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Among the distinguishing features of the design at the Raven at Three Peaks are unique bunkering patterns. Influenced by the legendary design traits of Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the bunkers are rugged with long grass and vegetation growing around the edges, thus creating a distinctive look and feel to the golf course. "They are not only aesthetically pleasing," says Director of Golf Rick Fretland, "but a challenge as well for our guests who find themselves in the midst of these hazards."

Each hole at Three Peaks has its own distinctive personality. The par 4, 426 yard 1st hole, named Hi-Ho, opens with a wide fairway and closes with a well-contoured green neighboring a pond to the left and rear of the green with bunkers protecting the putting surface from both sides. Behind the green, birdhouses are mounted to enhance the natural habitat for swallow and mountain bluebirds. Wild Irishman, the par 5, 587 yard, 2nd hole, stretches through high mountain grasslands and introduces golfers to the pleasures of hitting the ball at a high altitude. If closely observed, a pair of nesting osprey can be seen atop a pole near the green. The osprey have been returning to this nesting place since 1982 and are often seen fishing for trout in the nearby Blue River.

The 10th hole, Orphan Boy, is a 376 yard, par 4, that presents a birdie opportunity as long as you avoid the fairway bunkers to the left and right from an elevated tee. A precision approach is critical to the deep false-fronted green. Waterloo, the par 5, 599 yard 11th hole, requires a long tee shot followed by a second shot that is all carry over a large lake in front of the green. The safe play here is to lay-up.

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	Among the distinguishing features of the design at the Raven at Three Peaks are unique bunkering patterns. Influenced by the legendary design traits of Dr. Alister MacKenzie, the bunkers are rugged with long grass and vegetation growing around the edges, thus creating a distinctive look and feel to the golf course. "They are not only aesthetically pleasing," says Director of Golf Rick Fretland, "but a challenge as well for our guests who find themselves in the midst of these hazards." Each hole at Three Peaks has its own distinctive personality. The par 4, 426 yard 1st hole, named Hi-Ho, opens with a wide fairway and closes with a well-contoured green neighboring a pond to the left and rear of the green with bunkers protecting the putting surface from both sides. Behind the green, birdhouses are mounted to enhance the natural habitat for swallow and mountain bluebirds. Wild Irishman, the par 5, 587 yard, 2nd hole, stretches through high mountain grasslands and introduces golfers to the pleasures of hitting the ball at a high altitude. If closely observed, a pair of nesting osprey can be seen atop a pole near the green. The osprey have been returning to this nesting place since 1982 and are often seen fishing for trout in the nearby Blue River. The 10th hole, Orphan Boy, is a 376 yard, par 4, that presents a birdie opportunity as long as you avoid the fairway bunkers to the left and right from an elevated tee. A precision approach is critical to the deep false-fronted green. Waterloo, the par 5, 599 yard 11th hole, requires a long tee shot followed by a second shot that is all carry over a large lake in front of the green. The safe play here is to lay-up.
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