Huntsman Springs Golf Club

Huntsman Springs occupies a distinctive mountain setting in Driggs, Idaho, situated in the Teton Valley on the western slope of the Teton Range. David McLay Kidd designed the course, which opened in 2007 as part of a larger residential and resort development. The property sits at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, where the high-altitude environment and dramatic mountain backdrop create a playing experience quite different from Kidd's more famous coastal links designs. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain, incorporating native grasses, sagebrush, and stands of aspen and pine that characterize the Teton Valley landscape. The course features relatively open fairways with strategic bunkering and natural waste areas, reflecting Kidd's preference for ground-game options and varied approach angles. Water comes into play on several holes through creeks and ponds that thread through the property. The elevation changes are moderate but meaningful, and the thin mountain air affects ball flight in ways players from lower altitudes must account for. Huntsman Springs serves as the centerpiece amenity for a private club and real estate community. The development emphasizes outdoor recreation beyond golf, with access to fly fishing, hiking, and proximity to winter sports at nearby resorts. The course operates seasonally given the mountain climate, typically from late spring through early fall. The Teton views provide a consistent visual element throughout the round, though the course itself focuses more on strategic golf than dramatic elevation change or severe topography.