• Public golf courses in Denver, Colorado are plentiful.golf image by Zauberhut from Fotolia.com
  
  As the capital of Colorado and its most populous city, Denver offers a compelling list of activities to do. Historical sites, shopping districts, entertainment and recreation are all plentiful in the "Mile High City." Visitors looking for a round of golf have a diverse selection of public courses from which to choose. Nearly a dozen public courses are available within city limits, ensuring that players of every skill level find the perfect tee.
  
  

Foothills Golf Course

• Foothills Golf Course offers 36 holes of golf. Its signature course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout spread over 6,900 yards, which offers multiple water hazards and bunkers. The executive nine-hole course is a par 31, spread over 2,300 yards with signature views of the Rocky Mountains. Lastly, the par-3 course offers nine holes and a par of 27. In addition to the three courses, a 50-stall driving range is available.
  
  For added convenience, guests have an on-site, full-service restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. A pro shop is also available, as are lessons.
  
  Foothills Golf Course
  
  3901 S. Carr St.
  
  Denver, CO 80235
  
  303-409-2400
  
  foothillsgolf.org
  
  

Green Valley Ranch Golf Club

• Green Valley Ranch Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par-72 course spread over 7,000 yards. The course was designed by Perry Dye and opened in 2001. The course has won numerous awards, including Colorado AvidGolfer's 2010 "Best Course—Denver Metro Area" honors. It is also home to the Colorado Golf Academy. Available nearby is a nine-hole, par-3 course that opened in 2006. A 26-stall driving range is on-site.
  
  A clubhouse with pro shop and full restaurant with bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Lessons are available, and tee times may be booked online.
  
  Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
  
  4900 Himalaya Road
  
  Denver, CO 80249
  
  303-371-3131
  
  gvrgolf.com
  
  

Park Hill Golf Club

• Park Hill Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf with a par of 71, spread over 6,592 yards. The course opened in 1931 and was designed by Clark Hamilton. An 80-stall driving range, putting green and practice bunker are available, as is a 9,000-square-foot indoor practice area with video analysis. Tee times may be booked online.
  
  Park Hill also has a clubhouse with pro shop, as well as a bar and restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Lessons are available. The course will also host outside tournaments for 16 to 144 golfers.
  
  Park Hill Golf Club
  
  4141 E. 35th Ave.
  
  Denver, CO 80207
  
  303-333-5411
  
  parkhillgc.com