This facility added nine new holes in 1999 giving it three nine hole courses that can be played in three eighteen hole combinations The layouts are situated 8,600 feet above sea level and feature fairly hilly terrain with some higher mountains in the background The Meadow and Ranch courses were part of the original eighteen hole design Both offer partially tree lined fairways and play across several lakes and creeks The signature hole is 7 on the Meadow a 584 yard par 5 designed in the shape of a horseshoe Cut out of the woods The Ridge Course is highlighted by more dramatic elevation changes giving each hole has a secluded feel Golf Digest rated the Meadow Ranch Course as the Best Public Course in the state for 1996 and also rated it as the 11th Best in State course for 1997 98 The same publication awarded it 70th in the category of the Top 75 Public Courses for 1990 and ranked it 36th among the Top 75 Upscale Courses for 1996