Golf Course of the Week: April 9, 2010:

Indian Peaks Golf Course, Lafayette, CO.

Indian Peaks Golf Course is located in Lafayette, CO. about 10 miles east of Boulder and 15 miles northwest of Denver. Indian Peaks is a Hale Irwin designed course and has been open since 1993. The course has incorporated 1,500 trees, 87 bunkers, 6 lakes and 2 winding creeks, which add beauty and difficulty. Indian Peaks is located on an old dairy farm and has some of the best views I've ever seen from a golf course. Just to the west are the Indian Peaks, which as you can see, provide an awesome backdrop to play a round of golf. Indian Peaks Golf Course provides golfers challenging play on scenic settings most courses cannot offer.

Our experience at Indian Peaks was a good one to say the least. The course was in excellent condition, especially for this early in the year. The greens were in remarkable shape and much faster than typical for this early in April. While some of us were knocking off the rust from the winter, others were draining birdies with regularity. We were lucky enough to play 18 holes with 2 of the course pros, Craig Stevens and Courtney Rudolph. Craig is the Head Golf Professional (PGA) and has been at Indian Peaks since it opened in 1993. Courtney is the 2nd Assistant Golf Professional (LPGA) and has been at Indian Peaks since 2000.  Craig, Courtney and the rest of the Indian Peaks staff were great. I would recommend the Indian Peaks instructors to anyone that can use a little tweak in their swing (I definitely did, thanks Craig!) 

There were a few holes at Indian Peaks that really stood out to us. Hole #4 (Pictured above) is the first where you get the awesome views of the Indian Peaks. Not only does #4 provide an awesome view, it's a 516 yard par 5 and a great hole to go for a birdie. The next hole #5, offers the first par 3 and another great chance for a birdie (2 out of our foursome had birdies). #13 is a 352 yard par 4, but it can be difficult if you don't stay in the fairway. There are many old trees about 50 yards out from the green, getting behind those can be tricky. This is a great hole to test your club selection skills and your ability to hit your tee shot straight. #18 is probably the favorite hole for most golfers at Indian Peaks. It's located on the top of a big hill and overlooks the course. The Indian Peaks stand out here more than anywhere else on the course. #18 plays downhill and is a 406 yard par 4. This hole offers another great chance for a birdie and is a great way to end 18 holes of golf.

Denver Sports Blog contributors Jeremy Fleming and Ian Surkalo had a great experience at Indian Peaks Golf Course. We would recommend taking the trip to Lafayette to try out Indian Peaks for yourself. We welcome any feedback from anyone that has played Indian Peaks Golf Course. If you have any insight, leave a comment and share your thoughts with fellow golfers.

Indian Peaks Golf Course
2300 Indian Peaks Trail
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 666-4706