Sunset Golf Course

Venue Overview

Sunset Golf Course is a City of Longmont municipal golf course tucked into historic old Longmont, offering one of the most scenic nine-hole rounds in Colorado. Framed by mature, tree-lined fairways and sweeping views of Longs Peak, Sunset has been part of the fabric of the Longmont community for more than a century, making it one of the oldest continuously operated golf courses on the Front Range.

About the Course

Sunset traces its roots to August 1922, when a group of local golfers organized the private Longmont Golf Club and leased 40 acres of farmland from the City near Sunset Park, later purchasing additional land north of what is now Longs Peak Avenue to complete the layout. A city committee that included Jacob Schey helped shape the course's early design, and on November 22, 1922, City Council approved the Longmont Golf Club name and set a $1 daily green fee. The nine-hole course was redesigned and lengthened in 1929, and it weathered the Depression and World War II years, when membership dues dropped from $3 to $1 and Defense Stamps were awarded as tournament prizes. A new clubhouse replaced the original in 1966, and the course has operated as a public City of Longmont facility ever since, now one of three courses in the Golf Longmont system alongside Twin Peaks and Ute Creek.

• Nine-hole layout with multiple tee options, from 5,436 yards (red tees, 70.8/126) to 5,966 yards (blue tees, 73.8/131)
• Tree-lined fairways and panoramic views of Longs Peak and the Front Range
• Founded in 1922 as the Longmont Golf Club; redesigned and lengthened in 1929
• Clubhouse rebuilt in 1966; the course celebrated its 100-year anniversary as a Longmont institution
• Course record of 61 (playing the nine holes twice) set by Dave Schey, grandson of founding committee member Jacob Schey, during the 1991 City Championship
• Part of the City of Longmont's three-course municipal golf system, alongside Twin Peaks and Ute Creek golf courses

Practice Facilities, Dining and Amenities

Golfers at Sunset have access to a full-service pro shop and an on-site café inside the clubhouse, along with restrooms, parking, and Wi-Fi. The clubhouse also includes meeting space that accommodates up to 50 guests, making Sunset a popular choice for casual golf outings paired with a simple gathering space. Golf carts and pull carts are available to rent by the round, and golfers can purchase range ball baskets or take advantage of season-long punch cards and passes across the Golf Longmont system. Sunset's Hole in One Club adds a fun incentive program for golfers chasing that elusive ace.

Lessons & Instruction

Instruction at Sunset is led by the course's PGA Head Professional, with additional junior programming available through the City of Longmont's system-wide golf instruction network. Adult private and group lessons are available through the Golf Longmont instructional program; call the pro shop at (303) 651-8466 to schedule a lesson or learn more about current rates.

• Ryan Williams, PGA – Head Professional at Sunset Golf Course, overseeing golf operations and lesson programming; also co-teaches the "First Step Camp" junior program at Twin Peaks Golf Course
• Jordan Bradford, PGA – Co-instructor for the "First Step Camp" junior program at Twin Peaks Golf Course, for beginning junior golfers ages 5-10 (Mondays, June through August)
• Keith Martin, PGA – Head Golf Professional at Ute Creek Golf Course, teaches the "Next Step Camp" junior program for junior golfers ages 10-18 looking to advance their game (Tuesdays, May through August), with an optional nine-hole playing session

Tournaments & Events

Sunset hosts golf tournaments and outings throughout the season, with inquiries handled through the course's Tournament Inquiry program. The course also participates in the City Championship, the long-running Longmont tradition in which Dave Schey set the course scoring record in 1991. Sunset's clubhouse and grounds are available for banquets, celebrations of life, and other private gatherings for up to 50 guests through the Sunset Party Rentals program, coordinated directly with PGA Head Professional Ryan Williams.

Planning Your Event Here

Whether you're organizing a company scramble, a charity fundraiser, or a milestone celebration, Sunset's century-old character and Longs Peak backdrop make it a memorable Front Range venue. The clubhouse's meeting space, pro shop, and café support both on-course and off-course portions of an event, and the golf staff can help coordinate tee times, cart rentals, and catering logistics for groups of nearly any size. To start planning, contact the pro shop at (303) 651-8466 or submit a banquet request through Sunset's rentals page.

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