Emerald Greens

Venue Overview

Emerald Greens Golf Club is a semi-private, 9-hole par-3 golf course in Denver, Colorado, designed by architect Henry Hughes and opened in 1965. Affiliated with the neighboring Windsor Gardens retirement community, the course plays 1,236 yards and winds around and over Windsor Gardens' sparkling lake, bringing water into play on more than half of its holes.

About the Course

Henry Hughes' design at Emerald Greens makes the most of a compact footprint, threading the course around and across a lake that puts water in play on over half of the holes despite the course's short, par-3 format. Wide-open fairways, undulating greens, and well-placed bunkers give the layout more character than its size suggests, and that combination has made Emerald Greens a favorite for golfers looking to sharpen their short game or fit in an efficient round. The course's affiliation with Windsor Gardens — one of Denver's largest retirement communities — gives it a distinct, established character and a steady base of regular players.

• Semi-private, 9-hole, par-3 course designed by Henry Hughes, opened in 1965
• 1,236 yards from the longest tees
• Water in play on more than half of the holes via the Windsor Gardens lake
• Undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers
• Affiliated with the neighboring Windsor Gardens retirement community
• Compact, walkable layout suited to quick rounds

A Course Built Around Its Lake

What sets Emerald Greens apart from other short courses along the Front Range is how central the lake is to the round. Henry Hughes routed the course to wind both around and over Windsor Gardens' lake, so water genuinely factors into shot selection on the majority of holes rather than serving as an occasional hazard. Combined with the course's undulating putting surfaces and bunkering, that water-in-play routing gives golfers a more strategic test than a typical par-3 layout, all while staying quick and walkable.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Putting green
• Chipping green
• Practice area
• Golf shop

Lessons & Instruction

Emerald Greens offers a low-pressure setting for golfers working on their short game. Lessons are available with Mike Hantske, a certified golf instructor who teaches players of all levels at the course, with private instruction arranged through the golf shop. (Instructor as of 2026.)

Tournaments & Events

Emerald Greens' scenic, water-lined par-3 layout makes it a memorable option for casual tournaments, charity scrambles, and group outings looking for a shorter, more relaxed format.

Planning Your Event Here

Emerald Greens' Henry Hughes design, lakeside setting, and welcoming atmosphere make it a distinctive option for casual outings and group events in the Denver area. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The course is located at 597 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247 (303-366-3133).

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