Foothills Golf Course

What Foothills Golf Course does

Foothills Golf Course, operated by the Foothills Park & Recreation District (FHPRD), is a publicly owned dual-location golf facility serving the Denver metropolitan area. The primary site in Denver offers a 27-hole complex comprising an 18-hole Championship course (established 1971), a 9-hole Executive course (1992), and a 9-hole Par 3 course (1971, with over 1,000,000 lifetime golfers), while a secondary site at Meadows Golf Club in Littleton adds an 18-hole championship links-style course (1984). Combined, the operator runs 36 holes plus lighted driving ranges, short-game areas, putting greens, an indoor Golfzon simulator, a Golf Learning Center, pro shops, and third-party-operated restaurants at both locations. Eight PGA and LPGA professionals deliver instruction across private lessons, group sessions, and multi-level adult and junior programs, supported by computer/video swing analysis technology.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with seven primary revenue streams: green fees ($8-$65 tiered by course, day, age, and resident status), cart and equipment rentals, golf instruction ($50-$200 per session), pro shop merchandise, tournament hosting ($8,250-$16,000 for shotgun events), indoor simulator usage ($40-$70/hour dynamic pricing), and on-site restaurants. Tee times are sold through the MemberSports online booking platform and by phone, with instruction registration via CommunityPass. Pricing follows a pay-as-you-go structure with resident discounts ($4-$8 off) for Foothills District residents, senior and junior reduced rates, twilight pricing, and preferred reservations 11-60 days in advance at premium rates. The facility operates year-round except Thanksgiving and December 25, and ranks in the top three Denver Metro area courses for annual rounds played.

The operator functions as a municipal recreation enterprise rather than a venture-backed business: there are no external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Strategic emphasis is on digital channel integration, ancillary revenue expansion (simulator, formalized tournament packaging), and operational data use (GPS-tracked pace management) rather than core footprint growth.

Name

Foothills Golf Course

Legal name

Foothills Park & Recreation District

Website

https://foothillsgolf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foothills Golf Course is a publicly owned, dual-location municipal golf facility operating 36 holes across Denver and Littleton, Colorado, serving general public, senior, junior, and group tournament customers via green fees, instruction, simulator, and pro shop revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Facilities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Golf instruction
• Golf simulator
• Tournament hosting
• Driving range practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Primary revenue from 18-hole regulation courses (Foothills and Meadows), Executive 9-hole course, and Par 3 course green fees. Pricing varies by day of week (weekday/weekend), player category (adult, senior 62+, junior 17 and under), and resident status. Preferred reservations available 11-60 days in advance at premium rates.
2. Cart and Equipment Rentals: Revenue from golf cart rentals (9-hole and 18-hole options, single and shared), pull carts, rental clubs (standard and premium), and driving range ball purchases with value pass discounts
3. Golf Instruction: Private lessons, semi-private group lessons, and golf classes taught by PGA and LPGA professionals. Pricing varies by instructor, lesson duration (30-60 minutes), and package type (single, series). Adult and junior pricing structures. Video/computer technology included in instruction.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Pro shop sales of apparel, equipment, and accessories at both Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club
5. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting group tournaments including 18-hole tee time tournaments, shotgun tournaments, and 9-hole tournaments. Includes green fees, cart fees, scoring services, and optional food/beverage packages with minimum player requirements
6. Golf Simulator: Indoor golf simulator use at Foothills Golf Course with dynamically priced hourly rates (lower in mornings, higher in afternoons/weekends). Includes access to 200+ world-famous virtual courses, training features, and multiplayer options.
7. Restaurant and Lounge: On-site restaurants operated by third parties at both locations: Foothills Restaurant and Lounge (303-728-2521) and Meadows Restaurant (720-235-5776) offering full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus plus craft cocktails, wines, and brews

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club operate as a dual-location public golf facility providing 18-hole, 9-hole, and Par-3 golf courses; lighted driving ranges and practice areas; a Golfzon indoor golf simulator; on-site pro shops; full-service restaurants; PGA/LPGA professional golf instruction for all ages and skill levels; and professionally managed tournament hosting for groups and organizations. Pricing is structured per round with weekday/weekend, adult/senior/junior, and resident/non-resident tiers.

Product overview

Foothills Golf Course & Meadows Golf Club operates as a dual-location golf facility offering multiple golfing experiences. At Foothills Golf Course in Denver, the portfolio includes a Championship 18-hole course (established 1971), an Executive 9-hole course (established 1992), and a Par 3 course (established 1971), plus an indoor Golfzon golf simulator. Meadows Golf Club in Littleton offers an 18-hole championship course (opened 1984). Both locations feature driving ranges, rental equipment, and on-site restaurants. Golf instruction is provided through adult and junior classes at multiple skill levels, plus private and group lessons with PGA/LPGA professionals. Tournament hosting services are available for groups ranging from small outings to large shotgun events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foothills Championship 18: 18-hole championship course established in 1971, stretching over 6,900 yards with mature trees, water hazards, and strategic bunkering.
• Foothills Executive 9
• Foothills Par 3
• Meadows Championship 18
• Foothills Restaurant
• Meadows Restaurant
• Golf Simulator

