Ben Krueger

Vail, CO

Vail Golf Club is a public 18-hole course in Vail, Colorado, operated by the Vail Recreation District at the base of the Gore Mountain Range. The mountain-style layout plays to a par of 71 and measures 6,739 yards from its longest tees, with fairways that follow Gore Creek and sit adjacent to the White River National Forest. The terrain is generally flat and tree-lined for a mountain course, but greenside and fairway bunkers, along with beaver ponds along several holes, add to the challenge. Sitting at about 8,200 feet elevation, it is considered one of the more walkable courses in the Vail Valley. Onsite amenities include a full-service pro shop, a driving range, a practice area and the Grill on the Gore restaurant. The course also offers junior programs, corporate outings and instruction, and it accepts tee time bookings online or by phone.