Desert Hawk at Pueblo West

Venue Overview

Desert Hawk at Pueblo West is an 18-hole championship golf course on the eastern edge of Pueblo West, long regarded as one of the finest public tests of golf in the Pueblo area. Opened in 1972 and designed by noted architect Johnny Bulla, the course has anchored Pueblo County's golf scene for more than five decades, offering expertly manicured fairways and greens set against the high-desert terrain of southeastern Colorado, alongside a full slate of leagues, tournaments, and dining at the 19th hole.

About the Course

• Designed by Johnny Bulla and opened in 1972
• 18 holes stretching to 7,331 yards from the longest tees, with a slope rating of 123 and a USGA course rating of 73.6
• Four sets of tees accommodate golfers of every skill level, from beginners to low-handicap competitors
• Owned and operated by Pueblo County Parks and Recreation as a public facility open to all golfers
• Longtime home course of PGA professional Mike Zaremba, who capped nearly fifty years as a working Colorado club professional at Desert Hawk after earlier stints at Hollydot Golf Course and Walking Stick Golf Course, which he opened
• The championship-length layout regularly hosts Colorado PGA Section events and qualifiers thanks to its yardage and rating
• Consistently ranked among the top public golf options in the Pueblo metro area for its course conditioning and value

Practice Facilities

Desert Hawk offers dedicated chipping and putting areas for sharpening the short game, plus a full-length driving range stocked with quality range balls. PGA staff are available through the pro shop for lessons, and video lessons can be arranged upon request for golfers who want a closer look at their swing mechanics. The practice areas sit adjacent to the clubhouse, making it easy to warm up before a round or stay after to work on specific parts of the game, and the range is large enough to accommodate group clinics and league warm-ups without crowding.

Lessons & Instruction

Golf instruction at Desert Hawk is coordinated through the pro shop, which schedules private lessons and video swing analysis with the course's PGA staff.

• Mike Zaremba, PGA — served as director of golf at Desert Hawk for years, capping a Colorado golf career that began in April 1976 with earlier stops at Hollydot Golf Course and Walking Stick Golf Course in Pueblo, which he opened from scratch, before returning to Desert Hawk for a newly renovated final chapter

Golfers interested in current lesson availability and pricing can contact the pro shop directly.

Dining and Amenities

The Desert Hawk Bar & Grill is a favorite stop before and after a round, serving separate breakfast and lunch menus alongside a fully stocked bar where golfers can unwind with a cold beverage while taking in the natural surroundings. The kitchen's award-winning Pueblo green chili is a local favorite worth the trip on its own. The pro shop carries a wide selection of name-brand equipment and apparel, and staff assist with tee times, cart rentals, and group check-in before every round.

Tournaments & Events

Desert Hawk hosts an active league calendar throughout the season, including the Men's Club Golf League, The Players League, the OFIC Men's Golf League, and separate Ladies 9-Hole and Ladies 18-Hole Golf Leagues, plus junior programming through the Pueblo-area junior golf circuit. The course's tournament staff works with outside groups on everything from scheduling to a dedicated tournament menu and formal tournament contract, supported by a full banquets-and-events program for post-round gatherings and awards receptions.

Planning Your Event Here

With a championship-length layout, dedicated tournament staff, a tournament-specific menu, and banquet space for the reception afterward, Desert Hawk at Pueblo West is built to handle everything from corporate scrambles to club championships without golfers having to leave the property.

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