Eagle Bend Golf Club

Eagle Bend Golf Club sits on the north shore of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana, offering 27 holes of golf across three nines: Eagle, Osprey, and Falcon. The facility was designed by William Hull and Jack Nicklaus, with the original 18 holes opening in the mid-1990s and the third nine added shortly thereafter. The property takes advantage of its location in the Flathead Valley, with the Mission and Swan mountain ranges providing a dramatic backdrop to the east and south. The Eagle and Osprey nines combine to form one of the two 18-hole configurations available at the club. The routing moves through relatively open terrain with generous fairways, though strategic bunkering and water features come into play on several holes. Mature ponderosa pines frame portions of the layout, and the design incorporates natural elevation changes that add variety to the round. The course plays at a moderate length suitable for a range of skill levels, with multiple tee boxes allowing golfers to adjust the challenge. Eagle Bend serves as a semi-private facility that welcomes both members and daily-fee play during the golf season, which typically runs from spring through fall given the northern Montana climate. The club maintains a relaxed, accessible atmosphere consistent with the recreational character of the Flathead region, where golf is part of a broader outdoor lifestyle that includes boating, fishing, and mountain recreation.