Idaho · Mountain West
Sun Valley golf trips
Alpine resort golf in a classic Western ski town.
- Best months
- Jul, Aug
- Ideal trip
- 3–4 nights
- Price level
- $$$ · Premium
- Walking
- Mostly cart golf
- Fly into
- Friedman Memorial / Sun Valley (SUN) — ~20 min
Best golf courses in Sun Valley
Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.
Sun Valley Club (Trail Creek)
Resort / publicRobert Trent Jones Jr.'s resort 18, with Trail Creek in play on several holes.
Sun Valley Club (White Clouds)
Resort / publicNine holes with big valley views — a scenic afternoon loop.
Elkhorn Golf Club
Resort / publicMountain course on the Elkhorn side of the valley, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr.
When to go golfing in Sun Valley
The golf season is short — roughly late May through early October — with the most reliable weather in July and August.
- Prime season
- July, August
- Best value
- June, September
- Avoid
- November, December, January, February, March, April
How much does a Sun Valley golf trip cost?
Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.
Value
$900–$1,600
4 rounds · per person
Premium
$1,750–$3,150
4 rounds · per person
Luxury
$3,500–$6,350
4 rounds · per person
Where to stay
- Sun Valley Lodge and Inn
- Ketchum condos and vacation homes
- Elkhorn Village condos
Off the course
- Fly-fishing the Big Wood River
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Ketchum restaurants and Sun Valley's summer ice shows
Getting there
- Friedman Memorial / Sun Valley (SUN) — ~20 min
- Boise (BOI) — ~2.5–3 hr
Sun Valley golf trip questions
When can you golf in Sun Valley?
Roughly late May through early October. July and August are the most reliable; June and September can be cool, especially in the mornings.
Is Sun Valley good for a big buddies trip?
It's better for couples and groups of 4–8 who want a relaxed resort pace. Big buddies trips usually get more rounds per dollar elsewhere.
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Idaho
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Lake-and-pine golf with the famous floating green.
Have a trip in mind? We'll build it around your group.
Tell us where, when and how much golf. We design a day-by-day itinerary with tee times, lodging and a clear per-person price.