GC at Heather Ridge
A view of a hole with water coming into play at Golf Club at Heather Ridge
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4.1
1044 Reviews (1044)
5 Stars
328
4 Stars
497
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
89.9%
Recommend this course
911 out of 1044 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
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37 out of 42 reviews
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4.1
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.8%
Recommend this course
114 out of 127 reviews
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Course Highlights
Heather Ridge consistently impresses with well-maintained conditions, fast greens, and a tricky layout featuring water and elevation changes. Friendly staff and strong value make this a favorite among repeat golfers in the Denver area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5876 yards
Slope 128
Rating 69.0

The golf course at Heather Ridge provides not only a good game but also spectacular views overlooking the Rocky Mountains. The former private, 18-hole course is 6,106 yards at its longest tees and plays to a par of 70. Renowned golf course designer Richard Phelps designed the course, which opened in 1972. The small greens are undulating and extremely sloped. The course also features narrow fairways and water hazards. The most difficult hole on the Heather Ridge Golf Course is the 10th hole, which is a par-5 that covers 506 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Lounge
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Reviews

4.1
1044 Reviews (1044)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 48
Undulating Greens 37
Narrow Fairways 36
This course/club is great for:
Locals 41
Walkers 31
Seniors 25
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
In the 'Burbs 14
Near the Airport 9

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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

Nice little course

Some repairs to the cart paths, & more coming I think, as they really need it. Shorter tight course, keep them in the fairway and you'll be putting for birdie. Greens firm and in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was worth the money

The course is in great shape due to all the rain this year! I hated the bunkers, they're not in good shape and rough sand! Not a big fan of only 1 par 5 each 9 but overal lengths of each hole are championship level. It seems like the homes and condos all along the course are very tight and to close for forgiving play. If you shank a few here and there while you play be ready to hold your breath on this course cause youre bound to hit a house or two... my friend hit a few! But for $26 twilight with a cart you can't beat that! Friendly staff, good beer selection, and overal decent course!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nervous

If you can't hit straight don't play this course. Although it is a nice course I have nothing bad to say. But if you struggle to drive the ball straight it makes for a nerve racking day. Houses are very close to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Always have an excellent time golfing here. The food is excellent too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Fast greens

This place is great, but make sure you take your own water or beverages because there are no water stations anywhere and we only saw the snack cart once in 4 hours!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

Teed off at 8:30 on a Tuesday morning as a twosome and finished in just over 3 hours. We were only the second group out. Weather was outstanding and course was in great shape. Only $21 on Golfnow hot deal. Great bang for your buck. Good to play on a weekday morning, weekends are busy. Greens were pretty hard and quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Great conditions, staff friendly, decently challenging with good amount of water. Only complain was the cart paths were rough and torn up. Otherwise great course for reasonable price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.

This hidden gem is worth every penny. No, it is not Arrowhead or Inverness, but the coarse is a lot of fun. Greens are challenging, just enough water where it counts, long five pars and super friendly staff. I wish a private millionaire would drop a few dollars into this ex-country club and make it a more family fun place. Kids at pool-parents on coarse type deal. Otherwise, one of my favorite Golf Now destinations.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bang for your buck

This course will make you better. You have to think and execute or you're screwed. Best bang for the buck for afternoon play in my opinion.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Got a deal off GolfNow and only payed $30. For that price I would definitely go there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

greens are horribly fast

Keep your approaches below the hole because if you're above the hole you're dead. Really fast greens. Maybe not so bad once the grass grows a little.. Course was in pretty poor shape even for middle of April.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Some Good, Some Bad, But Mostly Okay

The place is relatively conveniently located, but if it your first time playing, it is a bit challenging which way to go from the parking lot to the golf shop (just go right, haha). From the moment I got to the shop, there was a man and his son about to play, and they showed up 2 hours early and the son was claimed as a "spectator" all for $23. Of course later, I saw them playing together, both with clubs on the back nine much ahead of their 3:30 pm tee time, but that is neither here nor there. I checked in after the father and son duo and asked if it would be okay if I didn't take a cart, and then the guy at the counter said I would need to pair up with the guy at the tee box. I declined and he told me I would have to move quickly and the GolfNow price was with a cart so there was absolutely nothing he could do. I was not asking for anything because I wanted to walk, but thanks for putting the fact out there. Other than the bad experience from the beginning, I overall had a great time on the course. I was caught behind a threesome and the ranger came and asked if I wanted to be transplanted up a few holes, which I agreed. He seemed nice and helpful. Other than that, the play was relatively unremarkable. Just remember to not ask if it is okay to walk the course, because the counter boy is going to get onto you for wanting a discount or something...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great affordable Golf

Always have a good time golfing at Heather Ridge!! Book on Golf Now and get great rates at this course!! The Staff and fellow golfers are always friendly! Not sure about the breakfast burrito i bought but Noonans Tavern upstairs serves a good lunch Highly recommend after a round of golf!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Water Hazzards

My wife and I just played this course for the first time and can't wait to go back. This is a great aurora course with tons of obstacles. This place really is a gem with the amount of water Hazzards you need to negotiate. Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Go Somewhere Else!

Hi golfer(s),

I decided to give this course a shot and was extremely disappointed. I generally do not fill out reviews but felt the need to warn any curious minds about this course.

Course: it is nothing special, you are playing through neighborhoods of apartments.. link style, narrow. Tee off and you are practically hitting towards the group in front of you. Green side sand traps require no skill, you can putt your ball out of them. Moving past that, any decent "view" of scenery is obstructed by apartments, condos, parking lots, etc. There was not one hole or time I took a photo during the round. I love snapping quick pictures on my iPhone if that helps clarify.

Atmosphere: I am by no means a professional golfer; however, I do understand the etiquette of golf. You could very well be on the tee and about to swing, carts would continue to drive and/or continue about very loud conversations. The clientele is very amateur, I do not know if anyone thought about letting a group play through - the round lasted way too long for a 70 par course (35/35).

Price: overpriced - period. For the quality of course, you might as well shell out the $5-15 extra dollars for nicer course like Colorado National.

Staff: was probably the only positive aspect of this course. They were helpful - especially in providing my aiming fluid (beers).

Happy golfing!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value, good course.

Heather ridge was a pleasant surprise. I have spent the last three years in the Phoenix area playing all types of courses. Now that I moved to Denver I randomly picked a course to play as soon as the snow melted and temp was above 60 degrees. Price was $44 which is comparable to what I'm used to, course was in terrific condition, and greens were incredibly fast and healthy.
The layout would be a good one to walk, but the carts were electric and in good shape for the lazy out there like me. Course has great open fairways, good for a slight slice like mine, and the greens aren't too challenging to get to, but some are very well protected. I have a 19 handicap and with a couple better decisions, I could play this course consistently in the mid 80's.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Loves the Greens

Even though it was the middle of March, the greens were in great condition. There was a lot of contour in the greens that made them very challenging. I will definitely come back this summer to play them at there top speed, should make them even more challenging!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Over priced

I was charged $40.00 for that round which was advertised as a 24% savings. When I got to the course, I noticed that the rate on the board was $32.00; it was only worth about $25.00 to play. My first and last impression is that the course is a poor to average maintained muni. It was very short (par 70) and very tight. It wouldn't be my first choice if I had to play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

Excellent value. Course is pretty good with fairly challenging greens. Greens are in good shape. The houses, condos, etc. that line the fairways are a bit intimidating. Keep it straight.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

The Storm.

Chose not to believe the weatherman but temp dropped 30 degrees and the wind picked up to 50mph.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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