Lakota Canyon Golf Course
Lakota Canyon Golf Course
4.5
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Located in the growing community of New Castle, Colorado, 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs on Interstate 70, Lakota Canyon Ranch Community features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by James Engh. Named one of Colorado’s top golf courses, Lakota Canyon Ranch has earned numerous honors including: Best Driving Range (Gold) – Locals’ Choice Post Independent 2018 Best Golf Course (Silver) – Locals’ Choice Post Independent 2018 Top 5 Best Courses You Can Play in Colorado – Golf.com 2016-2017 Edition Top 10 Best Courses in the State – Golfweek April 2017 2014 Golfweek’s Top 100 Residential Courses – 2013 Golfweek’s Best Residential Courses Top 3 Public Golf Course You Can Play in Colorado – Golfweek 2012 Top 20 Public or Private in Colorado – Golf Digest 2012 | Top 100 Best Public Courses in America – Golf Digest 2012 Top 100 Best Residential in America – Golf Digest 2012
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DickfromSeattle
Seattle, WA202 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Good greens and lush fairways are nice, but I judge a golf course by how many times I stand on the tee box and say, "Wow!" At this course, I said it 18 times. I have played about 50 of the top rated public golf courses in the USA, and this one is certainly in my top 10. Putting is an unfortunate requirement in golf, and the greens here are fast and inscrutable. Most tees are highly elevated, with tee shots down into valleys. Many greens are protected by forced carries. They are located at about 6,000 above sea level, and the altitude will affect your distance. The staff was very accommodating when my schedule changed due to an auto maintenance issue. They have a bar, and they claim to have a grill, but I saw non evidence of a kitchen. Go for golf, not the food.
Written 11 October 2024
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AshlandArrow
1 contribution
Aug 2021
Lakota Canyon / Lakota Links is a fantastic, world class golf experience. Dramatic Jim Engh design, many baranca carries, fabulous scenery and great conditioning make this a must play. There are tees for all, but you should have a few years of playing before you tee it up here. Play it!
Written 18 August 2021
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Don Bosson
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This golf course is a must play. Absolutely beautiful. Located in New Castle, Colorado approximately 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs along I-70. This Jim Eng design is a classic. They recently change their name from Lakota Canyon to Lakota Links....regardless, the variety of holes, elevation changes, and spectacular views all combine for an exceptional golf experience. The people who work there are laid back, friendly and honestly, I don't think they know how terrific their golf course is. Otherwise they'd probably have an attitude. I promise you wont be disappointed spending an afternoon here.
Written 7 April 2023
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NWintheSouth
Mobile, AL14 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Firstly, the comments regarding the views are right. It is a beautiful course. But this course is NOT worth $99. The greens were not as well kept as expected for the price. And the beautiful view does not make up for the issues that we encountered.
I used a groupon deal for this reservation, and could not book it through their website. I called for 5 days straight, left 3 messages and never received a call back. I finally got a hold of a young lady on a Sunday morning. After telling her about the issues and lack of response we had, she apologized. 2 days later, I got a call back from someone at the club, trying to make my reservation. I told them I already had one. He said, "Oh ok," and hung up without another word.
The clubhouse is located a mile away from the course, at the bottom of the residential area. We walked in and there was no one around. After a few minutes, a guy came out, completely ignored me and talked to my husband. He was very abrupt, like we had taken him away from something else. He asked if I would also be playing or riding along. I said riding along and he stated there was a $25 fee! I asked why that wasn't posted anywhere on their website and he shrugged. We have been to several courses around the country and we have never had to pay a "ride along" fee. The fee cost almost as much as the round of golf! He didn't tell us anything other than to head up the hill and find Craig, who would get the cart. I asked where we picked up the rental clubs, and he ignored me until my husband asked.
Once we got up the hill, Craig was no where to be found. After walking around for 5 minutes, we saw a guy putting. I began to walk towards him and he got in a golf cart and came towards us and he yelled "Hey where are you going?". I asked if he knew where the first hole was and he said yes. Nothing more. I then asked if he knew who Craig was, and again he simply answered yes. I asked if he was Craig and he turned around and talked to my husband.
Craig didn't provide any information. He didn't ask if he would like to use the driving range or putting green. When we looked through the clubs, there were several clubs missing and 2 that were the same. As soon as he dropped off the cart, he went back to the putting green and started practicing. This is a big No-No! On top of it, he was eating while putting. (SEE PICTURE BELOW.)
One of the water stations was empty. We only saw the course marshal one time, and there were several issues he could have resolved with the two pairings in front of us. We played the course in 3 hours and 45 minutes. There was no restroom on the course; you had to go back to the clubhouse a mile away.
For being one of the top 5 courses in Colorado, we expected a lot more. We have never seen a premier course where the carts were not in a covered area. Nor does this level of customer service come anywhere close to a premier location.
I used a groupon deal for this reservation, and could not book it through their website. I called for 5 days straight, left 3 messages and never received a call back. I finally got a hold of a young lady on a Sunday morning. After telling her about the issues and lack of response we had, she apologized. 2 days later, I got a call back from someone at the club, trying to make my reservation. I told them I already had one. He said, "Oh ok," and hung up without another word.
The clubhouse is located a mile away from the course, at the bottom of the residential area. We walked in and there was no one around. After a few minutes, a guy came out, completely ignored me and talked to my husband. He was very abrupt, like we had taken him away from something else. He asked if I would also be playing or riding along. I said riding along and he stated there was a $25 fee! I asked why that wasn't posted anywhere on their website and he shrugged. We have been to several courses around the country and we have never had to pay a "ride along" fee. The fee cost almost as much as the round of golf! He didn't tell us anything other than to head up the hill and find Craig, who would get the cart. I asked where we picked up the rental clubs, and he ignored me until my husband asked.
