Challenging - The course is not very long, playing 4,571' to 5,374' dependent on pin positions, but it takes a good round to get under par. A 1000 rated round for the only PDGA event so far was a four under 50. This was on the original pin positions. The course can be set up to play 2-3 strokes harder than this.

Awesome Setting - This is a great location for a course. Nice paths and fairways through plenty of trees, some elevation, and a small stream flowing through the middle. The overall ascetics of this course tops any other I have played.

Technical - Trees come into play on almost every shot. Almost every line from every tee has multiple 15' to 30' gaps in the trees to hit. For the most part, any shot more than 50' from the pin will have a good chance there will be trees in play.

Many Different Shots Required - Off the tee there is a good mix of R to L, L to R, and straight shots as the best option. Scrambling to save par will also require consideration of different shot shapes.

Multiple Pins - Every hole now has multiple pin positions.

Very Well Maintained - The local club has some dedicated members that take pride in the appearance and playability of the course.

Tees - Concrete tees provide a good teeing surface. With one exception, they are of adequate size with plenty of run up room for the longer holes.

Playable Rough - Scrambling for par is usually possible for an experienced player on all but the worst tee shot tree kicks.

Tee signs - Each sign has a graphic that is changed when the pin is moved. This is very helpful for the many blind tee shots.

Benches - Each tee has seating.

Questionable Pin Placements - There are several pin placements that are lacking a good option on how to get within birdie range. Extreme shot shaping, excellent luck, 425'+ power, making a 40'+ putt or a combination of these is required to birdie these pins. The course has enough trees to make it challenging enough for anyone without hiding pins behind a wall of trees.

Future in Doubt - The City of Sandpoint purchased the land as a possible site for a new wastewater treatment plant. The plant will not be moved here, so there is a possibility that the land will need to be sold to repay the wastewater fund. There are alternate tees planned if the future of the course becomes more certain than a yearly lease.

No Restroom or Water- A porta potty is brought in for tourneys.

Bugs - Mosquitoes and gnats are heavy during wet times of the year. In most years they are not an issue after the end of June.

Not a Good Course for Beginners - The challenging nature of the course that is a plus for experienced players could be a detriment for beginners.

Slip and Slide - A dense forest canopy and a good amount of foot traffic means there is not much under growth. Wet weather can cause slippery conditions especially on the slopes. There are a few places on the course that can be a little hazardous in dry weather also due to slipping on pine needles and branches on the slopes.

Dogs - The locals let their dogs run loose on the course and do not usually clean up after them.

Blatant Personal Opinions

For me, the course is a little too difficult overall to really enjoy playing day after day. Some pin placements that would allow for more birdie chances would be what I would change to make the course more enjoyable. Let me cut down a dozen trees and move around 10 pins and I could bump my rating to 4.5.

The stream through the middle of the course rarely comes into play. I think that not using it more in the design is a wasted opportunity.

Baldfoot is by far the most technical course I have played. Accuracy is far more important than power to score well.

Absolutely great scenery! Follows a meandering creek with great views of the surrounding mountains. Uses elevation and trees to create a challenging course which makes you feel like you could have done better. Tee pads are great and most holes have multiple pin positions as well as alternate tees (alternate tees are not concrete). Great mix of longer and shorter holes.

Can be swampy in early spring with bugs all year but it is outdoors!

One of the best courses I've ever played out of around 25 total courses played. Don't miss any opportunity to play this course.

This is my home course, I live 2 blocks from the back nine. It is a newer course and every day the guys are making it better. It has come so far in the time it has been put it. All concrete tee pads are in. Alternative tee pads and pins being put it. 9 hole "kids course" has been installed. The place is practically being worked on every day. Picnick tables have been donated . New entry reader board with map of the course was installed.

So I've only been playing just over 3 years now and have this course so close to home is such a blessing . The the trees and technical shots have made me become such a better player.

Lots of bushes, have lost few discs, but it's always being worked on by the crew.

Grow the sport!

Nice tee pads. Very challenging course. It requires side arm, RHBH, thumbers, tomahawks, and good old straight throws. The course was freshly mowed and all tees are clearly marked. We finished playing and wanted to play it again. They ask for a donation of a dollar which goes back into maintaining the course. We all contributed gladly.

Lots of little stumps and roots to trip on so be careful when playing. It takes a player who is flexible with dog legs right left and trees. lots of sap, but that's to be expected on a new course.

Make the drive its well worth it !!!!