Evergreen Golf Course

 

6

10

Krisztina F.

Denver, CO

So...I needed a sport to play when  I get old (the sports I play now keep landing my knees on operating tables)...so about a year ago, in DC, I got a set of uber-cheap clubs and began hacking away whenever I had a moment or two.  This is the first course I've played in Colorado...and it reminds me why we live here!  

First of all, golf is great because it's accepted that you drink and play (many even drink and drive carts).  I haven't had them yet, but the Bloody Marys at the restaurant are supposed to be delicious.  I stuck to light beers...because...I suck at golf and am convinced I would suck ever so much more if I were drunk (so I took over cart driving).  

So, we were a twosome and somewhere along the 9th we picked up another twosome and played together (again, making new friends is my second favorite pastime!).  Everyone is friendly, and since this is only my 3rd time playing golf I wore a short skirt and a tight top (with a collar!  Sheesh, people!) so people would be nice to me and not get pissed off when I took forever.  Just kidding, but not really.  Everyone is so nice to everyone here it doesn't really matter what you wear or who you are, there's no elitist golf pretension here...you can spot some truly horrendous I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-must-play-golf-or-my- wife-will-give-me-chores outfits.

The thing is, it was pouring down rain the first nine holes and in typical Colorado fashion we just broke out jackets and kept at it until the sun broke out and made the jackets obsolete.  Elk dot the course here and there, you'll find spectacular views any way you turn, and this course is FUN.  It's so hilly and rocky you'll have some very interesting shots, water hazards, golf balls bouncing off mountains...and my favorite mentioned in the other review where all you have is a directional arrow painted on a rock outcropping at the tee box.  Could use a tad better grooming, but perhaps I'm snobbish here because I've played at a lovely resort course and well-manicured elitist Northern Virginia course.  It is more than adequate!

Bottom line, well, ok, I've only played at 3 courses, this being one of them, but this is the FIRST one where I've thought "I can't wait to play here again!"  But maybe because I shot I 108?  Don't laugh.  My first was a 150 and next a 132, so this is marked improvement!  Again, I think this course was just fun to play.  It's so fun you forget you're frustrated.

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Elite '08

8

76

Tim K.

Denver, CO

A real diamond in the rough. This great little golf course is located in Evergreen Colorado. The course is located in a beautiful picturesque area with wonderful views all around. The course itself is short, a little over 5000 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 69, but don't be fooled by these numbers. It is a tricky, fun lay out where you have dramatic elevation changes.  Walking the course can be hard for some as you are well above the MILE HIGH city of Denver. Some of the greens have bare spots and the couse itself is not as manicured as other more expensive courses, but look around while you are on the course, what a great place to be. Not only can you look at nature but nature will be there with you, several chipmonks tried to remove snacks from the golf bag of one of our players.  Many of the holes have blind shots so it may be wise to play with someone who knows their way around the course. One short par three has the tee box right in front of a large outcropping of rocks standing 30 feet high in front of you. On the face of the rock is painted an arrow, hit your shot over the arrow and about 110 yards.

Restaurant and pro shop are funky and fun, personnal are friendly and helpful and seem genuinely glad that you are there playing at their course.

The ride out to the Morrison/Evergreen area is relaxing and beautiful with several small towns where you can spend time just looking around and/or stopping for a good meal.

A truly enjoyable golf outing.

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