Colorado is often considered to be part of the Western and Southwestern regions of the United States. In rare cases Eastern Colorado is considered part of the Midwestern United States. Colorado entered statehood in 1876 and was nicknamed the “Centennial State”. It is bordered to the north by Wyoming, to the south by New Mexico and Oklahoma, at the southwest corner by Arizona, to the east by Nebraska and Kansas and to the west by Utah.

The state is well known for its magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 5,024,748 on July 1, 2009, a 16.82% increase since the U.S. Census 2000. Denver is the capital of Colorado and the state's most populous city. Residents of Colorado are properly known as "Coloradans" although the archaic term "Coloradoan" is still used.

There’s nothing like a round of golf in Colorado to make you feel better about your game. Just tee one up and see how far it flies. Colorado has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Peppered through the state, you’ll find award-winning courses catering to any skill level and designed by the biggest names in the game. And nowhere else provides as much scenic variety as Colorado. From beautiful mountain views to links courses, Colorado’s terrain and elevation makes for countless golfing experiences.