Littleton Golf & Tennis Club

Littleton Golf & Tennis Club sits in the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Front Range. Designed by Dick Phelps and opened in the mid-1960s, the course reflects the regional style of Colorado golf from that era—relatively straightforward routing across gently rolling terrain with mountain views forming a dramatic western backdrop. Phelps, a Colorado-based architect active primarily in the Rocky Mountain states during the 1960s and 1970s, designed several courses throughout the region that balanced playability for members with the natural challenges of high-altitude conditions and variable weather. The layout occupies land typical of the South Platte River valley area, with modest elevation changes and mature cottonwoods and pines framing many holes. At roughly 5,800 feet above sea level, the course plays with the increased carry distances characteristic of Denver-area golf, requiring adjustments in club selection and strategy. Water features and bunkers provide definition to holes that might otherwise play open across the prairie-influenced landscape. As a private club, Littleton serves a local membership drawn from the surrounding suburban communities south of Denver. The facility includes tennis courts alongside the golf course, reflecting the multi-sport country club model common to many American clubs established during the postwar suburban expansion. The course offers a traditional member experience focused on regular play rather than tournament competition or national recognition.