The capital of Colorado, Denver is also the largest, most populated and most famous city in the state. Located a mile above sea level in the Front Range area of the Rocky Mountains, the city provides a unique golfing experience from many other places in the country. Because the courses enjoy a higher elevation than other courses, golfers may find that their balls will travel slightly farther in the thinner air of the mountains.
Overland Park Golf Course
The Overland Park Golf Course in Denver, Colorado, is situated in downtown Denver, adjacent to Ruby Hill Park. The club features a full 50-tee driving range and chipping/putting area, and the course is a Blue grass layout over 6,700 yards of a unique par-74 design. With 18 holes designed by William H. Tucker and opened in 1895, the course features wide fairways and few water hazards, but there are a number of trees around many approach shots.
Overland Park Golf Course
1801 S. Huron St.
Denver, Colorado 80223-3607
(800) 430-7561
overlandgolfcourse.com
Park Hill Golf Club
The Park Hill Golf Club in Denver is situated just blocks from the George Y. Clayton Charter College and Clayton Park in the city's residential area. The club features a large, 150-tee driving range, and a 6,500-yard course on Rye grass. The 18-hole, par-72 course has a slope rating of 123 and was opened in 1931 and designed by Clark Hamilton. The course features a wide and flat design, suited for the high handicapped golfer.
Park Hill Golf Club
4141 E. 35th Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80207-1809
(303) 333-5411
parkhillgc.com
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
The Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in downtown Denver is situated on Himalaya Road, just blocks from the Green Valley Ranch. The course has a 26-tee driving range, and a short nine-hole par-three course, as well as the regulation 18-hole layout. The main course features 7,200 yards of a par-72 course with a 131 slope. The course was designed by ASGCA member Perry Dye and opened in 2001 with a number of strategically placed water hazards.
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
4900 Himalaya Road
Denver, Colorado 80249-6700
(303) 371-3131
gvrgolf.com
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