3050 Illinois St,
Golden, Colorado 80401
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Fossil Trace Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland & prairie style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open countryside and limited residential.
Designer:
James "Jim" Engh
39.735896
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2.5 mi SE of Golden / 12 mi W of downtown Denver.
Fossil Trace
Fossil Trace Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This open parkland and prairie-style layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Public course - visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Walking permitted. Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
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Fossil Trace is so called due to events that occurred here approximately 64-million years ago. It is certain that dinosaurs once walked where holes 11 through 15 now sit. Triceratops footprints, as well as other prehistoric fossils can be viewed adjacent to the 12th green.
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