Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts
Overview
Just south of Jackson Hole, the Snake River Sporting Club is a four-season resort and residential community with a Tom Weiskopf-designed course that embraces the natural contours of the river valley. Set beside the 1,078-mile-long Snake River and surrounded by mountains, the scenic course winds through tall cottonwoods and sagebrush. The signature par-3 15th is nearly an island green, surrounded not by water but by native grasses which beautifully frame the hole against the backdrop of the Snake River.
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Awards
Best in State: ranked 2nd 2019-'24.
Current ranking: Second.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Snake River Sporting Club is a Tom Weiskopf design located near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This mountain course is at an elevation of 5,900 feet and plays 7,533 yards from the championship tees. For challenge evaluation purposes, we used the Hopper combination tees which were 7,156 yards. Although located in the Teton Mountain range, Snake River is situated mostly in a flat valley with only a few elevation changes on the downhill 1st, 2nd, and 10th holes. The front nine winds through a wooded area while the back nine is open with few trees but many natural waste areas. The front nine, due to intruding trees or hole shape, is more suited for a straight ball or a fade as the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 9th holes do not really promote a draw. The open back nine allows bombs away and any shot shape from the tee box. Most greens are accessible with any ball flight, although the 5th, 9th, 12th, 17th, and 18th greens do have some hidden, well protected pin positions that require a lofted approach. There is a good variety of holes at Snake River with 3 short, 9 medium, and 6 long holes, although all three short holes, the par 4 2nd and 5th along with the par 3 4th, are on the front nine. Snake River favors a fade with 8 dogleg right holes compared to only 3 doglegs left (which are all on the back 9). Snake River is nestled on a plateau surrounded by the Tetons with scenic views of the mountains from everywhere on the course. The front 9 is currently undergoing some changes with much of the heavy, impenetrable low growth areas removed, and now just dirt, in exchange for the more benign hazards evident on the final 9 holes. This work on the first 9 holes detracts from the current aesthetic appeal but it should rebound when complete and matches the back 9. Snake River is a difficult but fair challenge for strong golfers with heavily sloped and undulating greens the primary culprit. The mountain elevation shortens some of the holes but strategically placed waste areas and bunkers force precise tee shots. In particular, the par 4 3rd and the stretch of 12-14 are all demanding tee shots followed up by long second shots to tough greens. The 2nd green has a diabolic pin position in the back left on a tiny shelf sloping away into a bunker – the true definition of a sucker pin. Snake River is in generally very good condition although greens were recently aerated and slower than normal while still rolling well and true. Fairways were firm and fast, and bunkers were consistent and well-sanded. Snake River is a fun course to play with 2 dramatically different 9 holes. From tight and wooded to wide open and wind-swept, Snake River provides magnificent views and a stern test of golf in a beautiful setting. It is a definite must-play-if-you-can course in the Jackson area."
Read More2024
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“Beautiful course along the Snake River just south of Jackson, WY. Great variety of short/long holes, and excellent routing."
Read More2024
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“Maybe, "One of the Best Kept Secrets in America". Incredible vistas and scenery with fly fisherman drifting along the Snake River just a few hundred yards from the golf holes and magnificent Teton mountains creating the picturesque walls right and left of the spectacularly layed -out golf course which features a variety of challenging holes including two well bunkered par threes measuring over two hundred yards and a risk-reward downhill par four of 280 yards. The condition of the fast and firm greens and fairways is superb and ideal for not only a scratch player, but the higher handicap. An absolute treat which will provide you with a marvelous golfing experience !."
Read More2023
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“Played hard and fast, receptive greens, low level flat course along the flats of the Snake River."
Read More2023
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“Very low-key Weiskopf on the valley floor a few miles south of J-Hole. Imposing mountains block out the sun on the front side while the back side opens up near the river. Easy walk with a good vibe."
Read More2022
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“Setting is spectacular. A very good golf course with a great test of all parts of your game. The only proshop i have been in that you can by flies for your fishing expedition after the round."
Read More2018
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“Two different feeling nine holes... The front tight with small greens and the back nine is wider with bigger greens.... The staff was great. Had some flooding issues on two holes on the front from the snake river."
Read More2018
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“a must play in Jackson Hole Spectacular scenery and great golf !!"
Read More2018
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“Excellent golf course. Clubhouse is top notch. Great layout"
Read More2018
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