Golf in Steamboat Springs

The golf season in Steamboat usually runs from about May to October, depending on the weather. Book tee times through each course's official site.

Courses

• Haymaker Golf Course: public and city-owned, 18 holes, par 72, on US 40 south of town. Online tee times (book). In the off-season it has an indoor simulator, "The Fringe" (Haymaker).
• Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club: 18 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones II, near the ski area. Fish Creek winds through seven holes; memberships are available.
• Steamboat Golf Club: 9 holes, open to the public, along the Yampa River west of town. A round usually takes about 2 hours, and it's a good course to walk (rates).
• Catamount Ranch & Club: a private club with golf at 33400 Catamount Drive. It's open to members and their guests only.

The season and course details are summarized from the course sites and a local course directory. Opening dates change every year, so confirm with the course.

Indoor practice and lessons

M3 Golf Lab: TrackMan simulators, coaching and club fitting, led by PGA professional Luke Brosterhous. It's at 1901 Curve Plaza, (970) 846-3863. A one-hour simulator session costs $75 (M3 simulator · Steamboat Pilot).

Altitude tip

The ball flies farther in thin air. Titleist's rule of thumb is elevation in feet × 0.00116 = percent extra distance compared with sea level. At Steamboat's roughly 6,700 feet that's about 8%, though short shots gain less. Expect a flatter ball flight, more roll and less curve (Titleist).

Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms; if you hear thunder, get off the course. Related: Families · Mud season · Mountain biking

Last reviewed: November 1, 2026. Facts link to their sources.