There are 3 golf courses in Golden, Colorado and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 46 golf courses within 20 miles of Golden, including 10 public, 26 municipal and 10 private courses. The oldest course in the Golden area is the Overland Park Golf Course which was designed by William H. Tucker and opened in 1895. The longest course is Colorado National Golf Club, which is 7,676 yards. West Woods Golf Club is rated the best course near Golden. The following courses have won various awards: Fossil Trace Golf Club, The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses At Hyland Hills, Hiwan Golf Club, Bear Creek Golf Club.