University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch

Man my BIL and I enjoyed our time here. We aren't picky so not the best critics for courses but a great place to play!

First time playing this course yesterday. I got lucky and I think the weather scared some folks off so got an early round in. This is one of the most underrated courses in the Denver metro area. From the moment you step onto the first tee, you’re greeted with stunning views of the Rockies and a course layout that’s both challenging and rewarding. It felt secluded, but yet you know there is a lot close by if you’re familiar with the area. The fairways are beautifully maintained, the greens roll true, and the overall course condition is top-tier. Especially impressive given Colorado’s ever-changing weather. The staff is friendly, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make the round enjoyable. What really sets this course apart is the atmosphere: peaceful, scenic, and a perfect balance of playability for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to work on your game or just soak in a scenic round with friends, this course delivers. Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike. It’s a course I’ll keep coming back to. Great collection of 18 beautiful golf holes.

First time playing this track as we were visiting Denver in May. My 14 year old son and I ended up playing it twice. First round was late day tee off and second was 12 noon on a Sunday. Andy, Mike and all the staff were great. Everything ran on time and our second round was 4 hours on a Sunday afternoon, pretty good! Course was in great shape. Tee boxes and fairways are fantastic. I liked the layout with some wide open holes and others that make you think. The 17th, par 3 with a back left pin is a golf shot! Greens are a little slow and we had a tough time picking up the pace, especially on down hole putts. Beverage cart came around 4 times each round and the bar is a nice spot for a post game pint or snack. If we head back to Denver, I would tee it up here again.

Way over priced. DU must be pocketing all the profits because they aren't puting it into course maintenance. Greens in bad shape, rich hard traps, divots everywhere. And we saw one course ranger on 18 holes. No enforcement of peace of play. For $120+ per round with cart, carts should have ball and club cleaners.

I have played all over CO and around the world, and this is definitely one of the most expensive courses in Denver Metro for the conditions and price. If the course were in better shape, I would gladly pay the price, but the layout and the conditions just aren't worth it. What I paid was $112 off season, December, with a cart. Range balls add $17 for a large. $129 for a large bucket and a round of golf in December? At check-in I commented it was pricey and the response was golf is expensive... This is what's wrong with golf! Golf doesn't have to be this expensive to be good, but if it is expensive it better be good and the architecture amazing. Conditions: A few greens were frozen and unplayable. Tee boxes unkept, and fairways were 3.5/5. Greens 3.5/5. Winter conditions. Layout: Played the tips black tees, and tee boxes seemed about right. Playing partners commented playing the blue tees you have several silly iron layups on par 4s, which is true. Overall, tight space architecturally on #4,#5,#6 with tee boxes and greens on top of each other. Nice holes on #8 if you play the tee box in the back. Otherwise blue tees have a layup 150 yrd shot? Water in play on #10 only on the 2nd shot, but not the first unless you hit it 330 yards. Water not a factor if pin on right. Not a lot of risk reward for drivable par 4s and short par 4s. I could go on, but I would give the course a 6.8/10 rating for the price.