Highlands Ranch Golf Club
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
The Highlands Ranch Golf Club neighborhood wraps 432 single-family homes around the only full-length course inside Highlands Ranch, between Santa Fe Drive and Lucent Boulevard just south of C-470. Shea Homes and Richmond American built the plans between 1999 and 2004 at 2,200 to 4,000 square feet above grade, many on quarter-acre lots backing to fairways or greenbelts. The course itself, a Hale Irwin par 72 that opened in 1998 at 9000 Creekside Way, became the University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch after the Moores gifted it to the university in 2012, and it stays semi-private with public tee times. Greenbelt trails thread between the holes and connect south toward Southridge and BackCountry, and Santa Fe Drive is about 1 minute away, C-470 about 5, and I-25 about 12.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- HRCA: 4 recreation centers (Northridge, Eastridge, Southridge, Westridge)
- HRCA quarterly assessment: $174/qtr ($696/yr) covers all 4 rec centers
- 70+ miles of interconnected trails
- 26+ parks
- Backcountry Wilderness Area (8,200 acres)
- Town Center: restaurants, shops, farmers market, Civic Green events
- Highlands Ranch Library
- The Links Golf Course (public 18-hole)
- Highlands Ranch Golf Club (Hale Irwin 18-hole)
- Highlands Ranch Mansion (events venue)
- Douglas County School District RE-1: 4 high schools (Highlands Ranch HS, ThunderRidge HS, Mountain Vista HS, Rock Canyon HS)
- Sky Ridge Medical Center (5-15 min for most neighborhoods)
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Where it sits
Inside Highlands Ranch. Approximate area, to be confirmed.
Quick answersQuestions about Highlands Ranch Golf Club
Where is Highlands Ranch Golf Club?
Highlands Ranch Golf Club is in Highlands Ranch, about 2.0 miles west of the Highlands Ranch center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Highlands Ranch Golf Club built?
Homes in Highlands Ranch Golf Club were built between 1999 and 2004 (early 21st century). Builders on record include Shea Homes and Richmond American Homes.
Is there an HOA in Highlands Ranch Golf Club, and what does it cost?
Highlands Ranch Golf Club has a homeowners association. Dues run about $50-$100/mo + HRCA $174/qtr; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Highlands Ranch Golf Club have?
Highlands Ranch Golf Club amenities include Hale Irwin-designed 18-hole golf course, golf course frontage homes, community pool, and walking trails along fairways.
How big are the lots in Highlands Ranch Golf Club?
Typical lots in Highlands Ranch Golf Club run 0.15-0.25 acres.
Which schools are near Highlands Ranch Golf Club?
Schools near Highlands Ranch Golf Club include Sand Creek Elementary, Ranch View Middle School, and ThunderRidge High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Highlands Ranch Golf Club?
Highlands Ranch Golf Club sits at about 5,720 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Highlands Ranch Golf Club open space
- Sand Creek Elementary
- Ranch View Middle School
- ThunderRidge High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 1 minSanta Fe Dr / US-85
- 5 minC-470
- 12 minI-25
Transit in Highlands Ranch: RTD bus routes along Broadway and C-470 · RTD Lincoln station (Lone Tree / RidgeGate): 10 min drive · I-25 express lanes to downtown Denver · RTD Park-n-Ride at C-470 and Lucent
Other Neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch
- Gleneagles Village$300K-$700K
- The Retreat at The Links$500K-$900K
- Verona$485K-$870K
- Timberline Ridge$600K-$900K (estimated)
- Richmond Pointe$700K-$1M (estimated)
- Falcon Creek$550K-$750K (estimated)
- Heather Hill$715K-$1.1M (estimated)
- Writer Ridge$600K-$850K (estimated)
- Coventry Ridge$600K-$800K (estimated)
- Firelight$700K-$950K
About This Profile
This profile of Highlands Ranch Golf Club was researched in March 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Course is now University of Denver Golf Club (2012); school assignments conflict, verify by address.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.