TOP GOLF COURSES IN COLORADO

In addition to exceptional in-town golfing, within a 40-mile radius of Glenwood Springs there are seven diverse golf courses located nearby and designed by some of the greatest names in golf. Explore a sample of some of the top golf courses in Colorado located near Glenwood Springs.

Within 40 miles of Glenwood, there are seven unique golf courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf. Enjoy the crisp mountain air and gorgeous Rocky Mountain landscapes at any of these fantastic locations!

ASPEN GLEN GOLF CLUB

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Private, 18-hole

Course highlights:  Features 7,455 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.9 and it has a slope rating of 131. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the Aspen Glen golf course opened in 1997.

Contact information

Aspen Glen Golf Club
545 Bald Eagle Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-704-1905

RIVER VALLEY RANCH

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Public, 18-hole

Course highlights: Features 7,348 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.2 and has a slope rating of 125. Designed by Jay Morrish, ASGCA, River Valley Ranch opened in 1997.

Contact information

River Valley Ranch
303 River Valley Ranch Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-3625

LAKOTA CANYON RANCH & GOLF CLUB

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Public, 18-hole

Course highlights: Features 7,111 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 113. Designed by James J. Engh, the Lakota Canyon course opened in 2004.

Contact information

Lakota Canyon Ranch & Golf Club
1000 Clubhouse Drive
New Castle, CO 81647
970-984-9700

BATTLEMENT MESA GOLF COURSE

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Public, 18-hole

Course highlights: Features 7,309 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.9 and has a slope rating of 135 on rye grass. Designed by Finger Dye Spann, Inc., the Battlement Mesa golf course opened in 1988.

Contact information

Battlement Mesa Golf Course
3930 North Battlement Parkway
Parachute, CO 81635
970-285-7274

GYPSUM CREEK GOLF COURSE

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Public, 18-hole

Course highlights:  Features 7,052 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73.6 and has a slope rating of 136 on blue grass. It was designed by Pete Dye, ASGCA, and opened in 1997.

Contact information

Gypsum Creek Golf Course
530 Cotton Ranch Drive
Gypsum, CO 81637
970-524-6200

RIFLE CREEK GOLF COURSE

Course Type & Highlights

Type: Public, 18-hole

Course highlights: Features 6,235 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 69.0 and it has a slope rating of 124 on blue grass. Designed by Richard M. Phelps, ASGCA, the Rifle Creek course opened in 1960.

Contact information

Rifle Creek Golf Course
3004 Highway 325
Rifle, CO 81650
970-625-1093

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