We were in town to visit the DU campus, and I was thinking about hitting a round of golf. After some digging, I found Harvard Gulch. I hadn't played a pitch and putt in a long, long time, and with barely any equipment required to play, this was definitely worth a visit. Only $1 per club rental, we each chose 1 club and 1 putter. Lots to choose from, so it took us some time to choose carefully. The 1 club + putter challenge we had made for a real fun round of golf, added a layer of thinking to a fun round. The golf was great. Super casual. We came mid day on a weekday, so it was not busy. We were allowed to bring some beverages (went to nearby Denver Brew Co), and had a lot of fun. Greens are surprisingly fast, especially downhill. Bunkers had legit sand, and there is even the threat of water. We bought a 6 pack of balls in the pro shop cuz they were only $5 (only needed one each), and bought a divot repair tool ($1) because we were planning on raining golf balls on all the greens. Lol. We had so much fun, we played a second 9. Joined up this time with a third, and he was a super fun hang. Good golfer too. All tee shots are off mats, which is expected. Wasn't a problem for us. It wasn't super busy, but pitch and putt is going to attract all manner of skill levels. We had a lot of time to kill, so we were prepared to wait and chill at each hole (back in the day I'd go to places where we could be 10-15 people deep at each tee box), but it moved fast today. That said, when we were leaving, we saw a group of 4 and 5, and most looked like beginners. I have another day in Denver, we may try and play another round. If not during this trip, then for sure the next time I come. Great fun! read more

Harvard Gulch Golf Course - This pic captures the day nicely. My one wedge and putter, next to a box of beer, and the threat of water on this tee shot. - Golf Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this little par 3 course. It's definitely a short chip and put course. They are super chill at the club house and it's pretty easy to get a tee time and go when ever you want. Great for an after work chip and putt with some beers to relax. They don't sell beers there but they allow you to bring drinks with you. It's also not bad to walk, so highly recommend making it fun with friends playing with just 3 clubs and a putter. read more

5 stars because it does exactly what it's meant to do. It's as causal a golf course as I've been to, but we need more of these in the golf world. Short par 3's with decent conditions and dirt cheap. You only need to bring two wedges and a putter and you're good to go! read more

Fun Par 3, casual, shorter than typical holes. I liked how easy it was to book this course and to walk it, it was pretty hot the day we went. The holes are very close together though so watch out for stray balls! read more

Harvard Gulch is such a great par 3 in Denver! The pro shop has a little bit of everything you need for a great day on the links.. and the bathrooms are so clean! The Golf Pros are helpful too if you have any questions. It's a perfect beginners course! The course itself is pretty small, I think the longest is ~125 yards so you never get to use your driver. I do like how it has a little blend of obstacles: water, trees & sand. They've been getting better at moving tee boxes around bc they're pretty worn out. It's an excellent course to practice your short game. All in all, I love Harvard Gulch for short game practice :) read more

UPDATE! This course is much better the 2nd time around. WHY? + You can make tee time reservations online. + Location is awesome - as it's embedded right in such a cool part of town, with a killer view of the mountains. + Prices are cheap - $10/person, $4/pull cart + You can bring your own booze + Lots of area to park + Course is well maintained, has lots of shade (due to the old trees), and is small for a par 3, but perfect for beginners! Night golf is offered now - which is such a neat idea! I know I'll be back! read more

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Awesome course, terribly managed. I used to love Harvard gulch until they hired the new manager, Jordan Florell. Jordan tries to run the course as a private country club when in reality it's your classic muni par 3 course. Play an extra hole? He'll scream at you for not paying. Hit a ball in his direction? He'll steal it and deny ever even seeing it. Yes, both those did events did occur. Jordan is a power hungry manager that only enjoys being above the guest who play HIS golf course. Will only return once Jordan is fired! read more

This might be my favorite course for a quick 9 holes in Denver. The tee boxes are generally in rough shape (when I went last week, you had to hit off of a turf mat), but the rest of the course is always in pristine condition. Seriously, the greens are immaculate, especially for a city course. So, what else leads to the love? The course is a great par 3. The holes are short, meaning most players likely only need to carry three clubs with them. This also means you can typically get 9 holes in in about an hour. Booking tee times is super easy to do online and the cost to play is reasonably cheap (I paid $12 for a Saturday round). While it hits varying levels of "busy" throughout the year, I rarely have to wait much for people ahead of me, and I seem to almost always be able to find a tee time. I've appreciated the steps they've taken to remain safe during COVID-19, too (including allowing you to pay over the phone). Well done! read more

