Indian Peaks Golf Club

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.