Colorado National Golf Course

Venue Overview

Colorado National Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-hole golf course in Erie, Colorado, roughly 20 minutes north of Denver. Designed by architect Jay Morrish, ASGCA, and opened in 2003 under its original name, Vista Ridge, the course plays to a par of 72 across 7,579 yards from the championship tees in a traditional links-style layout. Colorado National is proudly operated by Heritage Golf Group and serves as the home course for the University of Colorado's men's and women's golf teams.

About the Course

Jay Morrish's traditional links-style design at Colorado National stretches to 7,579 yards from the tips, one of the longer layouts in the Denver metro area, with five sets of tee boxes giving golfers of every handicap a fair way to play the course. The open, rolling terrain and strategic bunkering reflect Morrish's broader portfolio of American links-inspired designs, and the course's collegiate pedigree as home to the University of Colorado's golf programs speaks to its championship-caliber conditioning and challenge.

• 18-hole, par-72 links-style course designed by Jay Morrish, ASGCA, opened in 2003
• 7,579 yards from the championship tees across five sets of tees
• Originally opened as Vista Ridge
• Home course for the University of Colorado's men's and women's golf teams
• Semi-private, operated by Heritage Golf Group
• Located approximately 20 minutes north of Denver

Backed by a National Ownership Group

Colorado National joined Heritage Golf Group in November 2022, when Heritage acquired the club from the Bruening, Bennett, and Kerr families along with Southwest Green, LLC — one of three simultaneous acquisitions that marked Heritage's first entry into the western United States. Set on more than 232 acres within the Vista Ridge residential community, the club's award-winning clubhouse can seat up to 175 guests indoors, with a patio accommodating another 120 and a private dining room for groups up to 35 — giving Colorado National real scale for tournaments, corporate outings, and receptions well beyond a typical round of golf.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Fully stocked golf shop
• Master's Restaurant, the club's on-site dining venue
• Banquet and event facilities for weddings and graduation parties
• Practice facilities

Lessons & Instruction

Colorado National's instruction staff, as of 2026, includes:

• Matt Schalk, PGA — Director of Golf
• Rob Grall, PGA — Head Professional, with a passion for teaching golfers of all ages and a roster of roughly 200 students
• Jakob Maurek — 1st Assistant Golf Professional
• Brian Robisch — Assistant Golf Professional

The club can also customize group clinics or lesson series for groups of friends or colleagues. Contact the golf shop at (303) 926-1723 to schedule a lesson or ask about current clinic offerings.

Tournaments & Events

Colorado National's championship-length layout and full banquet facilities make it a strong host for golf tournaments, corporate outings, and group events, with dedicated tournament information and banquet coordination available through the club.

Weddings & Private Events

Colorado National hosts weddings and graduation parties through its dedicated events program, with Master's Restaurant providing catering and a scenic backdrop for celebrations beyond golf.

Planning Your Event Here

Colorado National's Jay Morrish design, collegiate pedigree, and full event facilities make it a distinctive option for tournaments, corporate outings, and weddings in the Erie area. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie, CO 80516 (303-926-1723).

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