Coyote Creek Golf Course

Venue Overview

Coyote Creek Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf course in Fort Lupton, Colorado, less than 30 minutes from Denver, Longmont, Boulder, or Greeley. Owned and operated by the City of Fort Lupton, the course was designed by architect Matt Eccles and opened in 1999, playing to a par of 71 across 6,412 yards from the longest tees, with a course rating of 69.3 and a slope rating of 116 — a layout that rewards accuracy over raw length and suits golfers of a wide range of skill levels.

About the Course

Coyote Creek was built along the South Platte River corridor northeast of the Denver metro area, giving the layout the rolling terrain, mature cottonwoods, and water features typical of Colorado's river-bottom courses. Since opening in 1999, it has become a steady fixture for Fort Lupton and Weld County golfers looking for an accessible, well-maintained municipal track close to home. The property is built out with a full clubhouse, snack bar, tournament pavilion, pro shop, and grass driving range, and its golf staff also runs one of the area's more active junior instruction programs.

• Public, 18-hole municipal course designed by Matt Eccles, opened in 1999
• Par 71, 6,412 yards from the longest tees
• Course rating 69.3, slope rating 116
• Owned and operated by the City of Fort Lupton
• Less than 30 minutes from Denver, Longmont, Boulder, and Greeley
• Pro shop open daily, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Grass driving range
• Chipping and putting greens
• Full-service golf shop
• Clubhouse with snack bar and outdoor patio
• Dedicated tournament pavilion
• Online and phone tee time booking

Lessons & Instruction

Coyote Creek's golf staff, as of 2026, includes:

• Tyler M. Tarpley, PGA — General Manager
• Stephen Glowacki, PGA — Assistant Professional
• Andrew Feola and Christopher (Chris) DeSantis — Assistant Professionals

Chris DeSantis has been part of the Coyote Creek staff since 2019 and coaches local high school boys' and girls' golf teams, having guided multiple players to state qualifying and state placing finishes. His teaching approach breaks the game into five core areas — full swing, short game, putting, course management, and the mental game. The course also runs an annual summer junior golf instruction program for ages 7–17, welcoming all skill levels. The three-session format includes range, chipping, and putting instruction, along with playing lessons scheduled during non-peak course times. Contact the golf shop at (303) 857-6152 to book a lesson or ask about upcoming junior clinics. Coyote Creek is also home to an active league scene: the Coyote Creek Men's Golf Association runs a handicapped, five-flight league on Wednesdays from early April through early September, with both nine- and eighteen-hole options, while the Coyote Creek Ladies Golf Association hosts a non-competitive nine-hole league on Tuesday afternoons from mid-April through mid-September, open to golfers of every experience level. The course also hosts a periodic Couples Night for members looking to play socially.

Tournaments & Events

Coyote Creek's municipal setting, full-length layout, and dedicated tournament pavilion make it a solid, budget-friendly host for club tournaments, scrambles, corporate outings, and junior/high school golf events. The clubhouse and outdoor patio also make the venue available for weddings and banquets, with the golf course staff coordinating setup and catering logistics for private events. Contact the golf shop directly at (303) 857-6152 to discuss availability and rates.

Planning Your Event Here

Coyote Creek's Matt Eccles design, South Platte River setting, and municipal pricing make it an approachable option for tournaments, banquets, and group outings in the northern Denver metro area. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 222 Clubhouse Drive, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (303-857-6152).

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