Top Value Golf Courses Around the US [Golf Channel]

[nevets88]

Golf Channel segment on good bang for the buck courses around the US. At the end, there are suggestions from folks on Twitter.

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginellas-top-value-us-golf-courses/

 

[dove694]

Because I play a lot in the Pacific Northwest I can recommend a few courses in that neck of the woods.

Old Works in Anaconda, MT (near Butte) and Circling Raven near Coeur d'Alene, ID are both awesome courses and green fees are well under $100 in prime time. They are a little out of the way, but definitely worth the trip. 

Spokane, WA is also an excellent destination for quality courses and good value. Indian Canyon is the city's most beloved track and it cost me less than $30 the last time I played it. It is filled with old-school charm, an illustrious history and tons of character. Hangman Valley, Meadow Wood, Liberty Lake (newly remodeled), and The Creek at Qualchan are also solid courses and will cost you about the same amount.

North of the border, The Meadows at Pemberton and Squamish Valley are fantastic alternatives to the renowned (and very expensive) courses in and around Whistler, BC. They offer the same incredible views and fantastic conditioning as their flashy counterparts but green fees peak at about C$60. To me they were every bit as enjoyable as Nicklaus North, Whistler GC, Big Sky and Chateau Whistler and about 1/3 of the cost.

The Cranbrook/Kimberley area of British Columbia is also an ideal location for great golf on a budget. Located about 3 hours north of Spokane, the area boasts 7 phenomenal courses and all of them are under C$100 to play in peak season. Wildstone (Gary Player's only Canadian design), Trickle Creek and Shadow Mountain are the most noteworthy, but Bootleg Gap and St. Eugene Resort are also fun. They all offer SPECTACULAR mountain views and conditions are pristine, so don't leave this little piece of heaven off your "bucket list" if you hit up the Pacific Northwest. 

Hope this is of interest!

[boogielicious]

On 4/20/2016 at 9:58 AM, nevets88 said:

Golf Channel segment on good bang for the buck courses around the US. At the end, there are suggestions from folks on Twitter.

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginellas-top-value-us-golf-courses/

 

I've heard good things about George Wright in Boston. I haven't played there because it is in the city and traffic is tough. I may make an effort this year.

[bkuehn1952]

I don't put any stock in these types of lists.  Matt has not visited or played every golf course in the USA.  How the eff does he think he can select the best value courses?  And what are those rates?  Resident or nonresident?  Weekend or weekday?  With cart or without?  In season or off season?  Is the course packed or can you play in under 4 hours?

 

[No Mulligans]

On 5/6/2016 at 1:48 AM, dove694 said:

Because I play a lot in the Pacific Northwest I can recommend a few courses in that neck of the woods.

Old Works in Anaconda, MT (near Butte) and Circling Raven near Coeur d'Alene, ID are both awesome courses and green fees are well under $100 in prime time. They are a little out of the way, but definitely worth the trip. 

Spokane, WA is also an excellent destination for quality courses and good value. Indian Canyon is the city's most beloved track and it cost me less than $30 the last time I played it. It is filled with old-school charm, an illustrious history and tons of character. Hangman Valley, Meadow Wood, Liberty Lake (newly remodeled), and The Creek at Qualchan are also solid courses and will cost you about the same amount.

North of the border, The Meadows at Pemberton and Squamish Valley are fantastic alternatives to the renowned (and very expensive) courses in and around Whistler, BC. They offer the same incredible views and fantastic conditioning as their flashy counterparts but green fees peak at about C$60. To me they were every bit as enjoyable as Nicklaus North, Whistler GC, Big Sky and Chateau Whistler and about 1/3 of the cost.

The Cranbrook/Kimberley area of British Columbia is also an ideal location for great golf on a budget. Located about 3 hours north of Spokane, the area boasts 7 phenomenal courses and all of them are under C$100 to play in peak season. Wildstone (Gary Player's only Canadian design), Trickle Creek and Shadow Mountain are the most noteworthy, but Bootleg Gap and St. Eugene Resort are also fun. They all offer SPECTACULAR mountain views and conditions are pristine, so don't leave this little piece of heaven off your "bucket list" if you hit up the Pacific Northwest. 

Hope this is of interest!

Coronado is the only one I've played on the list.  It is a great price located in a pricey city. It's hard to get tee times at that price, they have advanced reservations at a higher price The best features of the course is some great views of San Diego downtown across the bay.  Other than that, the course is a nice muni.  In other words not that special.

It is nowhere near as nice as the course in the picture above.

[dove694]

@No Mulligans, that course is Shadow Mountain in Cranbrook BC Canada. It really is quite something! I have attached a few more pictures of it, and one from St. Eugene Resort just down the road. I tell ya - you've gotta hit the Canadian Rockies on your next golf trip, my friend! Especially with the exchange rate being what it is right now. Less than $80 US to play these courses right now! (Hahaha sorry for the shameless plug, but I am lucky to call this place my home)