Hardest golf courses in Denver, CO

The hardest golf course in the Denver area is Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Castle Pines Golf ClubCastle Rock, CO · Private · 18 holes · 8,054 yds9.7
2. 2Colorado National Golf ClubErie, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,579 yds8.2
3. 3Walnut Creek Golf PreserveWestminster, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,563 yds8.1
4. 4Murphy Creek Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,494 yds7.9
5. 5Saddle Rock Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,292 yds7.0
6. 6Buffalo Run Golf CourseCommerce City, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,390 yds6.6
7. 7Bear Creek Golf ClubDenver, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,340 yds7.9
8. 8Blackstone Country ClubAurora, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,276 yds8.5
9. 9Todd Creek Golf ClubThornton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,386 yds7.7
10. 10Broadlands Golf CourseBroomfield, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,249 yds7.9
11. 11Colorado Golf ClubParker, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,571 yds9.7
12. 12Cherry Hills Country ClubEnglewood, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,379 yds9.6
13. 13Hyland Hills Golf CourseWestminster, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,101 yds7.3
14. 14Columbine Country ClubLittleton, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,361 yds9.3
15. 15Heritage Eagle Bend Golf ClubAurora, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,048 yds9.1
16. 16Thorncreek Golf CourseThornton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,113 yds7.7
17. 17Meridian Golf ClubEnglewood, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,340 yds9.0
18. 18Cherry Creek Country Club‎Denver, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,329 yds8.6
19. 19The Country Club At Castle PinesCastle Rock, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,318 yds9.7
20. 20Riverdale Golf CoursesBrighton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,088 yds7.1
21. 21CommonGround Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,130 yds8.4
22. 22Interlocken Golf ClubBroomfield, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,987 yds9.0
23. 23Raccoon Creek Golf CourseLittleton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,007 yds6.8
24. 24Legacy Ridge Golf CourseWestminster, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,997 yds7.4
25. 25Ravenna Country ClubLittleton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,037 yds9.7
26. 26Indian Peaks Golf CourseLafayette, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,088 yds8.4
27. 27Coal Creek Golf CourseLouisville, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,962 yds6.5
28. 28The Club At PraderaParker, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,127 yds9.2
29. 29Meadows Golf ClubLittleton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,980 yds6.4
30. 30The Club at InvernessEnglewood, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,914 yds9.3
31. 31West Woods Golf ClubArvada, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,889 yds7.8
32. 32Hiwan Golf ClubEvergreen, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,932 yds9.4
33. 33Fox Hollow Golf CourseLakewood, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,978 yds8.3
34. 34Fossil Trace Golf ClubGolden, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,812 yds9.4
35. 35Kennedy Golf CourseAurora, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,003 yds7.6
36. 36Valley Country ClubAurora, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,084 yds9.3
37. 37Black Bear Golf ClubParker, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,169 yds9.0
38. 38Indian Tree Golf ClubArvada, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,856 yds7.6
39. 39University of Denver Golf Club at Ranch (Highlands Ranch Golf Club)Highlands Ranch, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,976 yds7.7
40. 40The Club at Rolling HillsGolden, CO · Private · 18 holes · 7,037 yds9.7
41. 41Lone Tree Golf Club & HotelLittleton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,993 yds8.4
42. 42Green Valley Ranch Golf ClubDenver, CO · Public · 18 holes · 7,084 yds6.9
43. 43The Pinery Country ClubParker, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,955 yds8.0
44. 44Arrowhead Golf ClubLittleton, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,636 yds8.9
45. 45The Ridge at Castle Pines NorthCastle Rock, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,915 yds8.0
46. 46South Suburban Golf CourseCentennial, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,827 yds7.2
47. 47The Ranch Country ClubWestminster, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,671 yds9.7
48. 48Boulder Country ClubBoulder, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,970 yds8.4
49. 49Red Hawk Ridge Golf CourseCastle Rock, CO · Public · 18 holes · 6,863 yds9.4
50. 50Pinehurst Country ClubDenver, CO · Private · 18 holes · 6,813 yds8.9

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Updated November 2026