
Legacy Ridge Course
Legacy Ridge Golf Course

About this course
Legacy Ridge Golf Course opened in 1994 as a daily-fee facility in Westminster, a northern suburb of Denver. Arthur Hills designed the course on rolling terrain that offers views of the Front Range to the west and the plains stretching eastward. The property sits at approximately 5,400 feet elevation, where the high-altitude conditions affect ball flight and playing strategy throughout the round. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates several water features, including ponds and McKay Lake, which come into play on multiple holes. Hills shaped the course with generous fairways that reward accurate driving but also provide recovery options for mid-handicap players. The bunkering is strategic rather than penal, with sand placed to define landing areas and frame greens. The putting surfaces feature moderate undulation and are typically maintained at speeds appropriate for public play. Legacy Ridge has served as a venue for various Colorado Golf Association championships and qualifiers over the years, reflecting its standing among the state's public courses. The facility operates as part of the Westminster municipal golf system and attracts a mix of local residents and visitors to the Denver metro area. The course remains walkable despite its length, and the layout provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive forced carries or artificial hazards.
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
- Westminster, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,102 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/138
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
Legacy Ridge Golf Course sits just north of Denver, accessible via Denver International Airport (DEN), roughly thirty-five minutes south by car through the suburban sprawl that gradually yields to the high plains landscape of northern Colorado. The drive north on I-25 transitions seamlessly into local roads that climb gently toward Westminster, where the course emerges against the backdrop of the Front Range - those dramatic peaks rising abruptly from the flatland serving as a constant visual anchor throughout your approach. For those with private aircraft, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Broomfield offers a closer alternative, cutting drive time to mere minutes. The final stretch delivers you to Legacy Ridge's elevated perch, where the architecture of the course itself seems to rise organically from the terrain, offering immediate views of both the mountains to the west and the sprawling plains beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Legacy Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legacy Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Legacy Ridge was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Legacy Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legacy Ridge is 72.
Legacy Ridge plays 7,102 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legacy Ridge is 138.




