Cherry Hills Country Club
Englewood, CO • Private

Evan Schiller

Evan Schiller

Evan Schiller

Evan Schiller

Evan Schiller

Evan Schiller

Brian Walters Photography

Brian Walters Photography

Brian Walters Photography
Overview
When Cherry Hills opened in the early 1920s, it was a ground-breaking design, with the nation’s first par-5 island green and closing back-to-back par 5s, although in championships the 18th is played as a par 4. In the 1960 U.S. Open, winner Arnold Palmer popularized the idea of a drivable par 4 by going for the first green in every round. Curiously, when Palmer and partner Ed Seay remodeled Cherry Hills in 1976, they lengthened the first hole so no player could duplicate Arnie’s feat. Nearly 40 years later, modern equipment has once again made the first hole reachable from the tee. A decade's worth of renovation and individual feature restoration by Tom Doak and Eric Iverson of Renaissance Golf have primed Cherry Hills for the next phase of its illustrious tournament history, which began with the 2023 U.S. Amateur.
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Awards


100 Greatest: Ranked in 1969-'70 and every year since 1973.
2023-'24 ranking: 68th.
Previous ranking: 73rd.
Highest ranking: No. 21, 2003-'04.
Best in State: Ranked first, 1985, 1993-2003. Ranked inside the top 5 since 1977.
Current ranking: Third.
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100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Don't ever pass up an invitation to play Cherry Hills where Arnold Palmer famously shot a final round 65 to win the 1960 US Open! Everything about this private course course is memorable. Cherry Hills boasts a unique figure 8 configuration where the front and back nines intersect - they claim it to be a"one of a kind from a golf architectural standpoint. Pick your tee box wisely. The "members tee" plays at about 6700 yards/slope 144. Every hole is a challenging test. Your round finishes with two strong par 5's and you'll surely remember #18. A water lined hole to an elevated green with the fairway sloped towards the water! The clubhouse is also worth the visit - a nostalgic step-back in time to its' 1923 beginnings."
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“Great routing in the figure 8. Solid finishing holes. Incredible conditioning- best of the best. Quick and difficult greens. Good set of par 3s."
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“Great historic course that has seen tremendous history. A great routing that allows for an easy walk. You must be precise with your approach shots!"
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“Always in fantastic condition... tree removal and Little Dry Creek renovation (closer to 8 and 15) has really made this a top not course!"
Read More2023
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“Great course, always in excellent condition and the clubhouse has some really nice displays to show the history of the champions and tournaments that have been held here."
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“Playing Cherry Hills in mid-October is such a treat. The course is lush, full and green. The fairways were consistent and the fall leaves were changing colors...simply beautiful! The greens are wonderfully fast, and the natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies make this a "must play" golf course. The new club house opened in April (Easter Sunday) and is a perfect compliment to this amazing property."
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“Apart from the fine views of the Rocky Mountains, Cherry Hills looks much like a traditional Eastern country club, such as Winged Foot or Oakland Hills. The course was recently restored with great success back to the original William Flynn design. The front nine plays along flatter land in the middle of the property, while the back nine uses the more interesting and hillier perimeter. Holes 14-18 provide a particularly strong finish. The club oozes character from its long history of USGA events. The course was in outstanding condition. The greens rolled as true as any I have played."
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“One of the more historic clubs anywhere in terms of major tournaments hosted over the years. Routing of the front 9 follows a figure 8 pattern, unique in that very few if any other top courses follow that type of routing for a 9 or 18 hole course. Each hole seemed different and unique hole to hole. Strong closing stretch w/ long par 3 15th protected by creek and bunkering, long dog leg par 4 16th that plays along creek to the right, the par 5 17th that has an island green, and the uphill 18th that plays as a long par 4 during tournaments. The challenge of this course is surprising thinking back hole to hole. Beautiful mountain backdrop observed on the 3rd & 9th holes."
Read More2022
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“A loop around Cherry Hills is like stepping inside a time capsule. The charm of the golden age of golf course architecture and the challenge of a timeless championship layout."
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“Golden Age course that has been the sight for many USGA Championships and other big tournaments. Welcoming membership and great staff make this a must play if you receive an invitation to play."
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