Affordable Colorado Mountain Getaways 3 Courses in 3 Days
Keystone River Golf Course
The Keystone River course starts near the ski area base and runs along the Snake River. Fairways climb immediately and later drop down to the river. Play afternoon for better rates.
Keystone Ranch Golf Course
The original Keystone Ski Resort course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II and bullt on a former ranch in the hills above near the ski area. Fairways run thru tall pines before entering into the wide valley with lakes. Play afternoon.
SILVERTHORNE
Raven at Three Peaks
After exiting the I-70 tunnel and descending into the town of Silverthorne, the Raven at Three Peaks is just north of town. Fairways run along a highway and climbing uphill and then plunge hundreds of feet down. Play afternoon at sunset.
BRECKENRIDGE
Breckenridge Golf Club
The most popular of all the mountain courses is this city owned 27 hole course. It is the only municipal Jack Nicklaus Signature course. Fairways run through wetlands and beaver ponds plus up into the pine forests. Book online for lower rates.
SILVERTHORNE AND FRISCO
Lodging
Stay in towns just away from the actual ski areas for more affordable motels. Stay in Silverthorne or Frisco motels for two nights and drive to the different courses.
COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT
Copper Creek Golf Course
Starting right at the base of the Copper Mountain Ski Area, fairways climb up a ski slope and then plunge back down to the creek and a series of ponds. Designed by Pete and Perry Dye, fairways later climb up the valley to reach the Highest Elevation 18th Hole in North America.
Vail Golf Club
Descending down Vail Pass, the original course is visible from I-70. Fairways run uphill along Gore Creek and then back along the hillsides. Although public it is very busy and has high non-resident rates.
AVON
Eagle Vail Golf Club
Past Vail Village and along the Eagle River is the unique Eagle Vail course. From the clubhouse perched on a steep hillside, the first fairway is 65 feet below. The course runs along the valley floor and across the Eagle River. The final fairways climb back up into the trees before dropping down to finish amid bunkers.
EAGLE
Eagle Ranch
Arnold Palmer's last Colorado course design is the city-owned course above town set in a wide valley with ponds.
WOLCOTT
Red Sky
With two courses and two clubhouses, the Tom Fazio and Greg Norman designed courses are among the top rated in Colorado. Visitors can play only by staying in certain Vail Resorts lodging. The courses are rotated between resort guest and private play daily,
GYPSUM
Gypsum Creek
Past Vail and in a wide area above the factory town of Gypsum is the former Pete Dye designed country club. It is now owned by the town and has reasonable rates and availability .