Okay - as mentioned in my previous reviews, I love to golf and try different courses throughout the…read morecountry when just a short drive away. Staying in Idaho Falls for a small wedding, my parents, husband and I decided to spend a morning on the golf course before heading into the festivities. Sand Creek was the course of choice, thanks Dad!, and proved to be pretty much meh.
COURSE: Located in literally the middle of nowhere, we found ourselves lost in just getting to the course. Despite using our phone for directions, google easily rerouted us to the country club, which was not our destination and only added to the frustration in attempting to find the course, and get there in a timely fashion. After doing some map digging, we spotted the course and headed that way! The course itself is nice, well taken care of and provides a variety of greens to challenge all skill levels!
SERVICE: Upon arrival, there was no one to be found. The pro shop window was closed, the bar/restaurant was not open and not a soul in sight. We ended up spotting a woman carrying ice into the restaurant area and inquired with her before she waved down her boss to check us in and provide us with golf carts. She was friendly, but seemed annoyed that we interrupted her set up process. After using the bathroom, we opted for breakfast drinks on the course to loosen the mood, but she was unable to provide us with any hard alcohol, stupid Idaho drinking laws! However, she was generous enough to mix up a few drinks for us, and allow us to "start a tab" and pay after our round! Food is also offered, via order at the counter or call from any spot on the golf course for delivery or pick up once finished! The pro shop attendant was nice, allowed us to start at any time (regardless of our scheduled tee time) and made for quick but friendly interaction.
Just a note: Masks are NOT required/were not required in this county when we played our round (early September) which made for a little bit of an uncomfortable experience. Being from Denver, where our restrictions are much harsher, I was surprised to see no one wearing masks, keeping socially distant or providing additional cleaning supplies. However, keep an eye out in the bar area, the sweet bartender makes and sells her own mask creations!
Although, we had a fun experience, I'd easily choose another Idaho Falls course over this one next time