Raven at Three Peaks — Silverthorne, CO

Posted on August 23, 2012December 26, 2021

Rating:*

Layout: 8
Conditions: 8
Staff: 5
Value: 7

TCS™: 7.0

— Not counted in TCS™, but just as important (imo):

Pace of Play: Slow to Moderate

*All ratings are out of 10 possible points.

Commentary:

I really liked this course. There are some amazing changes in elevation. No 9 drops over 300ft. coming in to the green. You are literally standing on the top of the Rocky Mountains playing golf. I also like what hitting at this elevation does for my drive distance, (did I hear three bells, anyone?).

The guy behind the counter in the pro shop was a wanker! We wanted to get out a bit early, and even though there was no one ahead of us for 45min. he was going to have us wait. We told the starter we’d like to sneak out, and the rebuff we got in the club house. He rolled his eyes, grumbled something, and then sent us out.

Amazing views, nice club. However, I’d rather play Lakota Canyon if I had to make a choice.

10 – Simply amazing, go play this a.s.a.p.! Are you on your way?!

9 – One of the best, just not spot on "perfect" in every way. Play It!

8 – One of the best courses in the area; well worth the trip to play.

7 – Worth a round if you are within a reasonable distance. Good conditions and interesting layout.

6 – An above average course that is worth your time if you're close by. Should provide a nice round.

5 – An average course. Decent layout, decent conditions, and the value hits the sweet spot. The one to play after work for a quick round. However, it lacks an overall wow factor.

4 – Below average, but moderately interesting in places.

3 – A poor course. Conditions are pretty bad but the cost of a round usually outweighs the conditions. Play with your friends who are too cheap to pay for a better round of golf.

2 – Bad, but playable. Play it when you need some practice before spending $$$ on a "better" course.

1 – A very bad course, but often has a deal you can't pass up (e.g., I have played a few like this; got 18 and a cart for only $5, yeah, I'd play about anything for that too).

0 – The only way I'd "play" this course if it was in my backyard and it was free. I mean who turns down a free "driving range" which is all that this "course" is good for, not for golf but to hit balls at and forget about.