Best Public Golf Courses in Denver
The Denver metro is loaded with public golf — so which are actually worth your tee time? Here's our rundown of the best public and municipal courses by what you're in the mood for, whether that's jaw-dropping scenery, unbeatable value, or a real challenge.
01 Best for scenery
- Arrowhead (Littleton) — fairways winding through the Roxborough red rocks; a true bucket-list round.
- Fossil Trace (Golden) — ancient rock formations and dinosaur tracks against the foothills.
- Willis Case (Denver) — elevated holes with sweeping Front Range and city views.
- Evergreen — a scenic mountain course around Evergreen Lake (seasonal).
02 Best municipal value
- City Park & Overland Park (Denver) — classic, affordable in-town munis.
- Aurora Hills (Aurora) — dependable golf at a great price.
- CommonGround (Aurora) — a lot of quality course for the money.
03 Best for a challenge
- Murphy Creek (Aurora) — a long links-style test that has hosted USGA qualifying.
- Green Valley Ranch (Denver) — wind and water make it play tough.
- Buffalo Run (Commerce City) — championship length on the plains.
- Omni Interlocken (Broomfield) — 27 holes of resort-grade golf.
04 Best for a quick or casual round
- Harvard Gulch (Denver) — a fast, cheap par-3.
- Kennedy (Denver) — 27 holes plus a par-3 mean easy availability.
- Fox Hollow (Lakewood) — three nines to mix and match.
05 Let Golfli book your pick
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