Boise · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Boise, Idaho: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
91st of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Flat riverside layout with mature trees and several ponds · J.D. Evans
A flat, walkable city course right along the Boise River, minutes from downtown. Walking rates stay friendly and the wide fairways are forgiving.
Opened 1972 · $ · Slope 115
Tight foothills holes with big elevation change and valley views · Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge
A city course tucked into the Boise Foothills with sweeping Treasure Valley views. The hills are steep, so most golfers take a cart and enjoy the scenery.
Opened 1982 · $ · Slope 129
Course profile
Wide fairways, large greens, very little elevation change · Russ Isbell
A fair, easygoing public course with wide fairways and few hills, so it walks comfortably. A relaxed choice when you want a friendly round close to town.
Opened 1994 · $$ · Slope 113
Holes wind along the south channel of the Boise River · John F. Harbottle III
A well regarded public course in nearby Eagle, set along the south channel of the Boise River. Water comes into play often, with bentgrass greens and a polished feel.
Opened 1999 · $$$ · Slope 125
Long championship layout with water and generous landing areas · Hansgeorg Borbonus
A roomy public championship course just south of Boise in Kuna, part of a larger complex with shorter loops too. It plays long from the tips but stays fair for everyday rounds.
Opened 2001 · $$$
Rolling championship layout once named Idaho's top course · John F. Harbottle III
A championship public course in Nampa, a short drive west, that once topped Idaho's rankings. You get a quality test without the private club price.
Opened 1996 · $$ · Slope 125
