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Golfing In Arvada
The city of Arvada in Colorado holds many
offerings for golfers. The city is home to three wonderful golf
courses, many golf shops, and of course, many avid golfers. The
courses and the shops are all conveniently located in the heart
of Arvada, a short drive from Denver and surrounding
communities.
Arvada’s premier
golf course is West Woods Golf Club. West Woods Golf Club is a
championship golf course featuring 27 holes. The West Woods Golf
Club is located 6655 Quaker Street in Arvada, only a short drive
from downtown Denver and neighboring suburbs. This Arvada course
has beautiful panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the
downtown Denver skyline, offering a great backdrop for a game of
golf. The West Woods Golf Club is owned by the city of Arvada.
The course is divided into three distinct nines, each one
fantastic. The first two nines, the Sleeping Indian and the
Cottonwood, were built by the city of Arvada in 1994. Both were
designed by Richard M. Phelps, one of Colorado’s most famous
golf architects. The city of Arvada built the third nine, the
Silo, in 1998-1999, following the design of Phelps’ son Rick.
The leeping Indian
nine is known for few trees, elevation changes, and Arvada’s
Ralston Creek being in play. The Cottonwood nine has many trees
along its fairway. There are many creeks and ponds, created by
the water from the Arvada foothills. The nine is also near one
of Arvada’s nature trails. Many of Arvada’s wildlife species
frequent the course. This nine has a definite close to nature
feel about it. The final nine, the Silo, is marked by the
obstacles the course offers, such as a grain silo. This nine
offers great views of Arvada’s and the surrounding hills. Rates
at this Arvada course begin at 18 dollars for 9 holes.
Lake Arbor Golf Club
is another great Arvada golf course. The course is famous for
having very well-kept putting surfaces. Lake Arbor Golf Club is
located at 8600 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. The course at
Lake Arbor Golf club is a short par 70. It is one of the Arvada
area’s quickest paced golf courses. The course is home to many
tranquil creeks and ponds and some of the best greens in Arvada
and beyond. Lake Arbor Golf Club also offers great leagues and
clinics for young golfers looking to improve their skills.
Rates at Arvada’s Lake Arbor Golf Club begin at 12 dollars for
9 holes.
Arvada’s final golf
course is Indian Tree Golf Course. This course is owned and
operated by the North Jeffco Park and Recreation District. The
course is located at 7555 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada and
features 18 holes. There are fantastic views of the city of
Arvada and the surrounding hills, as well as the Rocky Mountains
from this course.
These Arvada courses
also offer great tournament packages. At West Wood Golf Club,
tournaments for anywhere from 12 to 216 players can be arranged.
Shotgun tournaments, tee-time events, and 9-hole tournaments are
just a few of the tournament packages offered by this Arvada
club. Lake Arbor Golf Club offers tournament packages for
anywhere from 20 to 144 players. Packages include bag handling,
gift certificates, rule sheets, tournament scoring, registration
set up, personalized golf cart signs, tee time assignments and
much more.
As well as offering
these three wonderful courses, Arvada has many golf shops where
you can get the gear you need to play on them. Colorado Ski and
Golf is located in the heart of Arvada, at 7715 Wadsworth
Boulevard. This Arvada shop sells clubs, bags , balls and more,
as well as offering many services including repairs, shoe shine,
and golf tournament planning.
Another good Arvada
golf shop is Ingermann Golf Inc. This shop is located at 14700
W. 66th place in Arvada. This shop offers
professional club fitting and top of the line gear.
Other golf shops in
Arvada include Sports Authority at 7400 W. 54th
Avenue and Britton’s Custom Pro Shop at 10000 Ralston Road.
Arvada is a great
destination for golf enthusiasts. With three great golf courses
and a handful of shops, Arvada has everything you need for a
great day or lifetime of golfing. |
