
Indian Peaks Course
Indian Peaks Golf Club


About this course
Indian Peaks Golf Club sits in Lafayette, Colorado, at the base of the Front Range, where the high plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The course takes its name from the Indian Peaks Wilderness visible to the west, a dramatic backdrop that defines the visual character of the property. Hale Irwin, the three-time U.S. Open champion and Colorado native, designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s as part of a residential community development in the rapidly growing Boulder County corridor. The routing occupies rolling terrain typical of the Colorado piedmont, with elevation changes that provide views across the valley toward the Continental Divide. Irwin's design incorporates natural prairie grasses, water features, and strategic bunkering that reflects his competitive background and understanding of shot values. The layout presents a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes, with wind often a significant factor given the exposed setting at elevation above 5,000 feet. Indian Peaks operates as a semi-private facility, balancing member play with public access. The course serves both the local Lafayette and Boulder communities and visiting golfers drawn to Colorado's Front Range golf corridor. The property reflects the character of many Colorado courses from its era—residential integration, mountain views, and design that accommodates a range of skill levels while providing challenge from the back tees in the thin air and variable wind conditions common to the region.
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
- Lafayette, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Hale Irwin
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,088 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
Indian Peaks Golf Club lies just northwest of Denver, easily accessed via Denver International Airport, roughly forty minutes east across the high plains. The drive west on US-36 traces the gradual rise toward the Front Range, with the jagged silhouette of the Indian Peaks Wilderness growing sharper against the horizon. As Lafayette's suburban grid gives way to open grassland and the road climbs gently into the foothills, the course emerges along Coal Creek - a serene, elevated arrival that feels worlds removed from the city left behind.

FAQ
Common questions about Indian Peaks
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Indian Peaks has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Indian Peaks was designed by Hale Irwin.
Yes. Indian Peaks is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Indian Peaks is 72.
Indian Peaks plays 7,088 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Indian Peaks is 131.



