Sun Valley Club

This past weekend my father and I took a trip to Sun Valley, ID, to play golf. From the moment we arrived, I could tell this place was special.

After checking in, we headed out warm up and hit the complimentary range balls. Our golf clubs had already been loaded on the cart. There were also water bottles and towels provided on the cart. I have been to resort courses like Sun Valley before but never before had I received service like this.

The practice facilities were amazing. There were the normal amenities, all in good condition, but what was really interesting was the 18-hole mini-golf course! Not your normal permanent, cement mini-golf course but one cut into a real green, with tee boxes and movable pin places. What set the practice area apart even more was the sounds of jazz music coming from the clubhouse patio restaurant.

Views of Mt. Baldy and the Sun Valley Ski Resort were prevalent throughout the course. Out of all 18 holes of the Trail Creek Course only two were generic. The course plays shorter than its actual yardage because of the high altitude but is still challenging with elevation changes and natural streams coming into play on most holes.

The brand new club house was immaculate. I was particularly int rested in the hallway with pictures of celebrities and dignitaries enjoying the Sun Valley summers. A full service bar and lounge with big screen t.v.'s make this a great 19th hole.

Sun Valley has always been known for its excellent skiing, but with a facility like this it soon will be known for its golfing.