Discover Top Ski Resorts with World-Class Golf Courses

There’s nothing quite like teeing off beneath towering peaks, where every hole comes with a picturesque view. Premier ski resorts double as dream destinations for summer golf, bringing the full package: luxury lodging, spas, pools, fine dining, golf clinics, professional instruction, and practice facilities. With dramatic elevation shifts, refreshing alpine breezes, and the rugged beauty of natural mountain landscapes, these resort golf courses offer a perfect blend of stunning scenery and fun challenges. We’ve rounded up the ultimate list of golf courses at ski resorts, perfect for soaking up the summer sun with a 9-iron in hand and the mountains in full view.

*Cover image courtesy of Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley Resort: Trail Creek/White Clouds/Elkhorn | Sun Valley, Idaho

Sun Valley Resort is home to 3 unforgettable golf courses that bring the magic of the mountains to your summer game: Trail Creek, White Clouds and Elkhorn. Trail Creek, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Top 75 Resort Courses in North America, is a classic alpine-style layout that winds through 6,974 yards of pristine terrain. With a par 72 and a mix of wandering streams and ominous bunkers, it’s a scenic yet challenging course designed to punish any errant shot and test your accuracy at every turn. 

White Clouds delivers a high-elevation experience with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the Wood River Valley, including Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, the Pioneer Mountains, Angel’s Perch and Devil’s Bedstead. With dramatic side-hills, blind shots and plenty of sand, this course offers a bold contrast to its neighbor, Trail Creek. Elkhorn Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., rounds out the trio with 7,214 yards of elevated play across the rolling Elkhorn hillsides. Known for its expansive, undulating greens and more than 100 bunkers, it’s a course that rewards precision and creativity. You can also expect other amenities at Sun Valley, like professional instruction, fine dining, virtual golf, practice facilities, clinics and junior golf.

Whistler Blackcomb Resort: Whistler Golf Club | British Columbia, Canada

The Whistler Golf Club is located at the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in the heart of the Village, framed by the region’s two iconic mountains. Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer – yes, that Arnold Palmer, whose favorite iced tea and lemonade combo became the drink that bears his name – this course is a true alpine gem. Stretching 6,676 yards, the layout blends pristine fairways, billowing bentgrass greens and the natural contours of the region to create a course that’s as scenic as it is strategic. With meandering creeks, shimmering lakes, and just the right mix of risk and reward, it’s a challenge for low handicappers and a joy for casual players alike.

Recognized by SCORE Golf Magazine as one of Canada’s Top 100 Golf Courses and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest’s Places to Play, the Whistler Golf Club delivers a world-class experience from the first tee to the final putt. Off the course, enjoy resort-level amenities including a driving range, practice green, custom club fitting and repair center, the Arnold Palmer Learning & Performance Centre and a stylish indoor/outdoor dining facility. And for a little luxury, don’t miss the on-course refreshment cart and halfway house.

Spruce Peak Resort: The Mountain Course | Stowe, Vermont

Laid out in the foothills of the revered Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield of Stowe, Spruce Peak Resort is the creation of designer Bob Cupp. According to Cupp: “Once every few decades, a spectacular sight for golf appears. Such is the case at the foot of Mount Mansfield in Vermont. There may be no finer collection of short par fours anywhere in America.”

Ranked the #1 course in Vermont by Golf Advisor, the rugged, par-72 design reaches an elevation of 1,800 feet over the 6,411-yard layout. Club members and guests with a qualifying stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak enjoy spectacular rock outcroppings and abundant wildlife while soaking in impressive views of both Spruce Peak and Mt. Mansfield during their round. With one of the highest Slope Ratings in New England at 151, this alpine masterpiece challenges even the most seasoned players. Expect narrow, tree-lined fairways, extreme elevation shifts and well-placed hazards that reward precision and punish hesitation. It's a true test of skill, set against a backdrop that makes every swing worth the effort.

Telluride Ski Resort: Telluride Golf Club | Telluride, Colorado

Perched high in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains at the Telluride Ski Resort, the Telluride Golf Club delivers a truly breathtaking high-altitude golfing experience. Surrounded by the nation’s highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks, it offers an unparalleled setting that combines natural beauty with world-class play. This 18-hole, par-70 course stretches 6,574 yards through alpine meadows, wildflower-strewn fairways, and lush fir and aspen forests. From the opening tee shot at 9,417 feet – one of the highest starting points in the country – your driver might just go farther than ever, thanks to the thin mountain air and a serious elevation boost. It’s not every day you get to launch “pro-level” drives with a 14er as your backdrop.

Encircled by the Sneffels and San Sophia Ranges, with majestic Mount Wilson completing the skyline, every hole is steeped in high-alpine allure. On hole 17, a 92-step climb from the cart path rewards you with gorgeous views of the San Miguel range, a fitting finale to a mountain round like no other. The Club’s practice facility is equally impressive, featuring a 350-yard hitting area with multiple tee boxes, a 7,900-square-foot chipping and putting green and access to professional instruction. While Telluride Golf Club is private, it warmly welcomes guests staying at the nearby Peaks Resort & Spa. 

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