Boise Golf Trip Planning Guide
Boise punches above its weight for a boys trip — affordable golf across multiple solid courses, a surprisingly fun downtown bar scene, and enough activities to keep non-golfers happy. Osprey Meadows at Tamarack is worth the drive for a bucket-list mountain round.
5 courses · 5 restaurants · 5 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
BOI (10 min drive)
$40–$160
$350/night
4 of 5
~$331/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Boise. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Osprey Meadows (Tamarack Resort) — mountain, $85–$160 · 4.6★
Robert Trent Jones II design in the mountains above Donnelly — worth the drive for a spectacular mountain round
Chandlers Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.7★
Boise's best steakhouse with a private dining room that handles groups perfectly
Neurolux — dive · Open late
Iconic Boise dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and late-night chaos
Day 2
Falcon Crest Golf Club — desert, $60–$110 · 4.5★
Best public course in the Boise area — dramatic canyon setting with rattlesnake-avoidance vibes
Boise River Float — 2-3 hours, $15–$35/pp
Float the Boise River through town on tubes — a summer ritual with easy entry/exit points
Barbacoa — steakhouse, $$ · 4.5★
Latin-inspired steakhouse downtown with craft cocktails and a lively vibe
The Balcony Club — cocktail · Open late
Rooftop cocktail bar on 8th Street with a great view of downtown
Day 3
BanBury Golf Course — desert, $50–$85 · 4.4★
John Harbottle design in Eagle with canyon views and challenging elevation changes
Boise Brewery Circuit — 3-4 hours, $0–$50/pp
Payette, Boise Brewing, Woodland Empire, and more — very walkable downtown brewery scene
Payette Brewing Tap Room — brewpub, $ · 4.5★
Spacious taproom with food trucks and a massive outdoor area — ideal for a big crew
Pengilly's Saloon — saloon · Open late
Oldest bar in Boise — dark, loud, and the right kind of rowdy for a guys trip
Course-by-Course Guide
Boise has 5 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Falcon Crest Golf Club
PremiumBest public course in the Boise area — dramatic canyon setting with rattlesnake-avoidance vibes
Quail Hollow Golf Club
SolidAffordable and well-maintained parkland course that plays fast — solid value round
Shadow Valley Golf Course
SolidLong and flat with tree-lined fairways — a good warm-up round at a budget price
BanBury Golf Course
SolidJohn Harbottle design in Eagle with canyon views and challenging elevation changes
Osprey Meadows (Tamarack Resort)
PremiumRobert Trent Jones II design in the mountains above Donnelly — worth the drive for a spectacular mountain round
Where to Stay
Boise has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1100/night
Sleeps 12–16 · North End or East Boise neighborhoods, 5-10 min from downtown bars and restaurants
$350–$1100/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Bogus Basin Road / East Boise foothills
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Chandlers Steakhouse
$$$$Boise's best steakhouse with a private dining room that handles groups perfectly
Barbacoa
$$Latin-inspired steakhouse downtown with craft cocktails and a lively vibe
Payette Brewing Tap Room
$Spacious taproom with food trucks and a massive outdoor area — ideal for a big crew
Bar Gernika
$Basque pub in the Basque Block — croquetas, lamb grinders, and Kalimotxo (red wine & Coke)
Fork
$$$Upscale farm-to-table in a historic building — excellent brunch and dinner
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Neurolux
Late NightIconic Boise dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and late-night chaos
The Balcony Club
Late NightRooftop cocktail bar on 8th Street with a great view of downtown
Pengilly's Saloon
Late NightOldest bar in Boise — dark, loud, and the right kind of rowdy for a guys trip
Boise Brewing
Neighborhood brewery with a chill patio and solid craft beer in a no-pretense setting
Reef
Late NightTiki bar downtown with strong tropical drinks and a fun group atmosphere
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Boise River Float
Float the Boise River through town on tubes — a summer ritual with easy entry/exit points
Boise Brewery Circuit
Payette, Boise Brewing, Woodland Empire, and more — very walkable downtown brewery scene
Table Rock Hike
Short steep hike to the cross overlooking all of Boise — great morning sweat
Bogus Basin Mountain Biking
Downhill mountain biking at the ski resort 16 miles from downtown with chairlift access
Getting There
Fly into Boise Airport (BOI) — it's a 10-minute drive to Boise. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Boise Party Bus and Premier Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.