Sanctuary Colorado
Sanctuary is a par-72 military course in Colorado, playing 7,301 yards from the Rattlesnake tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 137. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1959).
Course Overview
| Type | Military |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,301 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Architect | Robert Trent Jones Sr. |
| Year | 1959 |
| Location | Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.4681, -104.9252 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake | 7,028 | 72 | 73.4 | 154 |
| Rattlesnake/Elk | 6,620 | 72 | 72.1 | 145 |
| Elk | 6,379 | 72 | 76.4 | 155 |
| Bear | 5,989 | 72 | 74.1 | 151 |
| Mountain Lion | 5,380 | 72 | 71.3 | 142 |
| Mountain Lion/Fox | 4,946 | 72 | 69.3 | 128 |
| Fox | 4,624 | 72 | 67.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake 73.4/154 | 599 | 455 | 427 | 581 | 190 | 186 | 409 | 380 | 344 | 3571 | 206 | 590 | 377 | 401 | 169 | 600 | 314 | 364 | 436 | 3457 | 7028 |
| Rattlesnake/Elk 72.1/145 | 571 | 455 | 381 | 544 | 163 | 186 | 409 | 304 | 294 | 3307 | 206 | 563 | 339 | 401 | 167 | 548 | 314 | 364 | 411 | 3313 | 6620 |
| Elk 76.4/155 | 571 | 420 | 381 | 544 | 163 | 149 | 350 | 304 | 294 | 3176 | 181 | 563 | 339 | 349 | 167 | 548 | 311 | 334 | 411 | 3203 | 6379 |
| Bear 74.1/151 | 527 | 390 | 351 | 500 | 154 | 145 | 324 | 293 | 283 | 2967 | 165 | 528 | 312 | 349 | 172 | 531 | 297 | 300 | 368 | 3022 | 5989 |
| Mountain Lion 71.3/142 | 487 | 364 | 309 | 473 | 145 | 128 | 302 | 259 | 260 | 2727 | 124 | 506 | 278 | 318 | 151 | 469 | 252 | 261 | 294 | 2653 | 5380 |
| Mountain Lion/Fox 69.3/128 | 467 | 315 | 309 | 445 | 119 | 128 | 302 | 239 | 220 | 2544 | 124 | 449 | 278 | 318 | 77 | 422 | 223 | 261 | 250 | 2402 | 4946 |
| Fox 67.5/121 | 467 | 315 | 261 | 445 | 119 | 94 | 243 | 239 | 220 | 2403 | 108 | 449 | 237 | 258 | 77 | 422 | 223 | 197 | 250 | 2221 | 4624 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Rattlesnake (7,028 yards, 73.4/154)
Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Bear (5,989 yards, 74.1/151)
1,039 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Fox (4,624 yards, 67.5/121)
2,404 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.5 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 600 yards. 1 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 169 yards. 77 from the Fox tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Fox tees, the rating is 67.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is Sanctuary?
From the back tees, Sanctuary plays 7,301 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sanctuary?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 599-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sanctuary?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Rattlesnake tees (7,028 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Fox tees (4,624 yards).
Is Sanctuary public or private?
Sanctuary is a military golf course in Colorado. Access is restricted to military personnel and authorized guests.
What courses are near Sanctuary?
Nearby courses include The Ridge (Castle Pines), The Ridge at Castle Pines, Castle Pines Golf Club (Castle Rock), Castle Pines Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Sanctuary?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary 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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