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Bella Ridge Course

Bella Ridge Golf Club

Johnstown, CO, USA
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+8
18 holesPar 727,315 yds

About this course

Bella Ridge at Bella Ridge Golf Club, cradled in the sweeping plains of Johnstown, Colorado, is a testament to the notion that great golf can flourish far from mountain vistas. The course, while not steeped in championship lore, occupies a unique space in the regional golf landscape. Designed in the early 2000s, Bella Ridge presents a modern take on parkland golf, characterized by strategically placed water features and gently rolling fairways. The course favors a strategic player, rewarding thoughtful club selection and accurate approach shots. While length isn't the primary defense, the subtle contours of the greens and the prevailing winds demand respect, and often a precise fade. The heart of Bella Ridge beats with a strong community spirit. The club is known locally for its welcoming atmosphere and its active men's and women's golf associations. The friendly nature of the staff makes Bella Ridge a frequent site for charity events, raising money for area youth programs. Moreover, the club has become know for its mouthwatering BBQ offerings for lunch and after round celebrations at the restaurant. Bella Ridge is a daily-fee course providing an accessible and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. While it may not be a household name in golfing circles, it holds a special place for the local community as a source of enjoyment, camaraderie, and charitable endeavors.

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.

1515

Best in World

1336

Best in USA

25

Best in CO

Quick facts

Location
Johnstown, CO, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,315 yards
Difficulty
140
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

Bella Ridge Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain north of Denver, most readily accessed via Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly ninety minutes south by car through the Colorado Front Range foothills. The drive north from Denver traces I-25 before branching into quieter county roads that wind through ranchland and evergreen-studded ridges, the urban sprawl gradually giving way to open sky and distant mountain profiles. Private aviation options at nearby facilities such as Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) west of Denver offer a more discreet arrival for those seeking to bypass the commercial terminal. The final miles into Johnstown unfold across high-altitude grassland, where the club's manicured grounds emerge as a carefully composed counterpoint to the raw, windswept beauty of the surrounding Colorado plateau.

FAQ

Common questions about Bella Ridge

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Bella Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Yes. Bella Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Bella Ridge is 72.

Bella Ridge plays 7,315 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bella Ridge is 140.

Bella Ridge is a 18-hole course.

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