Here's a little secret for you all - I don't really know my way around any kind of iron, wedge or putter. As a matter of fact I just learned all three of those words in a golf context when I visited Harvard Gulch on a recent Sunday. Still, I really enjoyed myself playing "real" golf on this course. There are nine holes and each has a par 3. I think I averaged at least twice that, but it was an awfully nice way to spend Sunday afternoon with Coach. The "clubhouse" was run by a super nice guy, too. See, even though I'm a right-handed writer, I'm a lefty for most other things including golf. They were nice enough to give me some lefty clubs and in exchange we just had to leave them a license. The only thing you have to watch for are flying balls. I guess there are a lot of beginners here because no one yelled "Fore!" even though a couple of balls came my way. The balls are likely to get close to you because the holes are basically side-by-side and kind of facing each other. Which means that not only do you get the enjoyment of the game, you also occasionally get a pretty big adrenaline rush for fear of being hit by a golf ball in the head. read more

Harvard Gulch Golf Course - Golf Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I drove by this course all the time on south logan and never even knew it existed. It is a par 3 only, walking course. It is great for beginners or someone looking to get in a shorter, relaxing game. I've played at all of the Parks and Rec courses and I like this one a lot because there was no pressure as i've felt from players on other courses. Being new the the game and a woman, i've unfortunate had some bad experiences on other course. Will definitely be back to this one! read more

Nice little par 3. Good people in the clubhouse. Good place to play a leisurely bit of golf with friends.

I love this course. Great quick activity with friends. Always in good shape. None of the stuffiness that tends to come with golf. You can bring your own drinks. Love, love, love. read more

You deserve 5 stars. You are a 5 star but my boyfriend tells me I cannot rate you a 5 star or "it'll take the splendor away and let undeserving cretins take over the course!" But let it be known this course got us to play golf together! It takes an hour and a half and that is about my interest level in golfing! It's perfect for us. Harvard gulch you are always swiped yes! Better than watching another avengers or driving a golf cart around bored after 2 hours. read more

This course is cute. It's short, it's fast. It's easy to shoot at par (I think). As a beginner, it was not intimidating and felt manageable. The staff was cool. After 9 holes I felt like I wanted to play all summer. No carts, but that would be ridiculous. This course is totally walkable...twice over. Well shaded, yet plenty of sun. It's a great place for small groups to practice playing together. read more

Alright I wasn't about to write a review until I saw a 2 star review complaining about mosquitos. I am just gonna say one little thing. This a solid par 3 course. Every course I have been to in Denver has mosquitos. The greens are solid. People are super nice. Only issue might be the pace sometimes but that's everywhere. I'll keep going as long as I am in Denver. 5 stars for the golf course , not for Mother Nature . read more

Typically, when I got to a golf course I end up embarrassing myself, stumbling around and torquing off the other golfers with my slow n' sloppy play. I feel like a dork for blowing $20-80 for such an experience. Yet Harvard Gulch is suited for the casual golfer. The type who doesn't believe he/she is one YouTube video away form being selected for the Masters. In other words, "regular people". I absolutely love Harvard Gulch golf course and would go back in a minute. Each of the 9 holes is different enough and there's plenty of shade among these rolling hills. Water hazards are placed well. Every hole is par 3, with a maximum par of 6 (in other words, the worst you can do for each hole is 6 strokes). I finished with 6 a few times... but it was a strong 6, goshdarnit. You can work through this course in about an hour and have a stress-free environment to gab with your buddies. Plus, it's only $9 (as of August 2015). I've paid more for putt-putt golf! read more

I've never played a Par 3 course before but this one was a blast. Nothing fancy, but the greens and course in general were in much better condition than I expected for $9. Free loaner clubs (nice for a left handed out of towner like me) and no one seemed to care that we carried on a 6 pack of beers! Actually for a dollar or two more we got a koozie with our greens fees, so I'm pretty sure the beer part is actually encouraged. Win-win-win. Nice way to get outside for a "good walk spoiled." read more

I have been to my fair share of rugged Denver public golf courses, but this was a whole new level. It was a fun par 3 golf course, which was exactly what I was looking for, but the tee box was so rugged with divots all over the grass that they had to place a square of turf to hit from. However, what made me give this place only 2 stars is the fact that the course runs near this swamp area with tall grass and still, run off water that are breeding grounds for mosquitos. As I was getting ready to swing there were constantly 20 mosquitos swarming around /landing on me. Only the first hole and the 10th one did not have that problem but I found the course itself a lot less enjoyable when I'm being eaten alive. read more

