Kissing Camels

Kissing Camels golf course overview

Kissing Camels is a high-altitude desert course located within the Garden of the Gods Resort, featuring wide fairways and large, subtly breaking greens. The layout offers panoramic views of the Pikes Peak massif and the iconic red rock formations. Played at over 6,000 feet, the course requires precise distance control to account for significant ball flight carry.

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How to score better at Kissing Camels

Off the tee, focus on positioning over raw power, as the scrub brush and desert landscape punish errant drives. Approach shots typically play shorter than the measured yardage due to the thin mountain air. Players should aim for the center of the large green complexes to avoid short-sided recoveries in the deep bunkering.

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How Kissing Camels should actually be played

Off the tee, focus on positioning over raw power, as the scrub brush and desert landscape punish errant drives. Approach shots typically play shorter than the measured yardage due to the thin mountain air. Players should aim for the center of the large green complexes to avoid short-sided recoveries in the deep bunkering. This is the defining strategy for Kissing Camels. Golfers who commit to this approach consistently score better here.

What makes Kissing Camels tricky

Scoring opportunities are found on the par fives, where the altitude allows longer hitters to reach the surface in two. Success depends heavily on three-putt avoidance, as the greens feature deceptive tiers and multi-directional grain. Keeping the ball below the hole is essential for aggressive birdie attempts.

Who will enjoy Kissing Camels

Kissing Camels suits golfers who want to improve their scoring through better decision-making. Mid handicap players benefit most from playing conservatively, while lower handicap golfers can take advantage of scoring opportunities when they are clearly available.

Where most golfers lose shots at Kissing Camels

The most common error is ignoring the 'mountain effect' on putts, where the ball tends to break away from the peak even if the slope looks flat. Overestimating the needed club on approach shots often leads to long misses, which are difficult to navigate given the course's firm surrounds. Forcing shots out of the native desert vegetation usually results in multiple lost strokes.

Scoring Zone strategy for Kissing Camels

On a typical 400-yard par 4 at Kissing Camels, the goal should be simple: two controlled shots. You don't need a perfect drive — you need a repeatable position that allows you to play your next shot with confidence.

Kissing Camels rewards discipline and clear decision-making. Recalculate your standard yardages by adding roughly 10 percent to your typical carry distances. Use a high-lofted wedge for chips around the greens to handle the firm, tight-knit turf. Pay close attention to the wind direction, as canyon gusts can shift quickly and affect ball flight mid-arc.

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