
Hillcrest Course
Hillcrest Country Club


About this course
Hillcrest Country Club sits in the foothills above Boise, occupying elevated terrain that provides views across the Treasure Valley and toward the surrounding mountains. The course was designed by A. Vernon Macan, a Pacific Northwest architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who worked on several courses throughout Idaho and the broader region. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes playing across rolling ground and incorporating the native vegetation characteristic of the high desert landscape. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with strategic bunkering and greens that reward accurate approach play. The elevation changes throughout the property add variety to the shot-making requirements, and the higher holes offer expansive views that contextualize the course within Boise's distinctive setting between valley floor and mountain backdrop. The conditioning and playability balance the challenges of the terrain with the practical demands of a membership course that sees regular use across the season. Hillcrest has served as a long-standing fixture in Boise's golf community, hosting regional amateur competitions and club championships over the decades. The club maintains traditional country club amenities and a membership culture rooted in the social and recreational patterns typical of established Western clubs. The course provides a test suited to a range of skill levels while preserving the character of Macan's original design intent within the constraints of the foothill landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Boise, ID, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1940
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- A. Vernon Macan
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,810 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Hillcrest Country Club begins at Boise Airport, a compact and efficient gateway that sits just ten minutes from the club's tree-lined entrance in the city's established North End. The drive traces the Boise River corridor before climbing gently into the foothills, where the urban grid softens into quiet residential streets shaded by mature elms and maples. As you ascend toward the club, the high desert valley opens behind you - a reminder that this oasis of green fairways and old-growth pines exists in defiant contrast to the sagebrush benchlands that define Idaho's capital.

FAQ
Common questions about Hillcrest
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hillcrest has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Hillcrest was designed by A. Vernon Macan.
Hillcrest is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Hillcrest is 71.
Hillcrest plays 6,810 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hillcrest is 138.



