Tiara Rado Golf Course

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Venue Overview

Tiara Rado Golf Course is a public, municipal golf course in Grand Junction, bordered to the west by the dramatic red-rock formations of the Colorado National Monument. The course offers sweeping views of the Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain, and the Bookcliffs to the north, giving golfers a genuine Western Slope backdrop for every round, whether they're longtime locals or visitors passing through the Grand Valley. Operated by the City of Grand Junction as part of the Golf Grand Junction system alongside Lincoln Park Golf Course, Tiara Rado is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and fledges more than 90 birds per year, including three different species of bluebird, giving golfers a genuine wildlife-watching bonus alongside a full round of golf.

About the Course

• 18-hole public golf course with four different teeing grounds for every skill level
• Bordered to the west by the Colorado National Monument, with views of the Grand Mesa and the Bookcliffs
• Numerous water hazards, including the short but demanding "moat hole"
• Home to more than 90 species of birds throughout the property
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program member, fledging more than 90 birds annually
• Operated by the City of Grand Junction alongside Lincoln Park Golf Course
• Public, daily-fee access with tee times bookable online

Practice Facilities

Tiara Rado features an 18-acre practice area, giving golfers ample room to warm up before their round. The course also offers golf car and pull cart rentals, rental clubs, and a full-service pro shop stocked with everything golfers need for a day on the course. With four distinct tee areas on both the men's and ladies' scorecards, golfers can tailor the challenge to their skill level, from newer players to those chasing a lower handicap.

Dining and Amenities

Tiara Rado's clubhouse, Club|House No. 25, supports golfers with rental equipment and amenities that make the course an easy stop whether traveling through Grand Junction for business or pleasure. As part of the broader Golf Grand Junction system, Tiara Rado golfers can also take advantage of season pass options, including the Birdie Pass, Eagle Pass, and the Lincoln Park Annual Pass, that include play across both Tiara Rado and Lincoln Park.

Lessons & Instruction

• Timothy A. Tafoya, PGA — Director of Golf
• Brayden M. Kelley, PGA — Head Golf Professional
• Stacy W. Millard — Club Fitter / PGA Associate

Tiara Rado's instruction program is led by Director of Golf Tim Tafoya, PGA, and Head Golf Professional Brayden Kelley, PGA, with club fitting and repair available through Stacy Millard. The team offers one-on-one instruction, group lessons, and large group clinics for golfers of every caliber, and appointments for lessons or club fitting can be scheduled directly with the golf shop or through the Golf Grand Junction contact page.

Tournaments & Events

Tiara Rado hosts men's and women's golf leagues throughout the season, along with junior golf programming and the annual Rocky Mountain Open. The course's varied tee grounds and water features make it a popular choice for tournaments and group events looking for a genuine Western Slope golf experience against the backdrop of the Colorado National Monument, and its sister course, Lincoln Park, offers additional playing options for groups looking to combine multiple rounds during a Grand Junction golf trip.

Planning Your Event Here

Ready to book a tee time or plan a group outing at Tiara Rado Golf Course? Call the golf shop at (970) 254-3830 or visit golfgrandjunction.net to reserve tee times, join a league, or ask about hosting a tournament.

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