Most beautiful course i've ever played. The views on the course are absolutely stunning. The leaves make it hard to find your ball sometimes, but thats expected this time of year. "forgiving" layout at most holes, but not too easy. Recommend 10/10, Greetings from the Netherlands
4 months ago
EVER since landing in Boulder with my 3-gen family for a reprieve from the Texas summertime heat & humidity, I have frequented the Flatirons GC for personal space, shortgame sharpening, and time helping my young granddaughter learn the game and work on fundamentals.
My opinion is that FLATIRONS GC is a WELL-RUN, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.
The staff are all welcoming and respectful, the superintendent and grounds-team keep the beautiful teeboxes, fairways, and greens in great shape. The system for making tee reservations by phone, online, or in person is reasonable and fair when it comes to accessibility and policies, probably ahead of 90% of muni systems in the US.
I have found this venue, even being without any course competion in the local-to-Boulder area, to be top-notch and worth a 5-STAR assessment. HATS OFF TO DAVID, the Director of Golf, and others in leadership roles for their dedication; assuredly this level of excellence is difficult to attain in any people-pleasing business.
My only suggestion for improvement would be that the adjacent restaurant step up its game to offer at least some gluten-free options for dining and snacks. The eatery is well positioned between the nines to serve golfers at the halfway point, for a beverage or fortifying takeaway snack.
8 months ago
Loved it today except for the fall leaves that made it hard to find my ball. But I’ll be back in summertime when there’s no leaves.
5 months ago