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Vail Golf Club is the town's public 18-hole course, laid out along Gore Creek on Sunburst Drive, about two miles east of Vail Village. Ben Krueger, one of Vail's pioneers, designed and built it in 1962, and it is run today by the Vail Recreation District, so anyone can book a tee time.

It suits visiting golfers who want a full round without a membership or a long drive, and it is friendly to walkers: the club calls it the valley's most walkable course. The Gore Range fills the skyline, and the altitude adds distance to every drive.

The course

The par-71 layout measures 6,739 yards from the back tees, with tree-lined, mostly flat fairways. Bunkers and beaver ponds do the defending, and the greens follow the creek beside the White River National Forest. Golf Digest has named it a Top 100 Resort Course. The forward tees carry a much gentler rating than the tips, so the course works for mixed-ability groups, and a strict 4:07 pace of play keeps rounds moving.

Practice, lessons and rentals

A full-length driving range, a large putting green, a chipping and bunker area and video swing analysis sit beside the clubhouse. The pro shop stocks equipment and apparel, rents Callaway clubs for adults and juniors, and books private and group lessons with the club's PGA staff. Golf bikes and carts are available.

Before you book

Guest rates change by season and peak in midsummer, and the season runs from mid-May to mid-October. Tee times can be booked online up to 60 days ahead. Collared shirts are required, children under six are not allowed on the course, and no outside food or drink is permitted. The FAQ below has rates, hours and booking rules.

Getting there

Parking at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse is free, and the free Town of Vail bus stops at the Clubhouse stop on its Golf Course route, so a car is optional.

At the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse

Grill on the Gore is the clubhouse restaurant, open to the public, with a patio facing the course and the Gore Range. It suits lunch before or after a round, and seating is first come, first served.

In winter the course becomes the Vail Nordic Center, with groomed cross-country track, snowshoe trails and fat biking run from the same clubhouse.

The clubhouse's Gore Range Room seats up to 160 for weddings, rehearsal dinners and corporate events, and in summer the Wedding Island, reached on foot through an aspen grove, hosts outdoor ceremonies for up to 160 guests. Enquiries go through the Recreation District's group sales team.

Sources: Vail Golf Club, 2026 rates, tee times, course policies, clubhouse events. Checked September 23, 2026.

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About Vail Golf Club

Quick answer: Vail Golf Club is a business at 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail, CO 81657. Vail's public 18-hole, par-71 course on Gore Creek: Gore Range views, walkable layout, club rentals, lessons and a clubhouse restaurant.

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Vail Golf Club is the town's public 18-hole course, laid out along Gore Creek on Sunburst Drive, about two miles east of Vail Village. Ben Krueger, one of Vail's pioneers, designed and built it in 1962, and it is run today by the Vail Recreation District, so anyone can book a tee time.

It suits visiting golfers who want a full round without a membership or a long drive, and it is friendly to walkers: the club calls it the valley's most walkable course. The Gore Range fills the skyline, and the altitude adds distance to every drive.

The course

The par-71 layout measures 6,739 yards from the back tees, with tree-lined, mostly flat fairways. Bunkers and beaver ponds do the defending, and the greens follow the creek beside the White River National Forest. Golf Digest has named it a Top 100 Resort Course. The forward tees carry a much gentler rating than the tips, so the course works for mixed-ability groups, and a strict 4:07 pace of play keeps rounds moving.

Practice, lessons and rentals

A full-length driving range, a large putting green, a chipping and bunker area and video swing analysis sit beside the clubhouse. The pro shop stocks equipment and apparel, rents Callaway clubs for adults and juniors, and books private and group lessons with the club's PGA staff. Golf bikes and carts are available.

Before you book

Guest rates change by season and peak in midsummer, and the season runs from mid-May to mid-October. Tee times can be booked online up to 60 days ahead. Collared shirts are required, children under six are not allowed on the course, and no outside food or drink is permitted. The FAQ below has rates, hours and booking rules.

Getting there

Parking at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse is free, and the free Town of Vail bus stops at the Clubhouse stop on its Golf Course route, so a car is optional.

At the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse

Grill on the Gore is the clubhouse restaurant, open to the public, with a patio facing the course and the Gore Range. It suits lunch before or after a round, and seating is first come, first served.

In winter the course becomes the Vail Nordic Center, with groomed cross-country track, snowshoe trails and fat biking run from the same clubhouse.

The clubhouse's Gore Range Room seats up to 160 for weddings, rehearsal dinners and corporate events, and in summer the Wedding Island, reached on foot through an aspen grove, hosts outdoor ceremonies for up to 160 guests. Enquiries go through the Recreation District's group sales team.

