Top Idaho Public Golf Courses

🏌️‍♂️ Top Idaho Public Golf Courses

Discover Idaho’s Best Public Golf Courses
Idaho may be known for its mountains and outdoor adventure, but it’s also home to some of the most scenic and accessible public golf courses in the Northwest. From lakeside resort layouts to rugged foothill fairways, the state offers a wide variety of golf experiences for every skill level. Whether you’re planning a golf getaway or just squeezing in a local round, these top-rated courses promise memorable play in unforgettable settings.

(According to Wikipedia & Course Profiles)

1. Circling Raven Golf Club
   📍 Worley, ID

🛠️ Designed by Gene Bates
🏞️ Sprawling across 620 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and Palouse hills
🏆 Routinely ranked among top 100 public courses in the U.S.
💲 Daily fee; affiliated with Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort
🗒️ Course site

2. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
   📍 Coeur d’Alene, ID

🛠️ Designed by Scott Miller
🌊 Famous for its floating green on the 14th hole
🏆 Iconic resort course with lakefront views and five-star amenities
💲 Resort guest or package required
🗒️ Wikipedia | Course site

3. BanBury Golf Course
   📍 Eagle, ID

🛠️ Designed by John Harbottle III
🌅 Runs along the Boise River with strategic shot values
🏌️‍♂️ Former site of Idaho Open
💲 Daily fee
🗒️ Course site

4. Quail Hollow Golf Course
   📍 Boise, ID

🛠️ Built into the Boise Foothills
🏞️ Tight, hilly layout with elevation changes and canyon views
💲 Municipal daily fee course
🗒️ Course site

5. Falcon Crest Golf Club
   📍 Kuna, ID (near Boise)

🛠️ 27-hole complex with championship, executive, and par-3 courses
🌄 Open terrain with mountain backdrops
🏆 Strong regional tournament venue
💲 Daily fee
🗒️ Course site

6. Jug Mountain Ranch
   📍 McCall, ID

🛠️ Designed by Don Knott
🏞️ Mountain course with forest and meadow routing
🏌️‍♂️ Secluded and scenic, highly rated by locals and visitors
💲 Daily fee
🗒️ Course site

7. Warm Springs Golf Course
   📍 Boise, ID

🌳 Riverside municipal course
🏌️‍♂️ Walkable layout, popular with Boise residents
💲 City-owned and affordable
🗒️ Course site

8. Osprey Meadows (Tamarack Resort) (Status may vary seasonally)
   📍 Tamarack, ID

🛠️ Designed by Robert Trent Jones II
🏔️ Routed through alpine meadows and wooded terrain
🏆 Highly praised during peak seasons
💲 Access varies by resort operation
🗒️ Course site

9. Highlands Golf Club
   📍 Post Falls, ID

🌲 Wooded setting with elevation changes
⛳ Friendly and approachable for all skill levels
💲 Daily fee
🗒️ Course site

10. Shadow Valley Golf Course
    📍 Garden City, ID (near Boise)

🛠️ Carved into natural canyon landscape
🌵 Challenging terrain and quirky elevation
💲 Daily fee; local favorite
🗒️ Course site

🧠 Why These Courses?

• 🏔️ Diverse Terrain: Lakeside, alpine, riverside, and foothill golf

• 🛠️ Renowned Designers: Jones II, Bates, Harbottle

• 💲 Public-Friendly: Strong daily fee access throughout the state

• 🏆 Unique Features: Floating greens, panoramic elevation, mountain solitude