Silver Spruce Golf Course

The high-altitude layout demands club-down thinking on every approach, with thin Colorado air sending shots soaring 15-20 yards beyond sea-level expectations. Rolling fairways carved through mature pine and spruce groves create natural doglegs that reward strategic positioning over brute force, while elevated tees offer stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. What elevates this track beyond typical military courses is the clever use of natural elevation changes—several holes drop dramatically from tee to green, creating exhilarating downhill par-4s that tempt aggressive lines.