Riverdale Dunes

- Holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Length: 7067 yards
- Slope: 134
- Rating: 73.3
- Layout
- 13300 Riverdale Rd., Brighton, Colorado 80601, Adams County
- Brighton
- Colorado
- 80601
- USA
- (303) 659-4700
- (303) 654-1892
- riverdalegolf.com
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Practice/Instruction
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Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 72 | 7067 yards | 73.3 | 134 |
Blue | 72 | 6430 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
White | 72 | 5858 yards | 67.1 | 119 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4884 yards | 61.7 | 109 |
Riverdale Golf Courses offers two 18-hole, municipal golf courses. The Dunes course at the facility is slightly larger than its sister course, offering 7,030 yards of golf from its longest tees with a par of 72. Opened in 1985, the aptly named Dunes Course plays through many undulating mounds. Perry Dye designed the Scottish-links-type layout, equipping it with challenging elements to make the game interesting. Water hazards come into play on several holes and the terrain is quite hilly. Tall native grasses that make up the rough of the golf course also present challenges for golfers.
Accolades
- Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Colorado (2017 #13)
Rating Snapshot
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Reviews
"Best Public Course Value in Denver Metro"

"Best Public Course Value in Denver Metro"
Reviewed on 06/28/2017
Riverdale Dunes is a classic Pete Dye course that with some holes that remind me of TPC Sawgrass! Walkable, almost always in pristine condition, challenging yet fair, no two holes are alike. Greens are fast and true. Range and practice area is second to none; staff must be well trained on customer service because they are always proactive and friendly and personable for sure. Fairly close proximity to Denver airport and north Denver Metro. The Knolls is a nice complement to the Dunes.
Pace of Play: Good
Course Layout: Excellent
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Excellent
Value for the Money: Excellent
Off-Course Amenities: Good
Course Difficulty: Somewhat Challenging
I recommend this course
"They have done it again!"

"They have done it again!"
Reviewed on 04/17/2017
Wow .. Top crew, top shape. True greens, perfect fairways and dreamy tee boxes... Course is in perfect shape!
Pace of Play: Excellent
Course Layout: Excellent
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Excellent
Value for the Money: Excellent
Off-Course Amenities: Good
Course Difficulty: Moderate
I recommend this course
"Best course in Colorado"

"Best course in Colorado"
Reviewed on 07/31/2016
Pace of play was great... Course conditions are PERFECT!! Friendly and professional staff, challenging layout, great food, beautiful beverage cart girls, what a great golf experience! This course does things right, thanks Riverdale!
Pace of Play: Excellent
Course Layout: Excellent
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Excellent
Value for the Money: Excellent
Off-Course Amenities: Excellent
I recommend this course
"Pete Dye at his best"

"Pete Dye at his best"
Reviewed on 07/28/2015
Riverdale Dunes is a true Pete Dye design. Water on 11 of the 18 holes! The greens are in excellent shape; rolling smooth and true. A relatively flat course...great for walkers. While there is water on most holes, there aren't long carries over water, making it playable for all levels.
You won't be blown away by the vistas, but the course is so elegantly laid-out, the hole in front of you is enough to keep your attention.
Classic Dye, with hidden bunkers and lots of false front greens...aim for the center of the green and worry about the pin later...you will shoot better!
Pace of Play: Excellent
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Good
Value for the Money: Good
Off-Course Amenities: Good
Course Difficulty: Somewhat Challenging
I recommend this course
"Dunes is a Deal"

"Dunes is a Deal"
Reviewed on 09/17/2014
Dunes is extremely unassuming at arrival. First time playing...high rough, difficult pin placements, and several tough stretches make this a great test. Looking forward to playing it again soon. Greens had just been punched but were okay for only having a week to recover.
Pace of Play: Fair
Course Conditions: Good
Staff Friendliness: Good
Value for the Money: Excellent
Quality of food & beverage: Fair
Off-Course Amenities: Good
Course Difficulty: Extremely Challenging
I recommend this course
"Play the Dunes --- You won't regret it!!!"

"Play the Dunes --- You won't regret it!!!"
Reviewed on 07/07/2014
We play this course every week and it's consistently in great shape. Even though they try to push a 2 hour/9 hole pace, it's usually closer to 4 1/2 hours after 18 holes. Most golfers need to consider moving up a box on this course even though it's on the short side. It requires accuracy or you'll be loosing a lot of balls or spending a lot of time looking for balls in the tall native which is usually unplayable. Lots and lots of snakes too!!
Pace of Play: Average
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Good
Value for the Money: Good
Quality of food & beverage: Average
Off-Course Amenities: Excellent
Course Difficulty: Somewhat Challenging
I recommend this course
"For the money best course in Denver"

"For the money best course in Denver"
Reviewed on 06/14/2014
Great golf course greens are perfect as well as the fairways and the rough is waist high so you can forget about finding your ball.
Pace of Play: Excellent
Course Conditions: Excellent
Staff Friendliness: Excellent
Value for the Money: Excellent
Quality of food & beverage: Average
Off-Course Amenities: Excellent
Course Difficulty: Somewhat Challenging
I recommend this course
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