A true gem in Sheridan, Wyoming is the Golf.
Golfers often think of the deserts of California and Arizona or the lush green landscapes of Florida when they think of idea golf destinations. But these days, more people are looking to spend their time in the shadows of the Big Horn Mountains.
Sheridan is known as the golfing capital of Wyoming. The courses in the area have much to offer the most seasoned golfers and those that might just be seeking a few hours of outdoor enjoyment.
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Golf in Sheridan Sheridan Wyoming
To golf in Sheridan Wyoming is something any golfer, experienced or recreational, should have on their bucket list. There is nothing quite like golf at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. The scenery is exquisite and the golf is noted in top golf magazines as some of the best in the world.
Golfers come annually to play the courses in Sheridan Wyoming. There are holes for every skill level and there are even appealing offers for families.
If you’re a golfer looking for something new, be sure to consider Sheridan Wyoming.
The Powder Horn
A true golfing adventure is to go where you’ll see great outdoor scenes while enjoying fun yet challenging golf holes. One of Sheridan’s best courses offers exactly this.
The Powder Horn offers 27 holes of championship golf with three different courses:
You’ll find something different on each course including the Little Goose Creek that runs through the Stag course. The images of the mountains, streams, and wildlife are something unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind golfing experience to come to Sheridan and play golf.
The Powder Horn has been included in the annual “Best of” lists in both Golf Week and Golf Digest magazines. Golfers are beginning to recognize the great views and challenges golfing the American West has to offer.
The Championship tees offer challenges for the more experienced golfer with long par fives, challenging par fours, and unique par threes. The 8th hole at the Mountain course will challenge your nerves. Measuring at over 200 yards with an approach almost entirely over water, par is a great score on this hole and will get into your head if you let it.
The weather is great in the summertime with temperatures typically in the 70s throughout the summer months. Spring and Fall are also great times to visit Sheridan. You’ll be able to golf in some comfortable weather while enjoying the scenery as the seasons change.
A loop around The Powder Horn will run you about $120 for 18-holes while walking. There are some great opportunities to take advantage of twilight and seasonal rates, however. If you’re looking for your next premier golfing destination look no further than The Powder Horn in Sheridan.
Kendrick Golf Course
Also available in the Sheridan area is the locally owned Kendrick Golf Course. This city course offers some unique challenges for golfers of all ability levels while offering the great views and scenery available everywhere in Sheridan.
The price is $40 with a cart and you can enjoy 18 holes of great golf right in the heart of the Big Horn Mountains. Kendrick Golf Course is known as a great value for the price. You’ll experience challenging tee shots, approach shots, and short game shots. You’ll need to make sure you’re focused over the ball. There is the added difficulty of focusing when there is so much beauty to be seen everywhere around you.
Kendrick Golf Course measures just under 7,000 yards. It’s been ranked one of the best courses in Wyoming. The course is a par 72 and will challenge you while still making you smile as you make your way around the layout.
There is even a great opportunity to bring the entire family out to the course. Kendrick offers a great program kids under 17 years old can golf after 5:00 p.m. for $5 walking. This is a great chance to experience all that Sheridan has to offer while really spending some quality time with your family.
Sheridan Wyoming offers some of the best and most unique golf in the world. You’ll experience challenging and enjoyable courses while playing in the great American West. The scenery is second to none and any true lover of the Old West will thoroughly enjoy time spent on the golf courses that surround Sheridan.
There are great options for playing including The Powder Horn and Kendrick Golf Course. Please also consider the Buffalo Golf Club and the Sheridan Country Club. Both offer their own unique golfing experiences.
Whether you’re passing through as you drive out West or making an entire week of it out in Sheridan, the golf is something you can’t miss when you come to Wyoming. Be sure to stop and try the great courses in the golfing capital of the Wyoming – Sheridan.
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