Coeur d'Alene Golf Trip Planning Guide
Coeur d'Alene is a stunning mountain lake town with a golf resort famous for its par-3 island green that you reach by boat. Beyond the resort course, Circling Raven and The Idaho Club offer serious golf. The downtown lakefront packs plenty of restaurants and bars for group nightlife.
4 courses · 5 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Summer
GEG (40 min drive)
$100–$400
$500/night
2 of 4
~$508/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Coeur d'Alene. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club — mountain, $250–$400 · 4.9★
Ultra-exclusive Tom Fazio design overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene — private but member guests can play
Beverly's Restaurant — upscale, $$$$ · 4.6★
7th-floor fine dining at The Coeur d'Alene Resort with panoramic lake views
The Iron Horse Bar & Grill — sports bar · Open late
Downtown sports bar with great energy, pool tables, and a packed weekend scene
Day 2
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course — resort, $200–$350 · 4.7★
Home of the famous floating green on hole 14 — reached by boat, one of golf's most unique experiences
Lake Coeur d'Alene Boat Cruise — 2-3 hours, $30–$75/pp
Scenic cruise or pontoon boat rental on one of the most beautiful lakes in the country
Tony's on the Lake — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.4★
Waterfront steaks and seafood with outdoor seating on the lake
Whiskey Bar (CDA Resort) — whiskey bar
Upscale whiskey lounge in the resort with lake views and a deep bourbon list
Day 3
The Idaho Club — mountain, $125–$225 · 4.7★
Jack Nicklaus design on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille — pristine mountain golf in Sandpoint
Coeur d'Alene Casino — 2-4 hours, $0–$100/pp
Full casino on the Coeur d'Alene Tribe reservation — play Circling Raven and hit the tables
Daft Badger Brewing — brewpub, $$ · 4.5★
Downtown brewpub with creative food menu and strong IPAs
Midtown Bluebird — cocktail · Open late
Hip craft cocktail bar in a converted midtown space — great drinks, cool vibe
Course-by-Course Guide
Coeur d'Alene has 4 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
Bucket ListHome of the famous floating green on hole 14 — reached by boat, one of golf's most unique experiences
Circling Raven Golf Club
PremiumGene Bates design through wetlands and timber on the Coeur d'Alene Tribe reservation — top 50 public course
The Idaho Club
PremiumJack Nicklaus design on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille — pristine mountain golf in Sandpoint
Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club
Bucket ListUltra-exclusive Tom Fazio design overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene — private but member guests can play
Where to Stay
Coeur d'Alene has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$700–$2500/night
Sleeps 12–18 · Lake Coeur d'Alene waterfront or Hayden Lake — 5-15 min from downtown
$500–$1500/night
Sleeps 12–16 · Downtown CDA or East Side neighborhoods, walkable to restaurants and lakefront
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Beverly's Restaurant
$$$$7th-floor fine dining at The Coeur d'Alene Resort with panoramic lake views
Tony's on the Lake
$$$Waterfront steaks and seafood with outdoor seating on the lake
Daft Badger Brewing
$$Downtown brewpub with creative food menu and strong IPAs
Crafted Tap House + Kitchen
$$40 taps, big TVs, and a scratch kitchen — great group gathering spot
Satay Bistro
$$$Southeast Asian-Pacific NW fusion with creative small plates
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
The Iron Horse Bar & Grill
Late NightDowntown sports bar with great energy, pool tables, and a packed weekend scene
Whiskey Bar (CDA Resort)
Upscale whiskey lounge in the resort with lake views and a deep bourbon list
Midtown Bluebird
Late NightHip craft cocktail bar in a converted midtown space — great drinks, cool vibe
Capone's Pub & Grill
Late NightNo-frills dive with cheap drinks, darts, and a jukebox — a group favorite
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lake Coeur d'Alene Boat Cruise
Scenic cruise or pontoon boat rental on one of the most beautiful lakes in the country
Coeur d'Alene Casino
Full casino on the Coeur d'Alene Tribe reservation — play Circling Raven and hit the tables
Tubbs Hill Hike
2.3-mile loop trail on a peninsula right downtown with lake views — perfect morning shakeout
Lake Coeur d'Alene Kayaking
Paddle the crystal-clear lake with kayak and SUP rentals on the waterfront
Getting There
Fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG) (GEG) — it's a 40-minute drive to Coeur d'Alene. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Spokane Party Bus and Coeur d'Alene Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.