Best Private Golf Courses in Colorado

Denver, Colorado · William Flynn (1922) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,160 yards

One of the most historic courses in America, Cherry Hills hosted Arnold Palmer's legendary 1960 U.S. Open charge, the 1985 PGA Championship, and multiple other majors. The William Flynn design south of Denver features dramatic mountain views and the unique physics of mile-high golf.

Denver, Colorado · Jack Nicklaus (1981) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,559 yards

A Jack Nicklaus design at 6,300 feet elevation in the foothills south of Denver, Castle Pines hosted The International on the PGA Tour for over 20 years. The dramatic mountain-and-pine setting, combined with thin mile-high air that adds 10-15% distance, creates a unique championship experience.

Denver, Colorado · Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,600 yards

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.

Parker, Colorado · Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,683 yards

A Coore & Crenshaw design south of Denver that hosted the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur and the Solheim Cup, Colorado Golf Club features a treeless, links-style layout through rolling prairie at 6,200 feet elevation. The wide fairways, deep bunkers, and firm playing conditions create a strategic experience with panoramic Rocky Mountain views.

Denver, Colorado · Jim Engh (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,437 yards

A Jim Engh design in Parker south of Denver, Pradera is one of Colorado's most acclaimed newer private clubs. The layout occupies dramatic bluff terrain overlooking expansive prairie with Pikes Peak visible on clear days. Engh's bold, creative routing maximizes the natural drama.