Can You Play Cherry Hills on GSPro? Here's How

Cherry Hills is where Arnold Palmer became Arnold Palmer. In the 1960 US Open, he drove the green on the 1st hole, birdied six of the first seven, and shot 65 to come from seven shots back and win. The course has been a top-100 fixture ever since, and the William Flynn design is one of the best in the West.

On GSPro, Cherry Hills is available as a LIDAR community build. The elevation at 5,200 feet means the ball flies further, and the course is front-loaded with difficulty.

Finding Cherry Hills on GSPro

Search for “Cherry Hills” in the GSPro course database. The LIDAR version is available in the community section.

The LIDAR Quality

Cherry Hills sits on rolling Colorado terrain with the Rocky Mountains visible in the distance. The LIDAR data captures the elevation changes that define the course, including the raised green sites and the fairway undulations.

The course features a creek that winds through the property and comes into play on several holes. The LIDAR captures the water hazard correctly, and the forced carries are accurate.

How It Plays

The front nine at Cherry Hills is significantly harder than the back. Holes 1 through 6 are a brutal stretch that includes the famous driveable par-4 1st, the long par-3 2nd, and the par-4 6th that plays along the creek.

The 18th hole is a classic finishing par-4 that plays back toward the clubhouse with water left. It requires a precise drive and a long approach to a green that slopes severely.

The altitude changes the game. At 5,200 feet, the ball travels about 10 percent further. On GSPro, you need to adjust your club selection accordingly.

Verdict

Cherry Hills on GSPro is a strong LIDAR build of a historic US Open venue. The front nine is as tough as any course in the database, and the Arnie factor makes every round feel like a major.

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