Collindale Golf Course

Venue Overview

Collindale Golf Course is a public, 18-hole championship-length course on 160 acres in southeast Fort Collins, owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins. Designed by architect Frank Hummel and opened in 1971, the course plays 7,026 yards from the longest tees to a par of 71, with a course rating of 72.3 and a slope rating of 127. Collindale is widely regarded as home to some of the fastest, best-conditioned greens in the state, a reputation that has made it a regular host for local U.S. Open qualifying.

About the Course

Now in its sixth decade, Collindale has grown into one of northern Colorado's most established municipal courses, known equally for its greens and for the depth of instruction available on site through the Collindale Golf Academy and Club Fitting Center. The course anchors Fort Collins' city-run golf program alongside City Park Nine, and its combination of championship-caliber conditioning with municipal pricing has kept it a favorite among competitive and recreational golfers alike. The clubhouse is home to C.B. and Potts, a full-service restaurant and bar with one of the best patios in Fort Collins, serving golfers and non-golfers alike.

• Public, 18-hole championship-length course designed by Frank Hummel, opened in 1971
• 7,026 yards from the longest tees, par 71
• Course rating 72.3, slope rating 127
• Situated on 160 acres in southeast Fort Collins
• Owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins
• Regular host site for local U.S. Open qualifying

Practice Facilities and Amenities

• Full-length driving range with six practice tees
• Practice green with a greenside bunker
• Oversize putting green
• Collindale Golf Academy and Club Fitting Center
• C.B. and Potts restaurant and bar, with patio seating
• Power cart and rental club program
• Full-service golf shop

Lessons and Instruction

Collindale's instruction program is anchored by:

• Earl Gerlach, PGA - Director of Instruction, Collindale Golf Academy. Earl's golf career began in Normal, Illinois, where he played in high school and worked at the Ironwood municipal course before going on to spend the last decade teaching at Collindale.
• Dale Smigelsky, PGA - Longtime Collindale golf professional. Dale turned professional at 19 in Winter Park, Florida, was elected to PGA membership in 1985, and joined Collindale in 1993 as shop manager under then-head professional Joe Nance. He was named Colorado PGA Public Merchandiser of the Year in both 2010 and 2017.

Contact the Collindale Golf Academy or the golf shop at 970-221-6651 to book a lesson or club fitting. Collindale also runs an active junior golf program for ages 5 to 17 under the direction of full-time PGA professionals, with formats ranging from two-hour weekly sessions up to five-day, ten-hour week-long camps, and the course fields a team in PGA Jr. League play each fall. For adult players, Collindale hosts both a Ladies 9-Hole League (7:30-8:50 am) and a Ladies 18-Hole League (7:00-8:20 am), along with an active Men's Club league and tournament schedule that runs throughout the season.

Tournaments and Events

Collindale's championship-quality greens, full-length layout, and history as a U.S. Open qualifying site make it a strong host for competitive tournaments, club championships, corporate outings, and scrambles. It is also an annual host site for the Fort Collins Championship and the Fort Collins Women's Open. The on-site C.B. and Potts restaurant and patio give organizers a built-in space for post-round gatherings, banquets, and award presentations. Contact the golf shop at 970-221-6651 to check availability and rates.

Planning Your Event Here

Collindale's Frank Hummel design, championship conditioning, and on-site golf academy make it a well-rounded option for tournaments and group events in Fort Collins. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 1441 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970-221-6651).

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