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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5992 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.4

The public, 18-hole Applewood Golf Course is a popular golf destination for families. The course is 5,992 yards, playing to a par of 71. The course is located in Golden, against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The course opened in 1961 and was designed by J. Press Maxwell. Maxwell wanted to maintain the natural beauty of the landscape and he successfully incorporated it into elements of the course. Another trace of Applewood Golf Course's scenic appeal is in the wildlife that is often spotted by golfers. The golf course has slight elevation changes as well as water hazards but it is still suitable for all levels of golfers.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season Year round
Architect Press Maxwell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Reviews

1.6
92 Reviews (92)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Bunkers 7
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 17
Locals 16
Walkers 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save applewood

Applewood is one of my favorite courses in the denver area. It is perfect for walking with an old school design and no houses lining the fairways. And even on a busy Sunday the pace of play was pretty good.
I sincerely hope the "save applewood" effort is successful and we have many more seasons to enjoy this local gem!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save the wood

Play the wood - save the wood
It would be a shame to loose this little gem to developers
There's a huge old turtle that lives by #8

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun mid-century layout.

While a little rough around the edges this course is at its core is a fun mid-century layout. The views are phenomenal with the Flatirons, Lookout mountain, north and south table, and Golden in view.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice facility

Was very pleased with my experience at applewood golf course in golden. Staff was very friendly and professional. Course was in great shape and very challenging dog legs with some elevation change. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Will also return to enjoy this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

applewood

The overall experience was a pleasure, it was a little slow on the front nine but it evened out on the back nine. The course itself was very nice and we'll maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

pers, opinion

took five hours to play 18 holes--- they need a ranger on course to keep golfers moving other wise okay public facility

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very pretty views

I would play this course again. It was in very nice shape and had some challenging holes. Very interesting layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Poor Course for the money

You would be better served spending your $50.00 at another course. Poor pace of play, maintenance was fine, but 6,100 yards is crazy short.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

3 hour 9 holes

9:00 tee time for 18 holes. The first time we saw the marshall was heading down nine fairway. At 12:00, when we made the turn, we went into the pro shop and complained about pace. The gentleman in the shop explained that there was a slow group about five ahead of us and offered a nine-hole rain check. Being from out of town, that was not going to work for us. He understood that as well and refunded us for a nine-hole rate. If you decide to play, boxes are sloped and greens are more sloped! Enjoy and bring a sandwich! It's going to be a long one!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Applewood Thoughts

we sure enjoyed playing at your course beautiful views friendly staff great course conditions. we're looking forward to playing many more times. Hope that you will be open many years to come. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great conditions for a public course

Got a incredible deal from GolfNow $15, no waiting they let us tee off at check in, no one behind us and fast play in front. Greens were in great condition and fairways well groomed. It was rainy and the ground a little wet but great day of golf, the golf gods were smiling this day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent value and friendly, efficient staff

The course is nice and the views are outstanding! The staff was really great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course for all levels

I played this course for the first time when I was 12 years old in 2005, again in 2009, and played as an Associate member during the summer of 2015. The atmosphere at this course is the best I have found in the United States. Very friendly staff, helpful in every way, and members/locals are always entertaining to be around and play with.
The course can play quite challenging depending on the weather and pin locations, but is great for all abilities. I enjoyed playing it almost every day during the summer of 2015.
I hope to return to the area to play at this course, and it is worth noting that the friendliness of the staff is a big reason in that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

I was the last one standing in my group. 1 walked off on the 10th, A couple on the 11h. Hot slow walk around the park

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and tee boxes

The greens and tee boxes were in worse shape than any course I played during the winter.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Off day for applewood

Great rate but after that it was almost unplayable. Not the courses fault that they aerated but why not mow the fairway? It was like hitting from the light rough on the back nine (which we played first). But they opened the front during our round so we played it and the fairways were beautifully mowed. Worst if all was the group ahead of us. Pointed out to the ranger that they were progressively falling further behind. By the end they were 3 holes behind. This is a nice little track usually. Just too many issues even for a great got deal price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Reasoable Course

It was nice weather but poor course condition.
I had good time though and good deal for rate.
It good warming up in December.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for high handicap

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, I played very well because it is extremely forgiving. there are a few challenging holes, four instance, the ninth hole hitting overwater on a par three.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Ron M Sr

This course has a decent layout, and for the most part it's in pretty good shape. Also, there are some very scenic holes to enjoy. However, we were waiting on too many tees to hit. In one case we had to wait through 2 foursomes before we got to tee off. They have Marshals on this course but they were not speeding up the play too well. The worst part is this was on a weekday not a weekend. My tee off time was 11:39 and I finished play after 4:30. Also the refreshment cart could have made more trips than it did. I only saw it twice that day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Good Quality Course

This course is a good challenge for beginners. Nice fairways and interesting course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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