The Golf Club at Bear Dance

Situated to the south of Denver, The Golf Club at Bear Dance (home to the Colorado Section of the USPGA) first opened its doors to golfers in 2002. Dramatic elevation changes, oak-lined ridges and native grass valleys characterize a fine example of a mountain-style golf course where the game is played at an elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level.

Offering stunning views of the Front Range and surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape, this layout is consistently rated as one of the most challenging public golf courses in the local area.

Water hazards come into play at half a dozen holes, most notably at the par four 16th which plays from a seriously elevated tee position to a valley fairway with a pond situated in front of the green.

The par threes are all feature holes too, especially the demanding 249-yard 7th, played to the green over a rock-walled pond, and the 145-yard 17th, with a cascading stream protecting the raised putting surface.

These holes certainly have their admirers but the signature hole on the course is undoubtedly the short par four 6th, featuring a bear paw-shaped cluster of small bunkers positioned right in front of the green.