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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Red (7,316 yards, 75.5/145)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 17 (par 5, 544 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,573 yards, 67.1/123)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,034 yards, 60/98)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 6 (73 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 544 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 165 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 592 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. At 553 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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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), Harvard Gulch Golf Course, Overland Golf Course, Pinehurst 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.
Does Cherry Hills Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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