Teton Pines Country Club, Jackson Hole, Wyoming - an Arnold Palmer-Designed Course and One of the Finest Mountain Golf Resorts in the Northwest

Teton Pines Country Club is an Arnold Palmer design at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which is an area known for its stunning landscapes just outside of Yellowstone National Park. For a mountain course in the shadow of the Grand Teton, Teton Pines is relatively flat and straightforward, and players can see from tee to green on just about every hole.

The front nine holes on the course, which play on its eastern side, are more open, but feature several large lakes. The back nine holes, which play on the western side of the course, play through more mature trees and also include some of the most dramatic finishing holes to be found in the area.

The 18-hole, par-72 course, which opened in 1987, plays to a length 7,412 yards from the longest tees, with a USGA rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 137 on Blue grass.

Some of the most noteworthy holes on the course include Hole No. 4, a dramatic par-4 that plays to 408 yards from the back tees. This hole features water on both sides as it gently doglegs left. Two large fairway bunkers come into play, as well as the hidden lake for any big hitters who drive the ball through the fairway.

The finishing stretch of holes, Nos. 15-18, is said to be as good as it gets. Hole No. 15 is said to be the "toughest hole in Teton County,'' a strong par-4 that plays to 443 yards from the tips. This hole features an undulating fairway and a landing area guarded by solitary a tree in the fairway and a bunker on the right. Approach shots must then play to a green bordered on three sides by water and Aspen trees at the back.

Hole No. 16 is the signature hole for the course, a par-3 that plays to 202 yards from the back tees. This hole curves around water and tee shots must carry the hazard to a green guarded by several small bunkers at the front a one large bunker at the rear.

The finishing hole at Teton Pines is a classic risk/reward hole. A strong par-4, the hole plays to a hefty 472 yards from the longest tees and doglegs right around a water hazard, and golfers must decide how much to shortcut the hole off the tee. Bunkers and trees await errant shots, and second shots must then play to a green guarded by bunkers in front.

Since its opening, Teton Pines has garnered a number of accolades, including being named 3rd Best New Golf Resort in the country by Golf Digest, while also receiving acclaim from GOLF Magazine, Zagat Guide, and Condy Nast Traveler, which ranked it at #9 among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America in 2004.

Practice facilities include a driving range and short-game practice area. The resort also features a clubhouse for dining and relaxing. Other activities at the resort include tennis, a spa, swimming, hiking, fishing, and cross country and downhill skiing in winter.