The Top 5 Golf Courses Around Vail

Eagle Ranch Golf Course has become a downvalley favorite for its long par fours, deceptive greens and stunning views. This Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course opened in 2001 along with the development of the greater Eagle Ranch area and has consistently been a favorite among our readers.

EagleVail Golf Club provides the challenge for those looking to master dogleg fairways and test their accuracy around and over water features on 12 of the 18 holes. For those looking for something more beginner-friendly the Willow Creek par 3 course offers a scenic alternative.

Gypsum Creek Golf Course is a Pete Dye designed 18 hole Championship course for players of all caliber. Located 35 miles west of Vail and spread out over a steep, sage-covered mesa, this challenging course beguiles golfers. The signature 15th hole is a daunting par-5 that exceeds 550 yards from the back tees and is almost never reached in two shots thanks to the prevailing winds. From there, expect steep drop offs and tough angles.

Nestled at the base of the Gore Mountain Range, Vail Golf Club offers a scenic 18-hole, par 71 experience. It is open to the public and offers a full-service pro shop, professional instruction, a driving range, Grill on the Gore restaurant and more. Recognized by Golf Digest as a "Top 100 Resort Course," golfers enjoy greens that follow Gore Creek and lay adjacent to White River National Forest.

With one of the longest seasons in the valley, Sonnenalp Club offers a private golf experience like no other, along with great opportunities to practice your short game with the irons. Bring one of their certified instructors with you to help navigate the contours of this pristine private course.