I had the chance to play here on my recent trip that took me through the Denver area. Got there in the late afternoon and it was pretty crowded, but I was able to walk on. There was some confusion as ... Continue »

I had the chance to play here on my recent trip that took me through the Denver area. Got there in the late afternoon and it was pretty crowded, but I was able to walk on. There was some confusion as I didn't properly get added to the starter's tee sheet and they forgot to page me when it was time to go out (they give you a little pager/buzzer like they do at crowded restaurants). So I ended up having to catch up to my group on the second tee and then going back and playing the first hole at the end. Minor hiccup.

Otherwise, this is a fun course. The front side is a little underwhelming. Nice design, but not much scenery around the neighborhood those holes are surrounded by. The first couple of holes are fun and the 7th is great with a big, nasty, deep, zig-zagging bunker that leads up to the green.

The back nine is where this course becomes something special--one of the best nines you'll find anywhere with some great elevation changes, more interesting views and some truly memorable holes. The 12th is their signature hole here and it's something to behold with the rock wall lining the left side of the fairway and the big rock mounds in the middle of the fairway creating some great risk/reward decisions on the second shot of this par-5. This used to be a quarry/mine, but turned into a fossil dig site and there are some preserved fossils on a rock wall next to the 12th green. Very interesting place, so I am glad I visited. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the Denver area.

The course was in nice shape from tee to green. Fairways and rough were lush for the most part and the greens were running at a great speed. A lot of holes (both fairways and greens) are shaped to funnel to the middle, so it can be forgiving at times. Just stay out of the bunkers, because those are nasty. Cool looking, but nasty!

Fossil Trace Golf Club Review
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