Fossil Trace Golf Club

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3050 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
64 Million Years in the Making... Fossil Trace Golf Club is one of Denver Colorado's premier public golf courses designed by renowned golf course architect Jim Engh. Located in Golden, Colorado - Fossil Trace Golf Club is nestled adjacent to the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front Range and only 15-minutes from downtown Denver, Colorado. In its short history, the golf course has enjoyed tremendous success and is considered one the finest golf courses and golf experiences available in Denver and all of Colorado. Most recently, Westword Magazine named Fossil Trace as "Best Golf Course in Denver" for the second time. The golf course opened in July of 2003, approximately 64-million years after the first dinosaurs walked where holes 11 through 15 now sit. Triceratops footprints, as well as other prehistoric creatures' fossils can be viewed adjacent to the golf courses 12th green. Also, located just inside the main doors of the golf course clubhouse is an exhibit that details the rich history of the property and shares information about the dinosaur tracks and other impressive fossils uncovered on the golf course. In addition to the prehistoric relics at Fossil Trace Golf Club, several massive remnants of clay mining equipment can be seen throughout the golf courses layout. Each piece serves as a reminder of the rich history of the property and adds to the award winning golf experience. Take a golf vacation in Denver, Colorado and experience one of Denver's true "must play" golf courses adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front Range Fossil Trace Golf Club. As one of the top Denver Golf Courses you can play, experience Fossil Trace for yourself.

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4.078 reviews
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Chaz E.
3/17/2025

Amazing course! One of the best in Colorado! A lot of elevation and unique holes. Food is also great and the club house has dinosaur fossils and history in it. Kinda cool. Staff is friendly too!...

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Noah K.
9/3/2024

Finally got to cross off Fossil Trace from the CO Golf bingo card and it did not disappoint one bit. The conditions were absolutely immaculate. To my standards, this was ready for the tour....

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Steven H.
8/22/2023

Great course with a full driving range that lets you hit off the grass. Make sure to keep your shots out of the rough and bunkers and you should be ok. Scenic views throughout the...

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Ann F.
7/3/2024

Pace of play was great. Course was beautifully maintained. All employees were very friendly. Nice bathrooms halfway on front and back. Our group of 4 handicaps are 8, 10,14 and 29 and all of us...

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Rick B.
5/20/2023

It's interesting this course doesn't have more reviews? Anyway fantastic course. While I was in this area I played three different courses. This one absolutely was the best! Great staff,...

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