Golf Granby Ranch
About
Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, Golf Granby Ranch boasts unbelievable mountain vistas. It consistently ranks as one of the top public golf courses in Colorado. Formerly known as Headwaters G.C., the course originally opened as a nine-hole layout in 2001 and has since expanded to a full 18 holes and underwent a renovation by Nicklaus Design. The golf course tumbles across dramatically hilly terrain that does more than offer great views, it also gives each hole a unique character. Sand traps can be found throughout, you'll even see some in the middle of the fairways, which is a Nicklaus signature. There are also natural lakes and ponds that come into play on several occasions. The golf course can be a tough but six sets of tees make it approachable for any skill level.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7123 yards | 73.1 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6601 yards | 70.1 | 126 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6009 yards | 67.2 | 113 |
| Red | 72 | 5276 yards | 68.1 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/137 | 540 | 209 | 413 | 408 | 358 | 462 | 597 | 194 | 419 | 3600 | 472 | 512 | 153 | 388 | 404 | 381 | 446 | 228 | 539 | 3523 | 7123 |
| White M: 69.7/125 | 480 | 180 | 355 | 348 | 332 | 431 | 557 | 168 | 391 | 3242 | 405 | 485 | 139 | 361 | 377 | 353 | 425 | 159 | 518 | 3222 | 6464 |
| Yellow M: 66.6/115 W: 72.6/138 | 440 | 172 | 317 | 332 | 305 | 399 | 523 | 158 | 344 | 2990 | 357 | 452 | 124 | 320 | 344 | 308 | 370 | 149 | 462 | 2886 | 5876 |
| Green M: 63.6/104 W: 68.4/129 | 408 | 141 | 290 | 299 | 266 | 360 | 486 | 119 | 275 | 2644 | 330 | 405 | 66 | 299 | 300 | 247 | 324 | 121 | 410 | 2502 | 5146 |
| Red W: 64.4/122 | 361 | 141 | 238 | 256 | 233 | 291 | 352 | 119 | 269 | 2260 | 290 | 349 | 66 | 228 | 246 | 247 | 275 | 121 | 363 | 2185 | 4445 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
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The employees make it much better
The staff makes sure that everything’s running smoothly but also makes it feel like they’re not breathing down my neck when I just wanna golf in peace. Only golfed there once, highly recommend you golf there if you're a fellow golfer, most definitely be going there again.
Not worth the price
This course is far too expensive for the quality and experience, especially compared to nearby Grand Elk and Pole Creek. Dusty dirt cart paths, some along long dusty roads with construction truck traffic with the slowest gas carts I've ever ridden. No ranger to speed up pace of play. There were at least three groups waiting on each hole with a group of six ahead slowing down play. We quit half way through the back nine after 5 hours due to a storm coming in and they refused to give us a refund or rain check. Plus, now you have to pay when making a tee time with a 48 hr cancelation window. As a Grand County resident I will be spending my money at the other two local courses which are about the same price with a much higher standard of quality.
Poor value for money
Let’s start with the good. The course is fine, and it’s in very good shape. There are 5 different sets of tees, so you can definitely find a distance that suits everyone in your group. It’s not particularly hard, but if you miss the fairway and end up in the native grass you’ll probably be dropping.
Now the bad. The facilities are not very good. The “cart path” is a rough dirt and gravel path the entire way. Very bumpy and uncomfortable. Trucks passing by down the dirt road cover you in dust. There are not beverage carts or water stations on the course. Port-o-potty is your only bathroom option.
If this course were $50, it would be fine. But it’s $100, and for $24 more you can play at Pole Creek which is 15 minutes closer to Winter Park and is one of the nicest courses I’ve ever played. This place just isn’t worth the money you’ll spend.
WOW
The scenery at this course is amazing, staff was friendly and helpfull. 1st timers take extra ball's cause you have no idea where to miss it safe here. If you see carts driving past you has your driving in they are just going to hole 10.
Fun course with views
Greens and fairways could be in better shape, but you could tell they were putting in some effort to fill in problem areas. Views on the front 9 are great (besides the big dirt pile / gravel pit by the clubhouse which is also a main view on the front 9). The back 9 turned out to be my favorite. I wasn’t expecting the hills and fun course layout!
Great course despite greens
Yes the greens are in pretty bad shape and there is nothing flashy about this course at all, but after playing Pole Creek, Grand Elk and Fossil Trace this week, we enjoyed playing here just as much and at half the price. Other than the greens the rest of the course is in great shape and the layout is really intriguing, especially the back 9. Signage is almost nonexistent, so study and follow the map on the score card. And bring your own cooler, food and beverage. You will enjoy this course.
Horrible greens
Greens have really bad winterkill you can't even take putting seriously...30 to 70 percent of the greens were dead....rest of course in great shape .
Fairway condition was great. Greens were lacking consistency. Putting was challenging. Very bumpy.
Nice course sweet views.
Greens and course were in good condition for early season. Enjoyable.
Most beautiful Colorado
Always enjoy the beauty and splendor of playing this course
Gramby Ranch
Course in good shape, we had special on pricing, Hot Deal, which made it affordable for us, otherwise we could not play here. cart paths are dirt on back nine, dusty, bathrooms not good, water available and a cart came by twice for anything we would like to buy, drinks, etc.,
Fun course
When we first drove up to the course we weren’t particularly impressed. But once you are down among the fairways and greens, it’s a fun and fair course. The conditions this summer are excellent and the wild flowers and other natural plants make the environment unique.
Play here many times. Course in good shape, and a fun layout. I like the back 9 a lot, even if there are long distances to drive in your cart. Always a good value.
A fun, stimulating course with subtleties that emerge on repeat visits
This is a really enjoyable course that may be the best overall course in Grand County. The check in was seamless. The practice facilities were good. The conditions were excellent. The greens were consistent and enjoyable. Repeat rounds will make this more enjoyable and interesting as you pick up on some subtleties. Note, #16 has an area short of the green that isn't visible on a longer approach shot, so a drive up to preview it is worth the effort.... or consider laying up if you're not sure you'll carry to the green. This is worth the effort to come play.
Great Scenery
Course in great shape and pace of play excellant. The back nine is somewhat confusing to mannuver, signage would help.
Take a snack for the drive between nine and ten. The scenery is breathtaking and not to be missed.
Always fun. Course is in good shape. Not perfect, but plenty good.
Windy and smoky, but interesting
Tough conditions last week at Granby Ranch, but it was a course worth playing once. I'm generally not a fan of the courses I've played in Grand County (I found Pole Creek to be overhyped and was just kind of lukewarm on Grand Elk) but this track was okay. I tend to like mountain courses that have more nuance to them (like Lakota Canyon or Eagle Vail) but in a pinch this course will do. Hole 12 was great, really fun par 3.