Colorado Golf Destinations

  • Denver

    The East's gateway to the Rockies, "Mile High" Denver is where all of the mountain West's natural splendor begins. Set at the eastern base of the range, the city is just a few miles from the ascent into the mountains. Millions of skiers and snowboarders fly into Denver International Airport each year to make the trek.

    Deer Creek Golf Club has a links-style layout that wanders through rolling hills covered with more than 40 acres of natural wetlands. The landscape was beautifully maintained and provides many natural challenges. The golf course features elevated greens guarded by numerous bunkers and there is also the occasional island green.
    Located in Fort Lupton less than 30 minutes from Denver, Coyote Creek Golf Course is a public course that offers the challenging play and amenities of a private club. The layout features rolling fairways and large, undulating greens.
    Just 10 minutes north of Denver, Colorado National Golf Club offers an escape from the city with a breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped Long's Peak and Mount Meeker. At 7,676 yards from the back tees, there is ample space on the golf course, so much that only two holes run next to each other.
  • Aspen/Snowmass

    Originally founded as a mining town, Aspen has become a haven for the rich and famous, boasting great winter sports like skiing and dog sledding, a terrific cultural scene and endless summer days of fly-fishing, rafting, horseback riding and golf.

    Situated along the banks of the Crystal River at the base of Mt. Sopris, River Valley River Valley Ranch Golf Club has a diverse terrain of wetlands and rolling hills. Sagebrush, cottonwoods, and pinion pines further enhance the course's beautiful landscape.
  • Vail Valley

    The Vail Valley, of course, is known for its winter sports, but it's just as popular as a summer vacation destination, too, with such activities as hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing and, of course, playing golf.

    Situated in Brush Creek Valley, Eagle Ranch Golf Club sits at an elevation of 6,600 feet above sea level. Golfers can expect uneven lies as well as scenic views. Arnold Palmer designed the layout, which includes an interesting variety of mountain and links-style holes.
    The 18-hole Gypsum Creek Golf Course in Gypsum, CO is a public golf course that opened in 1997. Designed by Pete Dye, Gypsum Creek Golf Course measures 6980 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 72 and a 130 USGA rating.
    The 18-hole Beaver Creek Golf Club in Avon, CO is a resort golf course that opened in 1982. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. , Beaver Creek Golf Club measures 6646 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 69.
  • I-70 Corridor

    Colorado's I-70 mountain corridor is probably the most heavily traveled stretch of scenery in the state. It can be a journey of awe, skiing, outdoors adventure fun, and of course golf. It also can be a parking lot of congestion especially on ski weekends.

    Located just west of Denver, Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks weaves through towering pines, lush groves of aspen, grassy wetlands, and trout-filled lakes. Situated at an elevation of over 9,000 feet, the golf course offers stunning views of Buffalo Mountain and the "Three Peaks" for which it is named.
    The 18-hole River Course at Keystone in Keystone, CO is a resort golf course that opened in 2000. Designed by Dana Fry and Dr. Michael Hurdzan, River Course at Keystone measures 6886 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 132 and a USGA rating.
    Situated at the base of the Gore Mountain Range in the Rocky Mountains, Vail Golf Club is a mountain course with beautiful scenery provided by Gore Creek, which meanders through the layout, and the White River National Forest that rests adjacent to it.
  • Colorado Springs

    Three hundred-plus days of sunshine and endless ways to explore the outdoors make Colorado Springs a wonderful escape 65 miles south of Denver. Located towards the southern base of the Rockies, the city is near one of the West's most famous peaks, Pike's Peak.

    Pete Dye designed the layout at Plum Creek Golf & Country Club. The golf course is a favorite of Castle Rock locals who claim that the final three holes are some of the most difficult in the state. The golf course sprawls over very hilly terrain, making it nearly impossible to find a level lie.
    The 18-hole Gleneagle Golf Club in Colorado Springs, CO is a public golf course that opened in 1972. Designed by Frank Hummel, Gleneagle Golf Club measures 7276 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 132 and a 74.2 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.
    The 18-hole Antler Creek Golf Course in Peyton, CO is a public golf course that opened in 2004. Designed by Rick Phelps, Antler Creek Golf Course measures 8057 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 155 and a 77.