Sources: Vail Golf Club, 2026 rates, tee times, course policies, clubhouse events. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Amenities at Vail Golf Club

  • Driving range
  • Putting green
  • Chipping and bunker practice area
  • Pro shop
  • Club rentals
  • Golf bikes
  • ADA-accessible cart
  • Restaurant and patio
  • Free parking
  • Weddings and events

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play Vail golf club?
2026 guest rates. 18 holes: $68 walking or $94 with a cart in early season (May 15 to June 18), $138 or $164 in peak season (June 19 to September 20), and $84 or $109 in fall (September 21 to October 11). Nine holes: $47/$65 early, $94/$112 peak, $75/$93 fall. Twilight (after 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. in fall) is priced as the 9-hole rate. Juniors: $39/$65 for 18 holes early and fall ($69/$95 peak), $29/$47 for nine holes or twilight early and fall ($49/$67 peak). The with-cart price includes the cart fee of $26 per person for 18 holes ($18 for nine). Vail Recreation District taxpayers pay lower resident rates in peak and fall on proof of residency.
When is the golf season, is the course open now?
The 2026 season ran from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, and the course is now closed for the season; the Vail Recreation District expects to welcome golfers back in May 2027 (no exact date is published). In winter the same course and clubhouse become the Vail Nordic Center: its pro shop opens Monday, November 9, 2026, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Nordic track opens when early snow allows.
How do I book a tee time, and do I need a membership?
No membership is needed: this is the town's public course and anyone can book. Book online up to 60 days ahead (prepayment required), or through the pro shop at (970) 479-2260 for times inside 14 days (no prepayment; a card is held). Online guest bookings are fully refundable if changed or cancelled at least 24 hours ahead, including the $20 advanced reservation fee on bookings made more than 14 days out; pro-shop bookings beyond 14 days carry a non-refundable $20 fee per player. Season passes and punch cards are also sold. Groups of 17 or more book under a written contract.
Where is Vail Golf Club?
At the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse, 1775 Sunburst Drive, Vail, CO 81657, about two miles east of Vail Village on Gore Creek. Parking at the clubhouse is free for golfers, and the free Town of Vail bus stops at the Clubhouse stop on its Golf Course route, so a car is optional.
Can I rent clubs, a cart or a golf bike?
Yes. Callaway rental sets are $69 for 18 holes and $59 for nine; junior sets (Cobra and Callaway) are $20. Golf carts are $26 per person for 18 holes and $18 for nine or twilight, golf bikes $15 ($12 for nine/twilight), and push carts $9 ($6). Range balls are $7, $10 or $14 by basket size.
What is the course like?
An 18-hole, par-71 layout of 6,739 yards from the back tees (rating 71.0, slope 136; 63.5/108 from the forward tees), with tree-lined, generally flat fairways along Gore Creek, bunkers and beaver ponds, and the Gore Range as the backdrop. It is billed as the Vail Valley's most walkable course, balls fly about 10 percent farther at this altitude, and Golf Digest has named it a Top 100 Resort Course. A scorecard is published on vailrec.com.
What are the rules, dress code, children, pace?
Collared shirts and proper golf attire are required; no denim, tank tops or cut-offs, and the course is spikeless. Every player needs their own bag of clubs, and players check in 15 minutes before their tee time. Children must be at least six years old to be on the course, no outside food, drink or coolers are allowed, pets are not allowed on the course or range, and there are no fivesomes. Pace of play is strictly held to 4 hours 7 minutes for 18 holes. Spectators ride in a cart for $20 per person (maximum two per foursome, age six and older).
Are there lessons and clinics?
Yes. The PGA staff offer private lessons (adults $60-$120 depending on instructor and length; juniors 17 and under $30-$60) and group lessons for two to six golfers, plus weekly clinics: Swing Tips & Sips on Tuesday evenings (5:30-6:30 p.m., $30 including two drinks, limited to 12) and senior clinics on Sunday mornings ($30, ages 50+). Youth camps run June to August for ages six and up. Call (970) 479-2260 to book.
Is there somewhere to eat?
Yes. Grill on the Gore, the restaurant inside the clubhouse at 1775 Sunburst Drive, is open to the public, takes no reservations, and seats first come, first served, with a large patio facing the course and the Gore Range. In summer it serves lunch and après-golf dishes; in winter it serves a bottomless soup and chili buffet ($17; $10 for children 12 and under). It is seasonal: it closes between the golf and Nordic seasons and reopens with the Vail Nordic Center in winter, on a date set by snowfall. Restaurant phone: (970) 477-5278.
Can I hold a wedding or event there?
Yes. The clubhouse's Gore Range Room (2,700 square feet) holds up to 160 for a banquet and 180 for a reception, and in summer the Wedding Island, reached on foot through an aspen grove, hosts ceremonies for up to 160 (guests need arranged transport; motorised vehicles are not allowed on the island). Clubhouse parking is limited for events. Contact Group Sales Manager Courtney Herner on (970) 477-5278. For golf group outings of 17 or more players, 2026 rates were $105 early season, $175 peak and $120 fall per player including carts and range balls, booked under a written contract.

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