Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course

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Venue Overview

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club is a championship public golf course on the Fort Carson Army post in Colorado Springs, Colorado, set at the dramatic base of Cheyenne Mountain. Designed by noted architect Dick Phelps and consistently ranked among the very best military golf courses in the country, Cheyenne Shadows pairs excellent, premium-caliber conditions with an unbeatable value and stunning Rocky Mountain scenery. Though it sits on an active military installation, the course is open to the public, and civilian visitors can obtain a base access pass to play. With a full-service driving range, a popular grill, and a welcoming staff, it is one of the Pikes Peak region’s best-kept golf secrets, and a great host for tournaments, outings, and events.

About the Course

Cheyenne Shadows is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Dick Phelps and opened in 1971 to serve the soldiers of Fort Carson, and open to the public since 1996. Set at the base of Cheyenne Mountain at over 6,000 feet, it plays to 6,919 yards, with the thin high-desert air adding welcome distance and dramatic elevation changes and mountain views adding unforgettable scenery.

Course features:

18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Dick Phelps 6,919 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 71.6 and a slope of 130 Opened in 1971, set at the base of Cheyenne Mountain High-desert setting at over 6,000 feet, where the ball flies farther Dramatic elevation changes and stunning Rocky Mountain scenery Excellent conditions that draw comparisons to premier Colorado courses Ranked among the top military golf courses in the United States On the Fort Carson Army post, open to the public with base access

The Playing Experience

Cheyenne Shadows plays far above its price. Dick Phelps routed a genuine championship test at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, and while the vibe is honest and no-frills, the conditions consistently punch above their weight, so much so that golfers compare its fairways and greens to premier area courses like the Broadmoor. At over 6,000 feet the thin air rewards you with extra distance, while the elevation changes and mountain views keep every hole interesting. The challenge is fair but real, headlined by the 577-yard par-5 11th and the 461-yard par-4 3rd, the course’s number one handicap hole. Add friendly staff and outstanding value, and it is easy to see why this Fort Carson gem draws players from across the region, not just base personnel.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

Cheyenne Shadows is a complete golf facility:

A full-service driving range with a large grass teeing area A chipping green with bunkers and a full-size practice green Coyote Run, a 3-hole junior course that also offers a longer short-game practice experience A full-service pro shop with expert PGA professionals Mulligan’s Bar and Grill, a popular lunch destination Rental clubs and a walkable layout

Lessons & Instruction

Lessons at Cheyenne Shadows are offered through the Surniak Golf Academy, led by PGA Head Teaching Professional Paul Surniak. The academy provides private instruction at this Fort Carson course (base access rules apply). (Instructor as of 2026.)

Access & Getting On Post

Because Cheyenne Shadows sits on the active Fort Carson Army installation, all visitors must enter through a gate, but the course is genuinely open to the public. Golfers with a valid DoD ID can enter directly, while civilian visitors without one can apply online for a base access pass, no sponsor is required, and golf and recreation count as a valid purpose for visiting. Passes are processed at the Visitor Control Center at Gate 1, off Colorado Highway 115. It is worth allowing a little extra time for gate access on your way to the first tee.

Tournaments & Events

With its motto of “your resort for the day,” Cheyenne Shadows is a welcoming, affordable host for tournaments, outings, and events, backed by a championship course, a full-service pro shop, and Mulligan’s Bar and Grill. The facility is also a wonderful setting for special events and functions of all kinds.

Event types hosted:

Charity and nonprofit fundraising tournaments Military, corporate, and group outings Competitive and league play Special events and functions

Contact the pro shop to inquire about availability and arrangements for your next tournament or event.

Planning Your Event Here

Cheyenne Shadows works well for organizers who want a championship-caliber course at an unbeatable value, just south of Colorado Springs at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. Keep in mind that because the course is on the Fort Carson post, all attendees will need base access, either a DoD ID or a visitor pass, so plan to share entry instructions with your group in advance.

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