Priest Lake Golf Course
Plan your round at Priest Lake Golf Course
Priest Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole public course beside Priest Lake near Hill's Resort in northern Idaho. The layout rolls through forest, ponds and wetlands, with forced carries on several holes, and plays to a par of 72 and 6,177 yards from the Blue tees (70.4 rating, 134 slope). The 186-yard seventh is the signature hole, known as The Rock. The course opened with nine holes in 1968 and grew to 18 in 2003.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Priest Lake Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
315
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
359
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
318
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
401
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
150
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
316
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
198
yds ·Yellow
The signature hole, a 186-yard par 3 known as The Rock.
Hole 8
499
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
368
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
221
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
168
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
372
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
277
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
457
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
106
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
219
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
142
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
433
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Yellow | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 335 | 315 | 315 | 290 | 290 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 382 | 359 | 359 | 256 | 256 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 334 | 318 | 318 | 302 | 302 |
| 4 | 5 | 15 | 480 | 460 | 401 | 401 | 401 |
| 5 | 3 | 13 | 166 | 150 | 150 | 109 | 109 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 355 | 316 | 316 | 258 | 258 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 268 | 254 | 198 | 198 | 113 |
| 8 | 5 | 9 | 516 | 499 | 499 | 432 | 432 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 380 | 368 | 368 | 350 | 350 |
| Out | 37 | 3,216 | 3,039 | 2,924 | 2,596 | 2,511 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 345 | 310 | 221 | 221 | 100 |
| 11 | 3 | 14 | 176 | 168 | 168 | 143 | 143 |
| 12 | 4 | 8 | 391 | 372 | 372 | 308 | 308 |
| 13 | 4 | 12 | 441 | 328 | 277 | 277 | 277 |
| 14 | 5 | 4 | 503 | 457 | 457 | 399 | 399 |
| 15 | 3 | 16 | 164 | 143 | 106 | 106 | 92 |
| 16 | 4 | 10 | 333 | 297 | 219 | 219 | 219 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 156 | 142 | 142 | 113 | 113 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 452 | 433 | 433 | 362 | 362 |
| In | 35 | 2,961 | 2,650 | 2,395 | 2,148 | 2,013 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,177 | 5,689 | 5,319 | 4,744 | 4,524 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.4 / 134 | 68.5 / 120 | 66.9 / 117 | 64.7 / 112 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | 72.8 / 134 | 70.7 / 127 | 68.4 / 116 | 66.6 / 111 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book tee times online through the course's booking page
- Expect water and forced carries on several holes; bring extra balls
- Pick a tee by rating and slope: Blue 70.4/134, White 68.5/120, Yellow 66.9/117, Red 64.7/112
- Check the website for the season dates before you travel
Carts & walking
Carts are available to rent and walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
A driving range and putting green are on site, and a teaching pro is listed.
Food & drink
Sandbaggers Bar & Grill is in the renovated clubhouse and serves lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Policies
The season runs roughly from April into mid October, weather permitting. In winter the grounds are groomed as a Nordic ski and snowshoe trail system. Rates and season passes are listed on the course website.
Quick answers
Priest Lake Golf Course at a glance
Is Priest Lake Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Priest Lake Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Priest Lake Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Priest Lake Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,524 to 6,177 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Priest Lake Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Priest Lake Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What are the cart and walking rules at Priest Lake Golf Course?
Carts are available to rent and walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Priest Lake Golf Course have?
A driving range and putting green are on site, and a teaching pro is listed.
What food and drink does Priest Lake Golf Course have?
Sandbaggers Bar & Grill is in the renovated clubhouse and serves lunch, dinner and cocktails.
How do you book a tee time at Priest Lake Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (208) 443-2525.
Where is Priest Lake Golf Course?
Priest Lake Golf Course is at 152 Fairway Dr, Priest River, ID 83856.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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