Denver, May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colorado is the ultimate golf vacation destination with nearly 300 incredible courses, each offering its own special variation of elevation, climate, vegetation and wildlife. For more information on golf in Colorado, visit https://www.colorado.com/activities/golf
Major Golf Events & Anniversaries:
Estes Park Golf Course Celebrates its 100th Season of Golf: Estes Park’s 18-hole golf course will celebrate its 100th anniversary this summer with special events, celebrations and programming.
Colorado’s First TPC Course to Open in Berthoud, Summer 2018: Colorado will welcome its first ground-up golf course development with the highly anticipated opening of TPC Colorado, an 18-hole championship course.
U.S. Senior Open at the Broadmoor, June 25 - July 1: The 39th annual U.S. Senior Open will be the eighth USGA Championship contested at the Broadmoor Resort, also celebrating its centennial in 2018.
Golf Packages & Experiences:
Golf with a Legend at the Broadmoor: The Broadmoor is offering a special “Golf with A Legend” package in celebration of its 100th anniversary allowing guests to golf with professional golfer Hale Irwin.
Stay, Play & Save at Keystone: Golfers can take advantage of the resort’s Stay, Play and Save package that includes a free round of nine holes on the day of arrival and unlimited same-day play for every round reserved.
Play and Stay in Beaver Creek with Red Sky Golf Club: The Westin Riverfront is offering a stay-and-play package this season from May to October where visitors are presented with overnight accommodations for two and two rounds of golf at Red Sky Ranch.
Notable Courses Across Colorado:
Experience European-Style Play at Ballyneal Golf Club: For a European-style experience, golfers will love Ballyneal Golf Club known for its minimalist style of play that harkens to the traditions of the game.
Enjoy 27-Holes of Jack Nicklaus-Style Golf at Breckenridge Golf Club: Set at an elevation of 9,324 ft., this course offers golfers views and online specials for tee-times for those keen on playing 27-holes or 36-holes on the same day.
Golf the Eisenhower Golf Course at the US Air Force Academy: The Eisenhower Golf Course at the US Air Force Academy offers golf instruction, golf clinics and a summer junior golf program, all of which are conducted by the PGA staff.
Watch Colorado Wildlife on the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs: Haymaker Golf Course is located in Yampa Valley of Steamboat Springs. The challenging links-style course showcases wide-open fairways created out of vast ranch land.
Golf on Colorado’s Highest Elevated Course at Mt. Massive Golf Course: Locals and tourists can golf at America’s highest elevated golf course at 10,152 ft. in Leadville, CO.
Traditional Golf at the Olde Course at Loveland: The Olde Course at Loveland is the epitome of traditional golf and also offers yoga classes for golfers looking to increase flexibility to enhance their game.
Savor Wildflower Vistas at Pole Creek Golf Club in Grand County: Located outside of Winter Park, Pole Creek Golf Club is one of the few public 27-hole courses in Colorado and offers drastic elevation changes and various water challenge shots.
Soak in Mountain Views at The Raven at Three Peaks Golf Club in Silverthorne: An hour outside of Denver, The Raven at Three Peaks Golf Club is considered one of the top courses in the country and the best mountain course in Colorado.
Desert-Style Golf at The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa in Grand Junction: Located at the base of the towering pink and red sandstone face of the Colorado National Monument, the 18-hole Redlands Mesa course offers dramatic vistas, 11 elevated tees, 41 bunkers and unique hole-shaping.
Shining Mountain Golf Course Offers Scenic View: Located in Woodland Park, this course offers views overlooking Pikes Peak and was rated by Golf Digest as one of the Top 50 Courses to ‘Play Once in a Lifetime.’