Idaho Golf Trail Brochure

For some golfers, the natural beauty at
StoneRidge, set among northern Idaho’s thick
conifer forests and blue mountain lakes, is
enough reason to keep coming back. For others,
it is the pure challenge of the par 71 championship
golf course with just enough water hazards
and white sand bunkers to make even the biggest
hitters play with care. Completely redesigned in
2001 by Frank Burandt, formerly of Nicklaus
Design Group, the course features 7,032 yards
of Kentucky Blue Grass with Bent Grass greens.
Situated at the base of Mount Spokane and
bordering the beautiful Lake San Succi, it
remains a true test for golfers of all skill levels.
www.stoneridgeidaho.com

Home of the Floating Green, the Coeur d’Alene
Resort Golf Course is nestled in the foothills of
the Rocky Mountains on the shores of beautiful
Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho. Ranked
as the #2 resort golf course in the nation, second
only to Pebble Beach, it features fairways that play
from tee to green on a lush carpet of Bent Grass.
Scott Miller designed the 6,803 yard, par 71
course around four distinct geographic features:
an expansive lakeshore, a forested ridge, gently
rolling woodlands and Fernan Creek, a revitalized
trout stream. It is a course playable for families, yet
challenging enough to test the pros. Summer Stay
& Play Packages starting at only $184 per person.
www.cdaresort.com

Circling Raven was created amid a unique blend of
wetlands, grasslands and woodlands. At 7,189 yards,
the par 72 championship layout meanders through
620 acres, with only 100 representing cultivated
ground. Named “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” by
Golf Magazine, “Best Resort Courses” by Golfweek
Magazine and recently named to Golf Digest’s -America’s
100 Greatest Golf Courses- Public Access. On the
back nine, the only hole visible is the hole you are playing.
Wetlands impact play on 13 holes. Natural grasses
balance the wetlands on 16 holes, and surround the
closely manicured Blue Grass fairways and Bent Grass
greens. Take the “Tees and Threes,” challenge, four
par 3s, each over 200 yards from the back tees.
www.cdacasino.com/golf

Withstanding the test of time, the University of
Idaho Golf Course was originally designed by
Francis L. James and constructed in 1933. Nestled
among the rolling hills of the Palouse, vistas of
wheat change with the seasons from emerald green
to amber gold against a mountain backdrop. This
unique course is challenging, offering a variety
of shots from uneven lies to elevated and recessed
greens. The front nine provides scoring opportunities
featuring three par 5s in an open grassland
venue. The back nine tightens up into a narrow
parkland theme, including two difficult par 3s.
The round concludes by running the gauntlet of
the last 3 challenging holes known by locals as
“Heartbreak Ridge.”
www.uidahogolfcourse.com

MeadowCreek public golf resort enjoys one of the
grandest settings in America, with dazzling views
in every direction. Conveniently located in the
heartland of Idaho, 13 miles north of McCall, it
is an easy drive from both southern and northern
Idaho and makes the perfect stopover. The 6,696
yard, par 72 course is situated 3,868 feet above
sea level in the beautiful Meadows Valley, with
the peaks of Granite and Brundage Mountain Ski
Area reaching skyward in the distance. The course
weaves in and out of the pine trees and across the
verdant meadows offering changing scenery and
stimulating golf at every turn. Ranked by men’s
course rating, MeadowCreek is 7th in the state.
meadowcreekgolfresort.com

Jug Mountain Ranch is a world-class course that
respectfully takes advantage of the spectacular
setting nature provided. Enjoy wonderful alpine
links while taking in gorgeous panoramic views
of Jughandle Mountain, the Ranch’s natural wetlands
and old growth forests. The 7,265 yard, par
72 course was designed by Donald Knott, whose
previous work included the widely acclaimed
Links at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach), Rancho
La Quinta, Sun Valley Resort and more than 60
other courses worldwide. The course is proud to
be ranked in 2007 as the second best new public
course under $75 by Golf Digest.
www.jugmountainranch.com

The Whitetail Golf Course is the very definition
of a mountain masterpiece. Designed by twotime
U.S. Open winner Andy North, the course
is carved through dense forest, towering pines
and sweeping meadows. Lush green fairways are
meticulously cut in perfect checkerboard patterns
and give way to large rolling greens. Trout ponds,
white sand bunkers, large mountain boulders and
occasional wildlife compose a variety of expected
and sometimes unexpected obstacles. At more
than 7,200 yards and with a new green #4, the
par 72 will challenge and delight you.
shorelodgemccall.com | whitetailclub.com

A golf experience unlike any other awaits you at
Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort, ranked “#1
Course in Idaho” by Golfweek’s 2008 & 2009
“Best Courses You Can Play” list. The Robert
Trent Jones, Jr. signature course lies in a sweeping
meadow between the forested slopes of Tamarack
Mountain and shimmering Lake Cascade.
While showcasing panoramic views of mountain,
meadow, and lake, the course is spread over 400
acres of varied terrain featuring rolling meadows,
creek crossings, forested holes and abundant
wildlife. The par 72 course utilizes multiple tees
at each hole to provide a variety of lengths—from
7,319 for experienced players to 5,003 for more
casual players.
www.TamarackIdaho.com

