Grand Elk Golf Club

Venue Overview

Grand Elk Golf Club is a semi-private mountain golf course in Granby, Colorado, and one of the most distinctive rounds in the state, it is Colorado's only Craig Stadler Signature course and the state's first Heathland-style layout. Nestled in the scenic Middle Park region of Grand County between Winter Park and Grand Lake, with the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park as its backdrop, Grand Elk was crafted by PGA Tour veteran Craig Stadler and architect Tripp Davis to echo the great inland courses of the British Isles. Open to the public and built for events, with full-service tournament hosting and on-site catering, it is a scenic, fun, and memorable home for tournaments, outings, and group play.

About the Course

Grand Elk is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by PGA champion Craig Stadler and premier architect Tripp Davis and opened in 2002. Playing to 7,144 yards from the back tees with five sets of tees, this Heathland-style layout features gently rolling fairways, sod-faced bunkers, and large contoured greens, all set among natural wetlands at the headwaters of the Colorado River. It is a semi-private club, open to the public and to members. Course features: 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Craig Stadler and Tripp Davis 7,144 yards from the back tees, with five sets of tees Opened in 2002, Colorado's only Craig Stadler Signature course Colorado's first Heathland-style course, echoing the inland links of the British Isles Gently rolling, undulating fairways with more than 60 sod-faced bunkers Large, contoured greens and water hazards on four holes Ten Mile Creek and preserved wetlands woven through the layout Breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park

The Playing Experience

Grand Elk brings a taste of the Scottish heathland to the heart of the Rockies. Craig Stadler and Tripp Davis routed the course to work with the natural topography, so wide, undulating fairways roll through low-lying grassland and shrubs, flanked by more than 60 sod-faced bunkers that give the round its links character. The greens vary in size and pitch and can look more intimidating than they play, which makes for exciting, strategic golf, the front nine plays fairly straightforward, while the back gets trickier with a few doglegs and blind shots that reward local knowledge. Ten Mile Creek and preserved wetlands add both beauty and hazard, and with the snow-capped Continental Divide filling the horizon, few rounds in Colorado are this scenic. You can even "surf the turf" on one of the club's GolfBoards.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

Grand Elk offers a complete, welcoming setup: A practice facility to warm up before a round A full-service pro shop The Grand Elk Grille and bar, with an entertainment veranda and on-site catering GolfBoards available to rent for a fun way around the course Community amenities nearby, including a heated pool, hot tub, and groomed Nordic trails

Lessons & Instruction

Golf at Grand Elk is led by Head Golf Professional Scott Heger, a 25-year PGA member. He offers private instruction for golfers visiting this Granby mountain course, from the full swing to on-course strategy. (Instructor as of 2026.)

Tournaments & Events

Grand Elk is exceptionally well-equipped for events, offering full-service tournament hosting, on-site catering, and a spectacular mountain setting that makes any gathering memorable. From charity and corporate golf tournaments to weddings and celebrations on the veranda, its team handles the details against a Continental Divide backdrop. Event types hosted: Charity and nonprofit fundraising tournaments Corporate and group outings Weddings and special events Competitive and group play Contact the club to inquire about availability and tournament packages for your next event.

Membership

Grand Elk is a semi-private club, welcoming public play while offering memberships to those who want to make it their home course, including full family memberships for the Grand Elk community. Membership structure and benefits are available directly from the club.

Planning Your Event Here

Grand Elk works well for organizers who want a one-of-a-kind heathland course with full-service event support, all in the heart of Grand County about 90 minutes from Denver and just 20 minutes from Winter Park. Golf is seasonal with the mountain climate, so prime summer dates fill early, and the club's tournament and catering team makes group events easy. Event availability and packages are coordinated directly with the Grand Elk staff. Reach out to the club at (970) 887-9122 to plan your event.

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