Golf Club more prestigious.

The Honors

That Breckenridge Golf Club is the foremost golf course to visit whenever you are in Colorado is supported by the ratings, recognitions that it gets from both national and local organizations. For example, it was recognized twice by Colorado Golfer- as Best Mountain Course then as Toughest Mountain Course. Another publication, Golf Digest gave it 4-1/2 stars in its Places to Play guide, and identified it as one of the countrys Upscale Places to Play.

Four of The Courses Unique Attributes:

The High-Altitude Effect

So, what impresses the visitors about this golf course aside from its designer? Maybe you have played in a few other Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses but you should still visit the Breckenridge Golf Club for its unique features. For example, have you played at an elevation of over 9300 feet higher than sea level? There is less air resistance and gravity at that elevation, so your ball will be easier to control than when you are playing at lower altitudes. Playing at The Elk Nine is a good opportunity to set a new record for your game score.

Best Golf Weather

Temperatures at higher elevations are much cooler compared to those at lower elevations. Golfers love cool temperatures because they dont sweat that much even if they stay long in the courses, walking from one hole to another hole. If its summer, the temperature is leaning towards the 70s range, sometimes 80 degrees but it seldom happens. During spring and fall, have your jacket on and you can stay in the golf course for hours.

Difficult Terrain

You wont really be proud of your game if it was too easy, would you? Jack Nicklaus, being the golf expert that he is, would expectedly design enough obstacles for the players to overcome.

The Vista

If you are at the greens in Breckenridge, it is most likely that you have the double enjoyment of your game plus the wonderful, wide backdrop. Furthermore, if you happen to be facing Bear Nine, youre looking at historic land, the former site of the gold miners tent city in Breckenridge. The golf course is maybe one of the best vantage points to have the best view of the dazzling beauty all around, particularly the Ten-Mile Range, the wetlands and the Breckenridge Ski Resort. If it is of interest to you, Beaver Nine has some of the rock piles that are remainders of what the former miners did not bring with them. You may see that beaver ponds are adding to the problems in some holes. However, dont let that get at you. Buffalo Mountain is so magnificent that in no time, you are not blaming the beavers anymore. As a final point the best view of Breckenridges Ten-Mile Range can be seen at the Elk Nine golf course. Even the greenery and the lake that add to the level of difficulty of the course also provide spectacular scenery to the golfers. With the beauty of nature easing the frustration of playing in a tough course, Breckenridge is truly a joy to many golfers.

Staying in a vacation home or a Breckenridge condo that is close to the golf course will allow you to maximize your time playing golf. A highly-rated golf course, surrounded with a wonderful vista, plus the perfect weather– there can be no other better place for a golf player.

Monique Mertrandes has lived in Breckenridge, Colorado nearly all her life and therefore grew up hiking, biking, skiing and fishing. She offers a wealth of knowledge about outdoor fun and safety and recommends visitors learn more about the mountain town before coming to Breckenridge.