
Deer Creek Course
Deer Creek Golf Club


About this course
Deer Creek Golf Club sits in Littleton, Colorado, in the foothills southwest of Denver. Designed by Scott Miller and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain that transitions between the high plains and the Rocky Mountain front range. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates views of the surrounding peaks, with several holes playing along ridgelines and through draws that define the property's character. Miller's design emphasizes strategic options from the tee and approaches that reward precision over pure distance. The layout features a mix of risk-reward opportunities, particularly on par fives where players can choose aggressive lines or more conservative routes depending on conditions and skill level. Bunkering is placed to challenge both tee shots and approach angles, and the greens vary in size and contour to suit the length and character of each hole. The course serves a membership that includes both serious golfers and families, with amenities that support year-round play in Colorado's variable climate. Deer Creek has hosted regional amateur competitions and qualifiers, reflecting its reputation as a solid test of golf in the Denver metropolitan area. The setting provides a balance between mountain scenery and playable conditions at elevation, where the ball travels farther but wind and weather can shift quickly during a round.
Quick facts
- Location
- Littleton, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Scott Miller
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,005 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/143
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
Most visitors to Deer Creek Golf Club arrive through Denver International Airport, roughly forty-five minutes northeast of the course, though the private Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield offers a discreet alternative for those traveling by charter. The drive southwest from Denver traces the Front Range foothills, climbing gradually through rolling terrain where the high plains meet the Rockies, until the landscape opens to reveal the South Platte River valley and the red-rock outcroppings that frame Deer Creek's elevated setting. The final approach winds through Littleton's western edge, where suburban sprawl gives way to open sky and the unmistakable silhouette of the mountains rising just beyond the fairways.

FAQ
Common questions about Deer Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Deer Creek has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Deer Creek was designed by Scott Miller.
Yes. Deer Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Deer Creek is 72.
Deer Creek plays 7,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Deer Creek is 143.



