Avondale Golf & Tennis Club

Avondale Golf & Tennis Club sits along the shores of Hayden Lake in northern Idaho, part of the Coeur d'Alene region known for its forested mountain landscapes and clear-water lakes. The course was designed by Melvin Curley Hueston, a Pacific Northwest architect active in the mid-twentieth century who worked primarily on courses throughout Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. His designs typically reflect the regional style of the era, incorporating natural terrain features and native vegetation into layouts suited to the rolling topography common to the area. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the Idaho Panhandle, with elevation changes, stands of pine and fir, and views across Hayden Lake. Routing on courses in this setting often takes advantage of natural ridges and valleys, with holes playing through corridors of mature trees. The proximity to water provides both scenic backdrop and strategic interest on holes near the shoreline. Avondale functions as a private club serving the Hayden Lake community, which has grown as a residential and recreational destination north of Coeur d'Alene. The club offers both golf and tennis facilities, reflecting the multi-sport country club model common in smaller resort-adjacent communities. The course provides a traditional layout for members and their guests, maintaining the character of mid-century Northwest golf design within a lakeside mountain setting.