Lake Estes 9

Estes Park, CO · 1.1 mi away

Estes Park Golf Course sits in a natural valley along Fish Creek in the Colorado mountain town of Estes Park, near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Estes Park Golf and Country Club was incorporated in 1917, and the original 18-hole layout opened for play in 1918 before being reduced to nine holes during the 1930s financial downturn. The course was rebuilt to a full 18 holes and reopened in 1960 following a redesign credited to Denver golf course architect Henry Hughes, with later design input attributed to Dick Phelps. Today it is a public, par-71 course of about 6,321 yards, operated by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Mountain views surround the layout, and a companion 9-hole executive course sits nearby along Lake Estes.

Loveland, CO · 19 mi away

Mariana Butte Golf Course is a City of Loveland public course in Loveland, Colorado, bordering the Big Thompson River with views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. It was designed by architect Dick Phelps, a Colorado Golf Hall of Fame member, and opened for play in 1992. The course uses elevated tees and the river corridor to create a varied test across its 18 holes, with fairways bordering the water on several holes. From the back tees it measures approximately 6,604 yards, with a course rating of 70.8 and a slope of 130. Mariana Butte is owned and operated by the City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Department and is open daily to public play, with practice facilities and a restaurant on site.

Grand Lake, CO · 21 mi away

Grand Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole public course in the town of Grand Lake, Colorado, bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. It first opened for play in 1964 and was designed by architect Dick Phelps. The course was carved out of forest at an elevation of about 8,420 feet, with elevated tee boxes, rolling fairways and subtle greens set against the Never Summer mountain range. Numerous water hazards come into play around the property, along with a modest number of greenside sand bunkers. Wildlife such as elk, deer and moose are commonly seen crossing the fairways. The course is owned and operated by the Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District and is open to the public, with tee times bookable online or by phone. A clubhouse offers breakfast and lunch service along with a driving range and putting green.