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[gbogey]

Probably a long shot but any suggestions for golf within a few hours of Spokane,?  Visiting in July and want to fit some golf in.  I'm dying to go to Gamble Sands but concerned that there isn't enough for my wife to do if she decides not to golf.  Will also spend some time around Couer D'alene / Sandpoint ID area and hope to squeeze a round in there as well?  Any suggestions appreciated.

[Vinsk]

1 hour ago, gbogey said:

Probably a long shot but any suggestions for golf within a few hours of Spokane,?  Visiting in July and want to fit some golf in.  I'm dying to go to Gamble Sands but concerned that there isn't enough for my wife to do if she decides not to golf.  Will also spend some time around Couer D'alene / Sandpoint ID area and hope to squeeze a round in there as well?  Any suggestions appreciated.

The course at Couer D’alene resort is beautiful. I’ve played it twice. The floating island green is quite a hole. The fairways are beautifully  lined with huge pines so that you literally can’t see any other golfers while you’re on each hole. You’ll have a caddie assigned to your group and he’ll do an excellent job of getting you yardage, reading greens. I really enjoyed my time there.

Wine Valley Golf Course in Walla Walla is also a great experience. Links course, wide open surrounded by vineyards with no trees or bushes higher than your waist. Amazing greens, fast and undulating. And of course they serve some great local wines in the little wine bar in the club house. Cheers!

 

[gbogey]

16 hours ago, Vinsk said:

The course at Couer D’alene resort is beautiful. I’ve played it twice. The floating island green is quite a hole. The fairways are beautifully  lined with huge pines so that you literally can’t see any other golfers while you’re on each hole. You’ll have a caddie assigned to your group and he’ll do an excellent job of getting you yardage, reading greens. I really enjoyed my time there.

Wine Valley Golf Course in Walla Walla is also a great experience. Links course, wide open surrounded by vineyards with no trees or bushes higher than your waist. Amazing greens, fast and undulating. And of course they serve some great local wines in the little wine bar in the club house. Cheers!

 

Thanks - any thoughts on whether there are things for my wife to do in those areas?  I'm really enticed by Gamble Sands - that's where I want to go - but not sure my wife will enjoy.

[Vinsk]

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There's some good entertainment at Coeur d’Alene. Wine Valley, the course itself is kinda in the middle of nowhere. Nearby there are quaint lil shops and of course wine tasting. I definitely think Couer would be better if you need entertainment outside of golf. 

Silver Wood is a nice amusement park only 30minutes from the course. There’s also boat trips, spas and lake activities. 

[Jrwatkins7]

There are several nice golf courses in the Spokane area.  Indian Canyon, Hangman Valley and  The Creek at Qualchan are all impressive municipal courses, expecially for the price. The Coeur D Alene resort course was probably the nicest I have ever been on.  Stay at the resort, take the boat to the course and you will not be disappointed.  Its' been a long time since I have been, but I remember that Circling Raven was really nice as well.  It's been three years since i have been, but Gamble Sands was nice, but in the middle of nowhere, not sure what else there was to do, but golf. They were the first course that i had seen that had those "golf boards",  those are fun!  Last year, I played Kalispel G&CC last year (formerly Spokane CC) as part of a stay and play with the Northern Quest casino,  again... really nice-  a lot of history there- course was founded in 1898 and hosted the the first US Women's Open.  You could go down to Pullman and play Palouse Ridge-  another winner.

[gbogey]

For the record I went ahead and played Gamble Sands.  Yes, truly in the middle of nowhere and not much to do there but golf, but it was truly great golf.  Very rare links golf experience and some of the holes were among the most interesting I have played.  I consider it a bucket list trip and would highly advise a visit if you get the chance - great golf, really nice lodging, great food.  If you go make sure you have time for the putting course - we ran out of time and didn't get to finish.  

The only negative is that it is a tough course to walk (and I love walking) but at 7 miles and very sandy soil, it was exhausting.  But overall great two rounds.

[Bloodblight]

On 5/9/2019 at 7:52 PM, Jrwatkins7 said:

There are several nice golf courses in the Spokane area.  Indian Canyon, Hangman Valley and  The Creek at Qualchan are all impressive municipal courses, expecially for the price. The Coeur D Alene resort course was probably the nicest I have ever been on.  Stay at the resort, take the boat to the course and you will not be disappointed.  Its' been a long time since I have been, but I remember that Circling Raven was really nice as well.  It's been three years since i have been, but Gamble Sands was nice, but in the middle of nowhere, not sure what else there was to do, but golf. They were the first course that i had seen that had those "golf boards",  those are fun!  Last year, I played Kalispel G&CC last year (formerly Spokane CC) as part of a stay and play with the website Tangiers casino,  again... really nice-  a lot of history there- course was founded in 1898 and hosted the the first US Women's Open.  You could go down to Pullman and play Palouse Ridge-  another winner.

These are great golf courses. Personally, I've been to Indian Canyon Golf Course, which is known for its impressive layout and affordable prices.