Bear Dance Course
The Golf Club at Bear Dance
About this course
Bear Dance isn't just a golf course carved from the rugged Colorado landscape; it's a testament to embracing, rather than taming, the wild beauty of the Front Range. This modern design, shaped by the hand of architect Perry Dye, unfolds across a dramatic canvas of rolling hills and native grasses. The course itself has a unique character. Wide fairways invite a confident swing, but quickly tighten around the greens, demanding a deft touch. The elevation changes are a constant companion here, creating blind shots and demanding players trust their yardages and instincts. The club is known for a particularly tight knit band of regulars, who enjoy making side bets and competing in club championships - many of which end with a steak dinner at the club house. Bear Dance stands as a demanding test for golfers of all skill levels, though it has yet to host any significant professional or amateur championships. The Golf Club at Bear Dance provides a challenging yet rewarding experience far removed from manicured precision.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CO
Quick facts
- Location
- Larkspur, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,726 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.8/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
The Golf Club at Bear Dance sits in the foothills west of Denver, most easily reached via Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly forty-five minutes to an hour's drive south and west through the sprawling suburbs before the landscape begins its decisive climb into the Colorado Front Range. Private aviation clients will find advantage in the numerous regional facilities serving the Denver metro, though the club's proximity to the mountains makes the final approach particularly rewarding - as you leave the interstate and wind into the high country around Larkspur, the terrain shifts from plains to dense evergreen forest, the elevation gain becoming palpable with each curve of the road. The arrival at The Golf Club at Bear Dance marks a genuine transition into the high desert foothills, where thin air and dramatic topography frame a setting that feels genuinely removed from the urban corridor below.
FAQ
Common questions about Bear Dance
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bear Dance has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 89 logged golfers.
Yes. Bear Dance is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bear Dance is 72.
Bear Dance plays 7,726 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bear Dance is 141.
Bear Dance is a 18-hole course.
