53% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Idaho Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Idaho Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Idaho Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Idaho Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Idaho Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hiddenlakesgolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
216 Clubhouse Way, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA
Course Description
The Idaho Club is a public-private golf course located in Sandpoint, Idaho, featuring a renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that offers both beauty and challenge. In addition to golfing, the facility includes a year-round restaurant and venue space suitable for hosting various events such as parties and meetings. The club also provides a seasonal outdoor venue for weddings and golf tournaments, making it a versatile destination for recreation and events. Membership and real estate purchasing options are available.
golf course • restaurant • event venue • membership • weddings • real estate • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
2008
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(179 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Idaho Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests power on long par fives and steady irons on par fours with short par threes adding touch needs, repeating across balanced nines where back side brings extra scoring pressure from higher ratings.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 717089 yards6482 metersCR 74.4Bogey 101.2Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 177 | 450 | 153 | 525 | 439 | 236 | 334 | 558 | 3305 | 536 | 478 | 555 | 471 | 212 | 447 | 199 | 419 | 467 | 3784 | 7089 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704944 yards4521 metersCR 69.1Bogey 99.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 105 | 314 | 92 | 430 | 275 | 130 | 254 | 418 | 2317 | 290 | 329 | 464 | 384 | 114 | 314 | 121 | 350 | 261 | 2627 | 4944 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705783 yards5288 metersCR 74.2Bogey 107.7Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 147 | 393 | 137 | 470 | 368 | 155 | 258 | 470 | 2726 | 315 | 380 | 506 | 414 | 160 | 392 | 182 | 356 | 352 | 3057 | 5783 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Idaho Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
64% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Idaho Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Idaho Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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76% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
63% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim16%
Accuracy12%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Accuracy11%
54% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision31%
Dispersion14%
36% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim21%
Accuracy16%
46% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
61% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Red tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
54% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
70% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
56% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started28% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
41% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory20%
32% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Aim27%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
77% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Idaho Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Idaho Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Idaho Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Idaho Club presents a demanding test. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Idaho Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6016 yards. The back tees extend to 7089.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Idaho Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Idaho Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7089.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Idaho Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Idaho Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7089.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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