View from above a top golf course in Boise, Idaho

With our abundantly sunny skies, temperate spring and autumn seasons, and impossibly long summer days, it’s no surprise that the Treasure Valley has become a golfing oasis. But with more than 20 emerald-toned golf courses across the valley, choosing where to play can set your whole game up for success – or failure.

Which is why we’ve profiled the best public and private courses in the Treasure Valley. Whether you’re a newbie, a scratch golfer or a twice-a-year duffer, here’s what you need to know about the Boise area’s most popular golf courses – and what makes each of them unique.

The Club at SpurWing

6800 N Spurwing Way, Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 887-1800 | Website
Course: Private and includes the Championship Course (par 72) and Challenge…

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Home price in Ada County sets new record

Ada County home prices rose to a new record in May, with the cost of the typical home climbing above $600,000 for the first time.

With the supply still well below normal, homes across the valley are selling at breakneck speed. Half of all listings are on the market for less than a week, the second fastest pace for May in history.

The median single-family home sale price in Ada County finished the month at $602,250, increasing by $84,035 (16.22%) over the last 12 months. In Canyon County, the cost of the typical home rose by $52,735 (12.95%) to $459,990, the second-highest price ever recorded.

While spring is traditionally the busiest time of the year, rising home prices and mortgage rates have created a strong sense of urgency among would-be…

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