About the Course at Mt. Massive
History
Mount Massive Golf Course is a nine-hole public course on the outskirts of Leadville. Set in the open spaces of the Arkansas River Valley near the river's headwaters, ringed by the tallest mountains in the state, surrounded by ranchland and forest, it has a truly spectacular setting.
Golf has been played on the site since the 1930s, originally on sagebrush fairways and sand greens. In the early 1970s, a $50,000 grant provided the funds for a single-row automated irrigation system. The irrigation system allowed Mount Massive to establish turf and to begin thinking of itself as a real golf course. Mostly dependent on donations and modest membership revenues, a few caring folks nurtured and tended the course into the late 1980s.
As the tourism-driven regional economy boomed through the 1990's, Mount Massive saw a steady increase in daily-fee play and revenue. This led to hiring a full-time superintendent and staff, which led to improved maintenance and operations. The original irrigation system was replaced by a state of the art system in 2001, aiding in conservation efforts and further improving the already excellent turf conditions.
Today, this affordable and friendly course caters to over 20,000 rounds annually. It is conditioned and maintained to a level that rivals the nearby resort courses which carry $100+ per round price tags.
The Course
| Classification: | Public |
| Total Holes: | 9-hole Regulation |
| Par: | 36 (each 9 holes) |
| Elevation: | 9,680 feet |
| Designer: | Adolph Kuss |
| Year Opened: | 1939 |
| Dress Code: | Shirt and Shoes Required |
| Season (Approximate): | May 15 to October 15 |
Tee Information
| Tee | Yards | Front 9 | Back 9 | 18 | Hole | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women - Red/White | 4958 | 31.2 | 110 | 33.2 | 109 | 64.4 | 110 |
| Men - Red/White | 4958 | 29.7 | 91 | 31.3 | 100 | 61.0 | 95 |
| Men - White/Blue | 5685 | 31.3 | 100 | 32.9 | 108 | 64.2 | 104 |
| Men - Blue/Black | 6170 | 32.9 | 108 | 33.8 | 116 | 66.7 | 112 |
Staff
| Superintendent: | Craig Stuller, GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent |
| PGA Professional: | Robert Johnson |
Special Features
- No condos crowd the fairways; the nearest house is almost a mile away
- In-house GHIN handicap reporting computer
- On-site pro shop
- Carts are not required
- Relaxed, friendly atmosphere
- North America's Highest Golf Course
