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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7305 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.0

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Myron Tucker

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

1.6
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Over Priced and Poorly Maintained

This "country club" is by a complete laughing stock in the area. Anyone that plays golf will tell you that this course is garbage compared to other clubs. There are no fewer then 3 types of grasses growing on the greens. Multiple types of sand has been used in the bunkers providing an inconsistent experience, often leading to plugged balls in the face of the bunkers. This course COULD be something special, but the Owners (The Anderson Family) has decided to pocket money instead of taking care of their members. The Clubhouse is also in need of a major upgrade. The furniture is outdated and falls apart. The food is minimal at best.

If you are considering joining this club for the low low initiation price of $40,000 you should be aware of what you are getting into. They are currently going through a mass exit of members because Ownership decided to line their pockets and increase the dues by almost 30%. The previous years increase was 15%. This place is a joke.

The annual dues here are now $11,220 and are by far the most expensive in the area. On top of that, members are expected to spend $800 a year in food. A trail fee for using your own care runs over $1,000. And when you dine at the Club, they charge an 18% service fee to cover "overhead expenses" and still expect you to tip an additional 20% on top of that.

All of their "parties" and gatherings are grossly over priced. Recently, they hosted a "Seafood Extravaganza" for the low price of $200 PER PERSON! They are out of touch and have no idea how to run a club. Mark my works.... This club will fail...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Idaho Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging without being punitive, but there are a couple surprises

I play Spurwing once a year in a corporate event, but I've never thought to review it before... go figure. As a result I have fewer pictures to share than usual.

I like this course, and as a private facility it is very well maintained. For the most part it's pretty straight forward golf and how much defense it offers against par depends on where you tee it up. It's plenty long from the tips, and several holes are set up to protect against average to big hitters with narrowing fairways and bunkers in the landing zones. If; however, you play the member (brown) tees and drive the ball in the 250 range you will likely out-punt the courses coverage on many holes and land in a safer widening fairway... depending on the challenge you want, choose your tees carefully (the pro-shop has a useful yardage book that can help with this).

I mentioned some surprises and that yardage book could come in handy here as well. There are a few holes on the back nine with a creek running through them that is often not obvious or even visible as you prepare to take your shot. I've seen several great looking shots disappear to the players dismay because of an unseen hazard.

The signature hole (which I do have a picture of because I came about 6 inches from acing it this time out) is a great elevated tee par three that plays a little longer than the elevation change might indicate. Gauging the drop and the wind can be tricky. For what it's worth my almost-ace was an 8 iron from 181... which would normally be a hard 7 or an easy 6 for me, so about a club and a half that day.

The only hole I ever hear complaints about is 14, which is a challenge at best and tricked out at worst. There are two ponds and a "perfect" drive (I hit a 245 yard 3w to position "A"... it's a 285 carry to take on the first pond) still leaves a roughly 200 carry over water to the green. I've played with several people who simply play it as a par five and layup in front of the second pond regardless of where their drive winds up.

The service at Spurwing has been great year after year and the food is always great. The course is always in great condition when I've played as well. I can't speak to pace of play since I only play there in corporate events, but I've played very few private clubs with pace issues, so I imagine the same to be true here.

If you get a chance, I'd certainly give Spurwing a run.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

If you get a chance, tee it up

Open on most of the course, plenty of sand with long holes including par 3’s. Greens are challenging and hold well. Water is in play on some holes and tempts you to go for quick rewards. The club house and the food are a must see and try. The stuff is top notch, helpful and polite. One of the best courses in Idaho. The views of the mountains and the natural wild life are all a plus too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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