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4.3
573 Reviews (573)
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
188
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
38
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
438 out of 573 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
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27 out of 29 reviews
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4.5
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.0%
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40 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Colorado National's varied layout impresses with doglegs, elevation changes, water carries, and a memorable closing hole. Friendly staff and a well-equipped driving range with a full restaurant round out a quality experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7579 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.3

The golf course at the Colorado National Golf Club is an 18-hole, public course that is situated just 20 minutes north of Denver. Jay Morrish designed the formerly known as Vista Ridge golf course with a traditional links-style layout. The course covers 7,579 yards of golf from its longest tees and plays to a par of 72. Rolling fairways lined with native grasses and large, undulating greens make the golf course interesting, while beautiful views of snow-topped mountains provide pleasant scenery. The course has many bunkers as well as water hazards. Colorado National Golf Club also features five sets of tee boxes for golfers to work on a number of different handicaps.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Morrish (2003) Andy Johnson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collard shirt required and no denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
573 Reviews (573)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 29
19th Hole Scenic Views 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 65
Water Hazards 56
Elevation Changes 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 50
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 47
Locals 42
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 55
Worth the Drive 42
Convenient to the City 31

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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Panoramic Views

The course has good layout with panaromic views of the mountains to the west. It is laid out thru residential neighhoods with lots of open space. Fairways and greens were in great condittion. Holes are challenging, but fair. If in the Broomfield and Boulder CO area , this would be a good choice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course / Bad Condition

Usually one of my favorite courses in the Denver area but the course is in poor condition at the moment, fairways are hit or miss and almost all of the greens were very dry and bumpy, atypical from usual.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Golf course is in very good shape

Will let you keep coming back and I recommend to friends playing it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GPS Saved the Day, but also almost ruined it

The in-cart GPS was excellent, save for one feature. The robot is able to shut down the cart and tell you to reverse from the area. This would be fine, if it didn't have a super loud reverse beep that goes on for a minute or two as you leave the "area."

Other than that, my day was perfect. The greens were perfect, the fairways beautiful, and the tee boxes were fresh and level.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gem of a course

This course is EXACTLY what golf should be. Don't know what to say other than that. It's beautiful, challenging (but VERY playable) and the course definitely has it's own character.

10/10 would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Horrendous Pace of Play

This course is one of the nicer courses in the Denver metro area and the golfnow deals are always good. The course itself is one of my favorites, but I have literally had to stop playing here due to the fact that the pace of play is horrific. It is so unbelievably slow and there is never a marshall keeping up the pace. I have played rds close to 6 hours here which is just absurd. Great course, but the pace of play pretty much negates the value. I play Thorncreek and the Broadlands now because the pace of play is sooooo much better and the quality of the courses is comparable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Co National

Well designed course. Fairways were a little barren but it's early. The sand is very course and green side bunkers are especially challenging.

Gorgeous mountain views. The housing built around the course is a bit ugly in places but overall beautiful track.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

back again maybe

Course conditions were good for this time of year; a couple of more months and it will definitely be at it's peak. Love the speed of the greens. Hats off to superintendent.
Price was right. Booked online. Speedy check in. Would be nice if you including practice balls in pricing. Pretty standard at most premium courses in Denver metro.
The only bad thing I experienced was the length of time waiting to get beverages and food at the turn. The bartender seemed more interested in chatting with the guys already finished with their rounds. She definitely needed some help, especially considering the marshall was getting on our case before we walked in. The group in front of us waited for well over 15 min and they ordered from the cart ahead of time! That's an improvement that needs immediate attention. Weekends during prime hours need to have two ladies working the bar and one working the tables at least.
Room for improvement but overall had fun and shot well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Advanced GPS on Carts!

Greens were slow and in fair condition, Fairways rough in spots... A bit pricey for conditions, I play this course about 20 times per year.. they must have raised their prices this year, and the course was in better shape last year. Punched greens still slowing down my putts. I would be happy if they lowered their rates this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Horrific slow play at this course

The pace of play was TERRIBLE. Did not see a Marshall once in 5 hours. The service in the grill was unfriendly and as slow or slower than the pace on the course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens fees very fair, so that means no Rangers?

I know it is early, but it was a pretty busy (Rick Rielly was there doing a ESPN piece) and beautiful day. Manage your course like it deserves to be managed. The food and beverage staff was great and super friendly but I can get that a restaurant. The golf staff was apathetic and without a ranger the pace of play was really bad. Good thing I only paid $40 because that is about what it is worth for a 5 hour round. I would gladly pay $60 for a 4 hour 15 round.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course To Get You Going

This was our first round of the year and the course was in great shape. There is some standing water, but that is no surprise in the middle of April. The group ahead of us was pretty slow, but the twosome we were paired up with were just as slow, so it was smooth. I love the long par 5's and 3's. I am a big hitter, so a longer course like this is nice to be able to use every club in my bag. The staff was friendly and lunch at the clubhouse was fantastic. I like to come here about once a year because I live quite far away, but it is worth the trip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course overall! !

Nice course. Could have been in better condition. But it is early in the year still. I'm sure it will be better by middle of May.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for a Hot Deal

Several burned out areas & the greens had recently been aerated so that wasn't great but for the $$ on your Hot Deal, I'd play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Carts/staff

Cart died on the third hole. Took 30 min to get a new one.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course with great views

A challenging course from the tips. Strategic bunker placements ensure you think about each shot. Fun course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Very Poor Organization

This was the first time my friends and I played at this course and because of the people who worked there, it will be the last. Everyone who worked there was obnoxiously unfriendly. We had a tee time at 1 o'clock and showed up an hour early. When we checked in we were told that we wouldn't be able to get off until 2 o'clock due to poor scheduling. So, we got up to the tee at 2 and were told it would probably be 20 more minutes because of slow play. The attendant said he would tell us when we could go then he just took off. 30 minutes rolled by and he hadn't returned yet. So we took it upon ourselves to go ahead and tee off with a single who was waiting ahead of us and invited us to join. An hour and a half late! We then only managed to play 9 holes due to slow play ahead. All in all, the experience left a sour taste in our mouths considering we drove an hour to get there from our friends house and paid for 18 holes.

I would not recommend this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice being outdoors, I guess

I had the chance to play Colorado National Golf Club while in Colorado on business. Pulling up the course looks incredible and the facilities present the illusion this course is going to be solid. The staff was okay, seemed preoccupied. I had to rent clubs which I was told was a set of Nikes, however when I picked them up it was a Frankenstein set. That set me back $40 and I used my partners clubs most of the day. The course was not in great shape, granted the greens were being airated. Solid layout, poor upkeep.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Colorado National

I really liked the layout and the variety of tee boxes available. What didn't work well for me was that the greens were aerated and sanded. I wasn't aware of this through my GolfNow booking until after I had paid for the round. Also, the back nine was closed, so I had to play the front twice. I was notified of this situation by the pro shop when I checked in. A couple important bits of information I would have liked to know in advance. With that said I'd love to play there again in a month or so when the course is in shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

No Aeration Alert

Golf Now did not have an aeration alert and the greens were just done. Still not on the site.

Colorado National is always a great challenging coarse. The conditions do vary throughout the year. If there is any wind in the area you will feel it there. Spectacular views of the Rocky Mountain range.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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