Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
CDA National Reserve delivers a spectacular Weiskopf mountain course perched high above Lake Coeur d’Alene. With dramatic elevation changes, world-class vistas, and a modern, highly strategic layout, it’s a regionally elite club that rewards bold shotmaking and delivers memorable moments from start to finish.
CDA National Reserve is a Tom Weiskopf mountain routing that seamlessly weaves through dramatic Idaho bluffs and forest edges while framing broad panoramas of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The recent rerouting maximizes the land’s bold contours and natural elevation—delivering a strategy-rich test anchored by inventive green complexes, memorable par 5s, and statement par 3s that demand both power and precision. With landing areas designed to reward aggressive play but harshly punish mistakes, the layout offers both playability for members and a true examination for purists. The long-range vistas, risk/reward tee shots, and thematic coherence to the northern Idaho landscape set this course apart.
Tom Weiskopf’s hallmark is let-the-land-lead design, and this course melds his risk/reward philosophy with the wild Idaho topography for a bold modern classic.
A breathtaking, sweeping par 5 that races along bluffs above the forested valley, this hole tests length and composure from the opening stretch. A dominant visual anchor, it’s the purest three-shotter on the course.
Favor the right side with the drive to open up the second; position is critical for setting up an ideal layup and attacking the smallish, well-defended green.
Aggressive players flirting with the left risk deep bunkers and tricky recovery pitches over hazards.
Superbly conditioned—expect crisp fairways, slick greens, and pro-level presentation throughout the season.
Relaxed, managed private club flow—no tee times but call ahead and expect a steady, unhurried round.
Upscale Idaho mountain retreat—luxurious, low-key, and focused on the golf, not the gallery.
Private club standards strongly recommended; collared shirts, no denim, soft spikes.
Mountain weather can shift quickly—bring rain gear and strong sunblock even in summer.
Guest access is strictly controlled; coordinate well in advance, and expect a caddie for trios.
Bring your best ball-striking—the wild elevation will test your club decisions and balance.
Be prepared to snap photos—pine-framed vistas and bluff-top panoramas beg to be captured from multiple tees.
Acquisition and private club relaunch under Frank T.
Tom Weiskopf delivers vision for new routing
Major rerouting and full redesign completed
Public unveil of full Weiskopf layout and new clubhouse
Once a defunct and nearly forgotten golf property, this bluffside acreage was reborn into a private Idaho haven when Frank T. acquired and partnered with Tom Weiskopf. The transformation marks one of the region’s most ambitious course revivals of the past decade.
With the 2023 rerouting, Tom Weiskopf didn’t just polish what was there—he reimagined the land itself. The resulting design lets the dramatic elevation and wild lakeside topography shape a course that is testing, strategic, and visually unforgettable.
CDA National Reserve forgoes traditional tee times in favor of a managed, laid-back start for members and guests, echoing the club’s relaxed-yet-exclusive mountain getaway vibe. Elevated service—literally and figuratively—defines every visit.
Perched hundreds of feet above Lake Coeur d’Alene on wild Idaho bluffs
Underwent a Weiskopf-led course transformation as recently as 2023
No tee times required—just call ahead and show up ready to play
Every group of three guests must play with a caddie, adding an exclusive private club feel
The course’s five par 3s and four par 5s provide knockout variety over 18 holes
Premier public access and acclaimed destination-worthy test
Famous for its floating green and daily play
Accessible, enjoyable add-on in Post Falls
Another luxury modern private, among Idaho’s best
Simple local option for extra holes
Coeur d’Alene or Hayden Lake for the best access, dining, and proximity to the top courses
Courses with the most similar DNA profile — matched by deviation shape across all eight playing characteristics.
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