Distinctly Montana Magazine

MORE TO EXPLORE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR YOUR 2011 MONTANA GOLF ADVENTURES CABINET VIEW COUNTRY CLUB, LIBBY Fairways are fairly flat and easy to walk. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on two holes. (406) 293-7332 ural wetlands that come into play on at least seven holes. HOLE STORY: No. 14 is a short but spectacular par-3 that has a steep drop-off to a tricky putting surface. Pines, a waterfall, and a series of ponds surround it. CONTACTS: (406) 721-0222; www.canyonrivergolfclub.com COTTONWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE LOCATION: Bozeman PARTICULARS: 18 holes, par-71, 6,971 yards TEE TO GREEN: With four sets of tees, this layout offers challeng- es for all levels of play, especially if you have a penchant for cutting corners. Also has a 9-hole par-3 course. GLACIER VIEW GOLF COURSE, W. GLACIER Carved into tree-lined fairways and located near the moun- tains, you can expect some great views. (406) 888-5471 DOUBLE ARROW RESORT, SEELEY LAKE Expanded to 18 holes July 2001, it’s a full regulation course with ample amounts of water and tree trouble. Greens are flat and easy to read. (406) 677-2777 YEGEN GOLF CLUB, BILLINGS It’s a links-style course only with a handful of trees, moderate sand and plenty of aqua in the form of six ponds. Greens are large and usually flat. (406) 656-8099 HOLE STORY: No. 5 is a monster of a hole that has a sharp dog- leg, a drive-killing fairway bunker and a well-placed water crossing that makes its 455-yard length (off the back tees) feel more like a par-5. CONTACTS: (406) 587-1118; www.cottonwoodhills.com EAGLE BEND GOLF CLUB LOCATION: Bigfork PARTICULARS: 27 holes, “Eagle Bend” par-72, 6,711 yards TEE TO GREEN: A semi-private facility for now, the property har- bors 27 holes. The original 18 holes (“Eagle Bend”) were designed by William Hull and a new nine (“Lake Ridge”) was completed by Nicklaus Design. Both tracks feature majestic views of Flathead Lake, the Swan Mountains, and Glacier National Park. HOLE STORY: Eagle Bend’s No. 7, a 450-yard goliath of a hole www.distinctlymontana.com KING RANCH GOLF COURSE, FRENCHTOWN Expanded in 2000 to 18 holes, it’s a fun stretch of golf on the banks of the Clark Fork River. Water trouble can be found on at least five holes. (406) 626-4000 FOX RIDGE GOLF COURSE, HELENA Has an 18-hole par-3 course. (406) 227-8304 FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, FAIRMONT It holds two unique state golf course records: the longest hole and largest green. (406)-797-3000 VILLAGE GREENS GOLF COURSE, KALISPELL A fun Flathead Valley course that is easy on the pocket- book—and on your feet. According to the locals, its greens are usually immaculate. (406) 752-4666 85

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