Hyland Hills Golf Course

Hyland Hills Golf Course sits in Greeley, Colorado, a city on the high plains roughly an hour north of Denver. Designed by Frank Hummel and opened in the mid-1960s, the course serves as a municipal facility for the Greeley community and surrounding Weld County area. Hummel, a Colorado-based architect active during the post-war golf boom, designed several courses across the Front Range and worked within the constraints typical of public golf projects of that era—modest budgets and relatively flat terrain. The layout occupies land characteristic of northeastern Colorado's agricultural plains, with minimal natural elevation change and exposure to the region's persistent winds. Mature cottonwoods and other plantings have matured over the decades to frame holes and provide some definition to what was originally open ground. Water features come into play on several holes, adding strategic interest to an otherwise straightforward routing. The course measures around 6,800 yards from the back tees and offers multiple tee options suitable for recreational golfers. As a municipal facility, Hyland Hills provides accessible golf for Greeley residents and visitors exploring the northern Front Range. The course reflects the practical design philosophy of its era—playable for a wide range of abilities, maintainable within public budgets, and integrated into the community fabric. It remains a local option for everyday play in a region where golf opportunities are shaped by climate, water availability, and the expansive high-plains landscape.