Circling Raven Golf Club

Played on 4/14/2025. Weather and course conditions were absolutely spectacular, and we pretty much had the place to ourselves — which was a real treat. My only real gripe was the cart path only rule. The course was nearly bone dry, so it felt unnecessary and honestly a bit frustrating. I came in with high expectations since this course is often touted as the best in Idaho. And while it’s definitely a very good course, I wouldn’t say it completely lived up to the hype — at least not in the way I imagined. It’s well-maintained, with a fair layout: short holes tend to be tighter, while long holes open up nicely. Greens rolled true and had a good amount of slope — challenging but never ridiculous. That said, I was hoping for more of a mountain-style course, with dramatic elevation and timber-lined fairways. There’s a few holes like that, but overall, it’s closer to a rolling meadows type layout I’d say (maybe that’s dramatic). There’s some elevation change, but nothing jaw-dropping imo. Overall, a solid experience, just not quite the mountain golf vibe I had pictured for Northern Idaho.

Wow! What an amazingly beautiful course! Well worth the $179 green fee this, my 292nd course played, resides in my top 10 in scenic beauty and quality of fairways and greens. It is both challenging and fun to play! Chris in the Pro Shop, and Marshals Kirk and Don were most accommodating, friendly and professional. The Pro Shop is well-stocked and restaurant serves a great Club sandwich. I will definitely be back to play this one!

My perspective on Circling Raven will probably be a bit different than most posts, as Kim and I were the 'ride alongs' on the boys golf day! We do this regularly on vacations and have seen many beautiful courses, HECK we live on a golf course with views. ALL staff were very friendly, welcoming, helpful and displayed a sense of humor which was a much appreciated added bonus. Circling Raven itself was a cut above most courses and absolutely breathtaking, every single hole. The way they have married the course to the natural beauty surrounding and throughout the course is exceptional and you never know what you'll see around the next bend or over the next hill. The added beauty of aged wooden bridges, old train tracks, tunnels, blooming crop fields, native wildlife (and on OUR day, those huge fluffy clouds) make this a course we'll be more than happy to crash on any future trips as well. Oh... and least I forget, the boys said the course was in top condition, challenging and made for some hilariously colorful self commentary along the way. Wonderful memories all around.

We were there to watch our daughter play in the high school state tournament. The course was beautiful! The variety on the holes was impressive. The course is long, would highly suggest a cart. The carts have nice features like a small cooler, club and ball wash station, and GPS screens you can order from. I really appreciated the course hosting the tournament. It was an incredible opportunity for our daughter. We will definitely plan to go back and play as a family!

The scope a size of this course is enormous. I love that the course is in front of you. No blind/trick shot necessary. Generous fairways for a short hitter like me. Played from white tees it was less intimidating for a first time player. Good distances between holes. Very fair price.