via GoogleNorth Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop
North Idaho's Schweitzer Golf Loop is the most underrated couples escape in the inland Northwest, pairing a Nicklaus Signature on Lake Pend Oreille with budget mountain rounds you won't find in any guidebook, 5 courses in our catalog, $$ pricing, fly into GEG, best played April through October.
Under-the-radar second-tier trail north of Coeur d'Alene. Nicklaus Signature at The Idaho Club on Lake Pend Oreille with Selkirk/Cabinet Range views, plus budget-friendly StoneRidge and a rustic Priest Lake round.
What are the top golf courses in North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop?
5 courses
North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop has 5 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by The Idaho Club, StoneRidge Golf Club, and Priest Lake Golf Course. Each anchors a strong rotation for a 3-4 round buddies trip. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$$The Idaho Club
Jack Nicklaus (2008)
$StoneRidge Golf Club
Jim Krause (1974)
$Priest Lake Golf Course
$$Hayden Lake Country Club
John Duncan Dunn (1906)
$Sandpoint Elks Golf Course
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How much does a 3-round North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop runs about $999 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop and how do I get there?
North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop sits in Idaho. The closest major airport is Spokane (GEG), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into GEG, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop?
The strongest months for golf in North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. North Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop averages a 35°F high in January and a 81°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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Build Your TripNorth Idaho / Schweitzer Golf Loop data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.