The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course has received many accolades since opening in 1991. But perhaps the most telling is a #1 ranking in the category of "Beauty and Esthetics'' by Golf Digest magazine.
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho, the course was designed by Scott Miller to offer "a stimulating round of golf, surrounded by a park-like environment.'' The result is a course of lush carpets of Bent Grass, acres of fragrant Juniper trees, striking accent beds of red Geraniums, and the mountainous water challenges provides by the lake and Fernan Creek.
The 18-hole, par-71 course plays to 6,803 yards at its longest, and features several distinctive geographic features. These include gently rolling woodlands, a forested ridge, a lakeshore, and a revitalized trout stream in Fernan Creek. The course has been lauded as playable for families, yet challenging enough to test even professional players.
The course is also home to a truly unique feature - the world's only floating island green. The world-renowned 14th hole features a 15,000-square-foot putting surface that is literally floating and can be repositioned anywhere between 95 and 200 yards offshore. Depending upon moisture content, the green weighs in the neighborhood of 5,000,000 lbs.
To reach the green from the tee, golfers will need some steady nerves and confidence. To reach it for putting purposes, golfers board the Putter Boat Shuttle for a short ride to finish what could be the most unforgettable island green in the golf world. Golfers who complete the hole even receive a Certificate of Achievement on the shuttle ride back to land.
That's one reason the course and resort have been christened "America's Greatest Golf Experience.'' Other accolades included a #7 ranking among Resort Golf Courses in America in the 2009 Golf World Magazine Readers' Choice awards, and a 5-Star Designation from Golf Digest, an honor accorded to only 16 out of the 6,200 courses rated.
Practice facilities are available, including an over-water driving range, 2,400-square-foot putting green, a 3,500-square-foot chipping green, as well as practice sand bunkers. Lessons are also available, and the Golf Pro Shop offers a full line of equipment, as well as unique Floating Green Logo Apparel and gift items.
For dining, golfers can avail themselves of the Floating Green Restaurant & Snack Bar overlooking the famous 14th tee and the island green. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-golf cocktails.
Other amenities and activities of the Coeur d'Alene Resort include hiking, fishing, white water rafting and skiing. The resort also offers a luxury spa and a number of dining options, ranging from casual to five-star gourmet fare.
Guests of the resort stay in lakefront and lake-view rooms and suites to maximize the views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
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