Altitude adjustment takes on a whole new meaning when you tee off in Durango. Here at Legacy Properties West, we know that one of the greatest experiences you can have is spending a day at one of our premier golf courses. It doesn’t matter if you are an established resident, new to the area or just visiting, there’s a course where you can improve your game. Durango’s resorts and clubs offer some of the most luxurious atmospheres for practicing your swing while enjoying beautiful mountain views. 

Hillcrest Golf Club, Hillcrest Course 

2300 Rim Drive, (0 miles from the center of Durango)

The 18-hole Hillcrest Golf Club is Durango’s only fully public course. Opened in 1969, the course was designed by Frank Hummel. Hillcrest measures 6,838 yards from the longest tees. It has a slope rating of 125 and a par of 71. Warm up at the driving range or short game practice facility, then play through with views of the La Plata Mountains and Animas River Valley. The course sits atop a beautiful mesa overlooking the city and features four sets of tees for different skill levels.

Dalton Ranch & Golf Club, Dalton Ranch Course

589 County Road 252 (7 miles from the center of Durango) 

The 18-hole Dalton Ranch Golf Club is a semi-private course that opened in 1993. It was designed by Ken Dye. The course measures 7,002 yards from the longest tees. It has a slope rating of 138 and a par of 73. Located in the beautiful Animas Valley, this course serves up views of the San Juan Mountains, and Animas River. The club offers a spacious clubhouse, tennis courts, gym, restaurant and pool. It’s the perfect environment for a peaceful and scenic day on the green.

The Glacier Club, Valley Course/Mountain Course

600 Glacier Club Drive (15 miles from the center of Durango)

The private Glacier Club offers two different courses, the Valley Course and the Mountain Course. Both courses offer 18 holes with greens that are bent grass and fairways of bluegrass. The Mountain Course measures 7,035 yards and the Valley Course measures 6,536 yards from the longest tees. Both courses are par 71 and feature five sets of tees for different skill levels. The club has a practice facility and chipping greens where golfers can warm up before a round.  With breathtaking mountain views, it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful location to tee off.

Life on the Greens

There’s no shortage of beautiful golf courses in Durango, and they are surrounded by neighborhoods offering gorgeous homes overlooking the links. If you’re looking for a home on the green, contact Legacy Properties West today, or check out our current golf course listings!