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Best golf courses near Denver, CO.

Every public, resort, and semi-private course within 45 miles of downtown Denver, ranked by LooperScore, BogeyMap's own 0-100 composite of course quality signals, verified golfer ratings, and editorial review. Private clubs are not listed.

BogeyMap publishes 38 public, resort, and semi-private golf courses within 45 miles of downtown Denver, 38 of them carrying a LooperScore. The Golf Club at Bear Dance in Larkspur leads the list at 86.0.

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The top 25 courses near Denver

This list shows the 25 highest LooperScores of the 38 courses we publish in this radius. See all 38 in Course Search.

  1. The Golf Club at Bear DanceLarkspur, CO · Public
    86.0
  2. Fossil Trace Golf ClubGolden, CO · Public
    85.6
  3. Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes)Brighton, CO · Public
    85.6
  4. Colorado National Golf ClubErie, CO · Public
    85.5
  5. Arrowhead Golf ClubLittleton, CO · Public
    85.4
  6. Wellshire Golf CourseDenver, CO · Public
    85.4
  7. The Ridge at Castle Pines NorthCastle Rock, CO · Public
    85.1
  8. TPC ColoradoBerthoud, CO · Semi-Private
    82.9
  9. Murphy Creek Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public
    82.5
  10. Heritage Eagle Bend Golf ClubAurora, CO · Public
    82.3
  11. Indian Peaks Golf CourseLafayette, CO · Public
    82.0
  12. Saddle Rock Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public
    81.8
  13. CommonGround Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public
    80.8
  14. Red Hawk Ridge Golf CourseCastle Rock, CO · Public
    80.8
  15. Riverdale Golf Courses (Knolls)Brighton, CO · Public
    80.8
  16. Raccoon Creek Golf CourseLittleton, CO · Public
    79.9
  17. Thorncreek Golf CourseThornton, CO · Public
    77.0
  18. Legacy Ridge Golf Course At Westm...Westminster, CO · Public
    76.8
  19. Plum Creek Golf & Country ClubCastle Rock, CO · Public
    76.3
  20. Indian Tree Golf ClubArvada, CO · Public
    76.2
  21. Willis Case Golf CourseDenver, CO · Public
    75.9
  22. The Courses at Hyland HillsWestminster, CO · Public
    75.2
  23. Overland Park Golf CourseDenver, CO · Public
    75.0
  24. Flatirons Golf CourseBoulder, CO · Public
    74.8
  25. City Park Golf CourseDenver, CO · Public
    74.6

Coverage is still growing. Some daily-fee courses in this area are not listed yet, so treat this as BogeyMap's ranked list, not a complete directory.

Common questions about Denver golf

What are the best public golf courses near Denver?
By LooperScore, the top-rated public golf within 45 miles of downtown Denver is The Golf Club at Bear Dance in Larkspur (86.0), Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden (85.6) and Riverdale Golf Courses (Dunes) in Brighton (85.6). The full list on this page also includes resort and semi-private courses that visiting golfers can book.
How many golf courses are within 45 miles of Denver?
BogeyMap publishes 38 public, resort and semi-private golf courses within 45 miles of downtown Denver, and 38 of them carry a LooperScore. The radius is measured in a straight line, so it can include courses across a state line. Private clubs are not counted.
Can you play private golf courses near Denver as a guest?
Usually only with a member. Most private clubs near Denver require a member to sponsor or join you. Some allow limited non-member play through a hotel stay, a stay-and-play package or off-season tee times. BogeyMap Pro lists those documented paths, and the club always has the final say.
How are golf courses near Denver ranked?
By LooperScore, BogeyMap's own 0-100 rating. It combines course quality signals, verified golfer ratings and editorial review of each Denver-area course. We never republish another publication's rankings, and a course shows a score only once the supporting evidence exists, so some courses are listed without one.

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