There are 3 golf courses in Golden, Colorado and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 63 golf courses within 20 miles of Golden, including 14 public, 34 municipal and 15 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. Fossil Trace Golf Club is rated the best course near Golden.