Country Club of the Rockies

Venue Overview

Country Club of the Rockies is a private, member-owned country club in Edwards, Colorado, set within the gated Arrowhead at Vail community about 12 miles west of Vail. Its centerpiece is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, consistently ranked among the top courses in Colorado, that winds along and across the Eagle River beneath the slopes of Arrowhead Mountain. Opened in 1985 and renowned for impeccable conditioning and lightning-fast greens, the par-72 layout blends classic Nicklaus strategy with breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. For members, it is one of the Vail Valley's premier settings for golf, gatherings, and private events.

About the Course

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Country Club of the Rockies is an 18-hole, par-72 layout that opened in 1985 and has earned national recognition, including spots on Golfweek's and Golf Digest's best-course rankings. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, with Jay Morrish, it plays as a links-style mountain course where water and the Eagle River define the round. As a member-owned private club, play is reserved for members and their guests. Course features: 18-hole, par-72 Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course 7,402 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 75.1 and a slope of 145 Opened in 1985, set at 7,200 feet elevation Links-style design with rolling terrain and water in play on 11 holes Four holes that play along and across the Eagle River A signature par-4 12th that demands an approach over the Eagle River Classic Nicklaus touches, including a split-fairway 2nd and a 100-yard bunker on the par-5 7th Bent grass greens known for their speed and conditioning Consistently ranked among the top courses in Colorado

The Playing Experience

Country Club of the Rockies delivers mountain golf without the punishing elevation changes, a Nicklaus design that feels more like a refined inland links course threaded along the Eagle River. Water comes into play on 11 holes, and four play directly along or across the river, none more memorable than the signature 12th, where the approach must carry the Eagle. The layout is full of Nicklaus signatures, from the split-fairway 2nd to the 100-yard bunker guarding the layup on the par-5 7th, the course's number one handicap hole. The greens, softened over the years for playability, remain famously fast and immaculate, a reflection of conditioning that ranks among the best in the country. Framed by Arrowhead Mountain and the surrounding peaks, it is as beautiful as it is demanding.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

Country Club of the Rockies supports its members with a complete practice and service setup: Driving range, putting green, and chipping green with a practice bunker Full-service pro shop with club fitting and club rental Caddie service and motor and pull carts On-site dining with mountain and river views

Club Amenities & Lifestyle

Beyond golf, Country Club of the Rockies offers a full slate of club amenities: Tennis courts Swimming pool Fitness center and spa Dining and event spaces Lodging within the Arrowhead at Vail community

Golf Lessons & Instruction

Country Club of the Rockies offers golf instruction for members through its professional staff, with private lessons available for players of every age and ability. Members can arrange instruction directly through the golf shop.

Weddings & Private Events

The club's event spaces and spectacular river-valley setting make it a refined backdrop for weddings, celebrations, and private gatherings, with on-site dining and mountain views throughout. Events are hosted for members and member sponsors; contact the club for available dates and details.

Membership

Membership at Country Club of the Rockies centers on a member-owned private club experience within the gated Arrowhead at Vail community, with access to championship golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, and event spaces. Membership structure and benefits are available directly from the club.

Planning Your Event Here

Country Club of the Rockies is a private, member-owned club, so tournaments and gatherings are arranged by members or member sponsors directly with the club. Golf is seasonal with the Vail Valley's mountain climate, so prime summer dates fill early. Reach out to the club to plan a member event.

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