One Week Trip To Colorado!

[Billy K2]

Hey guys, I'm taking a trip out to Evergreen, Colorado in spring, and I was wondering which courses I should play. I know for sure I'll be playing Bucksnort and Beaver Ranch. But, are there any hidden gems that you recommend? I would have time to play up to three more courses in addition to Bucksnort and Beaver. Thanks!

 

[TheWCG]

I would not recommend Beaver Ranch or Phantom Falls. A reputable reviewer made me see the light.

Yeah, take this one seriously, guys.

False, both courses are legit fun.

 

[threevok]

Thou shalt not joke.

 

[AndyJB]

If you have time to come down from the mountains, Jellystone in Larkspur is a great play to pay course that's a lot of fun. Another hidden gem (in my opinion) is Optomist Park in Fort Morgan. It's not a must play course, but if you have the time to drive out aways its worth hitting up for sure.

Of course I always recommend Green Valley Ranch if you are flying in, since it is only 15 minutes from the airport. Its a pretty basic park course, but a good spot to hit right off the plane.

 

[threevok]

Jellystone is closed until Jan 2015, supposedly. I wouldn't drive 15 minutes to play GVR unless I was drunk.*





*Just kidding. I don't even have a license.

 

[bobmcnelly]

Not so much hidden gems but you need to play; Bucksnort, Beaver Ranch, Phantom Falls, and Bailey. All but Bailey are pay to play and Bailey has a donation box. All the courses are well worth the cost in my opinion. And they are all within a 20 minute drive of each other.

If you are looking to camp, there is some great camping in the national forest near Bailey.

 

[AndyJB]

Jellystone is closed until Jan 2015, supposedly. I wouldn't drive 15 minutes to play GVR unless I was drunk.*





*Just kidding. I don't even have a license.

Well considering we are having Winter Warriors at Jelly in November I can tell you that's not true. It is closed right now because they have the pumpkin patch

And Green Valley Ranch is a decent park course. The only reason I suggest it is because it is so close to the airport.

 

[Billy K2]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to check out as many as I can!

 

[jeffmonty]

Since no one has mentioned it, i'll throw in a suggestion to play Ghost Town, near Central City. It's not the greatest course in the world, but it's unique, interesting, and worth playing. Afterwards, you can head down the road a little ways to Blackhawk and hit the blackjack tables.

 

[el siege]

Bailey and beaver ranch.

Ghost town, phantom falls, bucksnort for your second round of the day.

 

[threevok]

 

[threevok]

I'll second Ghost Town a cool little course.

The alleged Jellystone closure doesn't really affect you but I'd rather invest my time playing Beaver Ranch all day, day after day, than I would driving from Evergreen to play Jellystone, even though Jellystone is a worthy destination course.

I only disparaged Green Valley Ranch in order to make a joke. Don't put me in a headlock Andy.

 

[Future_Primitive]

I'll second Ghost Town a cool little course.

The alleged Jellystone closure doesn't really affect you but I'd rather invest my time playing Beaver Ranch all day, day after day, than I would driving from Evergreen to play Jellystone, even though Jellystone is a worthy destination course.

I only disparaged Green Valley Ranch in order to make a joke. Don't put me in a headlock Andy.

Yes, yes and yes. :hfive:

Looking forward to checking out Ghost Town on my next visit after seeing some photos my brother and buddies sent. Looks like a fun experience with some cool mining relics. Added bonus of Blackhawk being close by.

Jellystone was a fun course but it was nowhere close to Beaver Ranch, IMO of course. Wish I could have stayed and played Beaver Ranch a lot more than once and will definitely be back on my next trip.

Green Valley was nice but it was also rather dangerous as a few holes played awfully close to other park dwellers. Had to lay up a few times just to make sure pedestrians were not in play when shooting. Not sure I would go back there unless it was a cold fall day when others may not go to the park.