Played today in a great pace of 3 H. Having not played here in over 15 years, I was excited to play here again. I was not disappointed. What Jim Engh has created here, is truly a gem. IMO there is not a bad hole on the course. Personally I do not know how he put this course in on this property. The variety of holes are so unique. The par 3 holes are all spectacular (especially # 17 - 197 from atop a bluff - pic coming and yours truly had a hole-in-one but from W @ 155). # 5 is a downhill par 5 from a bluff, dogleg right, with the green sitting on top of a ledge, 20/30 yards above the fairway (only saw a hole like this once. Furry Creek in BC). # 14 you need to hit a drive between two huge boulders and then the green is at a 90 degree angle from the fairway (wow). I could go on and on about this layout, but I wil shortly submit pics (hard to do from the road). This course is also just beginning to round into shape. The tee boxes were all fine. Fairways were spotty, but gave good lies and roll. Rough was at 1" and a beast. Bunkers were again "crispy" and local knowledge to play them would be helpful. Greens were in nice shape for this time of year and provided good speed. Customer service was excellent at all levels. Good carts with GPS (though to many announcements). IMO this is a bucket list type of course, due to the total uniqueness of the layout. And oh, by the way, just up the road in Glenwood Springs is Lakota Canyon (be there tomorrow) and another Engh gem. Highly recommended.

Off on a UT/CO golf trip. First stop was here, to see an old friend (Memorial Day). We had to play in the afternoon, due to my arrival schedule. Got out around 4 and we finished in 3 hours and had the course to ourselves (fasted golf carts I have ever been in). Had not played here in many years and had forgotten how nice the layout through the canyon is. I found the course just coming into it's spring arising? The tee boxes did not have full coverage, but that did not effect anything. Fairways were just filling in nicely (did find some brown areas) but they provided good lies and good roll. Bunkers were "crispy" but I have found that many of the courses here in this area are like that (but they were not soft). Rough was about 1/2 inch and it was tough. Greens, though they did not look "pristene" were suprising fast and quick all round and fun to play. Customer service was excellent at all levels. While this may not be the best time to play here, I would not hesitate to play in June/July/Aug/Sept (if I can stand the heat). Bet Sept/Oct are just great though?

Was at the VA for an appointment and some volunteer work yesterday and had time to check out the 9 hole course across the street in the back of the property. While this place won't knock your socks off, it is a fun little layout and beats waiting around in the hospital. Small Quonset hut serves as the pro shop (my green fee was $5). Nice little putting green next to the picnic area. You hit off of mats (which do hold a tee if you wish) for each hole. The course is very green and the greens are large and in good shape. The course is not flat and does have some uphill/downhill challenge to it, in addition to the trees on the course. From the W the course "stretches" to 918 yards. From the B 1144. All the holes are named after famous Generals/Admirals. There is also, a beautiful Japanese garden right next to the golf course, if not interested in golf? The course is self supporting and welcomes donations of golf equipment for the many veterans who live on the property. Check it out, if you are in the area. Great customer service from the staff.

Eagle Bend Golf Club is a 27-hole championship course located on the north shore of Flathead Lake. South of Kalispell and easy 20 minute drive.

William Hull designed and built the original 18 holes. In 1995 the Nicklaus Design Group integrated the Nicklaus Nine to create the Eagle 9 and the Bear 9 the consecutive 18-hole course. The Osprey 9 completes the three distinct 9’s. The Osprey plays along the Lake.

The Eagle to Bear is a great blend of holes, using the land and elevation changes. They play inland and not on the lake. Great practice facilities to get warmed up. Nice clubhouse with good food. Played all 27 in about 4 hours. Great course, great views and spectacular scenery. Highly recommended.

Meadow Lake Golf Resort is a beautiful 18-hole championship layout. Lot of elevation changes that break up the course. Lots of tree lined fairways to test you. Great views of Glacier National Park. Nice lakes and streams to challenge you. It is one of only four Montana courses to have been awarded Golf Digest's four and a half star rating. Great rates. Nice island green on 16. Good food in the clubhouse. Great customer service. Must play IMO.

Well if you are playing Wilderness then go play here, as they are only 5 miles from each other. Up for 36? Hard to believe there would be 2 great courses in Eureka MT? Indian Springs Ranch Golf Course is set at the foot of the western edge of of the Rockies only an hour North of Whitefish. The links style public course offers a challenging round. The design of the course fits into the natural movement of the property. Greens and fairways wind their way through the prairie grass on the flats, into the rolling hills and bench lands, across the creek, down to the southern flats and back to the Golf Shop. We're putting fun back into golf. Come out and enjoy the laid back feel of 15 minute tee times. This is a fun course to play.

The South course is across the road from the N. This course has more elevation changes than the N and some beautiful homes to view, in addition to the great holes. Same great clubhouse. Close proximity to Whitefish. If you have time, play 36. Well worth it. The dining at night around the outside bar/restaurant is fantastic.

Whitefish Lake Golf Course complex (36 holes) is located adjacent to Whitefish and Lost Coon Lakes with fabulous mountain and lake views. The large bent grass greens on the North and South Course's are very receptive to a variety shots but are framed by beautiful white sand bunkers. The fairways are lined by magnificent pine and birch trees (and they are mature). There is a great restaurant on site and fully stocked clubhouse. This complex is minutes from downtown Whitefish, if you want to stay there? It also has a fantastic RV campground (on Whitefish Lake) right around the corner from the golf courses. If you like to play 36 (which many of us do) this is the perfect place to do it. 6950 Black 132/71.5, 6530 Blue 128/70.7 and 6138 W 122/68.8. Great golf.

Two Time US Open Champion Andy North built Northern Pines Golf Club in 1996. A unique use of two distinctly different types of land, from rolling Scottish on the front nine to the elevation changes of the serene back nine. At 7100 yards from the tips to 5800 yards from the front tees, this course changes personalities in many different ways. The course is truly unique, from the rolling grasses on the front, to the experience that resembles a quiet walk along a peaceful river of the back nine. A full service golf shop, outstanding practice facility, Deli service and friendly staff, Northern Pines Golf Club is one you will not want to miss.

A Faldo design 1 H N of Kalispell MT and 6 miles S of Canada. Once the # 1 rated private course in MT but now an all year round resort. Great golf course with wide open fairways and large greens. Not to be missed if in the area. Great staff and great food. The now have wonderful lodges/bungalows to stay in. Playing here reminds you why the call MT Big Sky Country. Never had a bad lie all round and the greens were perfect. Sand was unreal. Rough was tough and thick. Lots of water as well. Play it if you are anywhere close.

Buffalo Hill Golf Course is the most popular golf course in the Flathead Valley. Buffalo Hill is consistently on Golf Digest's top courses and places to play. This is truly a "must play" golf curse if you are in the are. Located close to Kalispell’s historic downtown area as well as the all new shopping areas. Interesting hilly layout, with an upper and lower (down along the river) set of 9's. Great set of par 3's and many many tree lined fairways. Great staff and great food in the restaurant. First place I play when coming to Kalispell and Glacier Nat Park.

Played this AM in 3 H. Fairways are getting better (IMO) but they look like they need a lot more water (there appeared to be lot of watering overnight?). But they do provide "decent" lies and plenty of roll. Tee boxes are all fine. Bunkers (in 1) are playable. Rough was about 1/4 inch and sticky. Greens are all in good shape. Customer service excellent at ALL levels.