Bozeman's long summer evenings and mountain backdrops make for memorable golf. Four courses sit in town, from walkable public layouts to private championship designs, and a dozen more fall within a two-hour drive, including Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf signatures and a handful of relaxed nine-hole courses perfect for a quick round.
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Bridger Creek Golf Course
Bozeman, base of the Bridgers
Drive
In town
Holes
18
Par
71
Access
Public
Bozeman's scenic public 18-hole course at the base of the Bridger Mountains. Open to all skill levels, just minutes from downtown. A relaxed, walkable layout with mountain views on every hole.
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Cottonwood Hills Golf Club
Bozeman, west side
Drive
In town
Holes
18 + 9
Par
72
Access
Public
Two courses in one place: a championship 18-hole layout and a nine-hole par-3 course that's perfect for beginners, families, or a quick after-work round. The most flexible public option in the valley.
03
Black Bull Golf Club
Bozeman, south side
Drive
In town
Holes
18
Par
72
Access
Private
A Tom Weiskopf championship design on the south edge of Bozeman. Long, challenging, and immaculately maintained. Membership or a member's guest invitation is required to play.
04
Riverside Country Club
Bozeman, east side
Drive
In town
Holes
18
Par
71
Access
Private
A well-established private club along the East Gallatin River. Tree-lined fairways, small greens, and a classic country-club atmosphere. Membership required.
05
Livingston Golf Course
East, Livingston
Drive
30 min
Holes
9
Par
36
Access
Public
A quiet nine-hole course in the Paradise Valley gateway town. Straightforward, affordable, and uncrowded, with the Yellowstone River and Absaroka Range as a backdrop. A great warmup or a relaxed half-day round.
06
Big Sky Resort Golf Course
South, Big Sky
Drive
1 hr
Holes
18
Par
72
Access
Public
An award-winning 18-hole course set in the mountain village of Big Sky. Dramatic elevation changes, alpine scenery, and a course that plays differently every day depending on the mountain weather.
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
West, Fairmont
Drive
1 hr
Holes
18
Par
72
Access
Public
A 6,741-yard layout at a hot-springs resort. Wide fairways and mountain views make it forgiving for higher handicaps, and a post-round soak in the natural hot springs is the real Montana touch.
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Old Works Golf Course
West, Anaconda
Drive
1 hr 30 min
Holes
18
Par
72
Access
Public
Montana's only Jack Nicklaus Signature course, built on the site of a historic copper smelter. The black-slag bunkers are a nod to the site's past. A destination course worth the drive, with five tee options from 5,300 to 7,700 yards.
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Butte Country Club
West, Butte
Drive
1 hr 30 min
Holes
18
Par
72
Access
Private
A private 18-hole course in the Mining City. Rolling terrain, mature trees, and a straightforward test of golf. Call ahead to check guest access policies.
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Anaconda Country Club
West, Anaconda
Drive
1 hr 30 min
Holes
9
Par
36
Access
Public
A small nine-hole course in the shadow of the Pintlar Mountains. Unpretentious, affordable, and rarely crowded. Pair it with a round at Old Works for a full day of Anaconda golf.
Drive times are approximate from downtown Bozeman under normal conditions. Course details, par, and access policies may change; verify directly with each course for current tee times, rates, and membership information.
