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Castle Pines Golf Club is a private 18-hole, par-72 course located in Castle Rock, Colorado, situated on a rocky ridge that offers panoramic views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in October 1981 after a twelve-year effort by founder Jack Vickers to secure the land. Construction began in 1979, following extensive site tours by Vickers and Nicklaus, who collaborated on the final layout to create a facility that leverages the natural terrain and elevation changes of the Colorado landscape. The layout is characterized by its dramatic elevation changes and strategic design elements that challenge players of all skill levels. The front nine begins with a spectacular par-5 first hole that offers a downhill second shot and subtle ridges on the green. The course features a mix of hole types, including the downhill par-3 fourth, which is guarded by a wash and deep bunkers, and the uphill par-4 fifth, where carrying a fairway crown can significantly shorten the approach. The terrain opens up into valleys and rises again, with holes like the sixth demanding precise club selection due to crowns and ridges on the green that can cause balls to roll back down the hill if they come up short. Notable features include the elevated tee on the seventh hole, a par-3 protected by four bunkers and swirling winds, and the strategic double-fairway option on the third hole. The course is designed to reward accurate shot-making over raw power, with many greens featuring slopes and ridges that complicate putting. The facility is strictly for members and their guests, maintaining a high standard of excellence in both the golf experience and club amenities.