Vail GC
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4.6
300 Reviews (300)
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
268 out of 300 reviews
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4.6
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptional staff friendliness and a well-designed layout consistently draw golfers back to this visually stunning course. Reasonable food and beverage pricing adds strong value to an already rewarding round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6739 yards
Slope 154
Rating 77.5

Situated at the base of the Gore Mountain Range in the Rocky Mountains, Vail Golf Club is a mountain course with beautiful scenery provided by Gore Creek, which meanders through the layout, and the White River National Forest that rests adjacent to it. The golf course features flat, tree-lined fairways and medium-sized greens, both of which are well protected by numerous bunkers. The golf course plays through towering trees that demand accuracy. There are also several beaver ponds throughout the golf course that come into play on several holes. In addition to the scenic round, Vail Golf Club also provides practice facilities including a driving range and putting greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Open: 5/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Ben Krueger (1962) Andy Johnson Kevin Atkinson (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
300 Reviews (300)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Elevation Changes 7
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Walkers 9
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 2
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

GREAT COURSE

Great layout! We had a great time and paired up with a nice couple from Michigan. The weather was wonderful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf bike heaven

The Vail Golf Club might be the only walkable course in the valley. Although I love a good walk, next time I'm renting a golf bike. The piece of land is quite flat, so it would be a nice ride between the Rocky Mountain walls framing the setting. If the highway weren't running alongside much of the back nine, providing so much noise pollution, this course would be an awesome mountain getaway. As it is, it's a nice muni kept in good condition with Gore Creek meandering through several holes. A new clubhouse scheduled to be finished by next fall will be a nice addition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Views!!

Spectacular views of mountains and Colorado river. This course is well worth the time and cost but beware the wind can be a bugger in the afternoon! A must do while in Vail if you play!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course for a town course. Prices are not bad. The only thing is hopefully you are not behind walkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

first time

always wanted to play this course. it was a great experience and had a great time. next time would like to ride their bike instead of a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Mountain Golf Course

As a resident of Illinois I have never seen such a scenic and beautiful setting for a golf course. The course itself looks nice but the mountain backdrop is just phenomenal. Aside from the looks the rest of the course was good to. Moderately challenging but overall fun course with many fun holes. I particularly liked the par 3s with elevated tee boxes. The course was in good shape. Greens were tricky but rolled well. Tee and boxes and fairways were in great shape. Tje staff was nice. They really push for pace of play, and they boast about how they'll have you finish 18 in 4 hrs and 7 min. But even if you play fast don't expect to finish much faster then that because as long as the group ahead of you is keeping is that pace you can't pass them. So we were stuck behind a slower group we couldn't pass. it is expensive but I think worth the price, especially if your on vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring conditions

Overall condition of the course was poor. Turf was thin in many areas. Greens were mostly good. Peak season should improve conditioning.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Finally played Vail

Enjoyed the course . Parkland style golf at 8500 feet. Spring conditions in late May , due to altitude and a very wet weather pattern . We were treated very well by the staff . I was one iron longer , even in the colder air. Great views ...good times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course

Very nice, friendly and helpful staff. Well kept despite it being fairly early in the season. If you like being in one of the most scenic areas in the country, during its down time. The week after Memorial Day is the best if the weather is as compliant as it was when I was there. Being up there just before most stores/restaurants close for the season, when its slow, I thought was fantastic, it made being in a scenic place relaxing too.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Early Season Conditions

The course was in good condition for this early in the season. I enjoyed the new green location on the par three 15th which adds about 30 yards to the hole. I hope they keep it there and it isn't just a temporary situation. It was impossible to not enjoy myself when I got such a fantastic deal on Golf Now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, fantastic staff and service!!

This was my first time playing Vail Golf Club. It was a unique experience playing the course nestled up to the bottom of the Vail ski resort and downtown Vail Village. Every hole offered a new and exciting challenge and photo opportunities. The staff was phenomenal and did everything they could to make sure we were properly taken care of and satisfied with every aspect of our visit. I will absolutely be going back to golf Vail Golf Club again, and recommend anyone else looking for an amazing mountain course to play do the same!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day with fall colors

Had a fabulous round of golf on October 4th. The leaves were in full color, the weather was perfect, the course was in great shape and everyone was so nice at the shop. I would recommend this course to anyone. It is absolutely beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Vail in the fall

Course was in great shape for the near end of the season. Perfect weather and fall colors made for an unforgettable time. Staff was extremely helpful and overall it was a very enjoyable golf experience. Great job guys!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Autum

The colors of the golden aspen trees was an added treat to this challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

COURSE IN GREAT SHAPE

PLAYED THIS COURSE LAST YEAR AND ENJOYED IT. GREENS AND FAIRWAYS IN GREAT SHAPE. AND THE ASPENS WERE A BEAUTIFUL YELLOW.

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

Great views

Hard the first time. Course knowledge will allow scoring to improve Fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Fun Time, but NOT worth the Money

Came up here with some buddies for a little golf weekend. Always wanted to play the course. Pretty sure I won't be playing it again. Great views and conditions were alright.
I would recommend playing somewhere else if your in the area. Eagle or Silverthorne have better options.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Our fav!

Vail not only has the best skiing in the USA but the Vail Golf course is truly an experience not to be missed. Very friendly staff and greens that will challenge better players. Roughs are difficult but most fairways are wide and forgiving.
Views of the Gore are amazing!
Pricing is good....only negative comment we have is last week played and were told by rangers to pick up our pace 3 times...now most would think we were duffing but seriously we were playing 12 minutes ahead and constantly waiting on a threesome ahead....reported that to golf shop when we finished at 3:55 round???? Strange...what sup told them to do this?
Overall still our fav.

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

Beautiful

Was not one of my better rounds (just one of those days); but it was so beautiful that I was able to enjoy every moment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

my wife was the best part.

Thank God I didn't pay $109. Worst course I've played in colorado. Cart guys and rangers were the best part aside from views.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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