
Centennial Course
Centennial Golf Course



About this course
Centennial Golf Course in Nampa, Idaho, was designed by Robert L. Baldock, a Pacific Northwest architect known for his work across the region during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Baldock's designs typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while working within the natural terrain and budget constraints common to municipal and daily-fee facilities. The course serves the Nampa community in Idaho's Treasure Valley, an agricultural region southwest of Boise where flat to gently rolling terrain and irrigation canals shape the landscape. The routing likely reflects the area's characteristic topography, with relatively open fairways and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate shot placement. Water features, whether natural or constructed, often come into play on courses in this part of Idaho, where irrigation infrastructure is woven into the land. Mature trees may frame certain holes, providing definition and wind protection in a climate marked by hot, dry summers and cold winters. Centennial functions as an accessible public facility, serving local golfers and visitors exploring the Treasure Valley. The course offers a straightforward test of golf without severe elevation changes or forced carries, consistent with Baldock's approach to design. It remains a fixture in Nampa's recreational landscape, providing a venue for everyday play, junior programs, and community events in a region where golf is a popular pastime during the warmer months.
Quick facts
- Location
- Nampa, ID, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert L. Baldock
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,655 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.7/130
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Centennial Golf Course lies in Nampa, Idaho, a short twenty-minute drive west of Boise Airport (BOI), the region's primary commercial gateway. The route follows Interstate 84 through the broad Treasure Valley, where high desert plains stretch beneath the distant Owyhee Mountains, the landscape shifting from urban sprawl to the quieter agricultural outskirts of Idaho's Canyon County. Nampa Municipal Airport serves private arrivals seeking a closer touchdown, though most visitors find the drive from Boise both effortless and visually grounding - a gentle descent into the unpretentious heart of southwestern Idaho's golf country.

FAQ
Common questions about Centennial
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Centennial has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Centennial was designed by Robert L. Baldock.
Yes. Centennial is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Centennial is 72.
Centennial plays 6,655 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Centennial is 130.




