There are 4 golf courses in Centennial, Colorado and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 73 golf courses within 20 miles of Centennial, including 15 public, 32 municipal and 26 private courses. The oldest course in the Centennial 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. Valley Country Club is rated the best course near Centennial. The following courses have won various awards: Cherry Hills Country Club, Columbine Country Club, The Ridge At Castle Pines North, Sanctuary Golf Course, Murphy Creek Golf Course, Castle Pines Golf Club, The Club At Pradera, Bear Creek Golf Club, Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course.