It’s one of the best sounds in the world. The “clink” as your club connects with your golf ball and sends it sailing accurately toward its final destination. Good company is a major part of this stellar and relaxing equation. So is an outstanding course to challenge to your skills.
But once you’ve finished that 18th hole and find your group not quite ready to give up the banter, the laughter, and the comradery it may be time for you to move onto a 19th hole, a.k.a. the brewpub.
Idaho offers a great selection of premier public courses scattered across the state, with fantastic scenery and courses to challenge every skill level. Idaho also has a growing (and delicious) microbrewery scene that should not be missed.
So load up your clubs and your buds… and head to the nearest brewpub to satisfy your beer-thirty cravings with all the uniquely cool, crisp and refreshing beers Idaho has to offer.
Boise
Quail Hollow Golf Course
This municipal golf course is located in the Boise Foothills and features an 18-hole par 70 layout.
When you’re ready for refreshments:
Highlands Hollow Brew House
Distance: 2.6 miles
Drive Time: 7 minutes
Bella Brewing
Distance: 3.2 miles
Drive Time: 9 minutes
Cloud 9 Brewery
Distance: 3.5 miles
Drive Time: 9 minutes
Crooked Fence Barrelhouse Brewpub
Distance: 5.1 miles
Drive Time: 13 minutes
Warm Springs Golf Course
An 18-hole championship course on the banks of the Boise River.
When you’re ready for a cold drink:
The Ram Restaurant and Brewery
Distance: 2.4 miles
Drive Time: 7 minutes
Boise Brewing
Distance: 2.6 miles
Drive Time: 8 minutes
Cloud 9 Brewery
Distance: 3.4 miles
Drive Time: 10 minutes
Woodland Empire Ale Craft
Distance: 3 miles
Drive Time: 11 minutes
Payette Brewing Co.
Distance: 4.8 miles
Drive Time: 12 minutes
Edge Brewery & Restaurant
Distance: 8.7 miles
Drive Time: 20 minutes
Shadow Valley Golf Club
This course winds through the surrounding foothills and the front nine features a dozen elevations changes.
When it’s time to raise a glass:
Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery (Eagle)
Distance: 6.8 miles
Drive Time: 10 minutes
Crooked Fence Barrelhouse Brewpub
Distance: 8.3 miles
Drive Time: 13 minutes
Eagle
Banbury Golf Course
A challenging 6,890 yard par 71 course that winds around the South Channel of the Boise River.
When it’s time to toast your game:
Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery (Eagle)
Distance: 1.8 miles
Drive Time: 5 minutes
The Ram Restaurant and Brewery
Distance: 4.4 miles
Drive Time: 10 minutes
Sockeye Grill & Brewery (Meridian)
Distance: 4.7 miles
Drive Time: 12 minutes
Star
River Birch Golf Course
Let the natural habitat inspire you while tackling a 6,993 yard, par 73 course.
When you feel the need for hops:
Crooked Flats Brewpub
Distance: 1.2 miles
Drive Time: 2 minutes
Kuna
Falcon Crest Golf Club
You’ll find 27 holes of championship golf and a nine-hole executive course.
When you need a cold, frosty glass in your hand:
Slanted Rock Brewing Company
Distance: 7.7 miles
Drive Time: 15 minutes
Nampa
Ridgecrest Golf Club
This course offers 27 holes, championship practice facilities, and a full service clubhouse.
When you need to wash away the scorecard:
Crescent Brewery
Distance: 3.2 miles
Drive Time: 7 minutes
Slanted Rock Brewing Company
Distance: 9.9 miles
Drive Time: 14 minutes
Caldwell
Purple Sage
18-hole regulation length municipal golf course.
When it’s time to pay up on your course wagers:
Crescent Brewery
Distance: 15.5 miles
Drive Time: 22 minutes
Crooked Flats Brewpub
Distance: 13.5 miles
Drive Time: 24 minutes
There are many more amazing breweries across the state to sip and sample. To tap in to all that Idaho breweries have to offer, check out the Idaho Brewers Trail Map. For a complete list of golf courses in the Gem State click here.
Feature image credit: Boise Brewing
Published on October 26, 2015
