Harvard Gulch

Venue Overview

Harvard Gulch Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-3 municipal golf course in South Denver, Colorado, voted best public golf course by The Colorado Sun in 2023. Playable in about an hour and walking-only, Harvard Gulch is built for beginners, short-game work, and casual group outings that don't require a full afternoon.

About the Course

Harvard Gulch is a compact, walkable par-3 layout with small, bunkered greens and mature trees that make each hole a genuine short-game test despite the course's beginner-friendly reputation. Its 2023 Colorado Sun recognition as the state's best public course reflects both its condition and its accessibility.

• 9-hole par-3 course
• Pro shop
• Practice green
• Rental clubs available
• Walking only, with push carts available for rent
• Night Golf program

Playing Experience

Every hole at Harvard Gulch is a par 3, making the course a fast, approachable round — most players finish in about an hour. Small, well-bunkered greens keep the course genuinely challenging for better players working on their short game, while the format and pace make it a natural fit for beginners, families, and after-work groups.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Practice green
• Pro shop with rental clubs
• Push cart rentals (walking-only course)
• Night Golf program for evening play

Lessons & Instruction

Lessons at Harvard Gulch are available with PGA Head Professional Alan Hoover. This Denver par-3 municipal course is a great place to learn, with private instruction arranged through the pro shop. (Instructor as of 2026.)

Tournaments & Events

Harvard Gulch is part of the citywide Denver Golf events program and is a regular host site for Denver Golf's Night Golf events, played under lights on select evenings. Groups and organizers can also book tee times directly for casual outings, given the course's quick, approachable format.

Planning Your Event Here

Harvard Gulch's quick, walkable par-3 format makes it a strong option for casual group outings, beginner-focused events, or after-work gatherings that don't require a full 18-hole commitment. Contact the pro shop to coordinate. The course is located at 660 E. Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO 80210 (720-865-0450).

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