There are 2 golf courses in Thornton, Colorado and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 75 golf courses within 20 miles of Thornton, including 17 public, 44 municipal and 14 private courses. The oldest course in the Thornton 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. Lake Arbor Golf Club is rated the best course near Thornton.