Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois St.
Golden, CO 80401
Phone(s): (303) 277-8750
Fax: (720) 497-0690
Website: fossiltrace.com
Golden, CO 80401
Phone(s): (303) 277-8750
Fax: (720) 497-0690
Website: fossiltrace.com
Fossil Trace Golf Club is situated at the base of Lookout Mountain just 15 minutes west of downtown Denver. The golf course is named after the fossilized triceratops footprints and palm fronds that can be found in the sandstone next to the 12th green. Millions of years after the dinosaurs, the terrain served as a clay mine prior to becoming a golf course in 2003. Some of the equipment remains on the golf course, adding another historic element to the terrain. Locals consider the challenging layout one of the best in the state. The greens are large and undulating and there are cavernous sand traps that are over six feet deep. Fossil Trace Golf Club is not long but very few holes run beside each other, making for a more interesting round.
(based on 10 reviews) 
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Jim Engh
- Public/Private: Municipal
- Year opened: 2003
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Blue grass
- Greens: Blue grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes - 20 tees
- Rental clubs: Yes - $35
- Rental carts: Yes - $17
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $50
- Weekends: $60
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Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Collared shirts w/bermuda length shorts or slacks are required for all practice areas and if playing Fossil Trace Golf Club.
- Credit cards accepted: Yes
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6831 | 139 | 72.5 |
| Blue | 72 | 6241 | 131 | 69.3 |
| White | 72 | 5559 | 119 | 66.4 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4681 | 121 | 66.5 |
| T-Rex | 72 | 6577 | 135 | 71.2 |
| Trike | 72 | 5933 | 124 | 68.3 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6241 | 146 | 75 |
| Trike (W) | 72 | 5933 | 146 | 73.1 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5559 | 136 | 71.9 |
| Palm (W) | 72 | 5197 | 133 | 69.3 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Absolutely beautiful course. Very well maintained. The staff was very friendly. If you decide to walk the course better be ready for a workout. Lots of hills to climb and every green is nestled in a bowl that you'll eventually have to climb out of. Would play this course again for sure.Fossil Trace is one of my favorite golf courses anywhere.
Each of the holes has individual character and the course is always in very good condition.
The green fees are very reasonable.If you began playing the game because you wanted to have fun - then this is the place for you.
It was certainly aided by perfect weather in October, but he course was still in great condition and the greens rolled very smooth - better than what I have recently experienced. With the surrounding grass gold colored, the views reminded us of a desert style course - visually awesome!
I see others mentioning Fox Hollow which is indeed a nice course but for $3 more, Fossil seems a far better value given layout, carts w/gps, condition, fun factor and the after round food and drink. Overall there is no comparison for me and my group although we play most everywhere.
If I'm seeking a special place to entertain or a course which offers more than just a simple round of golf - Fossil Trace take the lead for our clients and colleagues. Kay is the restaurant is a superstar!Wow - a roller coaster in the variety in holes requiring you you use most every club in your bag. Our group just had a blast playing and will be back.
This course was in great shape, better than most if not all I've played in metro Denver. The staff friendly and welcoming, nice golf shop with actual golf equipment AND priced the same as Golfsmith - something you don't find many as many courses anymore.
Some might say "too pricy" but I find you get what you pay for and Fossil seemed well worth it to us. I brought a group of out of state and they loved it - made me look good as they enjoyed the whole experience.
It is not an easy course, you have to actually "think" about what shot to hit or club to use. This is not a step up, hit it, find it and hit again course - there are way too many of those out there in my opinion. You can score but you will have to manage your game thru every hole or fire a big number at any time.HANDS DOWN THIS WAS THE NICEST COURSE THAT I HAVE EVER PLAYED ON IN COLORADO. FROM THE MOMENT YOU PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT TO THE TIME YOU HAVE TO LEAVE YOU ARE TREATED LIKE YOU ARE A PRO. EVERY HOLE THAT YOU ARE ON IS SO BEAUTIFUL ITS HARD TO CONSINTRATE ON YOUR GAME AND THE MAJESTIC LAY OUT. AND WOW THERE WAS MORE HILLS, BUNKERS, TREES DOGLEGS, HILLS, WATER, WHATEVER, ON THE FIRST TWO HOLES THAN ANY OTHER 18 HOLE COURSE WE HAVE PLAYED THIS YEAR..I DIDNT WANT TO STOP PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!Awesome, extremely challenging golf course! It's a little pricy but well worth playing a couple times a year.As was said too expensive. Nearby Fox Hollow is a much nicer course and cheaper. The Staff here act like they're doing you a favor letting you play there. Once was enough and I live nearby.By far the best public course in all of Colorado! You might think the greens fees are a little high but you get what you pay for. Outstanding customer service and an incredible design. You will feel welcome and taken care of from the moment you step into the pro shot. The Par 5 12th with the sandstone columns in the middle of the fairway is my favorite.Great course very well maintained. Only complaint is the course is a little expensive and does not ever seem to offer any deals like twilight rates. Overall it is one of the best public courses close to Denver.This is one of those public courses that thinks it's a country club. Overpriced green fees and you have to wear a collar even on the driving range. Could be a nice course and I'll rate it higher whenever the management changes. Save your money and play nearby Fox Hollow instead, a much better course.