Kissing Camels At The Garden Of The Gods Club

The red sandstone formations create a theatrical backdrop that transforms every approach shot into a postcard moment, but don't let the scenery distract you from the strategic demands of this high-altitude layout. At 6,200 feet above sea level, club selection becomes an art form as the thin air sends balls sailing 15-20 yards farther than expected, while the dramatic elevation changes—some holes drop 100 feet from tee to green—demand precise distance control. The signature par-3 7th threads between towering rock spires, but it's the risk-reward par-5s carved through Colorado's natural amphitheater that separate the bold from the tentative.