Best golf courses in Colorado.

Colorado Springs, CO

The East Course at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs opened in 1918 as a Donald Ross design, built into the foothills of Cheyenne Mountain at about 6,200 feet. Robert Trent Jones Sr. later reworked and expanded the club's golf, and the East retains Ross bones with Jones-era changes. Altitude and slope define the golf. The ball carries farther than at sea level, and putts break toward the plains no matter how the green looks, which is the local advice every visitor is given. Greens are firm and the routing climbs and falls with the mountain. The course hosted the 1959 U.S. Amateur, won by Jack Nicklaus, the 1995 and 2011 U.S. Women's Opens, and the U.S. Senior Open in 2008 and 2018. Play is available to resort guests.

Grand Junction, CO

Jim Engh's dramatic mesa-top design above Grand Junction

Windsor, CO

RainDance National Golf Club in Windsor, Colorado, opened in July 2022 as the sister course to the nearby Pelican Lakes complex. Designed by former PGA Tour player Fred Funk with architect Harrison Minchew, the par-72 layout measures 8,463 yards from the tour tees, with a course rating of 80.5 and a slope of 155. The routing plays through winding arroyos with about 250 feet of elevation change and views of the Rocky Mountains' front range. Holes return to the clubhouse at the ninth, twelfth and eighteenth greens, so golfers can play loops of three, six, nine or twelve holes. It is part of the RainDance development in Windsor.

Larkspur, CO

The Golf Club at Bear Dance is a public course in Larkspur, Colorado, between Denver and Colorado Springs. It sits on 753 acres of mountain terrain at an average elevation of about 6,800 feet, opened in 2002, and plays through Ponderosa pines, oak ridges, and native grasses. Elevation change defines the routing, including a drivable par 4 protected by bunkers shaped like bear paws. The par-4 16th hole offers a view of Pikes Peak from the tee. The course plays to a par of 72 with a course rating of 73.8 and a slope of 138 from the back tees.

Colorado Springs, CO

The Broadmoor Golf Club's original course, now part of its West Course routing, was designed by Donald Ross in 1916 at the base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, commissioned by resort founder Spencer Penrose. It later saw work from Robert Trent Jones Sr. as the Broadmoor's golf offerings expanded to 36 and then 54 holes. The mountain setting brings significant elevation and thin-air conditions into play across the layout. The West Course is part of the Broadmoor resort complex, accessible to members and hotel guests.

Eagle, CO

Eagle Ranch Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public course in Eagle, Colorado, roughly 30 minutes west of Vail, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay and opened in 2001. The course sits at high altitude, which adds carry and roll to shots, and several holes are set against views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. The layout uses natural water features and varied terrain across both nines, with multiple tee options for different skill levels. Eagle Ranch is open to public play, with a driving range, putting green, and practice areas on site.

Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge Golf Club is a municipal 27-hole course in Breckenridge, Colorado, at roughly 9,300 feet. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it is routed as three nines, the Bear, the Beaver and the Elk, through mountains, forest, streams, wetlands and lakes. Water comes into play on about half the holes, and bunkers defend many landing areas and greens. Combined nines play to roughly 7,145 to 7,266 yards depending on the routing.

Golden, CO

Fossil Trace Golf Club, a Jim Engh design in Golden, Colorado, offers a unique golf experience. Engh's design philosophy is evident in the rolling fairways and undulating greens. Holes 11-15 are on land where dinosaurs roamed 64 million years ago. Triceratops footprints and other fossils are visible near the 12th green, a par-5. The course provides a mountain course feel within an urban setting, set against the Rocky Mountain Front Range and Table Mountain.

Brighton, CO

The Dunes Course at Riverdale Golf Courses in Brighton was built in 1985 by Pete and Perry Dye along the South Platte River north of Denver. Styled after Scottish links, the layout features deep pot bunkers, railroad-tie bulkheads and rolling mounding characteristic of the Dye family's work. It hosted the 1993 U. S. Amateur Public Links Championship. The Dunes operates as a municipal daily-fee course alongside its sister layout, the Knolls.

Erie, CO

Colorado National Golf Club is a public course in Erie, Colorado, about 20 minutes north of Denver, designed by Jay Morrish. It opened in 2003 under the name Vista Ridge. The par-72 layout spans 232 acres with bunkers, lakes and elevation change, and stretches to 7,567 yards from the back tees across five sets of tee boxes. Views take in the Rocky Mountains, including Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. The club is home to the University of Colorado's men's and women's golf teams. In 2023 the course completed a bunker renovation along with laser leveling and expanded teeing areas.

Littleton, CO

Arrowhead Golf Club is located in Littleton, Colorado, in the foothills southwest of Denver, threading through towering red sandstone rock formations formed over hundreds of millions of years. Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the course, which opened in 1972. The routing works through and around the sandstone outcroppings, producing significant elevation change and forced carries on the back nine in particular, and deer, elk and foxes are commonly seen on the grounds. The course operates as a public daily-fee facility managed by Arcis Golf, popular for tournaments and weddings in addition to golf, and is frequently cited as one of the most photographed courses in the country.

Denver, CO

Wellshire Golf Course is an 18-hole public course in Denver, Colorado, that opened in 1926. It is the only course west of the Mississippi designed by Donald Ross, and its tree-lined fairways give the municipal layout a country club feel. The course sits at 3333 South Colorado Boulevard and is run by the City and County of Denver. Mature trees frame most holes, and the routing has kept its original Ross layout through nearly a century of play. The property also includes Hogan's Alley, a par-3 junior course, along with a driving range, putting green, and a chipping green with practice bunkers.

