Lakewood Country Club

Venue Overview

Lakewood Country Club is a historic private country club in Lakewood, Colorado, just minutes from downtown Denver and set against stunning Rocky Mountain views. Founded in 1905, the club is home to a legendary par-71 championship golf course — originally shaped by Donald Ross and restored by acclaimed architect Gil Hanse — alongside an elegant clubhouse, multiple dining venues, a pool and fitness center, and a vibrant year-round social calendar. Proudly unpretentious and family-focused, Lakewood blends more than a century of tradition with active modern club life. As the club puts it: exactly what a country club should be.

About the Club

Lakewood Country Club has been a cornerstone of Denver-area golf and social life since 1905, growing from a humble nine-hole course with sand greens into one of the region's most distinguished private clubs. The clubhouse, rebuilt in 1913 and meticulously renovated through the club's 2008 centennial, today stands as a modern hallmark of its enduring legacy — complete with mountain views, refined dining, and elegant event spaces. Lakewood is known for pairing elite golf with a welcoming, friends-forward community that values active lifestyles and authentic connection across every generation.

Club highlights:

• Historic par-71, 18-hole championship golf course
• Multiple dining venues and a renovated, mountain-view clubhouse
• 25-meter Olympic-size pool with baby pool and lounge deck
• State-of-the-art fitness center with classes and personal training
• Junior golf and summer swim team programs
• Grand ballroom and private event spaces
• Member access to the nearby Meadow Creek Tennis and Pickleball Center

A Legendary Golf Course

Lakewood's golf course is a living piece of American golf history. Established in 1908 and originally designed by Tom Bendelow, the course was reshaped in 1916 under Donald Ross — making it one of only four Ross-designed courses in Colorado — incorporating the strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and risk-and-reward play that define the Golden Age of golf architecture. In 2017, the course was meticulously restored by Gil Hanse, designer of the Rio 2016 Olympic golf course, blending heritage with contemporary playability. Today, the par-71 layout is recognized among the PGA's "Best in the West" and ranked in the PGA's Top 100 courses, with a history that includes legends like Babe Didrikson Zaharias gracing its fairways. The club is also home to Denver's most active golf program, featuring tournaments, clinics, and instruction. Golf at Lakewood is reserved for members and their guests.

Family

Family is at the heart of Lakewood, with members of all ages finding their place in the club's activities and programs. A full calendar of events brings loved ones together for festive celebrations, holiday happenings, character brunches, and more. Parents enjoy the club's "First Fridays" Parents Night Out — an evening with live music while children enjoy dinner, crafts, movies, and games in a safe, engaging environment. The club's Junior Golf Program runs from June to July, building skills and lasting friendships, while the Summer Swim Team gives young athletes a lively space to excel, with optional group or private lessons available.

Culinary & Social

Dining at Lakewood goes well beyond the ordinary, with a variety of venues and a culinary program led by Executive Chef Javier Ortiz. Members can enjoy live music at the lounge on weekends, refined dishes in the club's dining spaces, sunset views from the renovated outdoor patio, or casual fare from the poolside bistro and bar — and a halfway house on the course keeps golfers refreshed mid-round.

The club's year-round social calendar offers endless ways to connect, a tradition upheld for more than 100 years. Highlights include wine dinners exploring regional selections, bourbon and cigar pairings, themed nights like an Italian dinner with a Sinatra tribute, plus ladies bingo, adult cooking classes, summer pool parties, and trivia nights — abundant occasions to celebrate and connect.

Fitness & Wellness

At Lakewood, fitness is an active, energizing way of life. The state-of-the-art fitness center features top-of-the-line equipment, with seasonal yoga, aqua fitness, and personalized training sessions set against serene views of the golf course and pool. Members also enjoy privileged access to the nearby Meadow Creek Tennis and Pickleball Center, which offers seven indoor and three outdoor courts with exclusive member pricing for year-round play. The club's 25-meter Olympic-size pool — open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with extended September hours — includes a baby pool, spacious deck, and lounge areas, plus Master's Swimming classes for those seeking an added fitness challenge.

Weddings & Private Events

While golf is members-only, Lakewood Country Club welcomes outside private events and has been a chosen destination for Denver's most cherished celebrations for over 115 years. Set against the historic golf course just ten minutes from downtown Denver, the club offers an elegant backdrop for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

Event spaces and offerings:

• Grand ballroom accommodating up to 225 guests
• Two intimate event rooms for gatherings of up to 60, with expansive windows and scenic patios
• Custom catering menus designed by the Executive Chef
• Exquisite linens, glassware, and full event coordination
• Weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, celebrations of life, private dinners, banquets, business meetings, seminars, luncheons, and holiday parties

To inquire about hosting a wedding or private event, contact the Lakewood Country Club events team directly through the club.

Membership

Lakewood offers Golf and House/Social membership options for those looking to join its community, welcoming new members at all levels. Prospective members can explore options through Membership Director Grace Filiss at (303) 327-1304 or gfiliss@lakewoodcountryclub.net.

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