Best of the Best: Golf Courses in the Foothills
Golf is fun anywhere, but mountain courses can be unique, scenic and adventurous.
While there are several listed here, there are surprisingly not that many courses specifically in the foothills. Denver has many, and the ski towns of Winter Park and Breckenridge have options, but inbetween there are select few that are as unique and fun as they come. Check out these courses in the foothills of Colorado.
Evergreen Golf Course
Right in downtown Evergreen surrounding the lake lies a Denver City golf course that is built into the mountain. While the majority of the holes are slanted downhill, the course plays short so it’s challenging but you can also score well (makes you feel better at golf) aside from the holes you have to skip because elk are blocking your way. The scenery and views are iconic making this course a bucket-list for sure. Plus, the pricing is reasonable for such a unique course!
29614 Upper Bear Creek Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439
720-865-3430
Hiwan Golf Club
Hiwan golf course has been in Evergreen for nearly 60 years and is a residential course built into the Hiwan neighborhood community. The fairways are pristine and the elk frequent the holes so you will truly enjoy this one-of-a-kind golf course set at 7,000 feet. Hiwan also features a community clubhouse with a pool, tennis courts and a fine restaurant.
30671 Clubhouse Ln, Evergreen, CO 80439
303.674.3366
Fossil Trace
Fossil Trace golf course is right on the edge of the foothills, outside of Golden, Colorado and is one of the most unique course in America. Tucked into the rocks of the foothills, this course is a tour in geological and dinosaur history while making it one of the most fun courses to play. In fact, Triceratops footprints, as well as other prehistoric creatures’ fossils, can be viewed near the 12th green.
3050 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401
303-277-8750
Red Rocks Country Club
Located in Morrison, just up 285 before you get to Tiny Town and Indian Hills, this course is sure to delight with this grand sweeping scenery and challenging mountain holes. You can even see downtown Denver from around the course. They just redid the entire course in 2022 so it is new and ready to be played for players of all ages.
16235 W Belleview Ave, Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-4438
Arrowhead Golf Course
Arrowhead is a public course run by the city of Littleton but located just outside of Roxborough park on the south east side of the foothills. It’s Robert Trent Jones designed championship layout for amazing golf amidst the ancient red sandstone rocks. Arrowhead is one of the top 10 most-photographed golf courses in the world.
10850 Sundown Trl, Littleton, CO 80125
303.973.9614
Let’s go!
With four kids, I don’t get to play golf as often as I once did, so if you’re up for a round in the foothills, count me in!
