Mountain Vista Golf Course

I had an incredible time playing a round here recently. It is such a well-maintained 9-hole course, and the atmosphere is genuinely welcoming—the staff really go out of their way to make you feel like part of the family rather than just another customer. The practice facilities are top-notch, especially the grass driving range, which is a rare find. It is a peaceful, fun escape from the city, and I love that it’s accessible for both beginners and more experienced players. I’m already planning my next visit!

I don't write many reviews, but this was such a great experience for a course that's a bit off the beaten path. Great for a variety of skill levels which was perfect for our group. But mostly I want to commend the staff. Everyone was polite and respectful, but more so seemed to genuinely enjoy what they were doing. I've been to a lot of courses where there seems to be an air of...something with the staff. Like they wish they weren't there, or they wish you weren't there. Not here! They struck a perfect balance of friendliness and also just being excited about the game itself. Even the person driving the drink cart knew golf and was an absolute pleasure to talk to, completely different from what I've come to expect at most courses. I wish I had gotten her name for this review, brunette gal. And the guys in the shop, both had red hair, had this sense of real, genuine, service and pride for the game. It's strange saying this about a course that's off the frontage road, but every single course I've been to could take a lesson from these folks. Everything was so well kept, the greens, the shop. And just the atmosphere was how I wish it could be every time I went golf. Exceptional.

Ft Collins Tour: This place was well kept and cared for. They had Porta Potty's everywhere on the course. Everyone we encountered at the counter was very nice. My son asked me to take him golfing (I'd play the role cart driver while he golfed). He was added to a group of 3 other golfers. They were the nicest people and they were engaging and supportive of him. They helped to make it a really good experience. We will definitely come back here on our next trip to Ft. Collins

**Update** The owner, Matt, reached out personally after seeing this review. He was genuinely apologetic, took the situation seriously, and went above and beyond to make things right. I really appreciated how professionally he handled it and have updated my rating accordingly. Original: Came here for my birthday with three first-time golfers. We played a scramble, capped our scores, let two groups play through, and eventually had two of our four paying players skip several holes because they felt pressured and embarrassed about slowing anyone down. Early in the round, a staff member asked us to pick up the pace. We took that seriously and adjusted what we were doing. When he checked on us again around holes six or seven, he told us we were doing great and to keep it up. Our nine-hole round still took close to three hours, compared with the course’s stated target of two hours and fifteen minutes, so I understand that we were slower than expected. What I did not appreciate was what happened afterward. We had already returned the carts and were packing up our car when the red-haired employee working in the pro shop came outside and berated us about our pace in a hostile and condescending manner. He then continued talking badly about our group inside the pro shop while my fiancée was still nearby and could hear him. One of the groups we had allowed to play through included a part-time course employee, although we did not know that at the time. He had watched how we were playing and witnessed the interaction afterward. He told us the way we were treated was unacceptable, encouraged the beginners not to let it discourage them from golf, and went inside to get us two complimentary rounds. I understand that beginners are still responsible for pace of play, and our group was not perfect. My issue is with the inconsistent communication and lack of professionalism. We responded to the warning, were later told we were doing well, and were then berated after the round was already over. Instead of leaving excited about their first time golfing, three new players left feeling embarrassed and unwelcome. I will still use the range, but I would not bring another group of beginners here.

A fun and challenging 9 full course with decently kept fairways and greens. Really nice cart girl who set us up. It's not too expensive and the pace of plays okay. I'll be back.