Ballyneal Golf Club in Holyoke is a private 18-hole course designed by Tom Doak in 2006, offering a links-style layout with firm fescue fairways and undulating greens. Set in the high plains of eastern Colorado, the course features natural sand dunes, strategic bunkering, and wide-open spaces, providing a unique and challenging experience reminiscent of Scottish links golf. Its remote location and minimalist design emphasize walkability and the natural landscape, with no water hazards but plenty of wind and terrain to test golfers.

The course plays as a true links test, with firm and fast conditions that reward creative shot-making and ground game. The par-3s, like the 2nd, demand precision, while the par-5s offer risk-reward opportunities for bold play. Golfers must navigate the natural dunes and bunkers, with the ever-present wind adding variability to each round. Ballyneal’s reputation as one of Colorado’s top courses makes it a bucket-list destination for serious golfers seeking an authentic links experience.