Dos Rios Golf Club

The Gunnison Valley's stark beauty defines this high-altitude track, where thin air at 7,700 feet turns routine approach shots into mini adventures and every drive carries like it's been launched from a cannon. Pete Dye's strategic bunkering and water hazards demand precision despite the elevation boost, particularly on the back nine where the Gunnison River winds menacingly through play. Smart course management trumps raw power here—the kind of mountain golf that rewards thinking players who can dial in their yardages when the atmosphere refuses to cooperate.