Falcon Crest is truly a championship course,
offering challenges to golfers of all skill levels.
With majestic vistas of the Boise Valley and surrounding
mountains and a course design that
blends the natural terrain with water, grass, sand
and stone—each hole is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Located just 10 minutes south of Interstate
84 in Kuna, Idaho, Falcon Crest offers 18 holes
on its Championship Course or an executive
9-hole course designed to test all your best shots.
When you play the 7,089 yard, par 72 Falcon
Crest course on the Idaho Golf Trail, you’ll
discover why Golfweek ranked it as the “#5 Best
Course You Can Play in Idaho” and “Best of the
Best” by The Idaho Statesman for 2007.
www.falconcrestgolf.com

BanBury Golf Club provides golfers with a rare
opportunity to explore one of Idaho’s Top 10
Golf Courses, as rated by Golf Digest. Designed
by John Harbottle III, BanBury meanders around
the South Channel of the Boise River, successfully
uniting golf with the river’s native wildlife
habitat. It is a challenging 6,890 yard, par 71
layout. In 2005, BanBury was the host site for the
U.S. Girls’ Championship, and hosted the 2009
Idaho Open in September. Experience golf at
its finest while enjoying the unique amenities of
Idaho’s capital city.
www.banburygolf.com

Discover what Golf Digest calls one of the best
golf resorts in North America. The Sun Valley
Resort Golf Course comprises three different
courses offering 45 holes of challenging golf for
every level of player.
Trail Creek Course | par: 72 | yds: 6,968
Sun Valley’s signature course, Trail Creek,
promises to provide a challenging round of golf
for every level of player. Robert Trent Jones Jr.
finished his re-design of this traditional alpine
course in 1980 with a full complement of stream
carries and ominous bunkers well positioned
to catch the errant shot. The 6,968 yard, par
72 course has 18 signature holes and crosses the
beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front
nine alone!

White Cloud Course | par: 36 | yds: 3,605
When standing atop the White Clouds, your eye
captures a 360-degree wrap-around view of the
Wood River Valley encompassing Bald Mountain,
Dollar Mountain, the Pioneer Mountains,
Angel’s Perch, Devil’s Bedstead and the home
of Ernest Hemingway. With their breathtaking
views atop a stunning ridgeback, the White Cloud
Course will promise to rival any course in the
country.
Elkhorn Course | par: 72 | yds: 7,214
The Elkhorn Golf Club was designed by Robert
Trent Jones and re-designed in 2005 and
is now under Sun Valley Resort ownership and
management. Sun Valley Resort guests will enjoy
this long, (7,214-yard) course with its mix of
valley holes and those which traverse foothills as
it beautifully compliments play on Sun Valley’s
Trail Creek Course and the White Clouds.
www.sunvalley.com
www.sunvalley.com

Pinecrest is an 18-hole public course with Bent
Grass greens and tree-lined fairways. Designed
by the legendary William H. Tucker, it was constructed
in 1936. Surrounded by open skies and
pine trees, the course was developed with small
greens and slightly sloped hills. Sand bunkers
protect a few greens making a great experience
for golfers. Pinecrest was named best municipal
golf course in Idaho for 2009 by Golf Digest.
www.golfidahofalls.net

Located in the heart of Teton Valley, in the
majestic Yellowstone/Teton area and wrapped on
its southern edge by the Caribou-Targhee National
Forest, Teton Springs is fast becoming the
premier “Stay and Play” resort in Idaho. Anchored
by the 18-hole Headwaters Course, this
private club welcomes guests of Teton Springs Resort
and offers something for everyone. A unique
triumvirate of talent, golf legend Byron Nelson,
Open Champion Steve Jones and architect Gary
Stephenson masterfully crafted both the 18 and
9-hole courses. This unique group understood
Mr. Nelson’s primary design philosophy; a shot
well struck by any golfer should be rewarded.
With 5 sets of tee boxes, the 72 par course is well
adapted for all handicaps. 5,400 – 7,400 yards.
www.tetonspringslodge.com

Teton Reserve is a subtle masterpiece situated
at the base of the Tetons near Victor, Idaho.
Designed by two-time United States Open
Champion Hale Irwin, the Reserve will test every
club in your bag. Featuring excellent bunkering,
outstanding conditions and a specially developed
grass blend called Teton Blue, the course fits
beautifully and naturally into its surroundings.
But beneath its good looks, the 7,426 yard par 72
layout has real teeth, challenging your mind as
well as your body as you navigate its wonderfully
crafted fairways. Strategic elevation changes add
to the interest on several holes. Teton Reserve
is definitely a gem worth discovering – only 25
minutes from Jackson Hole.
www.tetonreserve.com