There are 5 golf courses in Lakewood, Colorado and 4 are municipal courses. There are also another 82 golf courses within 20 miles of Lakewood, including 20 public, 41 municipal and 21 private courses. The oldest course in the Lakewood 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. Fossil Trace Golf Club is rated the best course near Lakewood.