Simply call the course of your choice, and speak to the Golf representatives at that course for more information.
The Olde Course at Loveland: (970) 667-5256
Mariana Butte: (970) 667-8308
Cattail Creek: (970) 663-5310

Two of the three Loveland golf courses offer leagues at their specific locations. Please refer to the Golf Lesson and League information found at the following link: Golf Clubs & Leagues

Two of the three Loveland golf courses offer lessons at their specific locations. Please refer to the Golf Lesson and League information found at the following link: Golf Lessons

The Cattail Creek golf course is a 9-hole par 3 golf course.
While not easy, the course has shorter-length holes that can be friendlier to a beginner. Also, the course can be walked without too much effort. The best place to practice your skills, however, is on the driving ranges, putting greens and other practice areas.

You can also play the 18-hole courses during times that are not as characteristically busy such as a Sunday afternoon or during twilight after 3:30. Also, The Olde Course at Loveland offers a mini-round during the summer that begins at 7:00 p.m. This time is especially designed for those new to the game, those players golfing as a family, or those who just want a quick, short round. Only 3 - 5 holes are played during the mini-round.

The Loveland golf courses are here to assist you with your journey towards enjoying a lifetime of golf whether you’re a youngster or just a young at heart. You can find the following at all three of the golf courses: Mariana Butte, The Olde Course at Loveland and Cattail Creek.

• Group or private lesson instruction for various levels from the "I’ve never held a club before" to the "could you just help me with this one thing".
• Practice areas that allow you to try out your skills before getting on the actual course. These areas can include putting greens, driving ranges and chipping areas.
• Set of clubs that you can rent for your golf round - saving you an upfront investment until you’re ready.
• When you are ready to make your golf club purchase, our pro shops offer a wide selection of equipment and have qualified personnel that can help you select the type of clubs that are just right for you.

For further information, here is the "Welcome to Golf: A Simple Guide to What You Need to Know to Get Started" (PDF guide)

All of the courses are set up with multiple colored courses or “teeing” areas. As a beginner do not be afraid to play from the forward tees – usually colored yellow and red. Golf is way more enjoyable when you play from the tees that fit your current abilities instead of struggling through playing from the extended yardage tees.

We ask that all golfers report to the pro shop at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time. This allows plenty of time for check-in, perhaps a little warm up on the range, and then arrival at the 1^st tee.

You can register for the tee time systems by completing the Tee Time ID Form online, by visiting the courses and completing a registration form, or by downloading the brochure and mail-in registration form here: Registration Form.
In order to book your times online, you need to go through a simple “First Time Web Users” registration to validate your number for the on line tee time system.
Questions? Call us at (970) 962-2496.

No, not necessarily.  You will be required to use a credit card number to confirm your times if you are not registered.  If you do register you receive a pin number to use with both the telephone system and the online tee times.

This answer has 3 parts:

1. Normal Tee Times: Golfers are able to make a tee time 8 days in advance starting at 7:00 p.m. online or through the automated phone system; in addition, the pro shops will be happy to assist you with your tee time reservation within 7 days.
2. Same Day Tee Times: If you want to play the same day you are calling for a tee time, you must contact the course pro shop directly:
Mariana Butte (970) 667-8308
Cattail Creek (970) 663-5310
The Olde Course at Loveland (970) 667-5256
3. Pre-Reserved Tee Times: You can also pre-reserve tee times 21 days in advance by paying an additional nominal fee per player.  This service is perfect when you want to arrange a guaranteed tee time for those out of town guests, bachelor round, or work-holiday. 

Cancelling/Modifying your tee time: If you need to cancel your tee time or change the number of players, date or time please do so as far in advance as possible by calling the pro shops. By canceling or modifying your time, you show respect to the golf course staff and your fellow golfers and help to keep golf fees down.

There are three easy methods to make a tee time for any of the three Loveland courses:

1) Log on to www.golfloveland.com – and look for online tee times
2) Call the automated tee time registration system at (970) 669-5800.
3) Call or visit the pro shops directly:
Mariana Butte (970) 667-8308
Cattail Creek (970) 663-5310
The Olde Course at Loveland (970) 667-5256 

We do have an instructional brochure and registration form for the automated phone system that you can download here:
"Tee Time How-to"

All three courses have expected pace of play times. Check the course you’ll be playing to see its specific time. By playing within that perimeter you not only have an enjoyable round, but ensure the enjoyment of those on the course with you.
For more suggestions on how to play within the pace of play, download the following brochure: "Pace of Play".