Boise Golf Trip Planning Guide
Boise punches above its weight for a boys trip — affordable golf across multiple solid courses, a surprisingly fun downtown bar scene, and enough activities to keep non-golfers happy. Osprey Meadows at Tamarack is worth the drive for a bucket-list mountain round.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
BOI (10 min drive)
$40–$160
$350/night
4 of 5
~$331/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Boise. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Osprey Meadows (Tamarack Resort) — mountain, $85–$160 · 4.6★
Robert Trent Jones II design in the mountains above Donnelly — worth the drive for a spectacular mountain round
Chandlers Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.7★
Boise's best steakhouse with a private dining room that handles groups perfectly
Neurolux — dive · Open late
Iconic Boise dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and late-night chaos
Day 2
Falcon Crest Golf Club — desert, $60–$110 · 4.5★
Best public course in the Boise area — dramatic canyon setting with rattlesnake-avoidance vibes
Boise River Float — 2-3 hours, $15–$35/pp
Float the Boise River through town on tubes — a summer ritual with easy entry/exit points
Barbacoa — steakhouse, $$ · 4.5★
Latin-inspired steakhouse downtown with craft cocktails and a lively vibe
The Balcony Club — cocktail · Open late
Rooftop cocktail bar on 8th Street with a great view of downtown
Day 3
BanBury Golf Course — desert, $50–$85 · 4.4★
John Harbottle design in Eagle with canyon views and challenging elevation changes
Boise Brewery Circuit — 3-4 hours, $0–$50/pp
Payette, Boise Brewing, Woodland Empire, and more — very walkable downtown brewery scene
Payette Brewing Tap Room — brewpub, $ · 4.5★
Spacious taproom with food trucks and a massive outdoor area — ideal for a big crew
Pengilly's Saloon — saloon · Open late
Oldest bar in Boise — dark, loud, and the right kind of rowdy for a guys trip
Course-by-Course Guide
Boise has 5 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Boise has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1100 /night
North End or East Boise neighborhoods, 5-10 min from downtown bars and restaurants
$350–$1100 /night
Bogus Basin Road / East Boise foothills
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Chandlers Steakhouse
$$$$Boise's best steakhouse with a private dining room that handles groups perfectly
Barbacoa
$$Latin-inspired steakhouse downtown with craft cocktails and a lively vibe
Payette Brewing Tap Room
$Spacious taproom with food trucks and a massive outdoor area — ideal for a big crew
Bar Gernika
$Basque pub in the Basque Block — croquetas, lamb grinders, and Kalimotxo (red wine & Coke)
Fork
$$$Upscale farm-to-table in a historic building — excellent brunch and dinner
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Neurolux
Late nightIconic Boise dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and late-night chaos
The Balcony Club
Late nightRooftop cocktail bar on 8th Street with a great view of downtown
Pengilly's Saloon
Late nightOldest bar in Boise — dark, loud, and the right kind of rowdy for a guys trip
Boise Brewing
Neighborhood brewery with a chill patio and solid craft beer in a no-pretense setting
Reef
Late nightTiki bar downtown with strong tropical drinks and a fun group atmosphere
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Boise River Float
Float the Boise River through town on tubes — a summer ritual with easy entry/exit points
Boise Brewery Circuit
Payette, Boise Brewing, Woodland Empire, and more — very walkable downtown brewery scene
Table Rock Hike
Short steep hike to the cross overlooking all of Boise — great morning sweat
Bogus Basin Mountain Biking
Downhill mountain biking at the ski resort 16 miles from downtown with chairlift access
Getting There
Fly into Boise Airport (BOI) — it's a 10-minute drive to Boise. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Boise Party Bus and Premier Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.