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Best Golf Courses In Colorado's Mountains

When it comes to price, views and conditions, the Colorado Rockies are generally an ideal place to play golf. The richness of the dark green fairways winding through the pines and aspens often make you feel like you've been transported into a painting.
Cordilera
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Cordillera

97 Main St. Suite E202
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-6480
cordillera-vail.com

The plush resort area of Cordillera features four distinct courses, stating with the Summit at 9,000 feet to the Valley at 7,300 feet.

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Beaver Creek Golf Club

103 Offerson Road
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
(970) 754-5775
beavercreek.com

Beaver Creek Golf Club starts in the heart of the ski village, works its way almost to the bottom of the valley, then climbs back up on a route filled with spectacular holes.

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Red Sky Ranch

1(866) 873-3759
redskygolfclub.com

Red Sky Ranch is just down the valley from Vail. The Norman and Fazio courses feature fairways you can putt off and pool-table smooth greens.

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Ironbridge

410 Ironbridge Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-0630
ironbridgeclub.com

South of Glenwood Canyon down Highway 82 lies Ironbridge, an exceptional course that features four of the most picturesque holes (10-13) you'll ever see carved out of a canyon that's a half-mile cart ride away from the clubhouse.

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