Once we got up the hill, Craig was no where to be found. After walking around for 5 minutes, we saw a guy putting. I began to walk towards him and he got in a golf cart and came towards us and he yelled "Hey where are you going?". I asked if he knew where the first hole was and he said yes. Nothing more. I then asked if he knew who Craig was, and again he simply answered yes. I asked if he was Craig and he turned around and talked to my husband.
Craig didn't provide any information. He didn't ask if he would like to use the driving range or putting green. When we looked through the clubs, there were several clubs missing and 2 that were the same. As soon as he dropped off the cart, he went back to the putting green and started practicing. This is a big No-No! On top of it, he was eating while putting. (SEE PICTURE BELOW.)
One of the water stations was empty. We only saw the course marshal one time, and there were several issues he could have resolved with the two pairings in front of us. We played the course in 3 hours and 45 minutes. There was no restroom on the course; you had to go back to the clubhouse a mile away.
For being one of the top 5 courses in Colorado, we expected a lot more. We have never seen a premier course where the carts were not in a covered area. Nor does this level of customer service come anywhere close to a premier location.
Written 4 September 2014
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Luke S
Chicago, IL8 contributions
Sept 2013 • Solo
The golf course provides amazing views of the surrounding mountains and is a memorable mountain golf experience. Overall, the course was in great shape. The greens were fast and rolled true. The fairways were also in excellent condition. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The layout is fun, but also ridiculous in places. Golf purists will not appreciate the bowled greens or banked fairways. The elevated tee boxes are great, but almost over the top. The whole course feels as if the designer was trying a bit too hard.
They do provide some discounted rates which makes the course a better value, otherwise I feel the course is overpriced considering the lack of amenities.
The "GPS" on the carts is equivalent to having a range finder and I found the course map on the scorecard to be less than accurate. They do offer a yardage book for $5, but it contains the least amount of detail I have ever seen. Also, I found the advertisements on the GPS systems to be very annoying. It makes you feel as if you are watching an infomercial while playing golf. It very much cheapened the experience.
Also, there were two water coolers on the course, both of which were empty. There were also multiple areas around greens that were not mown properly. (large patches of grass not mown, uneven cuts) These are things that should not happen at a course charging their rates.
Overall, this is a fun course that provides great views and a unique layout. It could be taken to the next level with a little additional capital, but most importantly through better management.
The layout is fun, but also ridiculous in places. Golf purists will not appreciate the bowled greens or banked fairways. The elevated tee boxes are great, but almost over the top. The whole course feels as if the designer was trying a bit too hard.
They do provide some discounted rates which makes the course a better value, otherwise I feel the course is overpriced considering the lack of amenities.
The "GPS" on the carts is equivalent to having a range finder and I found the course map on the scorecard to be less than accurate. They do offer a yardage book for $5, but it contains the least amount of detail I have ever seen. Also, I found the advertisements on the GPS systems to be very annoying. It makes you feel as if you are watching an infomercial while playing golf. It very much cheapened the experience.
Also, there were two water coolers on the course, both of which were empty. There were also multiple areas around greens that were not mown properly. (large patches of grass not mown, uneven cuts) These are things that should not happen at a course charging their rates.
Overall, this is a fun course that provides great views and a unique layout. It could be taken to the next level with a little additional capital, but most importantly through better management.
Written 8 September 2013
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Native N
Sandia Park, NM62 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
The course is situated beautifully, with gorgeous views. It quickly becomes Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I enjoy a fun and challenging course, this one was like an amusement park ride and at the end you want off. It did not help that the guys in front of us looked for every ball they lost ad nauseam, and there is plenty of opportunity to lose balls, so bring a lot and stick to the 3 minute search rule. We waited for 15 minutes per hole. I called the pro shop but they were resistant to send someone out to move the guys along. We could have finished in a little over four hours, but was five hours plus in the 95 degree heat. I would golf it again, but wait for spring or fall when temps are lower. Just bring balls...guys, and be prepared to donate them. I lost 3. And like other reviews...lots of hills to climb to get on and off the greens.
Written 23 July 2019
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David B
Boulder, Colorado1,833 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Coming soon a clubhouse that has been promised for at least 10 years.
OK, I'm about a 22 handicap so making 4 pars in a row was very memorable for me. The views are spectacular with lots of elevated tees. However, the course has a few holes that are simply unfair to a high handicap golfer. Number 18 is nearly impossible par 5 requiring an older shorter driving player to hit across three ravines (actually the same one three times). Other holes have traps as well.
OK, I'm about a 22 handicap so making 4 pars in a row was very memorable for me. The views are spectacular with lots of elevated tees. However, the course has a few holes that are simply unfair to a high handicap golfer. Number 18 is nearly impossible par 5 requiring an older shorter driving player to hit across three ravines (actually the same one three times). Other holes have traps as well.
Written 6 October 2016
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Brent B
Colorado Springs, CO154 contributions
Oct 2015
It's a fun course to play. Designed by the same person who designed Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden, CO. Lots of elevated tees and narrow canyons. Great views. The green fees are reasonable and the staff very friendly. If you stay in Glenwood Springs, many of the hotels have arrangements with the course for discounted green fees.
Written 16 March 2016
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TheTexasQueen
Bluffton, SC85 contributions
I loved the course and local knowledge would help. The views are great and each hole was totally different. The greens were great and we had fun with them. I would play it again just be prepared to climb up hills to some of the greens. With this being new they were a little short on staff but the pro was great and so was Jonathan.
Written 12 September 2014
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B00111
Fraser, CO1 contribution
Sept 2013 • Family
A very good and fun golf course. It did not need to take five and a half hours on Sunday the 8th of September when you have a tee time around 10am.
Written 10 September 2013
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