Spokane Golf Trip Planning Guide
Spokane is the best-value golf trip in the Pacific NW with multiple quality courses under $80 and a surprisingly strong downtown bar and dining scene along the Spokane River. Riverfront Park anchors the city, the craft beer scene punches above its weight, and lodging costs are a fraction of Seattle or Portland.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
GEG (15 min drive)
$30–$175
$350/night
4 of 4
~$311/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Spokane. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Circling Raven Golf Club — parkland, $100–$175 · 4.8★
Gene Bates design through Coeur d'Alene tribal land — consistently rated top public course in Idaho
Churchill's Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$
Classic white-tablecloth steakhouse with a cigar lounge — Spokane's best for a group dinner
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room — patio
Downtown tasting room with an expansive patio and excellent Washington wines
Day 2
Indian Canyon Golf Course — parkland, $30–$55 · 4.3★
Historic muni perched on a basalt canyon rim — routinely named one of the best municipal courses in America
Spokane River Float — 2-3 hours, $10–$30/pp
Lazy river float through downtown Spokane — rent tubes and drift past Riverfront Park
Clinkerdagger — steakhouse, $$
Riverside fine dining with panoramic Spokane Falls views from every table
The Viking Bar — dive · Open late
Legendary Spokane dive with cheap drinks, pool tables, and zero pretension
Day 3
The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course — parkland, $30–$50 · 4.3★
Best-conditioned Spokane muni with Latah Creek winding through the layout
Spokane Brewery Crawl — 3-4 hours, $0–$50/pp
No-Li, Iron Goat, Lumberbeard, Perry Street — all walkable or a short rideshare apart
No-Li Brewhouse — brewpub, $$
Spokane's flagship brewery right on the river with a huge outdoor deck and solid pub food
Hogwash Whiskey Den — whiskey bar · Open late
Speakeasy-style whiskey bar hidden in an alley — craft cocktails and a great vibe
Course-by-Course Guide
Spokane has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Spokane has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$350–$1200 /night
South Hill or Browne's Addition — close to downtown with good restaurants nearby
$400–$1500 /night
Liberty Lake or Newman Lake — 15-20 minutes east with waterfront options
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Churchill's Steakhouse
$$$Classic white-tablecloth steakhouse with a cigar lounge — Spokane's best for a group dinner
Clinkerdagger
$$Riverside fine dining with panoramic Spokane Falls views from every table
No-Li Brewhouse
$$Spokane's flagship brewery right on the river with a huge outdoor deck and solid pub food
Ruins
$$New American small plates in a beautifully restored building — Spokane's best dinner
Frank's Diner
$Breakfast in a converted 1906 rail car — massive portions and a Spokane institution
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Maryhill Winery Tasting Room
Downtown tasting room with an expansive patio and excellent Washington wines
The Viking Bar
Late nightLegendary Spokane dive with cheap drinks, pool tables, and zero pretension
Hogwash Whiskey Den
Late nightSpeakeasy-style whiskey bar hidden in an alley — craft cocktails and a great vibe
Iron Goat Brewing
Award-winning small-batch brewery with a chill taproom atmosphere
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Spokane River Float
Lazy river float through downtown Spokane — rent tubes and drift past Riverfront Park
Spokane Brewery Crawl
No-Li, Iron Goat, Lumberbeard, Perry Street — all walkable or a short rideshare apart
Coeur d'Alene Casino
Full casino with tables, slots, and restaurants — 30 minutes from downtown Spokane
Silverwood Theme Park
Northwest's largest theme park with roller coasters and a water park — 45 minutes north
Riverside State Park Hiking
Bowl & Pitcher suspension bridge and basalt rock formations along the Spokane River
Getting There
Fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG) — it's a 15-minute drive to Spokane. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Spokane Party Bus and VIP Limo Spokane). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.