Stock Farm Club

Hamilton, MT • Private

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Overview

Situated in the Bitterroot Valley in western Montana near the Idaho border, Stock Farm Club was developed in part by finance executive Charles Schwab. The club features a Tom Fazio design ranked among the best in the state with terrific views of the Sapphire Mountains. Fazio took advantage of the dramatic setting by creating numerous elevated tees, which we were restored in 2019 along with the greens and bunkers. Other activities at this exclusive private club include fly-fishing, horseback riding and shooting.

About

Holes 18

Length 7036

Slope 148

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 1999

Designer Thomas Fazio, ASGCA

Awards

Ranking history:

Best in State: Ranked first, 2001-'03, 2007, 2015-'16. Ranked inside the top five, 2001-'07, 2015-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 3rd.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.4

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.2619

Character

7.2929

Challenge

7.2382

Layout Variety

7.2191

Fun

7.2691

Aesthetics

7.5437

Conditioning

7.4569

Reviews

1 / 6

Review

“Beautiful views of the western Montana mountains as a backdrop throughout the round. This Tom Fazio design from 1999 tests all clubs in the player's bag. Good variety hole to hole with what side of the fairways and greens that is best for the player to favor as well as good variety on what clubs are required off the tee.....ie you don't have to hit driver off of every tee."

2024

2 / 6

Review

“A fantastic property with the right mix of drama and strategy. While several holes compete for top billing, the drivable Par 4 - 3rd hole stands out for it's strategy off the tee, incredible 360 views and challenging green complex."

2022

3 / 6

Review

“First four holes are just as good as any in the top 75 or so GD top 100 courses. Hole 2 is a particularly good ode (albeit slight shorter) to hole 8 at Pebble Beach. 1 and 10 are cool dueling par 4 downhill holes with one being particularly cool from back tee with breathtaking vistas. Some weaker holes on the back that blend together a bit, especially the par 3s and 4s. Fairly consistent yardages and shots being called to hit by the player. Conditioning was very strong and nicely maintained green surround areas with true rolling greens. Variety, again especially on back, not particularly strong which blends in a bit to the shot options off the tee going down a bit in terms of score."

2022

4 / 6

Review

“Stock Farm is a very high-end private club with a beautiful Fazio design. The course is beautiful, immaculate, and one of Fazio's stronger designs. Worth a visit if in Montana, even if it requires extra driving!"

2021

5 / 6

Review

“great setting, every hole is different. A course I could play everyday and enjoy the experience."

2020

6 / 6

Review

“A good Fazio layout that takes advantage of the trees and valleys. The clubhouse is a big log structure loaded with western art and atmosphere. A first class operation from top to bottom."

2018