We are from Michigan and visiting family here and they took us to Fossil Trace. Just a great golf experience overall. Tremendous views, course was in impeccable shape and the staff was very courteous. We stayed and ate afterwards and the food was delicious, highly recommend their version of the cheesesteak.

This is the most challenging, well kept and beautiful course I've ever played on. We only had time to play the back nine, but look forward to returning and playing the full course. 10/10 would recommend. Fossil Trace Golf Club is located in the historic city of Golden, CO just minutes from downtown Denver. The course is a premier destination for golf, nestled adjacent to the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, where you will enjoy a unique golf course experience that is truly one of a kind. The golf course opened in July 2003, approximately 64 million years after the first dinosaurs walked. The property is well known for its historical significance, and the award-winning golf course continues to attract golfers from around the world. Fossil Trace guests are treated to a golf experience like no other, featuring gorgeous views, unparalleled course conditions, undulating greens, and a unique character-laden layout. Players have come to appreciate the variety and volume of signature holes, both short and long, and a mountain-course feel in an urban setting.

Fossil Trace Golf Club is a beautiful course that was in excellent condition. The course offers a strong challenge to all golfers with fast rolling greens and nice wide fairways. The front 9 is kinda mundane, but the back 9 is where the course shines the most. Favorite holes were 1, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 18. Overall, it was a good experience, but the ride along fee at 640 am is just unruly.

Amazing course. I’d play this over just about any course in the area. Fun, strategy filled holes with extremely well kept greens. Friendly staff.

Great golf course, nice facilities, the catering is fantastic, and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!

Hands down the best golf course in Colorado. Book your tee time and go. I play here almost every Wednesday and it is always in impeccable shape. Challenging holes with stunning views. You’re in for an absolute treat here. The 19th hole offers an open covered patio in which you can take in all the views of the course and mountain range. Their food menu has a wide variety for everyone and their cooks elevate it to a high quality restaurant level. This course also offers a large putting green area with separate chipping area. Book it today and thank me later.

Easily the nicest course I’ve ever played. A lot of challenging holes but playable for most weekend golfers. The views are stunning so even a bad round is enjoyable. I rented clubs and was given the new Taylor made stealth irons and sim driver / woods. It was well worth the experience. I recommend getting a cart to keep up with pace of play

This is what upper end public golf should feel like. Attentive and energetic staff from bag drop to cart return. Even the starter took time to explain the course layout and and best strategy. Grounds were in excellent condition. Hazards and GUR were well marked. Continuous ranger patrol made pace of play fast even on a holiday weekend with a full tee sheet. A true challenge from start to finish. What a delight.

This is a must-play course for any golfer visiting the Denver area. The layout, course conditions, and staff are all top shelf. Our group visits Denver every year in August and Fossil Trace is always our final round of the trip. UPDATE 8/7/22: Staff in the pro shop, one particular older gentleman, was bad-mouthing golfers over the fact that one player in two different groups were unable to play. This gentleman was calling our group idiots, jerks, and other things, because of this issue (he didn't realize I was close enough to hear the trash talk he was spouting). In our group 10 players, down to 9 due to injury (the one player hurt his back and could not play). Not sure of the group size or what the issue was with the other group. In any case, you should never bad-mouth respectable, loyal clients. We've been making Fossil Trace a vacation must-play course for over 8 years. You would think that kind of loyalty would be rewarded, not chided so rudely.

Fantastic course! Must play if you're near Denver. All holes were interesting and with five par-5s and five par-3s you get plenty of scoring opportunities. #1 is a good indication of what's to come -- downhill par-5 with a chimney incinerator in the fairway. Signature hole is #12, a par-5 with a huge rock wall on the left and 3 large boulder/rock mounds in the fairway about 100 yards from the green. Several fossils are displayed beside the green. Course was in great shape, greens rolling fast. Staff is fantastic, GPS carts, grass range. I give it all the thumbs up and can't wait to return!

This place is absolutely beautiful. The staff is incredible and helped us pull off a surprise engagement at sunset. Everyone was responsive and so accommodating. They even provided us with free champagne to celebrate. Did I mention this place is absolutely stunning? Literally the view is take your breath away, good. The food was very delicious as well, with everything being made in house. Some of the best tater sauce I have ever had, no joke. We could not be any happier! My husband and I live just down the street and we will be coming back very soon. Thank you Fossil Trace!

We had a great time. The course was in excellent shape! I will make sure to come back the next time I'm in Denver.

Absolutely wonderful course. Greens are in great shape and very challenging. Course was well maintained and had a lot of sand and hills making it very interesting golf.

Great experience- went for a bachelor party and course was able to accommodate 13 of us. Great challenges and even better scenery. Greens were no joke on some! 15 handicap / playing from Blues / shot 91 Have to for golfers visiting Denver

Fossil Trace is a golfer's paradise that exceeds expectations. The meticulously maintained course is a visual delight, with perfectly manicured fairways and velvety greens. Surrounded by majestic rocks, rolling hills, and fossils enhances the experience. The attentive staff provides top-notch customer service, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The clubhouse offers elegant amenities, and the restaurant delights with delicious cuisine and breathtaking views. Fossil Trace is a haven for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels, with challenging holes and a memorable journey that leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended for an unforgettable golfing escape.

Best golf course I've ever played at. It was so beautiful and challenging. The grounds are impeccable and the drink cart is never late.

Beautiful golf course. Great and helpful staff. Carts were comfy. Tough to get a tee time but 100% worth it. Thank you for great experience!

Emma and Taylor were great, in spite of the crowds. The food was solidly good, and the drinks were righteous. The Chop Cheese sandwich was nice, and the portobello burger hit the spot. Get the hand-cut fries. We were first-time visitors, but we'll go back. Nice views if you're looking WSW. The jail view? Not so much, but it made for lots of delightfully horrible jokes.

Outstanding golf experience! I played here as a single and was paired up with a nice group. Fossil Trace has one of the best layouts you can ask for as well as a great practice area. Beautiful rolling terrain, dramatic hole backdrops and pristine conditions. The staff was extremely kind and helpful, this course has it all.