Venue Overview
Shining Mountain Golf Course is a public 18-hole course in Woodland Park, set at 8,250 feet with views of Pikes Peak across pine-lined fairways. It is the only golf course in Teller County, which makes it the home course for Woodland Park, Divide and the communities along Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs. The property also includes a clubhouse serving food and drinks, an event center and disc golf. In October 2025 the City of Woodland Park approved buying the property, keeping the course and its open space as a community asset.
About the Course
- Public 18-hole course, par 70
- Elevation of 8,250 feet, among the highest in Colorado
- Designed by John Harbottle III and opened in 1995
- Views of Pikes Peak from the fairways
- Clubhouse with food and drinks
- Online tee time booking
History
Shining Mountain opened in 1995 as a John Harbottle design, according to Colorado AvidGolfer. On October 16, 2025, the Woodland Park City Council formally approved the purchase of the Shining Mountain property, a little over 360 acres that include the golf course, a 10,600 square foot event center and clubhouse, three disc golf courses and undeveloped open space, as reported by The Gazette.
Golf Course in Woodland Park
At 8,250 feet, the ball carries noticeably farther than it does in Colorado Springs or Denver, so club selection is part of the challenge here. Harbottle routed the par 70 layout through ponderosa pine with mountain views along the way, and the setting draws visiting golfers looking for a high-country round as well as Teller County locals who play it all season.
Events Held Here
- Costume Cornhole: an upcoming Halloween cornhole event on October 30, 2026.
- Happy Hour: a weekly happy hour at the clubhouse, listed on the course’s events page.
- Junior Clinics: seasonal junior golf clinic sessions.
- Tournaments and outings: golf events can make use of the course and the event center.
Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.
Lessons, Coaching & Programs
Lessons at Shining Mountain are taught by Van Bullock (as of 2026), with sessions running from 30 minutes to two hours for golfers of every level. The course also runs junior clinic sessions during the season. Details are on the Lessons and Clinics page.
Food, Drink & Amenities
- Clubhouse serving food and drinks with mountain views
- Weekly happy hour
- Event center on the property
- Three disc golf courses on the grounds
- Golf shop
Private Events & Groups
The 10,600 square foot event center and clubhouse give Shining Mountain room for golf banquets, tournament awards, club gatherings and celebrations, with Pikes Peak as the backdrop. Groups can pair a round, a disc golf outing or a cornhole night with food and drinks at the clubhouse. Reach the course through its Contact Us page to plan a group event.
Membership or Access
Shining Mountain is open to the public, with tee times booked online. Season golf memberships are offered, and current options are posted on the course’s Golf Memberships page.
Contact & Links
- Shining Mountain Golf Course official website
- Book a tee time at Shining Mountain
- Shining Mountain events
- Lessons and clinics at Shining Mountain
- Shining Mountain golf memberships
- Contact Shining Mountain Golf Course
Questions About Shining Mountain Golf Course
Is Shining Mountain Golf Course open to the public?
Yes, Shining Mountain is a public 18-hole course in Woodland Park. Tee times can be booked online.
How high is Shining Mountain Golf Course?
The course sits at 8,250 feet, one of the highest elevations for golf in Colorado. Expect extra carry on every shot.
Who owns Shining Mountain Golf Course?
The Woodland Park City Council approved buying the property in October 2025. The purchase included the course, event center and disc golf.
Can I play disc golf at Shining Mountain?
Yes, the property includes three disc golf courses. They sit on the same grounds as the golf course.
Does Shining Mountain offer golf lessons?
Yes, Van Bullock teaches lessons from 30 minutes to two hours. Junior clinics also run during the season.
Can I host an event at Shining Mountain Golf Course?
Yes, the course and its event center host tournaments, banquets and group gatherings. Contact the course to plan yours.
How do I list my event?
Submit your Shining Mountain tournament, scramble or outing for free at coloradounderpar.com/submit-event. Once approved, it appears in the upcoming events on this page.
Planning Your Event Here
Build your schedule around the mountain season, since an 8,250 foot course is weather dependent in spring and fall. Pair a shotgun scramble with awards in the event center, and remind out-of-town players about the altitude and the drive up Ute Pass. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.
Hosting an Event at Shining Mountain Golf Course? List It on Colorado Under Par
If you’re organizing a tournament, scramble, cornhole night or group outing at Shining Mountain Golf Course, you can list your event for free on Colorado Under Par, Colorado’s dedicated platform for discovering and promoting golf, pickleball, and sporting events. Getting your event in front of Colorado’s active sports community takes less than five minutes.
List your event here: coloradounderpar.com/submit-event
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