Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club

Harrison, ID • Private

4.7

Panelists

131 Reviews

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Photo by Stephen Szurlej

2 / 4

3 / 4

Stephen Szurlej

4 / 4

Stephen Szurlej

Overview

When it won in 2008, Gozzer Ranch was the 13th Best New Course triumph for architect Tom Fazio. Gozzer won in part because of its gorgeous views of Lake Coeur d’Alene to the north and west, and the panoramic farm valley to the east. Little details elevate the architecture of Gozzer Ranch: a slight false-right-front edge on the first green, the backboard slope behind the sixth green, the fairway contouring on the dual-fairway drivable par-4 12th that kicks even a short drive to the base of the putting surface. Its shaggy-edged bunkers are more than mere set decorations. Some define targets off the tee; other pose options and challenges.

About

Holes 18

Length 7317

Slope 144

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 2007

Designer Thomas Fazio, ASGCA

Awards

Ranking history:

100 Greatest: Ranked since 2013.
2023-'24 ranking: 37th.
Previous ranking: 31st.
Highest ranking: Ranked 27th, 2013-'14.

Best in State: Ranked first from 2011 to current.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.7

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.7305

Character

7.8732

Challenge

7.6152

Layout Variety

7.8676

Fun

7.7824

Aesthetics

8.1405

Conditioning

7.8046

Reviews

1 / 8

Review

“This course presents a combination of beautiful surroundings, strategy, variety and challenge. Beautiful aesthetics are the first thing you notice once out on the course. Hilly conditions with Lake Couer D'Alene as a backdrop on many holes, as well as the bright colors throughout the course (green grass, blue water, golden fescue and black lava rock) offer a beautiful canvass on which to play your round. The course is not all beauty though in that it offers a great challenge. Well placed bunkers off the tee and around the greens will catch errant shots. The greens were fast, and you must be on the proper side of the hole to avoid three putting."

2022

2 / 8

Review

“One of Fazio’s best layouts, set in hilly terrain at an exclusive private club located 30 minutes south of Coeur d’ Alene. The course is in immaculate condition, with generous fairways and very challenging green complexes."

2022

3 / 8

Review

“Views 2nd only to Pebble Beach. Not your typical Tom Fazio design, the elevation changes, views of the lake, and views from clifftop make this course a definite Top 100 candidate."

2022

4 / 8

Review

“Fazio's best course to me and I have played many. Beautiful vistas and great design variety."

2019

5 / 8

Review

“Incredibly scenic with many water views. The 11th and 15th greens have terrific views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The Fazio course is one of his best...lots of variety and a good challenge from any set of tees. The comfort stations are the best I've seen. Most players arrive by private boat or water taxi which adds to the experience. Great service and a unique tree bar at the finish make it a really memorable place."

2019

6 / 8

Review

“A Fazio masterpiece. This course compliments the summer vibe around Coeur d'Alene. Such a great routing and superb conditioning. The vistas framing some of the holes are absolutely amazing. And, the infinity green on 11 plays with the mind in such a fun way. Oh, and the comfort stations are the best stocked that I have seen. Wouldn't be exaggerating to say that there are at least a hundred different items to choose from in term of food and drink. Home of the 10 pound round."

2018

7 / 8

Review

“Such a pure course with amazing views and facilities. So many of the little things are done right and you should never turn down the chance to play here."

2018

8 / 8