
Raccoon Creek Course
Raccoon Creek Golf Course




About this course
Raccoon Creek Golf Course sits in Littleton, Colorado, in the southern Denver metropolitan area, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Front Range. Designed by Dick Phelps and opened in the mid-1980s, the course occupies rolling terrain that incorporates natural elevation changes and views of the Rocky Mountains to the west. The property features a mix of open, links-style holes and others framed by mature cottonwoods and native grasses, with Raccoon Creek itself winding through several holes and coming into play on the routing. The layout stretches across varied topography that requires golfers to manage both uphill and downhill lies while accounting for the thinner air at elevation, which typically adds distance to shots. Water hazards appear strategically throughout the round, and the bunkering reflects a straightforward design philosophy common to Colorado public courses of its era. The greens present moderate undulation, and the course generally rewards accurate approach play over pure length. As a municipal facility operated by the City of Littleton, Raccoon Creek serves a broad cross-section of Denver-area golfers and visitors. The course maintains a reputation as an accessible daily-fee option that offers legitimate challenge without excessive difficulty, making it a regular venue for local leagues and tournaments. Its location near the Chatfield Reservoir area places it within a network of outdoor recreation amenities south of Denver, and the mountain backdrop provides a distinctive Colorado golf setting.
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
- Littleton, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1984
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Phelps
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,045 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Most visitors to Raccoon Creek Golf Course arrive through Denver International Airport, roughly forty-five minutes northeast of Littleton, where the urban sprawl of the metro area gradually yields to the rolling foothills of the Front Range. The drive southwest traces the edge of the Rockies, with the peaks rising steadily to the west as you descend into the South Platte River valley. Centennial Airport serves private arrivals seeking a more discreet entry, positioned conveniently between the city and the course's high-prairie setting, where the landscape opens into broad mesas and the air carries the crisp, dry clarity of Colorado's mile-high elevation.

FAQ
Common questions about Raccoon Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Raccoon Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Raccoon Creek was designed by Dick Phelps.
Yes. Raccoon Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Raccoon Creek is 72.
Raccoon Creek plays 7,045 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Raccoon Creek is 131.



