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Colorado Springs

Broadmoor West

Mountain resort golf

West is the better second course than many guests expect. It has more elevation movement, more mountain feel, and a slightly less formal personality than East. That makes it a useful contrast rather than a consolation prize.

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The take

West is the better second course than many guests expect. It has more elevation movement, more mountain feel, and a slightly less formal personality than East. That makes it a useful contrast rather than a consolation prize.

Best for

Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.

Watch out

Less championship gravity than East

How to play it

Play East for the history and West for the resort trip. Both belong.

Course intelligence

What you need to know

Strengths

  • Better mountain movement
  • Strong views
  • Good companion to East
  • More varied than it gets credit for.

Watch-outs

  • Less championship gravity than East
  • Occasional seasonal maintenance/opening limits
  • Still premium access.

Signature holes

1, 6, 13, 18.

Book it right

Cost, access, and timing

Green fees

Resort/private-club access only; verify current rates and seasonal opening schedule directly.

Best season

Summer: Best overall window, with afternoon storms possible.

Caddies / walking

Broadmoor policy requires carts before 2 PM on both courses.

Booking move

Book lodging and East/West golf together, then add supporting rounds.

Weather read

Pick the right window.

Summer: Best overall window, with afternoon storms possible.

Jan

28F / 15F

Sun Low; rain Snow

Feb

31F / 16F

Sun Low; rain Snow

Mar

43F / 25F

Sun Mixed; rain Medium

Apr

57F / 36F

Sun Good; rain Medium

May

69F / 47F

Sun Best; rain Medium

Jun

78F / 57F

Sun Best; rain Medium

User signal

Ratings, reviews, and group notes.

1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

(719) 577-5790

Google review

5/5 - 8 months ago

The East is the Championship course you’ve seen on TV and the harder of the two. We enjoyed both! Especially enjoy the bell tower on Cheyanne Mtn that you can hear. Can room charge everything. Greens break away from the mountain, even if it doesn’t lob that way. They are difficul

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Google review

5/5 - 9 months ago

We play the West and East every year but I have to say that playing the West was nearly impossible due to the super fast greens. It was windy and very dry with no rain for several days and they were as hard as rock. Pool table is an apt description. And each one had a false f

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Google review

5/5 - 10 months ago

My husband & I attended the USGA Senior Open here in 2018 & 2025. The course is stunning. Both times were wonderful experiences. This time they had you park at the World Arena (very easy access from I-25) and they provided many free, comfortable buses to transport you to & fr

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