Telluride Golf Trip Planning Guide
Telluride is arguably the most beautiful town in Colorado — a box canyon with 13,000-foot peaks on three sides, a free gondola, and a Main Street loaded with great restaurants and bars. The golf is limited to one stunning course but it's a true bucket-list experience, and you can supplement with courses in Montrose 65 minutes away.
3 courses · 5 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Summer
TEX (10 min drive)
$50–$295
$700/night
2 of 3
~$483/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Telluride. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Telluride Golf Club — mountain, $175–$295 · 4.8★
Possibly the most scenic course in America; San Juan Mountains tower over every hole at 9,500 feet
Allred's Restaurant — upscale, $$$$
Fine dining at the top of the free gondola with panoramic views; Colorado lamb and elk are highlights
There Bar — cocktail · Open late
Trendy cocktail bar on Main Street with creative drinks and a sleek mountain vibe
Day 2
The Links at Cobble Creek — links, $50–$85 · 4.5★
Jim Engh design in Montrose; links-style through desert mesa terrain — totally different from Telluride GC
Via Ferrata at Telluride — half day, $125–$200/pp
Iron-runged cliff route high above town with stunning exposure; guides make it safe for beginners
Brown Dog Pizza — italian, $$
Best pizza in the San Juans; huge slices, local beer, and a casual vibe perfect for groups
The Last Dollar Saloon — saloon · Open late
Telluride's iconic dive; cheap beer, pool tables, and locals who've been coming for decades
Day 3
The Divide Ranch & Club — mountain, $55–$95 · 4.4★
High mesa course near Ridgway with sweeping views of the Sneffels Range; excellent value alternative
San Miguel River Rafting — half day, $65–$110/pp
Scenic Class II-III float through the San Miguel Valley; mellow enough for everyone
221 South Oak — farm to-table, $$$$
Intimate fine dining with a seasonal tasting menu; Telluride's special-occasion spot
Telluride Brewing Company — brewpub
Face Down Brown is a Colorado legend; big taproom with cornhole and a dog-friendly patio
Course-by-Course Guide
Telluride has 3 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Telluride Golf Club
Bucket ListPossibly the most scenic course in America; San Juan Mountains tower over every hole at 9,500 feet
The Divide Ranch & Club
SolidHigh mesa course near Ridgway with sweeping views of the Sneffels Range; excellent value alternative
The Links at Cobble Creek
SolidJim Engh design in Montrose; links-style through desert mesa terrain — totally different from Telluride GC
Where to Stay
Telluride has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $700/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$900–$3000/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Town of Telluride / West End
$700–$2200/night
Sleeps 12–20 · Mountain Village (gondola access)
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Allred's Restaurant
$$$$Fine dining at the top of the free gondola with panoramic views; Colorado lamb and elk are highlights
Brown Dog Pizza
$$Best pizza in the San Juans; huge slices, local beer, and a casual vibe perfect for groups
221 South Oak
$$$$Intimate fine dining with a seasonal tasting menu; Telluride's special-occasion spot
Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery
$$Massive historic building with house beers, elevated pub food, and a huge patio
New Sheridan Chop House
$$$$Historic chop house with wet- and dry-aged steaks, bison ribeye, and elk in a Victorian-era mountain dining room
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
There Bar
Late NightTrendy cocktail bar on Main Street with creative drinks and a sleek mountain vibe
The Last Dollar Saloon
Late NightTelluride's iconic dive; cheap beer, pool tables, and locals who've been coming for decades
Telluride Brewing Company
Face Down Brown is a Colorado legend; big taproom with cornhole and a dog-friendly patio
The New Sheridan Bar
Late NightHistoric hotel bar since 1895; excellent whiskey selection and old-Western ambiance
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Via Ferrata at Telluride
Iron-runged cliff route high above town with stunning exposure; guides make it safe for beginners
San Miguel River Rafting
Scenic Class II-III float through the San Miguel Valley; mellow enough for everyone
Mountain Village Gondola & Hike
Gondola ride with access to alpine hiking trails; Bear Creek Falls is a 2-mile stunner
ATV San Juan Mountain Tour
Ride to the top of Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet on old mining roads — the ultimate arrival day group adventure
Getting There
Fly into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) — it's a 10-minute drive to Telluride. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Telluride Express and Skip's Taxi & Shuttle). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.