Desert Hawk Golf Course Colorado
Desert Hawk Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Colorado, playing 7,290 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 130. Designed by Johnny Bulla (1972).
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,290 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Architect | Johnny Bulla |
| Year | 1972 |
| Location | Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.3241, -104.7540 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 7,290 | 6,666 | 72 | 73.9 | 130 |
| Blue | 6,799 | 6,217 | 72 | 71.2 | 126 |
| White | 6,494 | 5,938 | 72 | 69.9 | 122 |
| Silver | 6,037 | 5,520 | 72 | 67.8 | 118 |
| Red | 5,588 | 5,110 | 72 | 65.5 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.9/130 | 380 | 388 | 577 | 435 | 177 | 588 | 438 | 194 | 464 | 3641 | 468 | 524 | 459 | 425 | 201 | 557 | 401 | 181 | 433 | 3649 | 7290 |
| Blue 71.2/126 | 330 | 377 | 550 | 416 | 156 | 519 | 416 | 180 | 419 | 3363 | 452 | 509 | 417 | 393 | 192 | 540 | 392 | 163 | 378 | 3436 | 6799 |
| White 69.9/122 | 320 | 371 | 541 | 399 | 166 | 506 | 379 | 153 | 408 | 3243 | 443 | 497 | 407 | 387 | 171 | 523 | 304 | 148 | 371 | 3251 | 6494 |
| Silver 67.8/118 | 299 | 366 | 495 | 385 | 146 | 443 | 320 | 132 | 353 | 2939 | 406 | 481 | 374 | 381 | 159 | 506 | 297 | 131 | 363 | 3098 | 6037 |
| Red 65.5/109 | 296 | 305 | 491 | 366 | 113 | 422 | 315 | 128 | 324 | 2760 | 370 | 410 | 368 | 352 | 151 | 456 | 278 | 125 | 318 | 2828 | 5588 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (7,290 yards, 73.9/130)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,494 yards, 69.9/122)
796 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,588 yards, 65.5/109)
1,702 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 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 longest hole on the card at 588 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 177 yards. 113 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Hawk Golf Course?
Desert Hawk Golf Course has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 109.
How long is Desert Hawk Golf Course?
From the back tees, Desert Hawk Golf Course plays 7,290 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Desert Hawk Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 464-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Hawk Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (7,290 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,588 yards).
Is Desert Hawk Golf Course public or private?
Desert Hawk Golf Course is a public golf course in Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Hawk Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Pueblo Country Club (Pueblo), Elmwood Golf Course, Walking Stick Golf Course, Sumo Golf Village (Florence).
Is there a yardage book for Desert Hawk Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Hawk Golf Course 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 Desert Hawk Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Hawk Golf Course 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 Desert Hawk Golf Course 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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