The Mile High City has had private golf for well over 100 years...but now it has something that’s unique even for a golf-rich state such as Colorado.  A few years ago, Jack Nicklaus, and his son Jack Nicklaus II redesigned an old golf course property situated midway between downtown and the Denver Tech Center, creating a state-of-the-art design that is 7,450 yards from the tips——almost a full hole longer than the venerated country clubs around town.

Developers of the new Cherry Creek Country Club moved 600,000 cubic yards of earth...even relocated hundreds of fully grown trees...to yield a course with eleven lakes and ponds, and with much more terrain to challenge today’s equipment and style of play.  The club itself is pattered like a destination resort, with a sprawling clubhouse and full lifestyle amenities for resident members, including wellness center, spa, swimming pool, tennis courts and concierge services, all offered behind a guarded gate.  Lavish neighborhoods of quality homes take advantage of the golf course views without detracting from the golfing experience.

This year the club owners have reinvigorated the course through an extensive beautification program...yielding a club that’s as good as any in the West, in a location that’s 15 minutes from both of Denver’s key employment hubs.

“All of this arrives at a moment when Denverites have reinvested in their city with a new airport, new downtown sports pavilions, and light rail, and with expensive homes in city neighborhoods,” says Wayne Lorenz, one of the builders in the community.

“We’re offering the kind of country club experience that’s coveted by today’s member, in the location where they want to be.”

Not surprisingly the club is now a favorite even among golfers who’ve long identified with the more established clubs...and has attracted an impressive array of builders creating three distinct neighborhoods: The Village, from the high 700's to 1.1M; The Villas, from $1.4M-1.6M; and The Estates, with custom designs from $1.9M-3.6M