Golfweek names Osprey Meadows Idaho’s Tamarack Resort the best public course you can play | News
Tamarack Resort today announced that Osprey Meadows Golf Course has been recognized by Golfweek as Idaho’s Best Play-Out Public Golf Course and one of the Top 100 Resort Courses in the United States, further cementing the resort’s emergence as one of the top mountain golf destinations in the country.
Originally designed by renowned golf course architectural firm Robert Trent Jones II, Osprey Meadows reopened in 2024 after an extensive restoration and reinvention led by the original RTJ II design team. The 18-hole, par-73 championship course extends 7,447 yards from the tips and features dramatic mountain terrain, waterfalls, wetlands, lakes, island-style greens, bridges and panoramic views of Lake Cascade and Idaho’s West Central Mountains.
“This recognition from Golfweek is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the incredible work our team has put into restoring and improving Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort,” said Scott Turlington, president of Tamarack Resort. “The course is a pillar of Tamarack’s identity as America’s only ski, golf and lake resort, and we are proud that it is recognized as one of the nation’s best golf experiences.”
Located approximately 90 miles north of Boise, Tamarack Resort’s Osprey Meadows Golf Course combines championship-level golf with a fully integrated four-season resort experience. Located at an altitude of almost 1,500 metres, the course offers five sets of tees, a slope of 142, a full driving range, a short game practice area and a social green and putting green of approximately 23,000 square meters – one of the largest practice greens in the region.
Osprey Meadows Golf Course is described as offering unique challenges for players of all skill levels. “The combination of mountain golf, lake views, elevation changes and strategic shot making creates an experience that is both visually stunning and highly playable,” said Chris Peterson, PGA Director of Golf at Tamarack Resort. “Golfweek’s recognition as the best public course you can play in Idaho not only validates the quality of the course itself, but also the broader golf experience we continue to build here at Tamarack.” One of the course’s most distinctive features is the “Double Down” Gambler’s Hole, a unique par-3 19th designed to settle betting and create a memorable final experience for players.
In addition to daily public play, Osprey Meadows hosts tournaments, private outings, local competitions and major championship events throughout the season. The course also anchors Tamarack’s growing collection of summer amenities, including the brand new marina at Lake Cascade, lift-access mountain biking, hiking, ziplining and a vibrant alpine-style village with dining, lodging and events.
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