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
1067 Reviews (1067)
5 Stars
339
4 Stars
504
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
88.7%
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930 out of 1067 reviews
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4.2
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
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5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.2%
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50 out of 58 reviews
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4.1
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.8%
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99 out of 114 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
1067 Reviews (1067)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 49
Undulating Greens 38
Narrow Fairways 37
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Walkers 32
Beginners 25
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 63
In the 'Burbs 15
Near the Airport 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't Golf Here

Not worth the money and the staff is ridiculously rude. Also, the layout of the course is stupid. You end up teeing off directly beside people 7 holes on front of you (literally 10 ft beside them). Don't waste your money or your time!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful day turned bad

My friends and I were thoroughly enjoying our round until the Marshal exploded on a group without warning. Pace of play was slow, but to watch a marshall verbally abuse a customer was inconceivable. Come to find out that the Marshall is the Business Manager at the course was worse. Apparently he doesn't know about golf and/or doesn't care about the business. The inside staff was fabulous. Other than the incident, we enjoyed our round amongst us. I would rather take my business to a course that has ettiquite.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great greens, too bad about the cart paths

We had a fun day, my wife and I. Had played many years ago when it was a private golf course, so no comparison. It is shorter than most, yet challenging. For the most part the fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Some confusion as to distances from the blues off of the course markers vs the card. For a quick round of enjoyable golf, it is great value! Played in the afternoon as a twosome, so play was speedy. The biggest challenge is the upkeep of the place. It looks tired, and unmaintained on the cart paths and around the clubhouse. They are refurbishing a lot ofit, so should be better later on. Not sure about the paths -- hard to stay on them around the tees and greens as suggested because of the potholes and erosion!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This short course was in good condition

It is hard to find a shorter course that is also kept up well -- a challenge when you are trying to find a suitable place for a junior golfer. This course had excellent greens and the fairways and rough were very green and in great shape. I played with my 10 year old son and we finished in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course - Grounds need some work

Course was in good condition but as usual for the weekends at many courses people were waiting. The greens were challenging and in excellent shape - The layout has homes on top of you so make sure you hit them straight. The cart paths need to be repaved

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Enjoyable

First time playing Heather Ridge and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Course was in great shape from tee through greens. A "short course", but can still use driver on more than a couple holes. A very enjoyable round and I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Average course

Course tight with many adjacent holes and golf balls flying close! One errant shot hit my golf cart! Grass in rough was too high. Course played slowly and course marshall was no where to be seen. Greens in very good good shape. Fairways ok. Price was appropriate for the product.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good time

Had a great time playing the course can't wait to play it again!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Short but Narrow

Fairways and greens were in great shape as was the cart. Cart paths were in bad repair for most of the course.

Yardage is short but this little course more than makes up for it with narrow fairways, well placed hazards and undulating, sloping greens. I've never hit so many irons from the tee before. This wasn't due to the distance as much as the need for accuracy. Plenty of trees on both sides and garden condos just barely beyond the trees. If you are easily intimidated, this course might not be for you. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of challenge, scoring a few strokes worse than my average. If you like undulating greens you will love this course.

Once I got used to the layout my game seemed to elevate a little.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The course is challenging but fun

The course itself was in great shape and for the Golfnow price, unbeatable. The clubhouse is in need of repairs as it looks unchanged since the original build.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Worth the Hot Deal

On any other given day this might have been an excellent review; however, the course was cart path only because of flooding the previous evening. This slowed the pace of play down significantly, and made the conditions worse than they most likely are on average. Overall it was a nice day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for the money

Course was in good shape. The greens were well maintained and fast. Was in town for business and was a last minute decision to play here. Glad we did.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

It is nestled in a neighborhood, so there is little room off of the fairway on most holes. On several holes had to make the decision between going with a driver, or laying up safely. The greens were very difficult. Very fast overall, and several of them had multiple breaks to read.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

greatand fast course for the money

Course was very well maintained. Fast paced course. Will play again and will definitely recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A good test of your straight shots

Lots of water holes. They expect 4 hour round for 18 but if you have never played this course and lose balls in the water like we did several times, four hours is a very fast pace for a foursome. Also, walkers, pullers and carts on course at same time. Greens were tricky and sand was hard. Cart paths are in dire need of repair, bumpy and broken up asphalt . Houses line many of the tee boxes and fairways and are very close,so watch out if you slice or hook! But we had fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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

Heather Wedge is good for all levels of golfers...

Played with a buddy of mine who doesn't play golf too often and he wasn't intimidated due to the course being a little bit on the shorter side, especially from the white tees. Blue tees are a decent challenge for above average players, but still a pretty golfer friendly course. Pro shop and staff were very friendly and provided plenty of water and ice which more courses should take a lesson from. Overall probably an "8" for cost, time of play (3 hours - 18 holes) and overall course playability.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heather Ridge

Tough greens, beautiful open fairways. I will definetly be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Economical but enjoyable

We played on a hot afternoon that was interrupted by showers later. The tees and fairways were is good condition but showed heavy use given this is open to the public. There is a good mix of holes with water in play on some and bunkers in the obvious spots. The carts appeared to be new but the cartpaths were in disrepair. Looks like they had some capital but not enough to cover all their needs. Good course for beginners to intermediates for sure at the right GolfNow price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Very good nice place to play

This place is great for walking 18. It is fun with challenging holes. Ranger keeps up with pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great quick course

I really enjoyed mt round at Heather Ridge. The course played really well and the pin placements added to the difficulty. The clubhouse seemed a little dated and had a odd odor. The clubhouse is not why I show up though.

I would recommend this course for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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