A couple of weeks ago, I shared part 1 of the Top Winners of the CAGGYs. As a reminder, the CAGGY is a special award and recognition for top Colorado Golf Courses from the magazine Colorado AvidGolfer. Colorado AvidGolfer is a great resource for golfers throughout the Centennial state and is published 8 times a year. The CAGGY winners are determined by surveys from magazine staff and real golfer surveys and feature categories like Best Mountain Courses and Best Course for Ladies. I’ve highlighted one staff pick and one survey pick from each category and pulled some real reviews from Google reviews. Let’s take a look at some of the results and see if you agree with these top picks!
Best Golf Lounge (Survey Results)
- Vail Country Club
Located in Avon, Colorado and part of the Vail Valley Golf Course, this lounge offers a golf simulator, a full sports bar and private golf lesson availability. This course is great for beginners especially since it offers TaylorMade fittings to properly size golf clubs. Top reviews mention: friendly and knowledgeable bar staff, a fun golf simulator, and a good place to watch football games.
- The Swing Bays
- The Hangar Club
Best Golf Lounge (Staff Picks)
- The Local Drive
- Optimum Golf
Located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado this course is a totally indoor course. This course is good for those who want to work on the mechanics of their game and offers membership discounts. Top reviews mention: dedicated staff and instructors as well as reliable and accurate simulators.
- TRN Grandview
Best Denver Region Club – Private (Survey Results)
- Perry Park Country Club
- Cherry Hills Country Club
Located in the Cherry Hills Village of the Denver metro area, this course is membership-only and private. Eight USGA tournaments have been held here and it is well-known throughout the country amongst avid golfers. Top reviews mention: great new clubhouse renovations, professional coaches, and historic golf course landmarks.
- Castle Pines Golf Club
Best Denver Region Club – Private (Staff Picks)
- Castle Pines Golf Club
- Cherry Creek Country Club
Different from the Cherry Hills Country Club, this course is located in Arapahoe County in Denver. This course does have a dress code and was designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II. Top reviews mention: fun events and holiday parties, delicious food and beautiful views on the course.
- The Club at Ravenna
Best Front Range / Northeast Club – Private (Survey Results)
- Ballyneal Golf & Hunt Club
- The Fox Hill Club
- Ptarmigan Country Club
Located in Fort Collins and also designed by Jack Nicklaus, this course has about 400 members on its roster currently. Membership options include social, corporate or junior options. Top reviews mention: a course in great condition, a fun place for corporate parties and charity fundraisers.
Best Front Range / Northeast Club – Private (Staff Picks)
- Fort Collins Country Club
- Greeley Country Club
- Harmony Club
Located in Timnath in Larimer County, this course was designed by Jim Engh. This course is part of a housing community that offers a top of the line gym, pool and access to the golf course. Top reviews mention: a well-maintained course, beautiful homes in the community and kids golfing classes.
Best Mountain Club Private (Survey Results )
- Red Sky Ranch
- The Club at Cordillera
Located in Edwards, this course is private and offers many options for membership which caters to those who may be snowbirds. There are also discounts based on age, encouraging young professionals to pick up the game. Top reviews mention: live music and great food in the clubhouse, a great way to spend the day when taking a break from skiing and great valet service.
- Country Club of the Rockies
Best Mountain Club Private (Staff Picks)
- Aspen Glen Golf Club
- Frost Creek Country Club
- Maroon Creek Golf Course
Located in Aspen, this course offers a myriad of recreational activities like pickleball, tennis and swimming. This course boasts one of the best dining experiences in the area and offers outdoor eating when the weather permits. Top reviews mention: great staff attention, beautiful views and a well-designed course.
Best Western Slope / Southwest Club (Survey Results)
- Telluride Ski & Golf Club
- The Glacier Club
- Bookcliff Country Club
Located in Grand Junction, this course is the only private course option in the area. There are multiple membership options and offers full access to all the other amenities on the course like the pool and tennis courts. Top reviews mention: fast paced game, well well-maintained course and great food.
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