Sun Valley Resort

Village Way,

Sun Valley, Idaho 83353

  • Office

    +1 (208) 622 4111
  • Pro shop

    +1 (208) 622 2251
  • Golf pro

    Jeff Petersen (Director of Golf) / Dominick Conti (Head PGA Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Open countryside and residential.

  • Designer:

    Opened in 1974, Robert Trent Jones Sr designed the front-nine, and his son Robert Trent Jones Jr designed the back-nine.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7214
6056
5149
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.4
68.3
69.5

At the same location:

Above distances are for the Elkhorn course. Also at Sun Valley are the 18-hole championship Trail Creek course (par-72, 6968 yds from back tees) and the 9-hole White Clouds course (par-36, 3605 yds).

Location

Latitude:

43.678899

Longitude:

-114.332335

How to get there:

2.5 mi E of Ketchum / 155 mi E of Boise.

Sun Valley Resort (Elkhorn course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1974

Sun Valley Resort is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses: the resort's signature Trail Creek layout and the Elkhorn course. Like its sibling, the Elkhorn course is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy.

Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

At this Stay&Play venue, the on-site accommodations are located close to the golf facilities.

List of courses: USA - Rockies

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Practice facilities

Good

Where2Stay

  • Sun Valley Lodge / Sun Valley Inn

    2 Sun Valley Rd, Sun Valley, ID 83353.

    +1 (208) 622 4111

    Visit website

    Since 1936, the Sun Valley Lodge has welcomed visitors with elegant amenities and old world charm. The 148-room hotel is a luxury hotel with an adjoining glass enclosed outdoor pool and Sun Valley's famous outdoor ice rink and Terrace. The Sun Valley Inn provides 105 newly remodelled rooms.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Sun Valley (Trail Creek and White Clouds courses).

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Sun Valley (Elkhorn course)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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