The Broadmoor East Course
The grande dame of Colorado golf. The East began life in 1918 as Donald Ross's original 18 at the storied Broadmoor resort, was lengthened by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in the 1950s, and has since hosted U.S. Opens, U.S. Senior Opens and the Amateur where a young Jack Nicklaus won his first national title.
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The verdict
The Broadmoor is the original American golf resort of the mountain West, and the East is its showpiece. Donald Ross routed the first holes in 1918 across the lower slopes of Cheyenne Mountain, and the property grew over the decades, with Robert Trent Jones Sr. adding length and his own holes to create the championship East we play today. The result is a hybrid that wears its history lightly: subtle, crowned Ross greens, framed by mature pines and the red rock backdrop of the Front Range.
For the traveling golfer it is a bucket list resort round with genuine championship pedigree. The East has staged more national championships than almost any course in the region, and a tee time still feels like an occasion, from the grand pink hotel to the caddies and the mountain air. It is a fair, classical test rather than a brute, where the half inch of break you misread on a Ross green is what separates a good round from a great one.
The Broadmoor East at a glance
- Opened
- 1918
- Designer
- Ross & R.T. Jones Sr.
- Type
- Mountain parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,355 yds
- Access
- Members and resort guests
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. The East is a Donald Ross design of 1918, expanded by Robert Trent Jones Sr., now a par 72 of around 7,355 yards in the Colorado Springs foothills. It is reserved for members and guests of The Broadmoor; indicative resort guest green fees are confirmed at the time of booking and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The East opens with the famous Ross first, a downhill par 4 that sets you off toward the mountains and rewards a confident drive. From there the routing climbs and falls across the foothills, the elevation feeding the ball forward while the greens, many of them original Ross surfaces, demand careful reading. The altitude near 6,200 feet is a constant companion: clubs fly farther, but putts that look flat lean toward the city below.
The middle stretch shows the Robert Trent Jones influence, with more length and bolder bunkering, before the closing holes bring the test home. The par 3s are a highlight throughout, played to crowned greens that shed a tired iron, and the closing par 4 finishes in the shadow of the pink hotel. It is a course that asks for position and patience rather than brute force, the mark of a classical layout that has stood up to the best players in the game for more than a century.
Play it from a sensible set of tees, account for the slope on every putt, and enjoy the sense of occasion. Few resort courses in America carry this much history, and fewer still play as honestly as the East.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A private resort club for members and guests of The Broadmoor; the reliable route for visitors is to book a stay at the resort |
| Green fee | Resort guest green fees apply and are confirmed at the time of booking; figures are indicative and move by season (2026) |
| Booking | Arrange golf through the resort when you reserve your room; the East shares a tee sheet with the West and Mountain courses |
| On the day | Walking with a caddie or cart, smart golf dress; caddies are a Broadmoor tradition worth taking |
| Getting there | At The Broadmoor in southwest Colorado Springs, about 90 minutes south of Denver |
| Best months | May to October, with the firmest conditions in high summer; the courses close over winter |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Ask us about resort tee times.
Where to stay nearby
The answer is the resort itself. The Broadmoor is a grand, full service property with the golf, spa, dining and the famous pink facade all on one estate, and staying here is what opens the East to a visiting golfer. A few nights on property turns a round into a proper golf escape.
Beyond the resort, Colorado Springs offers the wider attractions of the Front Range, from Pikes Peak to Garden of the Gods, which makes the area an easy pairing for a group that wants more than golf. Denver and its airport are an easy drive to the north.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Colorado Springs.
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The Broadmoor East questions
Who designed The Broadmoor East Course?
The East Course began as a Donald Ross design that opened in 1918, the resort's original 18 holes. Robert Trent Jones Sr. reworked and expanded the property in the 1950s, and today's East is a hybrid of the two, blending Ross greens with Jones length in the Cheyenne Mountain foothills.
What is the par and length of The Broadmoor East?
The East Course is a par 72 that plays to around 7,355 yards from the championship tees, at roughly 6,200 feet of elevation, which adds carry but does not soften the steep, subtle Ross greens.
Can visitors play The Broadmoor East Course?
The Broadmoor golf courses are reserved for members and guests of the resort. The reliable way for a traveling golfer to play the East is to book a stay at The Broadmoor, which opens access to its golf. Indicative resort guest green fees are confirmed at booking and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
What championships has The Broadmoor East hosted?
The East Course hosted the 1959 U.S. Amateur won by Jack Nicklaus, the 1995 U.S. Women's Open, the 2008 U.S. Senior Open and the 2018 and 2025 U.S. Senior Opens, among many national championships, making it one of the most decorated resort courses in the country.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.