via Google1🏆 5 award winnersVail
Nearest metro: Vail (EGE)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
14 courses·$$$$·$1,519/golfer
Marquee: Red Sky Golf Club: Fazio Course
3 destinations · 20 catalog courses · 10 nationally ranked
Best Golf Courses in Colorado
Colorado carries 3 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 20 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.
Every Colorado destination, ranked
Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.
| # | Destination | Nearest airport | Courses | Peak greens fee | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vail | EGE (Vail) | 3 must-play / 14 total | $135–$295 | $$$$ |
| 2 | Denver | DEN (Denver) | 4 must-play / 12 total | $62–$175 | $$ |
| 3 | Grand Junction | GJT (Grand Junction) | 1 must-play / 8 total | $35–$105 | $ |
Where is the best golf in Colorado?
The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa at Grand Junction is the strongest catalog course in Colorado, earning #17 America's 100 Greatest Public Courses (2005-08) on national rankings. Colorado carries 10 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.
The Colorado destination lineup
Near Vail
via Google1🏆 5 award winnersNear Denver
via Google2🏆 4 award winnersDenver
Nearest metro: Denver (DEN)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
12 courses·$$·$1,136/golfer
Marquee: Fossil Trace Golf Club
Near Grand Junction
via Google3🏆 1 award winnerGrand Junction
Nearest metro: Grand Junction (GJT)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
8 courses·$·$969/golfer
Marquee: The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa
When to plan a Colorado golf trip
The strongest months for golf in Colorado are May, Jun, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.
Frequently asked questions about golf in Colorado
Is Colorado a good state for a golf trip?
Yes, decisively. Colorado has 3 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 20 independently researched courses, including 10 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Vail anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.
How much does a Colorado golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Colorado runs about $1,136 per person on average across the state's 3 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $969 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,519. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.
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This page ranks every Colorado destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.