Howdy All,

Wife and I are taking a short trip to Denver the week of my birthday and I have been looking at places to play.

I narrowed my choices down to the three below and was wondering if anyone has experience on any of the courses.

From my preliminary research they all have about the same Slope rating and total yardage of my home course. My current front runner is Fox Hollow since I think it appears to be the prettiest view.

As for handicaps, the Wife just started playing and won't be playing her own shots. I am currently a 21 handicap.

Appreciate any more info or even other course suggestions, Thanks!

Raccoon Creek

Fox Hollow

Todd Creek

Raccoon Creek runs 5hr+ rounds constantly. Would stay away if possible.

Haven't played Todd Creek. If you're in that area, I'd recommend Riverdale Dunes instead.

Fox Hollow is solid, Canyon to Meadow is my preferred set-up if you can get it.

You can cross-post on the Around the Nation > Denver specific thread as well for additional responses.

Fox Hollow if it's only those three courses. But if you have a car the answer to this question is always, always, Bear Dance.

Thanks for the recommendations

Dunes was something I saw on a list and I have a bookmark for, Ill look into it more now

Heard good things about Bear Dance too, Ill check it out

https://fossiltrace.com/

https://www.arrowheadcolorado.com/

Both pretty close to Denver.

Fossil ridge in golden is cool too.

I once nailed a Canadian goose at raccoon creek. I still feel bad because it was limping after that

Not sure I recommend Riverdale Dunes for a 21 handicapper. Pete Dye design and pretty punitive. Water in play on ten holes.

Cool course, just a hard track.

Thats how I feel about Fossil Trace

Beautiful course but some doozy holes for my current game

I think Fossil Trace is more tricked up than it is difficult.

Fossil is a fun course. Didn't find it overly difficult. Pretty average difficulty with a fun layout.

bagger05 said:

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I think Fossil Trace is more tricked up than it is difficult.

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Pretty much all Jim Engh courses are somewhat tricked up.

Fox Hollow was fantastic, so jealous its not closer to me.

Only did 9 on the Meadows, I have a full 18 @Arrowhead tomorrow

LUaggie19 said:

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Fox Hollow was fantastic, so jealous its not closer to me.

Only did 9 on the Meadows, I have a full 18 @Arrowhead tomorrow

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Loved Arrowhead!! Great golf course with some really nice views.