Nestled beneath the towering red rock formations of the Colorado National Monument, Tiara Rado Golf Course offers one of the most scenic golf experiences in Colorado. With panoramic views of the Grand Mesa—the world's largest flat-top mountain—and the Book Cliffs stretching across the horizon, every round at Tiara Rado comes with a backdrop that's uniquely Western Colorado.
For decades, Tiara Rado has been a cornerstone of golf on the Western Slope, welcoming golfers of all abilities while serving as a trusted host for Colorado Golf Association events and programs.
Tiara Rado has played an important role in CGA competition. Over the years, the course has hosted numerous championships, including the CGA Parent-Child Championship and other Western Slope events that have brought golfers from across Colorado to Grand Junction.
In 2026, Tiara Rado continued that tradition by hosting both CGA Match Play and Senior Match Play qualifiers, helping golfers earn their place in some of the Association's most prestigious championships.
The course's blend of strategic design and natural beauty creates a challenge that rewards thoughtful play. Four sets of tees allow golfers of all skill levels to enjoy the experience, while water hazards throughout the course—and the memorable short-but-demanding moat hole—keep players on their toes.
Beyond championships, Tiara Rado continues to serve as an important hub for growing the game.
Last month, the facility partnered with the CGA to host a women's clinic, which they have been doing for several year now, providing an opportunity for golfers to learn, connect, and build confidence in a welcoming environment.
Tiara Rado is also home to one of the CGA's most impactful youth initiatives. Alongside neighboring Bookcliff Country Club, the course serves as the Grand Junction chapter of the Solich Caddie & Leadership Academy, helping young people develop leadership skills, gain work experience, and discover opportunities through the game of golf.
The program has expanded the reach of caddying on the Western Slope while creating pathways for personal growth and future success for local youth.
As beautiful as the golf is, Tiara Rado's natural setting is equally impressive.
As a certified member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, the course provides habitat for a remarkable variety of wildlife. More than 90 birds fledge from the property each year, and Tiara Rado is believed to be the only location in the United States where all three species of bluebirds successfully fledge.
The result is a golf experience that feels connected to the surrounding landscape, where golfers can enjoy championship-caliber conditions while sharing the course with some of Colorado's most vibrant wildlife.
Whether you're preparing on the expansive 18-acre practice facility, competing in a championship qualifier, participating in a clinic, or simply enjoying a casual round with friends, Tiara Rado delivers an experience that is unmistakably Colorado.
Its combination of breathtaking scenery, community impact, championship history, and commitment to growing the game has made it one of the Western Slope's premier golf destinations.
For golfers visiting Grand Junction, Tiara Rado is more than a stop along the way—it's a destination worth experiencing for yourself.
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