| > | | | | course provides a reasonable test for players of any |
| Colorado Public Golf at its Finest The Dunes Course in | | | | ability level. The most difficult hole on the course, |
| Brighton, Colorado is a traditional 18-hole Scottish | | | | #5, is a par 4 that plays to a maximum length of 429 |
| style links layout. The course is one part of a larger | | | | yards. Rigid shot-making and mastery off the tee are |
| golf facility known collectively as Riverdale Golf | | | | paramount to a good score on this hole. The |
| Courses that also includes The Knolls Course, a | | | | signature hole is #15, a par 4 with a treacherous tee |
| separate parkland style 18-hole layout. Originally | | | | shot that runs along the edge of a lake in much the |
| constructed in 1986, the Dunes course has been the | | | | same fashion as the 18th hole at TPC Sawgrass, or |
| recipient of such prestigious awards as Golf | | | | the Blue Monster at Doral. In general, the broad |
| Digest’s Top 75 public golf courses (1990), | | | | fairways and demanding green complexes create a |
| and served as the host of the 1993 USGA Public | | | | true test for even the most experienced player, yet |
| Links Championship. In addition, The Dunes also | | | | are forgiving enough to allow a pleasant experience |
| hosted a Nike Tour event in 1996 and 1997. | | | | for anyone interested in playing the course. |
| Generally open year round, the course is only closed | | | | A wide collection of further amenities are available to |
| when there is snow on the ground, or during specific | | | | help make a day at the course more agreeable, |
| scheduled maintenance or holidays. The composition | | | | including rental services, practice facilities and an |
| and imagination of the course, the strategy and shot | | | | assortment of food and drink alternatives. Rental |
| values of several holes, and the extra services that | | | | services that are accessible include electric carts, pull |
| are available in addition to the golf help make The | | | | carts and golf clubs. The training area at the facility |
| Dunes course a great place to play! | | | | includes a driving range, practice bunkers and |
| First designed by both Pete and Perry Dye, this | | | | alternate chipping and putting greens. Food and |
| municipal golf course features an innovative routing | | | | beverage choices at the course include a restaurant |
| and several original design concepts. The architects | | | | with full service bar, and an on course snack bar and |
| have made prominent use of railroad ties throughout | | | | beverage cart. Banquet space is also available for |
| the course, generally to build up embankments on | | | | those interested in hosting significant occasions or |
| the edge of hazards, but also to accentuate aspects | | | | events. |
| of the courses natural terrain. All told, there are | | | | The Riverdale Golf Course, Dunes is one of the best |
| several unique holes that are challenging and fun to | | | | public courses in the state of Colorado, and a great |
| play without the course being overly frustrating or | | | | place to play a round of golf. The fantastic course |
| too difficult. In general, the course features | | | | design, inspiring hole layout and additional amenities all |
| expansive Bent grass fairways and hand-sculpted | | | | unite to achieve a great golfing atmosphere. If you |
| Bent grass greens however, if you veer too far off | | | | decide to play the course, scheduling a reservation |
| the fairway, you will encounter large areas of | | | | ahead of time is critical. For additional information or |
| unkempt natural grass that can be a nightmare to | | | | to make a tee-time reservation, call the course |
| play from. Numerous water features are | | | | directly at (303) 659-6700, or you can make a |
| incorporated seamlessly into the design of the | | | | reservation online at Riverdale Golf. Green fees can |
| course, and factor prominently into the strategy of | | | | vary greatly based on the time of the week that |
| several holes. Sand traps play a part in the course | | | | you would like to play; they can be as little as $33 |
| strategy, but the sheer number of traps does not | | | | Monday-Friday and as much as $46 Saturday and |
| take away from the playability of the course, and | | | | Sunday. This course offers golfers of all abilities and |
| the majority of these hazards can be easily | | | | skill levels a fantastic opportunity to engage in a |
| avoided. The course is always in terrific condition, | | | | fulfilling afternoon of golf, regardless of your playing |
| featuring some of the best tees and greens from a | | | | ability or skill level, you should give the Dunes at |
| conditioning standpoint in the state, and the | | | | Riverdale Golf Course a try. |
| professional ground crew makes sure that it | | | | To reach Riverdale Golf Course from Denver, head |
| consistently stays that way. | | | | north on 1-76 to US 85, follow US 85 north towards |
| An ideal mix of hole variation is a prominent feature | | | | Brighton, and turn left when you reach 124th |
| of the courses design, consisting of four Par 3s, 10 | | | | avenue. Take 124th avenue west through the |
| Par 4s and four Par 5s, the variety of holes can test | | | | intersection of Brighton Road, where it will end at |
| a player's length off the tee as well as the accuracy | | | | Riverdale Road. Turn right, and follow Riverdale |
| of each shot. With a total of 4 tee options, and | | | | Road around the course facility to the clubhouse on |
| playing from a distance of 4884 to 7067 Yards with | | | | the right. |
| a maximum course rating and slope of 73.3/134, the | | | | |