
Par 3 Course
Foothills Golf Course
About this course
Foothills Golf Course operates as a public facility in Denver, Colorado, featuring a par-3 layout designed by Dick Phelps. The course serves the local golfing community as an accessible option for players seeking a shorter format, whether for practice, casual rounds, or introducing newcomers to the game. Its location in Denver places it within the urban corridor along the Front Range, where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. Par-3 courses in this region typically work with the natural elevation changes and open terrain characteristic of Colorado's landscape. Players at Foothills encounter the altitude considerations common to Denver-area golf—thinner air that affects ball flight and club selection—along with the climate patterns of the high plains, including intense sun, occasional afternoon winds, and a playing season that runs from spring through fall. The course provides a straightforward test of iron play and short game skills across its collection of one-shot holes. Dick Phelps, who designed several Colorado courses during the latter decades of the twentieth century, created layouts that generally reflected practical, playable design principles suited to their settings and intended use. Foothills functions as a neighborhood amenity and practice venue, offering Denver golfers a quick-play option that fits into busy schedules while still requiring thoughtful shot-making and course management within its compact format.
Quick facts
- Location
- Denver, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Designer
- Dick Phelps
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 1,175 yards
- Difficulty
- 28.3/89
Getting there
The journey to Foothills Golf Course begins at Denver International Airport (DEN), situated on the high plains east of the city, followed by a direct drive west of roughly thirty minutes that carries you from the urban sprawl into the foothills themselves. As you climb gently into the Front Range, the landscape shifts from flat, semi-arid terrain to the first rises of evergreen-studded slopes, with views of the Continental Divide sharpening on the horizon. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby options such as Colorado Air and Space Port (FTG) or Centennial Airport (APA) provide swift access to the region. The final miles wind through residential neighborhoods and climbing roads that frame the club's elevated perch, where thin mountain air and unobstructed views of the peaks announce your arrival at one of Denver's most distinctive golfing destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Par 3 at Foothills Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Par 3 was designed by Dick Phelps.
Yes. Par 3 at Foothills Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Par 3 is 27.
Par 3 plays 1,175 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Par 3 is 89.
Par 3 is a 9-hole course.




