Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

Venue Overview

Set at roughly 8,000 feet in the Upper Arkansas Valley, Collegiate Peaks Golf Course has been a fixture of Buena Vista golf for nearly fifty years, opening for play in 1972 on land that had been in the same family since it was homesteaded in the 1860s. Privately owned and open to the public, the course sits in the middle of one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation corridors, surrounded by world-class whitewater, Browns Canyon National Monument, and multiple fourteeners rising directly from the valley floor. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, it's a dependable, scenic round in the heart of the Collegiate Peaks. Buena Vista itself has grown into one of the state's premier mountain-town destinations, and the golf course remains one of its longest-running and most beloved local institutions.

About the Course

Collegiate Peaks is a 9-hole course with a second set of tee boxes that extends the layout to a full 18 holes, giving golfers flexibility for a quick nine or a complete round. The course hosts the Buena Vista High School golf team and a junior golf club, along with men's and women's league play throughout the season. Views of the surrounding fourteeners are a constant presence from tee to green, and the clean mountain air and elevation add a distinct high-country character to every round. Water and out-of-bounds come into play on several holes, including a dogleg-left opener guarded by tall cottonwoods that sets the tone for a round that rewards accuracy as much as distance.

Practice Facilities

Golfers can warm up before their round at Collegiate Peaks' practice areas, getting a feel for the course's mountain conditions and thinner air before heading to the first tee. The course's compact routing makes it easy to loosen up and get a full warm-up in without eating into tee time.

Dining and Amenities

The Collegiate Peaks Clubhouse covers all the food and beverage needs of a day on the course, with burgers, chicken strips, hot dogs, and breakfast items available with no reservation necessary. The full bar serves specialty cocktails, a wide selection of beer and seltzer, and a rotating lineup of local microbrews, and golfers can take in views of Mt. Princeton and Mt. Columbia from the patio, the cozy indoor seating, or beside the fire pit. The clubhouse is a popular stop for golfers celebrating the end of Monday night league play.

Lessons & Instruction

Collegiate Peaks offers golf instruction and clinics for players of all ages, including junior-focused programs through its Youth on Course initiative. Golfers interested in lessons can contact the golf shop directly to arrange instruction tailored to their skill level.

Tournaments & Events

Collegiate Peaks hosts a full calendar of tournaments, outings, and club events throughout the golf season, alongside its established men's and women's league play. The course's youth programs and high school team ties make it a true community hub for golf in the Upper Arkansas Valley, with a published club calendar covering everything from junior clinics to seasonal tournaments. The course's nearly fifty-year history means many of its tournaments have become annual traditions for local families and longtime members alike.

Planning Your Event Here

With mountain views, a full-service clubhouse, and a layout that flexes between 9 and 18 holes, Collegiate Peaks Golf Course is well suited for tournaments, scrambles, and community outings. The golf shop staff can help groups arrange tee times and course access for an event, and the clubhouse's patio and fire pit make it an easy spot to extend a golf outing into an evening gathering.

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