- Status
- Under construction
- Access
- Public
- Location
- Roggen, united-states
- Holes
- 18
- Architect
- Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
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Rodeo Dunes says its first course will open for public play in 2027. The walking-only Coore & Crenshaw layout is being built among large sand dunes on Colorado’s eastern plains near Roggen.
Quick project profile
- Status: preview/founder phase; public play announced for 2027.
- Location: Roggen, Colorado.
- Architects: Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
- Format: first of two planned courses; walking-only.
- Setting: sandy former ranch land with dunes reported up to 90 feet.
What makes it different
Rodeo Dunes aims to translate a broad, sandy links-like experience to the high plains rather than imitate a coastal course. The official project describes two courses and public golf as central to the destination. Founding-member access and limited preview opportunities should not be confused with normal public booking.
What remains uncertain
The public opening date, final tee sheet, rates, lodging strategy, caddie operation and reservation method require confirmation. Early published yardages can change before an official scorecard is issued.
Who should monitor it
The project is most relevant to golfers interested in walking, ground contours and destination-course architecture. Accessibility for less mobile golfers and the effect of altitude, wind and firm turf should be evaluated only after normal operations begin.
Responsible planning
Join the official golf waitlist if appropriate, but do not buy non-refundable travel based solely on a seasonal opening statement. Confirm whether an offered time is preview play, founder access, a public drawing or ordinary public inventory.
Image-rights status
The official website contains real photographs, but no public reuse license was located. They are not copied into this draft. A licensed image must depict Rodeo Dunes itself and state the photographer, source, permission and any required credit.
2027 public-play status
Rodeo Dunes says its first course will open for public play in 2027. The current booking process begins with a date request: golfers select possible dates, receive an email and text when inventory is released, and then follow a direct link to complete a reservation. A request is not a confirmed tee time, and Founders receive priority access.
| First course | 18 holes by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Colorado |
| Public season listed | May 1–October 31, 2027 |
| Day-guest rate | $350 before tax |
| Same-day replay | $175 before tax |
| Mobility | Walking only; caddies required |
What the first course is designed around
Coore and Crenshaw’s routing works through sandy dunes that the operator says reach approximately 90 feet. The official description emphasizes limited shaping and construction influenced by traditional hand-built links. Those details describe intent and terrain; they do not yet provide independent evidence about playing conditions, pace, difficulty, or how the course will perform throughout its first public season.
The large-scale landscape and walking requirement make physical preparation part of trip planning. Golfers should ask about expected distance, elevation, caddie procedure, hydration, severe-weather protocols, and any accessibility accommodation before committing. Representative imagery on this page must not be used to judge actual hole appearance.
Course two and future expansion
The resort also presents a second course led by Jimmy Craig, whose background includes work with the Coore & Crenshaw shaping team. Its official description emphasizes larger dunes and inspiration drawn from traditional links. We do not merge that future course’s claims into the first-course profile. Opening sequence, public inventory, rates, and final operating details should be tracked separately as the operator releases them.
Who should join the tee-time list?
- Walking-course enthusiasts prepared for a caddie-led round.
- Coore & Crenshaw followers interested in a new large-scale sandy site.
- Flexible 2027 travelers able to respond when inventory is released.
- Destination golfers willing to plan around a defined May–October season.
Travelers who require guaranteed cart access, low-cost public golf, or fixed inventory far in advance should wait for detailed operating information or choose another course. The day-guest rate excludes tax, and a required caddie may add a separate cost that should be confirmed before booking.
2027 planning checklist
- Submit multiple realistic dates through the official request system.
- Treat notification as an invitation to book, not a reservation.
- Confirm the caddie fee, gratuity approach, cancellation deadline, and tax.
- Ask about lodging and ground transportation before buying flights.
- Prepare for walking in exposed plains weather and verify the day’s policy.
- Recheck the opening tracker for status changes.
Frequently asked questions
Can the public play Rodeo Dunes?
The operator says public play begins in 2027. Inventory will be released through an online system, with Founders receiving priority.
Are caddies required?
Yes, according to the current official booking page. Rodeo Dunes also describes the first course as walking-only.
What does a round cost?
The published 2027 day-guest green fee is $350 and the same-player, same-day replay rate is $175, before tax and subject to change. Confirm caddie costs separately.
