Omni Interlocken Resort

The Front Range foothills provide a dramatic backdrop for this Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that demands precision over power, with elevation changes of nearly 200 feet creating optical illusions that fool even seasoned mountain golfers. Water hazards snake through seven holes while Colorado's notorious afternoon winds turn club selection into educated guesswork, particularly on the exposed back nine where prairie meets pine. The risk-reward par-5 18th, with its island green approach over a man-made lake, delivers the kind of heart-stopping finish that Colorado resort golf does better than anywhere.