Saddleback Golf Course
Saddleback Golf Course in Firestone, Colorado delivers an engaging parkland-style 18-hole experience marked by inviting fairways, thoughtful bunkering, and reliably true greens. Offering a fair but stimulating challenge, it suits golfers of varied skill levels seeking well-maintained conditions against a backdrop of open Colorado landscapes.
Course Overview
Saddleback Golf Course in Firestone, Colorado, offers a refreshing blend of challenge and accessibility across its well-maintained 18 holes. This public course presents a natural, parkland-style layout that unfolds gently through a landscape marked by native grasslands and pockets of scrub oak, providing a distinct Western feel. The routing takes players over varying elevations that introduce subtle breaks and shifts that catch the eye and engage the senses without overwhelming the swing.
From the first tee, golfers can expect a straightforward yet strategic playing experience. The fairways are generous but demand accuracy to avoid the native areas that frame many holes. Bunkers are strategically placed, guarding greens with care but never punishing unduly, encouraging well-thought-out approaches. The greens at Saddleback are known for their true roll and a moderate speed that rewards precision putting, especially as outdoor temperatures rise throughout the day.
Saddleback strikes a confident balance between welcoming novice participants and offering a satisfying test for mid to low handicappers. Its considerable length and the variable conditions—particularly wind shifts characteristic of the Front Range—mean that every round is different. The scenery, while understated, plays an important role in the course’s identity; wide open spaces and occasional views of the distant Rockies contribute to a sense of calm focus.
The course is supported by a clubhouse that includes a pro shop and dining facilities, although amenities such as beverage stations operate intermittently, so players often bring their own refreshments to maintain momentum. Walking the course is encouraged given its generally moderate terrain, though riders are also accommodated via carts.
Saddleback's commitment to maintenance is clear, especially in the conditioning of tee boxes, fairways, and greens. While pace of play can vary, particularly on busy days, the staff’s attention to guest experience contributes to a welcoming atmosphere. For golfers traveling through Colorado or local players seeking a well-kept course that blends fun with a degree of challenge, Saddleback offers a rewarding day on the links.
Course Highlights
Saddleback’s natural parkland setting features native grasslands and gentle elevation shifts that create subtle shot-making challenges. The course’s bunkers strategically protect the greens without excess severity, rewarding accuracy and thoughtful play. Reliable green speed and a typical Front Range breeze add layers of tactical decision-making. The welcoming clubhouse supports a golfer-centric experience with a focus on quality maintenance and customer service.
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Guest Reviews
A J
Beautiful course and a great location. The course is fun and has its difficulties to make it challenging. They have beer stops, but no one working them, and there is no cart girl, really makes you want to take your own drinks next time, even though you aren't supposed to. The bartender was not very pleasant either. She just needs a little better customer service skills, but knowing she is the only one serving drinks, so she could have been overwhelmed. All in all, the course was well kept, and the greens were fast, but the pace of play was SLOW. Most were nice about it, but we did wait at every hole starting at 3. Pricey for the amount of time it takes to play.
Mike Stevens
Jonah
I live near this course and play it quite often in the evenings. The workers are great. However, the fact that it cost over $100 for 18 and there is no Marshall. Don’t come here unless you want to play a twilight tee time past 6pm. Otherwise you will be waiting all day long to hit your ball. There is also no bev cart other than stationary.
Anthony Castillo
Christopher Harris
Dusty Johnson
Yesterday, My boss and I were looking for a place to play golf before our course opens in late April, so we decide to drive down from Laramie for the day. We paid $67 a piece to play which seemed to be on par with some other course in the same general vicinity. If I would have booked a little bit earlier, the price would have been reduced a little bit but that falls on me and me alone. We had the first tee time out and we're going to try and get there early to warm up a little bit. We walked in the clubhouse at about 7:15 and the clubhouse wasn't staffed by the pro shop staff yet. Some of the management staff checked in with us and offered us coffee as we were waiting and wondered if if need anything else in particular. Without checking us in, another staff member printed us out a receipt for two small buckets of range balls. Once we got to the range, another staff member grabbed our two buckets for us so we could go warm up. When were sufficiently warmed up, we checked in, grabbed our cart and headed to the first tee. The starter rolled up about 20 minutes before we went off and we had a good chat with him about the course and golf in general. All in all, the customer service we received, before we even played, was top notch. Far better than even my local course. We felt like the staff at Saddleback really care about the customer and your experience there. We played 18 and overall the course was in great shape. Early in the morning, the greens were not terribly receptive but they did roll and break true. As the day progressed and the weather got better, the course definitely started to play much better. The tee boxes, fairways, greens and bunkers were all very well maintained. We noticed the burned native areas around the course and actually saw them in the process of doing some more areas along the perimeter of the course. Even with the little bit of smoke, it didn't detract from the enjoyment we had. We will definitely be back. We didn't play great because it's the early season for us, but we would really like to come back when we are playing better and to see the course in pristine condition. It's a fun but challenging layout that is very fair for golfers of all abilities. From the maintenance guys to the pro shop staff, thanks a bunch for a great time. We will definitely will be driving down from Laramie again soon.
William Culver
Great panoramic views challenging greens, wind shifts quickly. Have your "A" game on or just grip n rip it!
S
I wish these guys would get their crap figured out. No beverage cart service, instead they place someone in an inconvenient spot to buy beer if/when you go by them. Tips, no tipping, and tips allowed again. Food has gone down hill along with their customer service or lack there of. Free driving range now a vending machine. Oh, but you do get a VERY small bucket of balls included with your golf now.
David Szablowski
Played 18 last week after joining a threesome i did not know. we had a great time and are now playing with each other every other week at Saddleback. I find the course competitive and FUN! It is a BEAUTIFUL well kept course and only problem i see with the greens is golfers not fixing their "ball marks" I guess i could go to a $40 18 hole course but that's what you will get. Thanks Saddleback...KEEP IT UP!
David Szablowski
Played 18 last week after joining a threesome i did not know. we had a great time and are now playing with each other every other week at Saddleback. I find the course competitive and FUN! It is a BEAUTIFUL well kept course and only problem i see with the greens is golfers not fixing their "ball marks" I guess i could go to a $40 18 hole course but that's what you will get. Thanks Saddleback...KEEP IT UP!
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Course Details
Access & Location
8631 Frontier St, Firestone, CO 80520, USA
Saddleback Clubhouse with pro shop and dining area
Walking encouraged with moderate elevation changes; sturdy, supportive footwear advised.
Tee times recommended, walk-ins welcome depending on availability
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