Sun Valley / Ketchum Golf Trip Planning Guide
Sun Valley combines world-class mountain resort golf with a walkable, upscale village in Ketchum. The courses are stunning, the scenery is jaw-dropping, and the après-golf scene in Ketchum punches well above what you'd expect for a town this size. Premium trip for groups who want scenery and quality over budget.
3 courses · 5 restaurants · 3 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
SUN (15 min drive)
$55–$175
$500/night
3 of 3
~$418/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Sun Valley / Ketchum. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Sun Valley Resort (Trail Creek Course) — mountain, $100–$175 · 4.6★
Robert Trent Jones Jr. design winding through aspens and cottonwoods with Baldy Mountain views
The Kneadery — casual, $$
Ketchum breakfast institution — enormous portions and a group-friendly patio
Sawtooth Brewery Tap Room — brewpub
Ketchum's own craft brewery with a rotating tap list and relaxed mountain-town vibe
Day 2
Sun Valley Resort (White Clouds Course) — mountain, $70–$120 · 4.3★
More forgiving resort course with wide fairways and the same stunning mountain backdrop
Big Wood River Fly Fishing — half day, $200–$350/pp
World-class trout fishing on the Big Wood and Silver Creek with mountain scenery
Enoteca — italian, $
Upscale Italian with a phenomenal wine list in a cozy Ketchum setting
Whiskey Jacques' — saloon · Open late
Legendary Ketchum dive open since 1957 — live music, strong pours, and ski-town energy year-round
Day 3
Bigwood Golf Course — mountain, $55–$95 · 4.2★
Tight mountain course right in Ketchum — beautiful but bring your A game off the tee
Sun Valley Mountain Biking — half day, $50–$90/pp
Lift-served trails on Baldy and miles of singletrack in the surrounding mountains
The Cellar Pub — casual, $$
Bustling underground pub with burgers, beer, and a lively group-friendly atmosphere
The Casino Bar — dive · Open late
Cash-only classic bar with cheap drinks, pool, and a no-frills atmosphere
Course-by-Course Guide
Sun Valley / Ketchum has 3 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Sun Valley Resort (Trail Creek Course)
PremiumRobert Trent Jones Jr. design winding through aspens and cottonwoods with Baldy Mountain views
Sun Valley Resort (White Clouds Course)
SolidMore forgiving resort course with wide fairways and the same stunning mountain backdrop
Bigwood Golf Course
SolidTight mountain course right in Ketchum — beautiful but bring your A game off the tee
Where to Stay
Sun Valley / Ketchum 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.
$600–$2500/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Ketchum village or Warm Springs — walkable to restaurants and bars
$500–$2200/night
Sleeps 10–18 · Hailey or Bellevue — 10-15 minutes south with more space and lower prices
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Kneadery
$$Ketchum breakfast institution — enormous portions and a group-friendly patio
Enoteca
$Upscale Italian with a phenomenal wine list in a cozy Ketchum setting
The Cellar Pub
$$Bustling underground pub with burgers, beer, and a lively group-friendly atmosphere
Globus
$$New American fine dining in a converted church — Sun Valley's best splurge dinner
The Sawtooth Club
$$$$Ketchum's premier steakhouse serving specially-aged grass-fed filet mignon in a rustic-elegant Main Street setting
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Sawtooth Brewery Tap Room
Ketchum's own craft brewery with a rotating tap list and relaxed mountain-town vibe
Whiskey Jacques'
Late NightLegendary Ketchum dive open since 1957 — live music, strong pours, and ski-town energy year-round
The Casino Bar
Late NightCash-only classic bar with cheap drinks, pool, and a no-frills atmosphere
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Big Wood River Fly Fishing
World-class trout fishing on the Big Wood and Silver Creek with mountain scenery
Sun Valley Mountain Biking
Lift-served trails on Baldy and miles of singletrack in the surrounding mountains
Sawtooth Scenic Byway Drive
One of the most scenic drives in America through the Sawtooth Range with hot springs and alpine lakes
Sun Valley Shooting Range
Sporting clays and trap shooting with mountain views — a great arrival day group competition
White Water Rafting (Salmon River)
Class III-IV rapids on the Salmon River — about 60 minutes north but absolutely worth the drive
Getting There
Fly into Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) — it's a 15-minute drive to Sun Valley / Ketchum. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Sun Valley Limo and Mountain Rides). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.