The Broadmoor West Course
The higher, quieter companion to the famous East. The West blends original Donald Ross holes with later work by Robert Trent Jones Sr., climbing further up the Cheyenne Mountain foothills to the best views on the property and one of the most enjoyable resort rounds in the Rockies.
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The verdict
If the East is the grande dame, the West is the course Broadmoor regulars quietly love. It draws on the same Donald Ross roots as its sister, with holes from the original 1918 layout, but the property was reorganized when the resort expanded its golf in the 1960s, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. added holes that climb higher into the hillside. The result is a par 71 with more elevation change, bolder views and a little less length than the East.
For the traveling golfer it is a wonderful change of pace within the same resort stay. The West rewards a player who can flight the ball and read a sloping green, and the higher routing means tee shots fired out toward Colorado Springs with the whole Front Range spread below. It is the kind of round you finish and immediately want to play again, the perfect second course of a Broadmoor visit.
The Broadmoor West at a glance
- Opened
- 1918, expanded 1960s
- Designer
- Ross & R.T. Jones Sr.
- Type
- Mountain parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 7,135 yds
- Access
- Members and resort guests
Designer, history, par and length verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. The West blends Donald Ross holes of 1918 with Robert Trent Jones Sr. additions from the 1960s expansion, now a par 71 of around 7,135 yards high 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 West makes the most of its hillside. Several tees are perched to send the drive out over the slope with the city beyond, and the elevation change is a genuine part of the strategy, with downhill holes that play shorter than the card and uphill ones that ask for a club more. As on the East, the Ross greens are the defense, subtle and crowned, leaning unexpectedly toward the lower ground.
The par 3s and the short par 4s are where the West shines, tempting you to be aggressive while the contours around the greens punish a miss on the wrong side. The Robert Trent Jones holes bring a little more length and shaping, but the round never feels overpowering; it is about position, trajectory and respecting the slope on every putt. At altitude the ball travels, so club selection is half the puzzle.
Play it as the relaxed second round of a Broadmoor stay, take a caddie if you can, and enjoy the views. The West is proof that the second course at a great resort can be every bit as memorable as the headline act.
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 West shares a tee sheet with the East and Mountain courses |
| On the day | Walking with a caddie or cart, smart golf dress; the higher routing means a few good climbs, so take a cart if the altitude is new to you |
| 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
As with the East, the answer is the resort. Staying at The Broadmoor is what opens the West to a visiting golfer, and a stay of a few nights lets you play both championship courses plus the par 3 Mountain Course without ever leaving the estate.
The wider Colorado Springs area adds Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods and the Front Range to a trip, and Denver and its airport are an easy drive north, which makes a Broadmoor visit a simple centerpiece for a longer Colorado golf tour.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Colorado Springs.
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The Broadmoor West questions
Who designed The Broadmoor West Course?
The West Course combines holes from the original Donald Ross design of 1918 with holes added by Robert Trent Jones Sr. when The Broadmoor expanded its golf in the 1960s. It is a hybrid layout that climbs higher up the Cheyenne Mountain foothills than its sister East Course.
What is the par and length of The Broadmoor West?
The West Course is a par 71 that plays to around 7,135 yards from the back tees, set at roughly 6,400 feet of elevation in the higher part of the resort's golf property, where the views over Colorado Springs are at their best.
Can visitors play The Broadmoor West Course?
The Broadmoor golf courses are reserved for members and guests of the resort. The reliable route for a traveling golfer to play the West 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.
How does the West Course differ from the East?
The West sits higher on the hillside and plays a touch shorter at par 71, with more elevation change and bigger mountain views, while the East is the longer, more decorated championship course at par 72. Many guests play both as a pair over a Broadmoor stay.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, history, par and yardage verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.