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Rochelle Ranch Golf Course was funded and donated to the city by local sheep ranchers Curt and Marian Rochelle—making it a rare modern municipal gift from private citizens.
About
Rochelle Ranch Golf Course, designed by Ken Kavanaugh and opened in 2004, is a public, city-owned 18-hole links-style course. Known for being the longest course in Wyoming at up to 7,925 yards, it features bentgrass greens, elevation changes at 6,800 feet, and wide open vistas. The course is praised for its welcoming staff, challenging wind, and generous fairways.
Caddie Tip
Take extra club on approaches, especially with prevailing winds that can shift quickly at this elevation. Keep your ball below the wind and avoid being overaggressive; trouble lurks beyond most fairways in the sage and scrub. On long par 5s, commit to your layup targets and remember the ball will fly farther at this altitude.
The Main Challenge
Rochelle Ranch’s greatest challenge is distance and wind. The long par 4s and massive par 5s, combined with Wyoming’s constant, often high, winds, require controlled ball striking and sound course management. The open landscape offers little shelter from the elements, and errant shots can run into native areas quickly.
The Good
Golfers love Rochelle Ranch for its open, links-style layout at high elevation, providing expansive views of the Wyoming plains and distant mountains. The variety in hole lengths, strategic use of native grasses, and almost total absence of trees give every round a unique and memorable feel. It’s one of the most authentic and underappreciated pure golf experiences in the Mountain West.
The Not So Good
Players occasionally express concern about the course’s ability to maintain lush fairways and higher-end conditioning throughout the season, especially during dry stretches or when wind is constant. The restaurant has also been noted as inconsistent or closed, limiting food and beverage options before or after a round.
Signature Hole:
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16
Rochelle Ranch’s signature hole is the 16th, a par 5 featuring a dramatic 693-yard layout from the tips. The hole demands accuracy with a long initial drive, followed by a strategic layup or risk-reward approach shot, bordered by native grasses and sand. Strong winds and ample distance make it a true test of both power and precision.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse includes a pro shop, locker rooms, and space for social gatherings. While the independently contracted restaurant has closed at times, basic food and beverage options are sometimes available. Service is praised for being friendly and welcoming to visitors.
Practice Facilities
Rochelle Ranch offers a full grass driving range, a sizeable practice putting green with over 19,000 square feet of surface, and a dedicated chipping area that makes prepping for the round easy and enjoyable.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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