Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Courtesy of Jon Cavalier
Colorado Golf Club
Parker, CO • Private
Overview
The par-4 10th at Colorado Golf Club, playing downhill off the tee to a green hanging on a slope, with the Colorado Rockies in the far distance, has not a single bunker. Yet it sets the tone for what might well be Coore and Crenshaw’s finest example of how to massage a great golf course from topography that many would have considered ordinary. These designers made this stretch of Front Range southeast of Denver extraordinary. They ran fairways across sagebrush hills that are dotted with pines. They positioned greens on buttes and the far sides of barrancas. Colorado Golf Club is a second-shot course where seemingly generous landing areas can result in awkward hanging lies for approach shots to greens that run left or right or even away from the direction of play. The massive par-5 first is one of the most exciting first holes in a time zone known for exciting opening holes. It's then followed by a short cross-ravine par-3 benched into a hillside like its inspiration, the second at Prairie Dunes. In 2019, the course hosted the USGA Mid-Amateur.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2013.
Previous ranking: 112th.
2025-'26 ranking (highest): 105th.
Best in State: Ranked fourth, 2013-'26. Ranked fifth, 2011-'12.
2025-'26 ranking (and previous): 4th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Beautiful course, challenging, some holes borderline unfair if greens are 12+. Fun shots, some great risk reward holes, a few holes are just risk-risk (not much reward)."
Read More2025
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“One of the best golf courses in Colorado, with the back 9 being the best 9 holes in the State."
Read More2025
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“Wonderful routing and variety across and down the side of gentle sloping land into a valley and back up and across the hills with wonderful views of the course laid over the natural grasslands. Very natural aesthetic, firm and fast conditions with plenty of risk versus reward options and fun choices around the greens. From the championship tees, plenty of challenge for even the best players. A must visit!"
Read More2025
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“Tough course! The front 9 is considerably more difficult than the back 9. IMO the best stretch of holes = 15 through 18. Overall a very enjoyable course for more skilled players. Both uphill and downhill greens and Bunkers on most holes force the player to aim away towards other hazards. On many holes the player needs to think about which hazard is the lesser problem. Outstanding clubhouse, locker room, pro shop and restaurant. Pace of play is encouraged to be 4:15 and gently enforced."
Read More2024
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“Colorado Golf Club is an intriguing links course built on land that is hillier and with more trees than usual for the genre. It has tremendous Layout Variety, including a few uphill holes that play fair. Fairways are wide and greens are large, but difficult to putt. The course plays harder than it looks."
Read More2023
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“One of Colorado's best golf courses located in the town of Parker. A Core-Crenshaw specialty carved into the foothills with wonderful aesthetics and beautiful views from every tee box. Excellent layout variety and shot options make this course very challenging regardless of the tee box you chose to play from. The natural habitat will punish an errant shot, but there is plenty of recovery around the normally fast greens. CGC is loaded with character from the moment you enter the front gates, to the final up-hill 18th hole. Wildlife walking down the fast & firm fairways (antelope, deer) add to the enjoyment of playing this course. This is a difficult golf course and plays completely different when the wind / rain is blowing through the course. Beautiful, fun and challenging. A wonderful design!"
Read More2023
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“Beautiful mountain backdrop on the west-facing holes as well as the holes working north and south. Contours of the green complexes provide great challenge while being fair if one plays to the correct sides of a hole location. Bunkering throughout the course was challenging and aesthetically pleasing while also providing risk/reward scenarios as you play towards both fairways & greens. Some very difficult holes as well as some distinct birdie opportunities sprinkled throughout the layout. Very good mix of short, medium, & long holes with par 3's, 4's, & 5's. Standout holes are No. 3 and the stretch from Nos. 14-16. All unique and filled with risk/reward scenarios."
Read More2022
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“Beautiful golf course in pristine shape with a true sense of place in the Colorado foothills. Excellent risk/reward options presented by Coore & Crenshaw."
Read More2022
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“One of Coore and Crenshaw's best. The back 9 in particular is fantastic."
Read More2021
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“Colorado Golf Club has some wonderful land and moments on the golf course. However, some of the holes, particularly on the front nine, are maintained in too narrow a manner. This is a very good course by Coore & Crenshaw, but certainly not one of their best. Absolutely top notch on-course accommodations are the best part of Colorado GC."
Read More2018
