The River Course at Keystone Resort

155 River Course Drive,

Keystone, Colorado 80435

  • Office

    +1 (800) 464 3494 (toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +1 (970) 496 1520
  • Golf pro

    Philip Tobias (PGA, River course Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined, mountain style. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland, limited residential and briefly riverside (Snake River).

  • Designer:

    Hurdzan/Fry Design (Dr Michael J. Hurdzan & Dana Fry).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6886
6003
4762
Par
71
71
70
SSS or slope
71.3
67.2
65.4

At the same location:

Above distances are for the River course. Also located in Keystone is the 18-hole Keystone Ranch course (par-72, 7090 yds from back tees). The two courses have separate clubhouses, which are about 1.5 mi apart.

Location

Latitude:

39.601043

Longitude:

-105.999999

How to get there:

2.5 mi W of Keystone Resort centre / 49 mi E of Edwards / 72 mi W of Denver.

The River Course at Keystone

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2000

The River Course at Keystone is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. The Hurdzan/Fry design comprises a flatter front-nine oriented around the Snake River. In contrast the back-nine winds through an attractive lodgepole pine forest. This tree-lined and mountain style course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy.

Impressive elevation changes, threatening bunkering and water hazards all play their part in providing plenty of golfing challenge. Usually good upkeep also contributes to the appeal of this well-crafted design. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

Pick of the holes: the memorable closing stretch includes the long par-4 16th, featuring a 194-foot elevation drop from tee to green. The scenic par-5 18th is awash with bunkers, and also provides wonderful views of Lake Dillon.

Stay&Play at Keystone: luxury onsite accommodation available a short drive from the golf course; see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Rocky Mtns, CO

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during the golf season (mid-May thru' mid-Oct).

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

The nearby town of Keystone is a renowned Colorado ski resort that offers a full-range of summer and winter outdoor mountain activities. The Keystone ski area occupies three separate mountains: Dercum Mountain (11,640 ft), North Peak (11,660 ft), and The Outback (11,980 ft).

Where2Stay

  • Keystone Lodge & SpaAAA 4-Diamond

    22101 US Hwy 6, Keystone, Colorado 80435.

    +1 (970) 496 2316

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    The lodge offers 152 guest rooms, including 14 loft suites. Each room affords a spectacular view of the Mountains and the Snake River. All rooms include complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and fitness center access, plush robes, and many other amenities.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Keystone (River course); Keystone Ranch

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Breckenridge; Raven at Three Peaks.

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