Products and services

• Foothills Championship 18 Course An 18-hole championship golf course established in 1971 at Foothills Golf Course, stretching over 6,900 yards from the back tees with mature trees, water hazards, and strategic bunkering. Open to the public year-round (excluding Thanksgiving and December 25).
• Foothills Executive 9 Course A 9-hole executive course opened in 1992 at Foothills Golf Course, approximately 2,300 yards with strategic bunkering, water hazards, sharp doglegs, elevation changes, and Rocky Mountain views. Designed for shorter rounds.
• Foothills Par 3 Course A 9-hole Par 3 course opened in 1971 at Foothills Golf Course with holes ranging from 85 to 195 yards, ponds, and strategically placed bunkers, offering approximately 2 hours of play time. Has hosted over 1,000,000 golfers.
• Meadows Championship 18 Course An 18-hole par-72 championship course at Meadows Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado, opened in 1984, stretching over 7,000 yards from the back tees with forward tees at 5,400 yards. Links-style layout with bunkering, water features, and native grass areas; signature par-3 8th hole plays 211 yards over water. Hosted numerous state qualifiers and championships.
• Golfzon Indoor Golf Simulator Indoor Golfzon golf simulator at Foothills Golf Course clubhouse offering ultra-realistic play on over 200 world-famous virtual courses (including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews), high-speed camera swing analysis, a moving swing plate, multi-surface hitting mats, an auto-tee system, and AI coaching features. Bookable by phone up to 10 days in advance at dynamic hourly rates.
• PGA/LPGA Golf Instruction Private lessons, semi-private group lessons, multi-lesson series, and adult/junior classes taught by eight PGA and LPGA professionals at Foothills and Meadows. Includes video and computer analysis, Titleist Performance Institute Body-Swing Connection coaching, and TPI evaluations; pricing varies by instructor, duration (30–60 min), and package type.
• Tournament Hosting Services Professionally managed tournament hosting including 18-hole tee-time tournaments, shotgun tournaments, and 9-hole tournaments for groups of 28+ players. Bundles green fees, cart fees, scoring services, and optional food/beverage packages with pro shop credits.
• Driving Range and Practice Facilities Lighted 50-station grass driving ranges, automated ball dispensers, lighted short-game areas with pitching/chipping/bunker practice, and large practice putting greens at both Foothills and Meadows. Foothills driving range recognized as a GRAA Top 50 Public Facility in 2020 and 2023.
• Equipment Rentals Golf cart rentals (9-hole and 18-hole options, single rider and shared), pull cart rentals, and rental clubs (standard and premium tiers) at both Foothills and Meadows locations.
• Pro Shop Merchandise On-site pro shop retail sales of golf apparel, equipment, and accessories at both Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club, including gift cards.
• Foothills Restaurant and Lounge Full-service on-site restaurant and lounge at Foothills Golf Course offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus plus craft cocktails, wines, and brews. Operated by a third-party restaurant operator; open to the public daily.
• Meadows Restaurant (Meadows Grill) Full-service on-site restaurant at Meadows Golf Club offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, with craft cocktails, wines, brews, and a full menu. Operated by a third-party operator and open to the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3 Denver Metro area course for golf rounds played annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Foothills Park & Recreation DistrictcoreOthersFoothills Park & Recreation District (FHPRD) is the parent organization that owns and operates Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club. FHPRD is a public recreation district providing golf, parks, and recreation services to the Denver metro area community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Drive Shack Inc. Operator of indoor/outdoor golf entertainment venues (Puttery, Drive Shack) emphasizing social, year-round play. Represents a newer competitive format targeting the same casual, off-season customer that Foothills' simulator also serves.
• Five Iron Golf: Urban indoor golf simulator, instruction, and bar concept with multiple U.S. locations. Emerging player in the indoor golf + F&B + entertainment category that intersects with Foothills' Golfzon simulator offering.
• Topgolf Callaway Brands: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue operator with multiple Denver-area locations. Emerging category competitor drawing casual golfers and social players away from traditional public courses via weather-proof indoor/outdoor hitting bays.

Direct peers

• Wellshire Golf Course: Denver municipal 18-hole public course managed by the City of Denver. Comparable public course product, similar Denver metro customer pool, and similar municipal ownership model.
• Bear Dance Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Larkspur, CO (south of Castle Rock). Public-access golf, comparable course conditioning, similar Denver metro weekend/weekend warrior customer base.
• CommonGround Golf Course: Public 18-hole municipal golf course in Aurora, CO, operated by the City of Aurora. Directly comparable to Foothills/Meadows in serving the Denver metro public golf market with similar dual-tee offerings, instruction, and event hosting.
• City Park Golf Course: Historic Denver municipal 18-hole public course. Same municipal/public model and Denver metro customer base as Foothills; one of Foothills' closest direct competitors for public green-fee rounds.
• Raccoon Creek Golf Course: Public 18-hole course in Littleton, CO, within a few miles of Meadows Golf Club. Comparable public access model and overlapping southwest Denver service area.
• Plum Creek Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Castle Rock, CO, serving the south Denver metro market. Comparable public course, similar value pricing, instruction, and tournament hosting business.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Company: Luxury multi-course golf resort operator on California's Monterey Peninsula. Broader incumbent in the golf facility space with resort, hospitality, and real estate components at a luxury tier Foothills does not compete in, but a useful benchmark for amenity, instruction, and event monetization economics.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foothills-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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