Idaho Golf Destinations - 2010
Cascade Golf Cpurse
Western Idaho: District I
Fairview Municipal Golf Course
Built in the 1930s, Fairview is a mature course known for its great turf, friendly staff and for being budget friendly. Located in the heart of downtown Caldwell, Fairview is considered a “target
course,” where accuracy is more
important than power.
Stats
Par: 35
Cost: $10.50
Yardage: 2,500
Season: March through November
Facilities: Putting green, 150 yard practice area.
Of Interest: Hosted Idaho’s first Seniors Golf Tournament in 1967.
Contact: 208.455.3090
Cascade Golf Course
Boasting some of the best views of any course in the Northwest, Cascade welcomes not only young golfers, but golfers still young at heart. Blind shots from tee boxes and intimidating water holes make this course a challenge for any golfer.
Stats
Par: 34
Cost: $15 weekdays /$17 weekends
Yardage: 2,566
Season: May through October
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge
and pro shop.
Of Interest: The course runs along the breathtaking Lake Cascade and uses poplar trees as yard markers.
Contact: 208.382.4835 www.golfcascade.com
Central Idaho: District II
Carmela Vineyards
Claiming to be “Idaho’s best kept secret,” the Carmela Vineyards Golf Course in Glenns Ferry winds its way through 30 acres of vineyards and is located along the banks of the Snake River less than an hour away from Boise or Twin Falls.
Stats
Par: 34
Cost: $16 weekdays /$24 weekends
Yardage: 1,957
Season: Year-round
Facilities: Driving range, restaurant, lounge, gift shop and banquet facilities available for weddings and other special events.
Of Interest: Wine tasting and tours available. RV Park with full hook ups.
Contact: 208.366.7531 www.carmelavineyards.com
Gooding Country Club
Opened in 1936, Gooding Country Club offers nice views of the Bennett Hills. The long track includes 4 sets of tees for each hole so you don’t have to hit the same tee shot twice in a round.
Stats
Par: 35
Cost: $13 weekdays /$16 weekends Yardage: 3,198
Season: March through November
Facilities: Clubhouse, pro shop,
practice range and a snack bar.
Of Interest: Offers a free round of golf on your birthday.
Contact: 208.934.9977 www.goodingcc.com
Eastern Idaho: District III
American Falls Golf Course
Opened in 1959, American Falls is known for plush fairways and small greens. The hilly course is considered ideal for newer golfers working on their games.
Stats
Par: 33
Cost: $12 weekdays /$15 weekend
Yardage: 2,310
Season: March to November
Facilities: Clubhouse offering golf
accessories and a lounge.
Of Interest: There are no real water hazards, but the course does offer nice views of American Falls Reservoir.
Contact: 208.226.5827
Challis Golf Course
One of the longest 9 hole courses in the state, and one of the most challenging, Challis Golf Course offers great views of the Lost River Range and is just few miles from the Salmon River.
Stats
Par: 36
Cost: $10 weekdays /$11 weekends
Yardage: 3,184
Season: April through October
Facilities: Clubhouse, driving range and RV Park with full hook ups.
Of Interest: The driving range doubles as an amphitheater for concerts and plays.
Contact: 208.879.5440 www.challisgolfcourse.com
Built in the 1930s, Fairview is a mature course known for its great turf, friendly staff and for being budget friendly. Located in the heart of downtown Caldwell, Fairview is considered a “target
course,” where accuracy is more
important than power.
Stats
Par: 35
Cost: $10.50
Yardage: 2,500
Season: March through November
Facilities: Putting green, 150 yard practice area.
Of Interest: Hosted Idaho’s first Seniors Golf Tournament in 1967.
Contact: 208.455.3090
Cascade Golf Course
Boasting some of the best views of any course in the Northwest, Cascade welcomes not only young golfers, but golfers still young at heart. Blind shots from tee boxes and intimidating water holes make this course a challenge for any golfer.
Stats
Par: 34
Cost: $15 weekdays /$17 weekends
Yardage: 2,566
Season: May through October
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge
and pro shop.
Of Interest: The course runs along the breathtaking Lake Cascade and uses poplar trees as yard markers.
Contact: 208.382.4835 www.golfcascade.com
Central Idaho: District II
Carmela Vineyards
Claiming to be “Idaho’s best kept secret,” the Carmela Vineyards Golf Course in Glenns Ferry winds its way through 30 acres of vineyards and is located along the banks of the Snake River less than an hour away from Boise or Twin Falls.
Stats
Par: 34
Cost: $16 weekdays /$24 weekends
Yardage: 1,957
Season: Year-round
Facilities: Driving range, restaurant, lounge, gift shop and banquet facilities available for weddings and other special events.
Of Interest: Wine tasting and tours available. RV Park with full hook ups.
Contact: 208.366.7531 www.carmelavineyards.com
Gooding Country Club
Opened in 1936, Gooding Country Club offers nice views of the Bennett Hills. The long track includes 4 sets of tees for each hole so you don’t have to hit the same tee shot twice in a round.
Stats
Par: 35
Cost: $13 weekdays /$16 weekends Yardage: 3,198
Season: March through November
Facilities: Clubhouse, pro shop,
practice range and a snack bar.
Of Interest: Offers a free round of golf on your birthday.
Contact: 208.934.9977 www.goodingcc.com
Eastern Idaho: District III
American Falls Golf Course
Opened in 1959, American Falls is known for plush fairways and small greens. The hilly course is considered ideal for newer golfers working on their games.
Stats
Par: 33
Cost: $12 weekdays /$15 weekend
Yardage: 2,310
Season: March to November
Facilities: Clubhouse offering golf
accessories and a lounge.
Of Interest: There are no real water hazards, but the course does offer nice views of American Falls Reservoir.
Contact: 208.226.5827
Challis Golf Course
One of the longest 9 hole courses in the state, and one of the most challenging, Challis Golf Course offers great views of the Lost River Range and is just few miles from the Salmon River.
Stats
Par: 36
Cost: $10 weekdays /$11 weekends
Yardage: 3,184
Season: April through October
Facilities: Clubhouse, driving range and RV Park with full hook ups.
Of Interest: The driving range doubles as an amphitheater for concerts and plays.
Contact: 208.879.5440 www.challisgolfcourse.com
