Course Review

the Rockies

Country Club of the Rockies

Edwards, Colorado

A Beautiful Stroll Amidst the Mountains 


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CONCIERGE SECRETS

AMW Faves List

Favorite Par 3 – #14 – hard not to pick this one over the river and through the woods.
Favorite Par 4 – #16 – beautiful design along the river and a challenging test.
Favorite Par 5 – #12 – magical setting to hit a little white ball as few times as possible.
Favorite Hole Design – #17 – just a fun par 5 with a little bit of everything.
Easiest Hole – #9 – straightaway par 4 up a slight hill to a healthy green.
Hardest Hole – #7 – a few bump and humps along the way to a double-tiered green.
Favorite Extra Sighting – various bridges along the course.
Favorite Apres Golf – hike along the river or up into the mountains.
Where to Stay –  The Inn at Riverwalk (Edwards)Sonnenalp, Austria Haus, The Ritz Carlton Club, Grand Hyatt, The Hythe (all Vail).
Where to Eat – Vista (CCR), Juniper (Edwards), The Rose (Edwards), Minturn Saloon (Minturn), Alpenrose (Vail), Swiss Chalet (Vail), Beano’s Cabin (Beaver Creek), Fattoria (Avon)


PLAN AHEAD

Course Details

Address: 676 Swatch Drive, Edwards, CO 81632

Telephone: +1 (970) 926-3080

Website: countrycluboftherockies.com

Director of Golf: James Davidson

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Year Open: 1985

Greens Fees: ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️

Yardage: Gold – 7667; Blue – 7062; White – 6486; Black- 5881; Red – 5268; Green – 4519

What You Need to Know

  • Best time to Travel: May – early October (seasonal operations)  
  • What is the Currency: US Dollar
  • Closest Airport:  Vail/Eagle Regional Airport, (~20 min), Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (1.5 hrs). Denver International Airport (3 hrs)  
  • Accommodations:  No 
  • Restaurant:   Yes – open to the public
  • Breakfast/Lunch Attire: Golf and casual
  • Dinner Attire: Golf and casual
  • Driving Range:  yes
  • Rental Clubs Available: Yes – Men’s, Women’s (RH and LH)
  • Golf Carts: yes
  • Electric Hand Carts: No 
  • Caddies: No 
  • Practice Green:  Yes 
  • Credit Cards: all major credit cards
  • ProShop Shopping: Yes, full golf shop
  • ProShop Hours: open seasonally from dawn until dusk

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