We've launched the new forums! Read more here

Looking for recommendations around Denver area

perkis

perkis

New member
Joined
Aug 7, 2010
Messages
294
Reaction score
1
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Handicap
4
My buddy and I are planning a trip out to the Denver area for a week in late May. We will be there a Monday-Fri/Sat.

I have been looking online at courses and would sure appreciate your recommendations on 5-6 courses within 30/45 minutes of Denver.

Looking to play 4-5 courses reasonably priced (<$75) and splurge on a more expensive course that you guys deem worth the green fees. We are looking to walk these courses (if allowed/advised).

Thanks guys.

Tony
 
Paging J4U & KC720.... If you have one you want to splurge on it would be Bear Dance in Larkspur..... I'll let the local DEN crew chime in on local courses.
 
Where in Denver? 30-45 minutes limits options. Bear Dance is a must splurge, agree if you don't mind a buck fifty.

Down South
Red Hawk Ridge
Plumb Creek
Ridge at Castle Pines (possible splurge)

West
Fossil Trace
Arrowhead (possible splurge)

North
Colorado National
Green Valley Ranch
Legacy Ridge
Heritage at Westmoor
Common Ground

Get ready for some good exercise walking on some of these!
 
Last edited:
perkis said:
My buddy and I are planning a trip out to the Denver area for a week in late May. We will be there a Monday-Fri/Sat.

I have been looking online at courses and would sure appreciate your recommendations on 5-6 courses within 30/45 minutes of Denver.

Looking to play 4-5 courses reasonably priced (<$75) and splurge on a more expensive course that you guys deem worth the green fees. We are looking to walk these courses (if allowed/advised).

Thanks guys.

Tony
Click to expand...

Colorado National home of my Buffs! Where I played my college golf! Great course. There are a TON within that distance. Fox Hollow, Meadows are a couple others.
 
Not sure how well it's liked locally, but I always liked Raccoon Creek as a lower cost option.
 
J4U said:
Where in Denver? 30-45 minutes limits options. Bear Dance is a must splurge, agree if you don't mind a buck fifty.

Down South
Red Hawk Ridge
Plumb Creek
Ridge at Castle Pines (possible splurge)

West
Fossil Trace
Arrowhead (possible splurge)

North
Colorado National
Green Valley Ranch
Legacy Ridge
Heritage at Westmoor
Common Ground

Get ready for some good exercise walking on some of these!
Click to expand...

These plus Riverdale Dunes, Todd Creek, WestWoods. All would be under $70. To save money to use on a splurge round, hit up the Denver City courses of Kennedy or Wellshire as they are solid courses at a cheap price. Common Ground would be a must play but it flooded last summer and they had to resod half the course and those holes will not open until mid May.

Splurge rounds would be Bear Dance, Ridge at Castle Pines, Arrowhead. You might be able to find a twilight deal on GolfNow to keep it under $80.

Give us a shout out when you are about to come out and perhaps we can join in.
 
I throw Deer Creek out there as well. If I come back out there for a visit some time I would love to take a few guys with me to Deer Creek, Plum Creek, and Cherry Creek CC for a round or two as I know the owner to all the courses. Only if I still lived out there!
 
I lived in CO Springs in the early 90s. If you want an absolute splurge, try to get on at the Broadmoor. It hosted LPGA & Champions Tour US OPens & PGA events. Just remember, all putts break toward the Will Rogers shrine up on the mountain.
 
mikeg_74 said:
Not sure how well it's liked locally, but I always liked Raccoon Creek as a lower cost option.
Click to expand...

Racoon creek is a great track. About 70 bucks. Tight with lots of trees. Gets pretty crowded so expect 5 hr rounds there. Lonetree is a great course as well with fast greens and course is set up to punish bad shots.

Splurge courses are Bear Dance (my favorite), Arrowhead, Ridge at Castle Pines. There are so many courses with 45 min drive of metro denver area, really depends on where you are staying. I am sure J4U and Milehighgolfer, as I am, will he happy to meet you and tee it up with you
 
ForTheLovOfGolf said:
I throw Deer Creek out there as well. If I come back out there for a visit some time I would love to take a few guys with me to Deer Creek, Plum Creek, and Cherry Creek CC for a round or two as I know the owner to all the courses. Only if I still lived out there!
Click to expand...

I will fly you out for a round at Cherry Creek CC as I doubt I'd ever get on there. The others are OK tracks.
 
kc720 said:
Racoon creek is a great track. About 70 bucks. Tight with lots of trees. Gets pretty crowded so expect 5 hr rounds there. Lonetree is a great course as well with fast greens and course is set up to punish bad shots.

Splurge courses are Bear Dance (my favorite), Arrowhead, Ridge at Castle Pines. There are so many courses with 45 min drive of metro denver area, really depends on where you are staying. I am sure J4U and Milehighgolfer, as I am, will he happy to meet you and tee it up with you
Click to expand...

I've always played Raccoon early so he rounds were not that long...

I forgot about Raven, but being in Silverthorne that might be too far.
 
milehighgolfer said:
I will fly you out for a round at Cherry Creek CC as I doubt I'd ever get on there. The others are OK tracks.
Click to expand...

Well my family is trying to get out there next summer! How about this, when I come out I WILL take you to play Cherry Creek CC!! Jack designed course and unless you have a lot of money, which I don't, we'd never be able to pay for a membership.
 
ForTheLovOfGolf said:
Well my family is trying to get out there next summer! How about this, when I come out I WILL take you to play Cherry Creek CC!! Jack designed course and unless you have a lot of money, which I don't, we'd never be able to pay for a membership.
Click to expand...

That sir would be extremely generous. As for membership, I do have a lotto ticket for tonight. Only chance I would have.
 
milehighgolfer said:
That sir would be extremely generous. As for membership, I do have a lotto ticket for tonight. Only chance I would have.
Click to expand...

I'll let you know....I know we are trying to plan on next summer to visit family. We can hack it up together!
 
I appreciate the suggestions fellas. Looks like we have it narrowed down to Legacy Ridge, Riverdale Dunes, Fossil Trace, Colorado National, & Highlands Ranch.

Looking forward to the trip. You guys look like you're pretty fortunate to have so many nice courses in such a small radius.
 
perkis said:
I appreciate the suggestions fellas. Looks like we have it narrowed down to Legacy Ridge, Riverdale Dunes, Fossil Trace, Colorado National, & Highlands Ranch.

Looking forward to the trip. You guys look like you're pretty fortunate to have so many nice courses in such a small radius.
Click to expand...

All are great picks. You should enjoy yourselves.

I have not played Highlands Ranch so I can not say how it is. But try to add Green Valley Ranch if you can. Its the home of the Colorado Open played a month after you come out.
 
milehighgolfer said:
All are great picks. You should enjoy yourselves.

I have not played Highlands Ranch so I can not say how it is. But try to add Green Valley Ranch if you can. Its the home of the Colorado Open played a month after you come out.
Click to expand...

+1 for GVR
 
Will take a look at gvr. How about some decent places to eat, maybe some local favorite holes in the wall?
 
perkis said:
Will take a look at gvr. How about some decent places to eat, maybe some local favorite holes in the wall?
Click to expand...

Chubby's!!!!! But I only go during the day. Best burrito with smothered green chili I've had.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top