Since 1972, the land that’s now home to CommonGround Golf Course has been all about golf. First known as Lowry Air Force Base Golf Course, then Mira Vista Golf Course, it was transformed once more when the Colorado Golf Association (CGA) and Colorado Women’s Golf Association (CWGA) purchased the property in 2004. The associations sough a new vision for the course, speaking to various architects—including Colorado’s own Jim Engh. Ultimately, they chose Tom Doak’s Renaissance Golf Design, partly because of Doak’s enthusiasm for building high-quality golf on a budget. With around $4 million in hand, Doak’s team revamped the site, carving out new hole corridors and creating fresh bunkers and greens. It wasn’t just a makeover; it was a total transformation. Today, CommonGround is a one-of-a-kind, boldly experimental golf course that hosts about 40,000 rounds per year. Other state golf associations across the U.S. should take notes.

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Take Note…

Everything in its right place. CommonGround’s land plan reflects its core values. The clubhouse is practical and understated, built for a mere $800,000. The bustling, profitable driving range is strategically placed on the least captivating terrain, close to Highway 30. In a corner of the property that might have gone unused, Tom Doak’s team constructed a pitch-and-putt course. The prime land, along with the majority of Renaissance Golf Design’s energy, was dedicated to crafting the golf course itself.

Take a caddie. In its revamp of the CommonGround property, the Colorado Golf Association launched the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy. This fantastic program, which now boasts six chapters in other locations, trains ninth and 10th graders in the art of caddying. At CommonGround, you can have a Solich trainee carry your bag for just a recommended $10-20 tip (feel free to tip more, of course).

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