Golfing the Gem State 2009
McCall Golf Club • McCall, ID
Yardage: 8,973
Today, three, nine-hole courses comprise this 27-hole facility located in the west central mountains of Idaho.
Situated on the fringe of Ponderosa State Park means wildlife are often the spectators as you wend your way through the course. The moderate climate means golfing is often year-round.
The course is great for all levels of play and is an amazing public municipal course. The terrain here is gentle and easy to walk and natural hazards add to the challenge. Club and cart rentals, a full pro shop, a driving range and a full-service restaurant and lounge overlooking the golf course are bonuses. PGA instruction is available from a tour pro and there are tournaments for men and women of all ages.
Weber is known for his patient teaching style and it’s popularly held that there is not a golf swing issue he’s been unable to help students overcome. Center and Weber are available for group or individual lessons and clinics are available for the motivated starting golfer or the one seeking to polish up their skills.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mccallgolfclub.com
208.634.7200
Huntsman Springs • Driggs, ID
Yardage: 6,535
Huntsman Springs was designed and built around a vast network of existing seasonal water flows, wetlands, and wildlife habitat.
In the words of designer David McLay Kidd, there are instances where the back tees are farther from the previous green than would be found on a traditional walking course. The aim of these longer walks is to allow the golfer more interaction with the natural features. Part of his firm's philosophy is "walk if you can, ride if you must" and walking with one of the club’s knowledgeable caddies will certainly be a great way to enjoy your round. Keep an eye out for the bald eagles fishing out of the pond near the fourth tee, it's a real sight to see!
The course ranges in length from 7,800 to 5,500 and there is a set of family and junior tees in each of the fairways as we build the course. The golf course soon to be open in 2009 is planned to be challenging yet appropriate, greens are very large and fairways very wide. Each hole has its own mystery, clues are everywhere such as slopes that direct the ball toward a desired landing area, or toward the green.
The course will feature a private clubhouse with practice facilities, a restaurant and a full service retail shop. The construction of the course is well ahead of schedule with a late 2009 opening possible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
877.354.9660
Lakeview Golf Club • Meridian, ID
beautiful ridgeline view of the Boise foothills. The par-72 course became 18 holes in 2005, and owners renovated the restaurant and other support facilities soon after.
Enjoy beautifully-groomed sand bunkers and challenging lake holes. There is a driving range and a practice facility for warming up before your round, as well as a fully-staffed pro shop, with lessons available.
Grab lunch at the snack bar and regroup for dinner and drinks at the restaurant and recount the day on the patio overlooking the beautiful hills of Boise. There are active men’s and ladies’ clubs too.
University of Idaho Golf Course • Moscow, ID
Withstanding the test of time, the University of Idaho Golf Course was originally designed by Francis L. James and constructed in 1933.
Eagle Hills Golf Course • Eagle, ID
Yardage: 6,602
GOLF Magazine calls Eagle Hills one of the 50 best bangs for your buck in a public golf course, but just because it’s affordable doesn’t mean that this course cuts corners.
Notable for its challenging, undulating fairways, 6,517 yards tip to tip, with a slope of 119 and 70.5 rating, Eagle Hills, in Eagle, Idaho, is just outside of Boise.
PGA Professional and Head Pro Roy Ivey is director of instruction and brings 34 years of golf experience to the greens. With a resume that includes time at the Rexburg Municipal Golf Course, Idaho Falls Country Club, Elkhorn Resort in Sun Valley and Juniper Hills Country Club in Pocatello, Roy specializes in teaching and club fitting.
You can outfit yourself in the pro shop which was deemed one of the best stocked pro shops in the state carrying all the top brands from Callaway, Ping and Titleist and men and women’s clothing from Cutter & Buck and Nike. Custom orders are also available.
Eagle Hills offers leagues for all skill and interest levels from social to competitive and holds as many as 50 tournaments a year.
Monday through Thursday, two players paying only $33 each cover their green fees and a cart after noon. Family Night Five After Five offers $5 green fees for everyone in your group when one or more player is under 17. This offer stands on Saturday and Sunday after 5 p.m.
The beautiful clubhouse has fantastic fare and wedding facilities are available as well.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
208.939.0402
Golf Ranch • Jerome, ID
The season is as long as the yardage here in that its location in South Central Idaho, between Jerome and Twin Falls affords it a solid season from spring to winter and from 7 a.m. to dusk.
It’s also hugely affordable at $22 for fees and $10 carts.
Lying at a comfortable altitude of 3,750 feet, this is a nice course to walk as well.
Golfers from Sun Valley often make the trek because of the high quality of the course as well as the lengthier season.
And, if shopping is on the agenda, Walmart is nearby in Jerome and a full-service mall with a Macy’s and J.C. Penney’s and adjacent major box stores like Costco and Target can be found.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
208.324.9693
