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Fossil Trace Golf Club

Golf Club with Lessons · Golden, Colorado

★ 4.5

436 reviews

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Challenging course with views of the Rockies foothills & dinosaur fossils next to the 12th green.

Programs & approach

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Fossil Trace Golf Club is an 18-hole public course in Golden, Colorado, opened in July 2003 and owned by the City of Golden. Designed by architect Jim Engh, the par-72 layout incorporates dinosaur fossils and Triceratops footprints near the 12th and 15th greens. The facility includes a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop, suiting golfers looking to play or practice near the Rocky Mountain foothills.

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Amenities & options

On-site coachingWheelchair-accessible entranceAccessible parkingGolf cartsDriving range18-hole simulator9-hole simulatorCredit cardDebit cardMobile pay

What students mention

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scenery13unique holes8back 97undulating greens5practice area4chipping area3gimmicky course2scenic holes2

Hours

6 AM–8:30 PM daily

Mon
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Tue
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Wed
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Thu
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Fri
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun
6 AM – 8:30 PM

Details confirmed September 2026 · Google Business Profile

3050 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401

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Common questions

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What is the history of Fossil Trace golf course?
Fossil Trace Golf Club opened in July 2003 in Golden, Colorado, and is owned by the City of Golden. The par-72 course was designed by architect Jim Engh and is notable for incorporating real dinosaur fossils and 64-million-year-old Triceratops footprints into its landscape near the 12th and 15th greens.

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