Winter Park Colorado, Solvista Golf Courses, Country Club

It wouldn't be a vacation without a round of golf, and Winter Park, Colorado is home to four public golf courses as well as several private ones in county clubs and resorts. Each golf course has its own unique character while all display what is special about Colorado. Each course also provides the opportunity view the occasional wandering moose or elk. No matter what your score, you will have fun golfing in Winter Park.

Most of the courses are located about 10-20 miles outside Winter Park. The courses range from 6,650 yards through nearly 11,000 yards, par 72-108. You can either tee off amidst the peaks of the Continental Divide or among the wetlands and and native grasses of the Fraser River. You may all find yourself searching for misplaced balls in the forests at the base of the Never Summer Mountain Range. Whichever course you choose, you'll never be without adventure, even with this gentleman's sport.

For those looking for a fun and whimsical variation of traditional golf, you might want to try mini golf or disc golf. Winter Park Ski Resort offers course for both sports. Mountainside Mini Golf which is located at the base of Winter Park offers 18 holes. Each hole is designed to depict a historical aspect of the Fraser Valley. If you want to play disc golf, take the Zephyr Express to the summit of Winter Park where you will find an 18 hole course that wanders around ski trails covered with wildflowers.