The Sanctuary

Venue Overview

The Sanctuary is a private, 18-hole golf club in Sedalia, Colorado, designed by architect Jim Engh and opened in 1997. Playing to a par of 72 across 7,052 yards with a slope rating of 142, The Sanctuary is widely regarded as one of the most exclusive rounds of golf in the country — an invite-only course that limits play to roughly 9,000 rounds per year to preserve its dramatic natural setting.

About the Course

Jim Engh's design at The Sanctuary takes full advantage of a site defined by towering rock formations, dramatic elevation change, and sweeping panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Rather than imposing a conventional layout on the land, Engh routed the course to work with the terrain's natural drama, producing holes that feel carved out of the landscape rather than built on top of it. That combination of setting and design has made The Sanctuary one of Colorado's most talked-about golf experiences, even though almost no one gets to play it.

• Private, 18-hole course designed by Jim Engh, opened in 1997
• Par 72, 7,052 yards, slope rating of 142
• Invite-only access, limited to approximately 9,000 rounds per year
• Dramatic rock formations and elevation change throughout the routing
• Panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains

One of the Most Exclusive Rounds in Golf

What sets The Sanctuary apart isn't just its design — it's its scarcity. By capping annual rounds at roughly 9,000 and operating on a strictly invite-only basis, the club has deliberately limited access in order to protect both the golf experience and the surrounding terrain and wildlife. That approach has helped cement The Sanctuary's reputation as one of the most exclusive courses in the country, a genuine bucket-list round for the golfers fortunate enough to secure an invitation.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Practice facilities for invited guests
• Clubhouse amenities
• High-end hospitality built around an invite-only model

Lessons & Instruction

Instruction at The Sanctuary is arranged directly through the club for invited guests. Contact the club at (303) 224-2860 for more information.

Tournaments & Events

The Sanctuary's exclusivity and dramatic setting make it an extraordinary option for high-end corporate outings and special invitation events, subject to the club's limited-access policies.

Planning Your Event Here

The Sanctuary's Jim Engh design, rock-formation terrain, and invite-only exclusivity make it one of Colorado's most distinctive settings for a golf event, where access can be arranged. Contact the club directly to inquire. The course is located at 7549 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 (303-224-2860).

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