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Mariana Butte Golf Course

701 Clubhouse Dr, Loveland, Colorado, 80537
Type: Public
No. Holes: 18
970-667-8308
Architect: Dick Phelps (42)
                      
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Detailed description of Mariana Butte Golf Course

Mariana Butte Golf Course, is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Loveland, Colorado.

Mariana Butte is a par-72 Dick Phelps designed golf course that first opened for play in 1992. The design made good use of the existing terrain. It is considered by some to be the best municipal course in Colorado.

Mariana Butte is a premier, 18-hole course featuring soaring elevated tees, challenging holes that border the rushing Big Thompson River, and breathtaking vistas of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. Repeatedly chosen as one of Colorado's favorite courses

Blue Tees: 6,632 yards, course rating 70.9, slope rating 130.

White Tees: 5,967 yards, course rating 67.5, slope rating 117.

Red Tees: 5,420 yards, course rating 70.0, slope rating 121.

Yellow Tees: 5,067 yards, course rating 68.4, slope rating 117.

This course has been reviewed 14 times
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Longmont, CO

$61 (cart included), played on Monday, August 2021 at 10:51 AM

Course green fees have gotten quite pricy recently. I am 75 and there are no senior rates, only chuckles from the staff when checking in.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Better courses for less nearby, Expensive, but not worth it
 
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Rank ID # : 029948
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Fort Collins, CO

$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, April 2017 at 11:35 PM

One of the truly great public courses in Colorado. Amazing views, great variety of holes, excellent course condition.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
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Rank ID # : 028770
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Fort Collins, CO

$61 (cart included), played on Wednesday, August 2016 at 10:39 AM

It had been awhile since I'd been down to Mariana Butte. The last time was before the floods of several years back and ravaged part of it. I found the overall course to be in terrific shape and fun to play. What was shocking was the amount of construction that had taken place around the course since my last visit and the heavy machinery that was moving dirt to make way for more. This did not take away so much as drone on during the back nine.

The part that upset me was that the greens were recently aerated and had yet to fully settle. It made for a bumpy putt through most of the round. You should be told about such conditions in advance and not have to find out about aeration only when you get to the first green. If the course is in substandard condition, the golfer should be informed and the price discounted for such conditions when you make a tee time. One just hates to think that advantage was taken of them. Kind of makes you think twice before playing the course again, there are other courses.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles,Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 028438
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, CO

$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2015 at

Course was in beautiful condition on a great fall day.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
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Rank ID # : 027624
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Lakewood, CO

$41 (cart included), played on Sunday, August 2014 at 8am

Pace of play is too slow on weekends. Don't bother eating in restaurant - food is bad, if they aren't "fresh out" of your selection

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 022381
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Fort Collins, CO

Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Tuesday, October 2011 at noon

My favorite course in Longmont/Loveland area.

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
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Rank ID # : 016956
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Loveland, CO

$66 (cart included), played on Sunday, July 2011 at noon

Course is a nice layout.Once you work your way thru the worst staff in colorado and start playing its a whole differant world on the course.Olde course is in better shape and is at a better price.The green fees are way to high for a PUBLIC layout.And my god is it slow! Over 5hrs to play and never saw a ranger.This place gives loveland a bad rap!

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Average course for the area, Better courses for less nearby
 
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Rank ID # : 016650
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Loveland, CO

$41 (cart included), played on Monday, October 2011 at 2pm

One of the best courses in the Country and can be play almost year around. Like to come out on Thanksgiving Day for a late morning rounds. Best views of mountains, mature trees, Big Thompson River...

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 016304
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Denver, CO

$41 (cart included), played on Friday, July 2011 at 10am

Each February, there's a golf expo in Denver. My friend CJ and I go every year, and every year, we make sure to get a couple rounds at Mariana for $45. We love the course, even though we have to drive for an hour to get there. Everyone in the area knows about the par 3 with the tee box about 5 stories above the green. Very fun.

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
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Rank ID # : 015273
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Billings, MT

$51 (cart included), played on Monday, July 2011 at 8am

Where do I start. Great property!! Wish they would have build a golf course on it instead of houses. Could of been a contender. Pro shop staff was extremely lazy and could care less. Sorry did I bother you by paying my green fee. What do you expect from a muni. Very short and it took almost 6 hours to play. Well at least the greens were slow and grainy.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
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Rank ID # : 015133
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Rapid City, SD

$51 (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2009 at noon

Very fun course. Lots of elevation changes and breaking greens. Plays along the Big Thompson River, with great views. Definitely worth driving to play.

Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area
 
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Rank ID # : 014334
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Loveland, CO

$51 (cart included), played on Tuesday, June 2010 at noon

Beautiful setting with great views. Clubhouse sits on highest point of course so a climb is necessary to get back to it. Practice range is close to the club house. Practice green and short short shot area are both downhill. The course is a good test and the new clubhouse is great.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 010656
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Loveland, CO

$36 (cart included), played on Sunday, May 2009 at 6am

This is a good course, but the greens tend to take a beating, especially on the elevated tee box par 3s. City of Loveland is overly proud of this course, so at $40 I think there is better value close by. This is a beautiful course with some amazingly good holes, but there are some throw away holes as well.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 006877
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Denver, CO

$46 (cart not included), played on Friday, May 2008 at 6am

Beautiful course, courteous staff, nice layout. The course features lush fairways and nice greens.

Mariana Buttte GC winds through the Big Thompson river valley and the rock outcroppings of the front range. There are lots of elevation change yet the course is walkable.

There are a few elevated tees including a par 3 where the green is well below the rock cliff tee.

I have to drive 40 miles to play this course and I do so at least once a year. You will not be disappointed with this course.

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level
 
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Rank ID # : 003139
3.8/5
Based on 14 reviews
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