Golf in Denver Colorado

Denver, Colorado can be the perfect destination for any golf lover. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, so that all city courses are actually open year round. The weather in Denver, despite the reputation, is mild in the winters and lacks the humidity the curses the summer of many a southern or Midwestern golfer. The Denver city golf courses consist of 7 beautiful and challenging courses.

City Park Golf Course: This is a scenic 18 hole regulation course located 5 minutes from beautiful downtown Denver. With each hole comes a new view of the city skyline and the Rocky Mountains. The views are framed by clusters of trees lining several of the fairways. The small, sloping greens are some of the toughest in the city and the fairways demand that players hit the ball straight.
The course is located at: 2500 York St. Denver, CO 80205
Phone number: 303-295-2095

Evergreen Golf Course: Located on the west side of Evergreen lake, this mountain course is one of Colorado's oldest. It is an 18 hole course wrapped around a mountain and slicing through the native trees of the area. The layout around the mountains creates many blind shots, side hill lies, and unique hole layouts. Evergreen is affordable and picturesque, offering opportunities to delight in the site of many mountain inhabitants including elk, mule deer, and the occasional wandering bear.
The course is located at: 29614 Upper Bear Creek Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone number: 303-674-6351

J.F Kennedy Golf Course: Kennedy offers an 18 hole championship course as well as a 9 hole regulation course and a par 3 course, so that there is something for all levels of golfer. The course offers a number of beautiful panoramic views that are highlighted by the Denver skyline, the Rocky Mountains, and the Front Range. There are multiple tee boxes to accommodate golfers of all levels. Depending on the course you play, you may encounter everything from bunkers, to mounding, to water, to heavily tree lined fairways. Players will have a number of risk/reward decisions to make on the course.
The course is located at: 10500 E. Hampden Ave. Aurora, CO 80014
Phone number: 303-755-0105

Harvard Gulch Golf Course: A unique and whimsical 9 hole par 3 course, this south Denver track offers a great opportunity for those who are in a hurry or on a budget. The course takes about an hour to play, and is a great course for those just beginning the game. The course is highlighted by small greens, water hazards, and mature trees.
The course is located at: 660 Iliff Ave. Denver, CO. 80212
Phone number: 303-698-4078

Overland Golf Course: The oldest course in Colorado (1895), this 18 hole championship course runs through the Platte River Valley. The course is manageable, measuring 6,676 from the back and 6,097 yards from the front tees. Overland challenges golfers with green side water, challenging bunkers, and mounding throughout its 18 holes. In addition, players will enjoy the views framed by mature oak trees and Colorado evergreens.
The course is located at: 1801 S. Huron St. Denver, CO 80223
Phone number: 303-777-7331

Wellshire Golf Course: Designed in 1926, this traditional 18-hole regulation course has been consistently recognized as one of the best public courses in the country. The course plays long with many up and downhill shots. Out of towners will enjoy the views of the mountains and downtown Denver through the mature trees that line many of the fairways. A truly challenging course, Wellshire plays host to a number of local and state tournaments annually.
The course is located at: 3333 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80222
Phone number: 303-757-1352

Willis Case Golf Course: Located just 7 minutes northwest of beautiful downtown Denver, this regulation 18-hole track offers some of the best views in the city. The course's ambiance is set at hole number one, where golfers tee off into an elevated panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains. The rest of the course winds through mature groves of trees as well as up and down hills with views of the city and mountains.
The course is located at: 4999 Vrain St. Denver, CO 80212
Phone number: 303-455-9801

Denver isn't just the Broncos and ski resorts. This golf crazy town offers some of the best municipal courses in the country. For more information or tee times, check out the city of Denver's golf pages at www.cityofdenvergolf.com.