Lakewood Country Club

Venue Overview

Lakewood Country Club is a private, 18-hole golf club in Lakewood, Colorado, with roots dating to 1905 and one of the most significant design pedigrees in the state. Originally laid out by Tom Bendelow in 1908, reshaped by Donald Ross in 1916 — making it one of only four Ross-designed courses in Colorado — and meticulously restored by Gil Hanse in 2017, Lakewood blends Golden Age golf architecture with modern playability just minutes from downtown Denver.

About the Course

Lakewood's design history reads like a tour through American golf architecture's most important eras. The club got its start in 1905 with a rudimentary nine-hole course of dirt fairways and sandy greens, formally incorporating in 1908 when Tom Bendelow was brought in to design the original layout. By 1910, the course had grown to a full 18 holes with grass greens and fairways. In 1916, Donald Ross — one of the defining architects of golf's Golden Age — reshaped the layout, introducing the strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and risk-reward design that remain the course's foundation today, and making Lakewood one of only four Ross-designed courses anywhere in Colorado.

• Private, 18-hole golf club founded in 1905
• Original 1908 layout by Tom Bendelow
• Reshaped by Donald Ross in 1916 — one of only four Ross designs in Colorado
• Restored by Gil Hanse (Rio 2016 Olympic golf course designer) in 2017
• Host to three USGA Championships and one Trans-Mississippi Championship
• Minutes from downtown Denver

A Gil Hanse Restoration Rooted in Colorado

In 2017, Lakewood's Ross design was restored under the guidance of Gil Hanse, the architect behind the Rio 2016 Olympic golf course and one of the most respected restoration specialists working today. Hanse's connection to the club runs deeper than a single project: he first began consulting at Lakewood back in 1993, during a stretch when he lived in nearby Evergreen while studying at the University of Denver. That long relationship shaped a restoration focused on honoring Ross's original strategic intent rather than modernizing it away, and the result has helped Lakewood earn recognition as one of the PGA's "Best in the West" clubs and a spot among the PGA's Top 100 courses.

A Storied Championship History

Lakewood's championship pedigree extends well beyond its design credentials. The club has hosted three USGA Championships and one Trans-Mississippi Championship over its history, and golf legends including Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias have played its fairways. Today, Lakewood maintains what's regarded as one of the most active golf programs in the Denver area, featuring a full slate of member tournaments, clinics, instruction, and social events built around the course's historic layout.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

• Full-service golf shop and practice facilities
• Clubhouse with dining
• Private events team for weddings and functions
• Active member tournament and clinic schedule
• Member-focused amenities and programming

Lessons & Instruction

As a private member club, Lakewood Country Club keeps instruction in-house with an accomplished PGA staff. Among them is Geoff Keffer, PGA, one of the most decorated playing professionals in the state — a three-time Colorado PGA Professional Champion and a ten-time Dow Finsterwald Player of the Year. Members and their guests can arrange private lessons covering the full swing and short game, and the club runs a summer junior golf program that builds skills and friendships from June through July. (Instruction staff as of 2026.)

Tournaments & Events

Lakewood's championship pedigree and storied design history make it a memorable host for member tournaments and private outings, with a golf operations staff available to help coordinate bookings.

Weddings & Private Events

Lakewood hosts weddings and private functions through its dedicated events team, offering a historic clubhouse and championship-caliber grounds as a backdrop for celebrations.

Membership

Lakewood Country Club is a private membership club offering full access to its golf course, clubhouse, and event facilities. Contact the club directly for current membership information.

Planning Your Event Here

Lakewood's Donald Ross and Gil Hanse design pedigree, historic clubhouse, and private-club hospitality make it a distinctive option for weddings, tournaments, and group events in the Lakewood area. Contact the golf shop to coordinate a booking. The club is located at 6800 W. 10th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214 (303-233-4614).

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