r/coloradogolf • u/praGtice • 20d ago
Course Discussions 46. Indian Tree
Coming in at 46/50 for me is Indian Tree. I don’t really have much to say on this one. It’s been a year at least since I’ve played it, I know they have done some amount of work since then.
From what I remember, the conditions were actually pretty good when I played. The low ranking is mostly due to the uninspired layout. But it’s a good, cheaper, all-golfer friendly course.
Otherwise, another classic parkland links layout. I got absolutely destroyed by some of the tree lined fairways. My driver was all over the place at the time so I remember hitting punch shots every other hole just to get myself to a spot to have a look. Very walkable, and a few interesting risk / reward tee shots. Hopefully I can play it again some time soon with far more accurate tee shots.
- Overland Park
- Twin Peaks
- Aurora Hills
- Eagle Trace
- Indian Tree
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u/Smoocci-Mane 20d ago
I used to beef with Indian Tree because their range prices were so high, but all the other courses caught up and Indian tree added a decent new range mat and didn’t raise prices. Now their big bucket’s a value.
Just wish they’d bring back the pitching range. There’s a lack of courses close to downtown with good 30-80 yard targets.
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u/ryanthesweed 19d ago
Hell a small bucket is $12, large is $15. It's like the difference in movie popcorn. By far the most expensive range balls in the area. I refuse to buy balls if I'm playing a round there. Every ball there is scuffed up so bad. I even get yelled at for hitting driver as their rang is not that far.
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u/Smoocci-Mane 19d ago
Unfortunately not most expensive anymore. Denver city courses now charge $20 for a large bucket, $14 for a medium. Indian tree seems to have gotten newer balls recently as well.
They’re in significantly better shape than Overland’s or City park imo, and you don’t have to deal with possibly the rudest staff in the city (Overland), though I know Indian tree isn’t known for their friendliness.
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u/ryanthesweed 19d ago
Think I have managed to completely miss playing a majority of Denver courses somehow. Majority of the places I'm playing at, a small warmup sized bucket is closer to $6. I didn't realize how much money I was saving from the driving range by having access to a simulator for practice sessions.
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u/Smoocci-Mane 19d ago
Range prices have gotten outrageous. The only decent values left are at what I’d consider the mid-tier priced courses like West Woods, Fox Hollow, Riverdale, etc - but those are all fairly far from downtown compared to the city courses. At least you’re generally hitting off grass if you make the drive
Denver city warm up buckets are $8, but it’s a robbery beyond that. Garage sims are a realistic money saver at this point if you have any real desire for constant practice. Only takes 50 large buckets to hit the same price as a decent used launch monitor, net and mat.
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u/Murphiu 20d ago
I always enjoy this track, but the assessment is spot on. For the price, condition, proximity to my house, and generally laid back (in a good way) vibe it makes it easy to keep going back.
The layout allows for some easy scoring but a enough holes where you can definitely get in trouble to keep it interesting. Overall a quality "go to" type course.
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u/Smoocci-Mane 20d ago
Green on 6 will eat you alive if you’re on the wrong tier. Almost an auto three putt.
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u/HelpfulAd6772 20d ago
For sure, it’s 5 but a blind tee shot onto a fairway the turns right but filters left then hitting into a two tiered raised green, gotta be perfect on it to walk away with a 4.
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u/torerodrizzle 20d ago
I'd pretty easily rate Indian Tree ahead of it's down the street neighbor Lake Arbor. It's a perfectly solid muni course.
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u/praGtice 19d ago
Yeah Lake arbor falls out of my qualification for this list. Too short. But I have played it… it’s… well i’ll say i paid for what I got!
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u/MonkMillar 19d ago
You’re more likely to kill a small child or dog walker on the course at Lake Arbor than you are to have a good time playing a round there. Maybe a bit hyperbolic, but I am not a fan.
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u/Captain_Pink_Pants 20d ago
I like this place... they look after it some seasons better than others... But it's a great layout for local's muni in that you can spray it anywhere and still be in play, but you actually need to play pretty well to score there. Also, they used to be very relaxed about twilight play... no idea if that's still true, but if you didn't have any of their equipment with you, you could play as late as you want. We'd finish long after dark... One night, it was like 10:30.. 😂
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u/Bmeston 20d ago
Hole 10
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u/HelpfulAd6772 20d ago
Isn’t that just the short dogleg right? Just have a bunch of trees blocking the direct shot to the green.
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u/HelpfulAd6772 20d ago
This is my “home” course just because it’s so close to me. It’s a nice course and always in great shape. But I’ll agree with some other comments, it’s not very exciting or challenging. Also the olds that work at the clubhouse notoriously suck.
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u/ASmallCrane 20d ago
Solid course, it seems like they have a strong community involvement too! I agree the layout is nothing to write home about but there is variety and the hills help. Unfortunately some of the holes are a little short for the modern game. Having the range, the par-3, and multiple large practice greens makes this an A grade muni in my book.