Fossil Trace Golf Club Golden, Colorado
Fossil Trace Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Golden, Colorado, playing 6,812 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 141.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,812 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 141 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Golden, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.7414, -105.2113 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,812 | 6,229 | 72 | 72 | 141 |
| T-Rex | 6,591 | 6,027 | 72 | 70.9 | 136 |
| Blue | 6,222 | 5,689 | 72 | 68.9 | 130 |
| Trike | 5,891 | 5,387 | 72 | 67.8 | 121 |
| White | 5,540 | 5,066 | 72 | 66.2 | 114 |
| Gold | 4,662 | 4,263 | 72 | 62.5 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72/141 | 575 | 320 | 151 | 480 | 96 | 409 | 377 | 412 | 659 | 3479 | 333 | 186 | 585 | 394 | 231 | 565 | 160 | 356 | 523 | 3333 | 6812 |
| T-Rex 70.9/136 | 544 | 320 | 151 | 426 | 95 | 409 | 377 | 372 | 659 | 3353 | 333 | 186 | 545 | 394 | 205 | 536 | 160 | 356 | 523 | 3238 | 6591 |
| Blue 68.9/130 | 544 | 297 | 135 | 426 | 95 | 372 | 338 | 372 | 570 | 3149 | 305 | 154 | 545 | 381 | 205 | 536 | 141 | 320 | 486 | 3073 | 6222 |
| Trike 67.8/121 | 491 | 297 | 135 | 383 | 99 | 372 | 338 | 317 | 513 | 2945 | 305 | 154 | 507 | 381 | 172 | 480 | 141 | 320 | 486 | 2946 | 5891 |
| White 66.2/114 | 491 | 271 | 119 | 383 | 99 | 339 | 279 | 317 | 513 | 2811 | 270 | 126 | 507 | 331 | 172 | 480 | 128 | 276 | 439 | 2729 | 5540 |
| Gold 62.5/109 | 447 | 231 | 91 | 330 | 91 | 277 | 226 | 274 | 458 | 2425 | 202 | 99 | 462 | 259 | 98 | 409 | 91 | 218 | 399 | 2237 | 4662 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,812 yards, 72/141)
Handicap 10-20: Trike (5,891 yards, 67.8/121)
921 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,662 yards, 62.5/109)
2,150 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 96 yards. 91 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Fossil Trace Golf Club?
Fossil Trace Golf Club has a course rating of 72 and slope of 141 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 62.5 with a slope of 109.
How long is Fossil Trace Golf Club?
From the back tees, Fossil Trace Golf Club plays 6,812 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Fossil Trace Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 659-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Fossil Trace Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,812 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,662 yards).
Is Fossil Trace Golf Club public or private?
Fossil Trace Golf Club is a public golf course in Golden, Colorado. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Fossil Trace Golf Club?
Nearby courses include The Club at Rolling Hills, Applewood Golf Course, Bear Creek Golf Club, Fox Hollow.
Is there a yardage book for Fossil Trace Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Fossil Trace Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Fossil Trace Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Fossil Trace Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Fossil Trace Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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