Whitefish Lake Golf Club's North course was fashioned in the early 1980s by John Steidel, who returned a decade later to renovate what was called the Mountain nine and add another loop, creating a new 18-hole South course.
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Whitefish Lake Golf Club's North course was fashioned in the early 1980s by John Steidel, who returned a decade later to renovate what was called the Mountain nine and add another loop, creating a new 18-hole South course.
Whitefish Lake (South)
John Steidel designed a simple nine-hole loop in Whitefish, Montana during the ‘80s, however the growing population and tourist desirability of the region brought him back a decade later in order to add 27 new holes to the property. The South Course, consisting of 18 new holes, is the better-ranked of the pair.
Part of this ranking boost comes from being on the water. Holes nos. 6, 7 and 8 are not on the title lake, however, but rather the smaller Lost Coon Lake. The seventh is a par three that will require both a carry of the lake and some accuracy in order to keep your ball dry. The other two holes are par fours that feature the lake all along their left sides, so fade accordingly.
After this, players will head into the hills. The course does not return to the clubhouse after nine, but rather complete its 18-hole loop. It eventually finishes along the Grouse Mountain Lodge, a resort associated with the public-access facility. Combining the South and the North Course at Whitefish Lake makes for a fun day of golf in a region better known for its outdoor endeavors.
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