Twin Lakes Village Golf Club

Twin Lakes Village Golf Club is a daily-fee facility in Rathdrum, Idaho, designed by Jim Krause. The course sits in the northern Idaho panhandle region, roughly thirty miles east of Spokane, Washington, in an area characterized by rolling terrain, pine forests, and proximity to several natural lakes. The landscape here transitions between the agricultural valleys and forested foothills typical of the Inland Northwest. Krause, a Pacific Northwest architect active primarily in the late twentieth century, designed courses throughout Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, often working with modest budgets to create accessible public golf. His layouts typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural topography and vegetation of their sites. Twin Lakes Village reflects this approach, offering a straightforward test of golf within the constraints of residential development common to the region during its era of construction. The course serves the local Rathdrum community and visitors to the Coeur d'Alene area, which has become a regional golf destination anchored by more prominent resort courses nearby. Twin Lakes Village provides a less expensive alternative for golfers seeking additional rounds in the area. The routing likely takes advantage of elevation changes and stands of mature pines, though specific hole details and yardages vary depending on tee selection. The facility operates as a public-access course with typical amenities for a community layout of its type.