Public Golf Courses in Missoula, Montana

If golfing is your passion, then you will love Missoula, Montana. We have many public and private golf courses that you can take advantage of while on vacation, visiting, or when you have a day off from work. There are a couple of things that you will need to keep in mind when planning a day of golf. First, it is recommended that you schedule a tee time at least one day in advance if you want to play at any of the public golf courses, secondly, golf courses are only open during day light hours, and finally, most of the golf courses are closed from November through the end of February.

Missoula Golf Course Option Number One:

Highland Golf Club
102 Ben Hogan Drive
Missoula, Montana 59803
(406) 728-7360

This golf course offers 2900 yards, and is rated as a Par 34, CR-34.4, S-116 course. It offers a public golf course, pro shop, rentals, and full service restaurant.

Prices will fluctuate year to year, but 2006 rates are as follows:

1. Weekday green fees: adults pay $12 for 9 holes and $10 for kids, or adults pay $22 for 18 holes and $18 for kids.

2. Weekend prices are slightly high with 9 holes for $15 and $27 for 18 holes. There isn't a children's discount on the weekends.

3. For a single adult unlimited membership to the Missoula Golf Club the price is $400 for the year. If you will only be using the club's amenities before 4:00 p.m. during weekdays then your membership fee will only be $250. However, this reduced price does not include league participation.

4. The couples unlimited membership is $650 or $425 if you plan to only use the club's amenities during weekdays before 4 p.m. Again the reduced price does not include league participation or activities.

5. If you want to bring your entire family golfing, the family membership price is $650 plus $75 per child.

6. A junior's unlimited membership price is $250.

7. Seniors also receive a discount, with a senior unlimited member being $300, or $225 if they only use the club's amenities before 4 p.m. during the week.

8. Senior couples unlimited membership is $550 or $350 for weekday before 4 p.m. club use.

You don't have to purchase a membership to use the club's facilities. You can also pay as you go. You can buy a punch card for $100 that is good for 10 games of 9-hole golf, or cart rentals. If you need to rent a cart the price is $12 for 9 holes or $24 for 18 holes. Trail fees are assessed if you use your own cart and they amount to $6 per game. If you need to rent a pull cart the price is $2 for 9 holes of golf. Finally, if you need a club towel you can purchase one for $12. Again these prices may not reflect recent changes to prices, but they should give you an idea of how expensive a round of golf at this club will be. For an exact price list, or to book a tee time, please contact the club directly.

Missoula Golf Course Option Number Two:

Larchmont Golf Course
3200 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, Montana 59804
(406) 721-4416

Larchmont Golf Course is the site for the Montana Open and offers 7,093 yards of golfing fun, and it is rated as a Par 72, CR-71.9, S-117 course. They have 18 holes, a pro shop, driving range, two chipping greens with bunkers, restaurant, and outdoor patio. In addition to these amenities this golf course also offers golf instructions, and club fittings. To play on this course the price is $12 for 9 holes or $20 for 18 holes on the weekdays, and on the weekends, like the other courses in Missoula the price increases to $14 for 9 holes and $22 for 18 holes. Like other Missoula golf courses they are open from March 1 through November 1 during daylight hours only. It is highly recommended that you reserve a tee time at least one day in advance to ensure you get a chance to play. In addition to an excellent golf course, this club also offers a club house, driving range, putting green, snack shack, equipment rental, pro shop, golf carts, golf club repair, instructions, locker rooms, and it is handicapped accessible.

Missoula Golf Course Option Number Three:

The University of Montana Golf Course
515 South Avenue East
Missoula, Montana 59801
(406) 728-8629
http://grizzly.umt.edu/golf/

The University golf course is a very challenging and scenic course that is lined with trees, it has wide fairways, two water hazards, small greens, and has a overall flat terrain. It has 9 official holes, however, other tees are available if you want to play to 18 holes. It has 6,450 years, and it is rated as a Par 71, CR-68.6, S-110 course. It is open March 1 through November 1 during daylight hours, and it costs $13 for 9 holes Friday through Sunday, and $23 for 18 holes Friday through Sunday. During the weekday the prices for the general public run $11 for 9 holes and $20 for 18 holes. UM Students receive a discount and only have to pay $8 for 9 holes and $14 for 18 holes. Finally seniors and UM staff pay $10 for 9 holes and $18 for 18 holes. In addition to a great golf course the University Golf Course also offers: a bar and lounge, club house, driving range, equipment rentals, golf carts, golf equipment rentals, instructions, pro shop, putting green, snack shop, and it is handicapped accessible.