Durango, CO

Dalton Ranch Golf Club is located in the Animas Valley just north of Durango, Colorado, on a former alfalfa field surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. The Animas River and connecting streams run along more than half the holes, and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad passes by the property. The course was designed by Ken Dye and opened in July 1993. While the terrain is relatively flat compared with the surrounding mountains, the layout includes mounding and contoured lies that add variety to otherwise level ground. Dalton Ranch operates as a semi-private club with public tee times available alongside member play; the club includes a restaurant and banquet facilities. Water hazards affect play on a large majority of holes, making club selection and accuracy important.

Castle Rock, CO

The Ridge at Castle Pines North is a public course in Castle Rock, Colorado, south of Denver, cut through a forest of Gambel oak and ponderosa pine in the foothills of the Front Range. Open stretches of the course offer views toward Pikes Peak, Devil's Head and downtown Denver. The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1997, featuring roomy fairways, shaped bunkers and large rolling greens characteristic of his design style. The Ridge operates as a daily-fee public facility managed by Troon Golf, with tee times available directly through the club; a clubhouse patio overlooking the Castle Rock valley is a noted amenity after a round. It has been recognized multiple times as a top Denver-area course by regional publications.

Ridgway, CO

Divide Ranch and Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public course in Ridgway, Colorado, designed by Brian Coker and opened in 1993. The course sits at high altitude in the Uncompahgre River valley, with pines and mountain views worked into its routing. Several sets of tees are available, with the longest playing over 7,000 yards. The club also has a driving range, putting green, chipping green, practice bunker and an on-site restaurant.

Keystone, CO

Keystone Ranch Golf Course occupies a high mountain valley at about 9,300 feet elevation within Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado. The 325-acre property was once a set of ranching homesteads dating to the early 1900s, and the original ranch house still stands as the Keystone Ranch clubhouse and restaurant. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the 18-hole course, which opened in 1980 and winds through lodgepole pines and sage meadows and around a nine-acre lake. It plays to a par of 72 with a back-tee yardage of about 7,090 yards, making it one of the longer and higher-elevation mountain courses in Colorado. The course operates as a resort facility for Keystone Resort guests and the public, with the River Course, designed by Hurdzan-Fry, located nearby to form a 36-hole complex.

Grand Lake, CO

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.

Berthoud, CO

TPC Colorado opened in 2018 in Berthoud, designed by Arthur Schaupeter for the PGA Tour's Tournament Players Club network. Set against Front Range views that include Longs Peak, the course can stretch beyond 7,900 yards from championship tees while offering multiple forward tee options for recreational play. It was built with tournament-grade infrastructure and has hosted professional competition since opening. TPC Colorado operates as a public course with TPC membership options.

Aurora, CO

Murphy Creek Golf Course, home of "the Homestead at Murphy Creek," is a city-owned course on the eastern edge of Aurora, Colorado. Its prairie-links setting includes wide fairways, native rough and farm-themed buildings, including an old barn and vintage equipment placed around the grounds. The course was designed by Kenneth Kavanaugh and opened around 2000, combining modern strategic design, large bunkers and expansive greens with a rustic, rural atmosphere. It hosted the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Murphy Creek operates as a public, municipal course under the City of Aurora golf system, with a driving range, practice facilities and an on-site tavern.

Avon, CO

Beaver Creek Golf Club opened in 1982. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the par-70 course, which navigates a steep, creek-lined valley at the base of 11,000-foot peaks. It has over 500 feet of elevation change, with the first hole a 546-yard downhill par five. The 10th hole is a 223-yard par three. Water influences play on twelve holes, and the 15th green is framed by ranch buildings. It is an Audubon International Certified Cooperative Sanctuary.

Aurora, CO

Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club is a public course in southeast Aurora, Colorado, near the E-470 and Gartrell Road area. It was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2000. The course uses the area's rolling terrain to create dramatic elevation changes and views toward the Rocky Mountains, with more than sixty bunkers and several lakes worked into the routing. Wide, accommodating fairways are meant to keep the course approachable for a range of skill levels despite its length from the back tees. Five sets of tees stretch from just over 5,000 to about 7,100 yards, and the course is attached to a large clubhouse used for dining and events. Tee times are open to the public.

Montrose, CO

The Links at Cobble Creek is a public golf course in Montrose, Colorado, situated at roughly 5,800 feet elevation on the state's Western Slope. The course opened in 1999 and was built as part of a covenant-controlled residential community. The 18-hole layout follows a links-style design with open terrain, minimal tree coverage, and firm, fast playing surfaces that reward ground-game shots and strategic bunkering placed in landing zones and around greens. The par-72 course plays around 6,725 yards from the back tees. Cobble Creek is open to public play with practice facilities including a driving range and putting green, along with an on-site restaurant and clubhouse.

Loveland, CO

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.

Lafayette, CO

Indian Peaks Golf Course is a municipal course in Lafayette, Colorado, a Denver-area suburb near Boulder, with the Indian Peaks section of the Continental Divide visible to the west. The course was designed by Hale Irwin with Dick Phelps and opened in 1993. The layout uses six lakes and two creeks across gently rolling terrain, with tree-lined fairways and six sets of tees ranging from under 5,000 yards to just over 7,000 yards, so the course can play short or long depending on the tee chosen. Greens are generally open in front and bunkering is used to frame rather than crowd the putting surfaces. Operated by the City of Lafayette, the course is open to the public daily, with a clubhouse, practice range, and short game area. The course hosts leagues and tournaments throughout the season.