For what it is, this place is a gem! Par 3 9 hole course, you can play in an hour at a convenient Denver location. I think it's $9 and Worth every penny. Sometimes you find cigarette buttes on the ground, other times you find yourself getting hit on by another twosome, sometimes there is an adorable redneck couple golfing in their overalls. But you always leave with some great stories and having had am awesome time. This ain't no disco or country club. ... This is Harvard gulch. read more

As a fan of playing par 3 courses because I can't drive to save my life, this place was a treat. Played the course last night and had a blast. I only needed my PW and putter to tackle this course. It plays pretty fast as I was in a group of four and we got through in 90 mins. We even let a twosome playing behind us play through. $8 is a deal and I found my new summer hobby, shooting a par 27 on this course!! read more

Had a blast playing night golf on my birthday this year. The course was fun and challenging in the dark. The staff was friendly and got us checked in and setup quickly. Simple little par 3 course, so dont bring a bag full of clubs or expect golf carts... yes, people, you do have to walk which makes it even more enjoyable. Can't comment on green conditions, as we couldn't see it, but it didn't seem too bad. Will definitely come back to this place, especially since it's only a few blocks from my house. Night golf rules! read more

Fun, friendly par 3 course of the true amateur golfer. Grab a few beers and go have some fun in the sun!

I love this hidden gem. They are a 9 hole par 3 course. The cost for a round is reasonable. They have loaner clubs for you or your guests and they sell balls and tees. They take reservations now. Great way to kill a couple of hours. read more

The greens are starting to shape up! As usual the staff was very friendly and even pushed up our tee time because my friend was running late. You really couldn't ask for more with this small local course. read more

Harvard Gulch is a fun (and cheap!) 9-hole executive course. Not intimidating at all for a first time golfer. You really only need two, maybe three clubs, which they have for you to rent for free. The employee that helped us was very friendly. Tee boxes and greens are pretty torn up and balls can come flying in your direction. As a warning, it really isn't a place for serious golf attitudes. If you get angry when people don't replace divots and repair greens, then it isn't a place for you. At only $8, it's a great way to kill 90 minutes. read more

In terms of a par 3 course where all you need is pw and putter, it is great. The course itself is okay and not that well taken care of compared to a full course but for 8 bucks you really cannot ask for more. If you wanna play a non serious easy course for a good hour to hour and half I would recommend it, anything more I would look elsewhere. read more

We have a ton of fun when we come here. However, we brought our 5lb pup (because we came the day before and saw 5 big dogs) and they yelled at us about bringing a dog. We have seen anything about dogs on the course but the manager was pretty rude about it when he told us. read more

It is a short track. The longest hole is 127 yards. I saw a foursome that was 3 guys and one girl that summed this place up perfectly. The group had a total of 1 shirt, 2 clubs, zero shoes and 24 pack of coors light. read more

Grab $8, your 9 iron, a wedge, a putter and beer and you're good to go. Quality of the course is just alright but it's always a quick, fun round of golf read more

Great little course! Grab your putter and a few wedges and you are good to go. For $8, one simply can't go wrong with this course! Ranging from 65 yards up to 135, this is a great opportunity to sharpen up your short game. read more

Fun little par 3 course. Just wish it had some 150 yard par 3's. Longest hole was about 110 yards. Just bring your S, W, and P. No need to carry your bag around. read more

it's not a serious golfer's paradise, but i challenge anyone to shoot par or better here. there are nine holes covering less than 900 yards. you have to be superb with the L-wedge and your distance control to hit these greens. yardages are probably inaccurate, so it's all in the eye of the beholder. a short, sharp shock awaits you on every hole. plenty of water, sand, OB, the odd tree, and fellow hackers everywhere to make things entertaining and dangerous. nearly every tee box is close enough to another hole for you to get beaned by an errant golf ball, and there are plenty of those, because this course is the cheapest in the union. about 65c per hole last time i played here. and the practice putting green makes augusta look like a shag carpet. set next to the "club house" (one table, one coke machine, one starter), this sliver of freshly windexed windshield requires the touch of a sorcerer to navigate, and often demands a putt leave the putting surface for a few yards before re-entering the weightless zone. the course can be played with only two clubs, but is often easiest with only one, and not necessarily a golf club. no sense in hauling 14 pings around when you only need a rake. for 90 minutes of healthy fun on a summer's evening with the kids, i would put this place up against absolutely anything anywhere any time. happy days indeed. read more