There are 16 golf courses in Aurora, Colorado and 9 are municipal courses. There are also another 70 golf courses within 20 miles of Aurora, including 10 public, 34 municipal and 26 private courses. The oldest course in the Aurora area is the Overland Park Golf Course which was designed by William H. Tucker and opened in 1895. The longest course is Bear Creek Golf Club, which is 7,611 yards. Heather Gardens Golf Course is rated the best course near Aurora.