Cherry Hills Country Club Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Cherry Hills Country Club is a par-72 private course in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, playing 7,379 yards from the Red tees with a rating of 75.8 and slope of 145. Designed by William Flynn / Tom Doak (1922). Cherry Hills is the William Flynn design where Arnold Palmer drove the 1st green en route to his legendary 1960 U.S. Open victory, one of eight USGA championships held here.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,379 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.8 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Architect | William Flynn / Tom Doak |
| Year | 1922 |
| Location | Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.6434, -104.9676 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 7,316 | 6,690 | 72 | 75.5 | 145 |
| Black | 7,016 | 6,415 | 72 | 73.5 | 144 |
| Blue (Member) | 6,694 | 6,121 | 72 | 72.3 | 142 |
| White | 6,278 | 5,741 | 72 | 70.2 | 136 |
| Green | 5,573 | 5,096 | 72 | 67.1 | 123 |
| Gold | 4,034 | 3,689 | 72 | 60 | 98 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red 75.5/145 | 390 | 414 | 325 | 430 | 553 | 165 | 418 | 222 | 480 | 3397 | 448 | 592 | 201 | 428 | 515 | 242 | 465 | 544 | 484 | 3919 | 7316 |
| Black 73.5/144 | 343 | 414 | 325 | 430 | 553 | 165 | 418 | 213 | 440 | 3301 | 429 | 551 | 193 | 401 | 476 | 213 | 424 | 544 | 484 | 3715 | 7016 |
| Blue (Member) 72.3/142 | 343 | 399 | 315 | 418 | 526 | 156 | 399 | 188 | 429 | 3173 | 407 | 539 | 172 | 381 | 448 | 188 | 402 | 511 | 473 | 3521 | 6694 |
| White 70.2/136 | 319 | 389 | 291 | 372 | 489 | 148 | 385 | 148 | 408 | 2949 | 372 | 503 | 172 | 359 | 438 | 160 | 389 | 482 | 454 | 3329 | 6278 |
| Green 67.1/123 | 247 | 325 | 291 | 342 | 429 | 139 | 366 | 143 | 376 | 2658 | 353 | 436 | 115 | 297 | 438 | 113 | 354 | 407 | 402 | 2915 | 5573 |
| Gold 60/98 | 174 | 295 | 223 | 290 | 302 | 73 | 215 | 84 | 237 | 1893 | 232 | 307 | 71 | 268 | 300 | 89 | 312 | 294 | 268 | 2141 | 4034 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Red (7,316 yards, 75.5/145)
Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,573 yards, 67.1/123)
1,743 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,034 yards, 60/98)
3,282 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 12.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 592 yards. 39 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Hills Country Club known for?
Cherry Hills Country Club is known as the site of Arnold Palmer's legendary 1960 U.S. Open charge, where he drove the first green in the final round on his way to victory. This William Flynn design near Denver has hosted eight USGA championships and features a distinctive figure-eight layout through the Colorado foothills.
What is the slope and rating of Cherry Hills Country Club?
Cherry Hills Country Club has a course rating of 75.8 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 60 with a slope of 98.
How long is Cherry Hills Country Club?
From the back tees, Cherry Hills Country Club plays 7,379 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cherry Hills Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 17, a 544-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cherry Hills Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Red tees (7,316 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,034 yards).
Is Cherry Hills Country Club public or private?
Cherry Hills Country Club is a private golf course in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Cherry Hills Country Club?
Nearby courses include Wellshire Golf Course (Denver), Overland Golf Course, Columbine Country Club Par 3, Cherry Creek Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Cherry Hills Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cherry Hills Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Cherry Hills Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Cherry Hills Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Cherry Hills Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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