Plan Your Whitefish Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Mountain golf on the doorstep of Glacier National Park

Whitefish is a charming ski-town-turned-summer-haven with knockout mountain courses, a walkable downtown strip, and Glacier National Park 30 minutes away. The combination of affordable mountain golf, jaw-dropping scenery, and genuine Montana hospitality makes it a sleeper TDF pick.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Whitefish — curated for groups.

5 coursesSummerGPI (15 min drive)10-50k population

Courses

Whitefish Lake Golf Club - North

Premium

Classic 36-hole facility with the North course winding through towering pines along Whitefish Lake

$75-$99mountainPar 72 · 6,556 ydsWalkableLOCALS' FAVORITE

Whitefish Lake Golf Club - South

Solid

Shorter but sneaky; more open layout with Flathead Valley views

$55-$79mountainPar 71 · 6,063 ydsWalkable

Meadow Lake Golf Resort

Solid

Resort course near Columbia Falls with wide fairways and mountain panoramas

$49-$79mountainPar 72 · 6,700 ydsWalkableBEST VALUE

Eagle Bend Golf Club

Premium

27 holes with a Nicklaus-designed nine on Flathead Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi

$65-$95mountainPar 72 · 6,800 ydsDESIGNER CLASSIC

Northern Pines Golf Club

Solid

Well-conditioned daily-fee course through dense Montana forest; great value

$45-$65mountainPar 72 · 6,500 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

lodgeSleeps 10-16

$800-$1800/night

Whitefish Mountain Resort / Big Mountain area

hot tubfire pitfull kitchenmountain viewsgame roomgrill

cabinSleeps 8-14

$500-$1400/night

Whitefish Lake / City Beach area

lakefrontdockkayakshot tubfull kitchenfire pit

Dining

Whitefish Lake Restaurant

$$$

upscale

Iconic lakeside fine dining in a restored 1930s building; phenomenal steaks and fresh trout

4.6 stars

Tupelo Grille

$$$

southern

Southern-meets-Montana with Cajun influences; great bourbon list and gumbo

4.5 stars

Craggy Range Bar & Grill

steakhouse

Local favorite for big groups; hand-cut steaks and excellent whiskey selection

4.4 stars

Pescado Blanco

mexican

Baja-style tacos and margaritas on Central Avenue; fun patio scene

4.3 stars

Nightlife

Great Northern Bar & Grill

Late Night

dive

The soul of Whitefish — live music, cheap drinks, packed dance floor on weekends

Casey's Bar

Late Night

dive

No-frills Montana bar; pool tables, jukebox, and zero pretension since 1945

Bonsai Brewing Project

brewpub

Local craft brewery with rotating taps and a big outdoor patio; family-friendly early, rowdy late

Activities

Glacier National Park - Going-to-the-Sun Road

hikingfull day$0-$35/pp

One of the most spectacular drives in America; combine with a short hike to Avalanche Lake

Whitefish Lake Boat Rental

boat rentalhalf day$40-$80/pp

Rent a pontoon and cruise Whitefish Lake with coolers full of Montana beer

Flathead River Fly Fishing

fishinghalf day$150-$275/pp

World-class trout fishing on the Flathead; guided drift boat trips for all skill levels

Whitefish Mountain Resort Alpine Slide & Zipline

zipline2-3 hours$25-$55/pp

Summer activities at the ski resort — alpine slide, zipline tours, scenic chairlift rides

Horseback Trail Ride

horseback2-3 hours$65-$120/pp

Ride through Flathead Valley with mountain views; perfect for groups with mixed interests

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