The Inside Swing

Colorado Golf Club

Denver, Colorado

A Coore & Crenshaw design in Parker that hosted the 2013 Solheim Cup and 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur, Colorado Golf Club occupies wide-open prairie terrain with expansive Front Range views. The minimalist design allows the natural terrain and mountain panoramas to dominate.

History & Heritage

Colorado Golf Club opened in 2007 in Parker, Colorado, southeast of Denver. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed the course on rolling prairie terrain at approximately 6,200 feet elevation, using their minimalist philosophy to let the natural landscape and panoramic Front Range views define the experience.

In 2013, Colorado Golf Club hosted the Solheim Cup. The U.S. team recaptured the Cup in a closely fought match, showcasing the course to a worldwide audience.

In 2019, the club hosted the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in Colorado and the top 100 in America.

Signature Holes

1
Hole 1 Par 4 · 430 yards

Considered one of the great opening holes in American golf, playing through a natural meadow that conceals subtle strategic options.

11
Hole 11 Par 3 · 214 yards

A beautiful par 3 to a green fronted by the course's largest pond with expansive Front Range views behind.

15
Hole 15 Par 5 · 602 yards

A long par 5 following the natural ridge terrain. The fescue rough flanking the fairway punishes errant shots severely.

18
Hole 18 Par 4 · 468 yards

A strong finishing par 4 along a dramatic ridgeline with panoramic mountain views.

What to Expect

Colorado Golf Club is a wide-open prairie golf experience with expansive Rocky Mountain Front Range views. At 7,600 yards from the championship tees at approximately 6,200 feet elevation, the course is a serious test even with altitude-enhanced distances.

Native fescue rough punishes wayward shots severely. The greens feature Coore and Crenshaw's subtle contours that reward precise approach play.

Playing Tips

The native fescue rough is severe. Keeping the ball in the fairway is paramount. Accuracy should take priority over distance.

Wind is a major factor on the exposed prairie terrain. Factor altitude into all club selections, as the 6,200-foot elevation adds roughly 10 percent to distances.

Highlights

  • Hosted 2013 Solheim Cup
  • Coore & Crenshaw minimalist prairie design
  • Expansive Rocky Mountain panoramas

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public play Colorado Golf Club?
No. Colorado Golf Club is a private club in Parker with no public access.
What championships has it hosted?
The 2013 Solheim Cup and the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
Who designed Colorado Golf Club?
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opening in 2007.
How does altitude affect play?
At approximately 6,200 feet, the thin air adds roughly 10 percent to distances. Wind on the exposed terrain is also a constant factor.

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