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Ft. Collins Country Club

Fort Collins, CO
Private
Par: 71
Phone: (970) 482-1335
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Men's Summary:
Tees Yards Rating Slope
Black 7159 73.2 139
Blue 6583 71.2 128
White 6162 68.7 126

Women's Summary:
Tees Yards Rating Slope
White 6162 74.8 142
Purple 5329 70.4 127
Gold 4472 65.6 118
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Ft. Collins Country Club


Fort Collins Country Club


Opening hole is a long par 5


#2 - 141 yard par 3


#3 - par 4 with a dogleg left


#4 - straightaway par 4


Pond alongside #4 on the approach


Par 3 #5


#6 - another par 4 with a dogleg left


Approach to the par 5 #7


Approach to the par 4 eighth


Feeding frenzy in the pond by #8


Par 3 #9


#10 - straightaway par 5


Approach to #10


#11 - long par 4


Fairway bunker on #12


Memorial to one of the founders


Approach to #13


The bucolic #14


#15 - long uphill par 5


#16 back down the hill


Par 3 #17


Approach to #18

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Ft. Collins Country Club - Overview

The Fort Collins Country Club was founded in 1960, and offers a variety of amenities in addition to golf (tennis, swimming, pool, restaurants, etc.). The well-established grounds are meticulously kept. The greens run fast and true (kudos!).

FCCC is a parkland style course on the north side of the Long Pond Reservoir, located on the north side of Ft. Collins, CO -- Lots of trees, ponds, and bunkers. As you might guess with this many trees, it's worth giving up some distance in order to hit it straight.

The staff is very cheerful and outgoing, and the atmosphere is very laid back. A very enjoyable venue!


Ft. Collins Country Club Course Detail

The opening hole is a longish straightaway par 5. There's plenty of room to hit your driver, but if you do hit it in the rough, be sure to get out of the rough on your second shot -- there are lots of trees waiting to trap errant shots! There's a bunker on the left side where the hole doglegs.

The second hole is a 141 yard par 3. Watch the pin placement carefully, and make sure you're using enough club -- there's a pretty good bunker fronting the green on the left side.

#3 is kind of a narrow hole with a bit of a dogleg left. Even though it plays 382 yards, I would still recommend a hybrid off the tee just to ensure you stay in the fairway. There are bunkers fronting the green, so be mindful of your approach shot.

Hole #4 is a fairly wide open par 4. You can safely hit driver here, but be aware that there is actually a pond you have to deal with on your second shot (the pond is not visible from the tee). A good drive should leave you with a midiron or short iron into the green, but you need a quality shot.

Hole #5 is a par 3, playing 158 yards. There are bunkers both left and right, so stay focused.

Hole #6 is a par 4 which doglegs left around the woods. There's a fairway bunker on the right to catch anything you leave hanging out there. This hole is short enough (354 yards) that you can get away with a hybrid or three wood, if it will keep you clear of the trees.

Hole #7 is a short-ish par 5, playing only 503 yards. Be aware that there is a pond stretching 70 or 80 yards in front of the green, so make sure you stay well left on your second shot. The pond makes it a dicey play to go for the green in two, even for big hitters.

Hole #8 is a lovely par 4, going up a hill, and playing 365 yards. The tree can be penal, so hit whatever will keep you in the fairway. The approach shot is visibly appealing despite the bunkers and the pond...

Hole #9 is a 158 yard par 3. The day I played it, the pin was tucked behind the bunker. If that's the case, play for the middle of the green.

Hole #10, like #1, is another straightaway par 5, although it's a bit shorter (484 yards). Pay attention on your approach, since it's bunkered left and right.

11 is a long par 4, with a dogleg around a tree on the right. It has a big bunker on the left of the green, since the hole is trying to make you come in from that angle.

12 is a short par 4 with a huge fairway bunker guarding the right half of the fairway. So, three strategies: a) fly the bunker, if you can hit it that far, b) thread the needle and miss it down the left half of the fairway, or c) lay up.

13 is another long (404 yards) hole, with trouble right and left. If you've been hitting your driver wild, you might consider a hybrid or fairway wood instead. Bogey's not a bad score here.

14 is a lovely par 3 with the lake behind it. Take a few extra moments to enjoy the view.

#15 is a long par 5 up the hill. The white tees get a 50 yard advantage over the blues, but it's still uphill, and you need 3 quality shots to get home in regulation. There's a fairway bunker guarding the approach to the green about 40 yards short.

#16 is 384 yards, but it's downhill between two big trees. So use a hybrid or three wood off the tee to keep it in the fairway, and the rollout down the hill should leave you in good shape for your approach.

Hole #17 is another adorable par 3, with cosy looking homes immediately behind the green, making you feel like you should rest on the veranda with a glass of lemonade before finishing the round.

The home hole is a 347 yard par 4. A bunker fronts the green on the left half of the fairway, so be sure you've go enough club to clear it.

This is a gorgeous course, with lots of visual thrills -- random flower boxes, hanging flowers from the tee signs, immaculate greens, and scenic views of the mountains and the lake. If you get invited to play by a member, by all means accept the offer! And if you live in the area, and have kids that might be interested in the swimming and tennis, membership is a consideration...

Background photo: The par three twelfth, at Cherry Hills, Englewood, CO

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