| For a golf fanatic, nothing makes a more perfect | | | | championship course and 18-hole putting course |
| gift than spending time out on the links enjoying | | | | designed by Tom Weiskopf. |
| the crisp, fresh air and the beautiful scenery. In | | | | Crane Creek Golf Course |
| Idaho, golf resorts and towns provide the picture | | | | Opened in 1962, Crane Creek has a slope of 124 |
| perfect scenery, well-designed links and luxurious | | | | and a course rating of 70.8 featuring bent grass. |
| lodgings along with a wide range of activities. Here | | | | The full 71 par 6,594-yard course is the brainchild |
| are the five best locations to enjoy the game and | | | | of Bob E Baldock. In addition to online tee time |
| a vacation at the same time. | | | | booking, they offer gorgeous scenery, golf |
| Headwaters Club Golf, Teton Springs | | | | lessons, and bag/cart storage. Their premium golf |
| Designed by the world famous Steve Jones, Gary | | | | vacations are complete with a full country club |
| Stephenson, and Byron Nelson, this 18-hole course | | | | offering tennis, swimming, dining, events, and |
| varies in length from 5,500 to 7,500 yards. In | | | | fitness center. |
| addition to the well-designed course, you have | | | | Centennial Golf Course, Nampa, ID |
| access to the practice facilities, a full-service pro | | | | Only 20 minutes from Boise are the 18 serene |
| shop, and professional golf lessons. If you are in | | | | holes of the Centennial Golf Course. This course |
| the mood for a shorter game, they also offer a | | | | has a par of 72 for its 6,700 yards. Naturally |
| 9-hole course (par 3). In fact, Golf Digest | | | | carved features and manmade water hazards |
| Magazine and Golfweek Magazine were so pleased | | | | accent the fairways and greens make the game |
| with the course they named it #3 in Idaho and | | | | as relaxing as it is entertaining. They also have a |
| #23 for Best New Courses. | | | | pro-shop, practice range, and clubhouse with a |
| Pinecrest Golf Club, Idaho Falls | | | | great view -- another great addition to Idaho golf |
| William H Tucker designed the Pinecrest course | | | | vacations. |
| opening it in 1936. It is a stunning par 70 course | | | | Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course |
| coated in luscious blue grass. It has a slope rating | | | | The Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course is a must for |
| of 116 and the course itself is rated at 69.5. In all, | | | | those enjoying a holiday in the area. The 5,234 |
| this course features a full 18-holes and 6,419 | | | | yards offer golfers 18 holes with a par of 68. The |
| yards of game to suit every taste. Wide fairways | | | | blue grass course is rated at 64.8 and has a slope |
| and medium difficult approach shots tempt golfers | | | | rating of 102. This shorter course and driving |
| from across the country. They also offer online | | | | range opened in 1939 and offers online tee times |
| booking of tee times. | | | | as well as through other nearby golf courses |
| The Club At Black Rock, Coeur D Arlene | | | | often for a discounted rate. |
| Another ideal course for golf vacations is this | | | | These six establishments are all close to Idaho |
| 18-hole course designed by James J Engh, which | | | | golf resorts making it easy to pack in as much of |
| opened in 2003. Close to Idaho golf resorts, this | | | | the game as you like while still providing you with |
| beautiful facility is composed of 7,130 yards with | | | | tons of other activities and beautiful scenery to |
| a total par of 72. The scenery and course design | | | | keep life interesting. Idaho is definitely one of |
| is stunning -- cliffs, hills, greenery, and waterfalls. | | | | America's best-kept secrets when it comes to |
| The community is currently constructing another | | | | planning the ultimate golf vacations. |