The Oldest Golf Course West of the Mississippi is in Colorado

Despite being roughly a century younger than the United States in total, Colorado, the Centennial State, is steeped in history.

Upon joining the United States in 1876, the state of Colorado already had a rich history in mining, effectively establishing numerous towns and landmarks that predate statehood.

Read More: Wildest Disc Golf Course Ever is in a Real Colorado Ghost Town |

With all of this considered, it may not come as a surprise to learn that the oldest running golf course west of the Mississippi River is located in the Centennial State and has been around since the late 19th Century.

Colorado's Overland Park Golf Course: The Oldest West of the Mississippi

Located at 1801 South Huron Street on the south end of Denver, Overland Park Golf Course was established in 1895. 

Originally known as the Denver Country Club, the golf course adopted the name Overland Golf Course a time later and eventually landed on Overland Park Golf Course, a name it has to this day.

As you can see in the photo above, the course consists of numerous narrow fairways, as well as a regulation 18-hole course, a pro shop, a three-hole junior golf course, a restaurant, and a sizeable driving range.

Get our free mobile app

While it's commonplace to find newer golf courses surrounding Colorado's ski towns high in the Rocky Mountains, Overland Park Golf Course is unique not just in the fact that it's so old, but its location in the city with mountainous scenery offers a truly unique experience.