Eagle Trace Closes Permanently Due to Drought Water Shortage
Broomfield's Eagle Trace golf course shuts down permanently next week as drought conditions deplete its water sources.
Key points
- Eagle Trace golf course in Broomfield will permanently close to the public next week.
- The closure is due to drought conditions that depleted the water supply for irrigation.
- The course sold its water rights in August 2024, limiting irrigation access until November 1.
Broomfield’s Eagle Trace golf course will close to the public permanently next week. The decision stems from severe drought conditions that have drained the local water supply. The facility at 1200 Clubhouse Drive can no longer maintain its grounds.
A message on the website thanks loyal customers for their support over the years. The staff notes that the Colorado drought left them with very little water available. This scarcity forced the closure, as they can no longer keep the course in playable condition.
Dry Reservoirs Force Operational Changes
The course had already altered its hours of operation earlier this year. The Daily Camera reported that staff mentioned these changes in a previous phone call. The physical evidence was stark: one of the reservoirs supplying the course showed visibly low water levels.
Cracked, dry ground surrounded the water source in the area. This landscape signaled the depth of the water crisis. The lack of irrigation water made it impossible to sustain the grass and fairways required for golf.
Water Rights Sale Ends Supply
Eagle Trace’s water issues have been ongoing for some time. The private owner, Eagle Trace Golf Club LLC, sold the water rights to the course in August 2024. Publicly available easement agreements and a special warranty deed confirm this transaction.
Under the sale terms, irrigation water from the reservoirs was only available for golf use until November 1. After that date, the course needed an alternative source of water. According to a Broomfield fact sheet, no such source was secured in time.
Final Message From The Staff
The closure message ends with a heartfelt thank you from the staff of Eagle Trace. They express gratitude for everything the customers have done. The staff signs off with enthusiasm, marking the end of an era for the local venue.
The Broomfield Enterprise has covered the unfolding story of this closure. The event highlights the impact of climate stress on local recreational facilities. It serves as a clear marker of how resource scarcity reshapes community spaces.
