
Wellshire Course
Wellshire Golf Course
About this course
Wellshire Golf Course, a Denver mainstay since its inception, bears the mark of a bygone era, when public golf was as much about community gathering as it was about chasing birdies. Carved into the gently rolling landscape of the Wellshire neighborhood, the course is a classic parkland design, defined by mature trees that line generous fairways, creating strategic corridors that reward thoughtful play rather than pure distance. A subtle, yet ever-present creek winds its way through several holes, adding both visual appeal and strategic challenge, especially for those who err on the right side. The course generally favors a draw with most of its holes favoring the left side. Originally designed by Donald Ross protégé, Henry Hughes, Wellshire was later refined by the respected architect, Dick Phelps, who added length to the course to keep it relevant for a more modern game. While it may not host events that draw international attention, Wellshire's importance lies in its accessibility and its role as a welcoming hub for Denver's golf community. The course hosted a few prestigious events in Colorado, notably the 1958 Public Links Championship. Wellshire is a notably well-balanced golf course, not heavily punishing, but offering a fair challenge. Noted for its lack of pretension, golfers gather here more often than not to play for the enjoyment of the game and camaraderie than to impress with their performance. The clubhouse is noted for its approachable, and welcoming atmosphere, and for its exceptional Denver omelets.
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
- Denver, CO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,498 yards
- Difficulty
- 70/109
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Most visitors arrive through Denver International Airport, a forty-minute drive northeast of the city, before heading southwest into the leafy residential neighborhoods that cradle Wellshire Golf Course. The route traces the gentle descent from the high plains into Denver's southern quadrant, where tree-lined streets and mid-century homes give way to the quiet enclave surrounding the course. Wellshire sits tucked within the city limits yet feels worlds apart, its entrance marked by the stately Tudor Revival clubhouse that has anchored this corner of Denver since the 1920s - a discreet urban retreat where the journey ends not in fanfare, but in the understated elegance of a true municipal treasure.

FAQ
Common questions about Wellshire
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wellshire has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 50 logged golfers.
Wellshire was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Wellshire is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wellshire is 71.
Wellshire plays 6,498 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wellshire is 109.





