This Ken Dye course is an American links design but with all the heather lining the fairways it has a distinct Scottish appearance The Animas River comes into play on the borders of some back nine holes There are water hazards from man made lakes that come into play on fifteen holes Many of the greens are elevated double tiered undulating and well bunkered The most difficult hole is 4 a 558 yard par 5 with a double dogleg fairway and a river bordering the left side of the fairway The 5,982 yard ladies tee also has a men s course rating of 68.2 and a slope of 112