Arrowhead Golf Club

Great views and stunning backdrops but the fairways and greens need a little work for such a great course

I have been wanting to play Arrowhead for the past 5 years, but typically opt for something closer and more reasonably priced since my schedule rarely allows me to reserve my rounds with much advanced notice. I finally decided to splurge and make the hour drive for a morning round on Father's day weekend. I must say that the course aesthetic delivered as promised with spectacular views and the antcipated elevation changes expected of a mountain course, but I was totally let down by the overall condition of the course--in particluar that of the greens. I was expecting pristine greens with a fast pace in mid to late June (prime season for course condition in Colorado), but instead played shaggy, slow greens that generally wouldn't allow a well struck putt to hold a line.

Having never played Arrwohead previously I can't say whether the course condition I experienced was typical or abhorrant, but unless I had it on good authority that the greens were in excellent condition I would not likely play this course again. I can think of a dozen options closer to home (Broomfield, CO) in better shape at 30-50% of the cost (Green Valley Ranch, Colorado National, The Omni, Legacy Ridge, Buffalo Run, Indian Peaks to name a few).

You will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful course from the landscape aspect. There are gorgeous views of the metro area that are framed in by the amazing rock formations. Some of the holes are breathtaking at first glance, however the turf itself is pretty chewed up. I found a lot of bad lies in the fairway. The staff was fair. There was a wedding at the time I went that closed the driving range. I was told to go hit balls, but then found the wedding. The staff also charged me a $25 rider fee for my girlfriend to ride with me.

Great course for a good price. The views are stunning.

beautiful course but for the shape its in price was to high lots and lots of winter kill

We had a great time, but did have to eat some humble pie in adding up our final scores. This was partially due to the massive obsticals nature has randomly placed throughout the course, but also due to 2-3 putting most of the greens. This course is very well maintained, and has a tremendous amount of natural beauty. We will definitely be back for additional rounds.(and hopefully score better next time)

This is a great course to bring guests from out of town. Playing amongst the Red Rocks is truly Spectacular. Very friendly staff!

However; the golf conditions are sub-par at best. The fairways - almost all of them - have huge swaths of Bare Ground. The greens are ok but pretty shaggy and slow. The bunkers are littered with quarter to half dollar sized rocks.

At $100+ this course is simply not worth playing unless you are taking out of town guests for a Colorado Experience rather than golf.

Amazing views of downtown and remarkable landscape with the red rock. For $129 right now on GolfNow and the subsequent expectations I had (considering I've lived in Denver for almost 7 years, am an avid golfer, but just couldn't get myself to fork out the cash), I was quite disappointed. We have to warm up at the driving range off of mats and not grass, not to mention you cannot hit anything more than your 180 yard club since the range is short. On top of this, it took the staff a couple holes to come out and replace our defective cart after they were contacted (GPS not working). In regards to the conditions, the greens were slower than expected and the fairways had many burnout / rough patches. The staff said it was because it snowed late this year; however, I've played a couple other courses in the $65 range south of Denver and the conditions were far superior. I'm not trying to complain - it's just for $129, I would expect a certain standard to accompany the price tag. For about the same price, The Ridge at Castle Pines better justifies the price tag.

Views,views,views Top 100 in the world i'm sure. the fairways are a little rough with some winter kill but i'm sure they will come back in a few weeks. Greens in good shape running a little slow yesterday. 5-20-13. Still awesome value we scored a Hot Deal on Golf Now.

Arrowhead's staff was great, the course is fun and the views are unbelievable. Only drawback was the slow play. They let too many groups out on the weekend.

This course was really beautiful, not quite in great condition yet. Patches in the fairways and greens were rough. Overall though the staff was really nice and it was a ton of fun.

A bit early in the season, so plenty of grooming to be done, but had a great game nonetheless.

The course is unbelievably beautiful. Some of the best views and natural features in Denver's front range. The pace of play was great, as we had nobody in front or behind us, which allowed us to take our time and enjoy the course. Unfortunately the early season conditions left the course in very poor shape, as almost every fairway had large sections of dead grass and several of the greens were not much better. Regardless of the condition, this course is worth the round at least for the aesthetic value.

I used to think Arrowhead was a tourist course. Bring your camera and leave the clubs is what I always heard. Well previous two visits proved me wrong. Course was in prime shape and ALL INCLUSIVE was a great concept! We would arrive early have a meal hit the range play and have another bite. All day event! Now... Well staff at the bag drop was juvenile at best. I watched one carelessly drop two bags on the concrete (you'll never get your hands on my clubs), the range picker was broke so a newbie was you there with a shag bag while 8 guys pounded balls down the range.... The course is no longer all inclusive even though that's what it says on the score card. The staff as a whole was pre occupied with a morning tournament and afternoon wedding so we were basically in the way. The course had winter kill worse then I can ever remember and lastly the cart girl barely stopped long enough to get a drink... Way over priced for the return. Sad really this should be a true Colorado jewel...

The course was hit hard by winter snow but still was beautiful! We had a wonderful time and the scenery among the ancient red rocks is something not to be missed. It is a difficult course and you absolutely have to straight off the tees to shoot well. The sand traps need some attention, but I attribute that to early spring conditions.

Great visuals & wildlife on course the staff was great

I have played this course often. It provides amazing views from every hole. In my opinion the course is never in amazing shape however it is worth anyone playing because of its surrounding beauty. I typically play here when I am entertaining out of state guests and want to show off the beauty of Colorado. Most wholes offer little challenge which is nice when entertaining.

Even in the spring, with snow still on the ground, the course was fun to play. The scenic views of the rock formations and Denver are fantastic.

Course has great views but not a great golf course. Pretty short and easy to play but it is a lot of fun and a great place to bring out of towners. Played in January and course was in very good shape for winter golf.

The environment at Arrowhead was incredible- beautiful course and very scenic! We played in January for $45 and it was worth every penny. Its tough to play golf in Colorado in January, but it was 55 degrees and we had the itch. My only complaint was the winter conditions had definitely taken its toll on the course. Service by Golfnow and Arrowhead was fantastic.