By Jeff & Kelli Ward
Country clubs in Jackson Hole are not like country clubs anywhere else. The fairways sit at altitude with the Teton Range as a backdrop, wildlife wanders through mid-round, and the communities built around these clubs are among the most sought-after addresses in the valley. Understanding the club landscape matters when you are buying a home here — membership access, real estate ownership, and lifestyle are tightly linked in ways that shape everything from your daily routine to your property's long-term value.
Key Takeaways
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Jackson Hole has four distinct country clubs, each with its own character, designer pedigree, and membership structure
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Some clubs are private and invitation-only; others offer semi-private access to visiting golfers
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Club membership is often tied directly to real estate ownership in surrounding communities
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The right club depends on whether you prioritize golf, tennis, Nordic skiing, fly fishing, or year-round social programming
Shooting Star: Jackson Hole's Most Exclusive Golf Club
Shooting Star sits at the south end of Teton Village, tucked between Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Snake River Ranch — a working cattle operation in the valley since the 1930s. The Tom Fazio-designed course opened in 2009, earned the No. 1 ranking in Wyoming from Golf Digest, and landed on Golf Digest's Top 100 Courses in the US for both 2023 and 2024. Membership is by invitation only, with a long waitlist, and the club does not publish current pricing.
What Members Have Access To
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Tom Fazio 18-hole course rated No. 1 in Wyoming by Golf Digest, playing to 7,550 yards
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Fly fishing on Fish Creek, a Class I trout stream running through the property
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Spa, fitness center, heated pool, tennis courts, fire pit, and indoor golf simulator
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Year-round clubhouse with fine dining, pro shop, and winter Nordic track
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1,300 acres of conservation land, with Grand Teton National Park approximately two miles away
3 Creek Ranch: Member-Owned and Golf-Forward
Five minutes from downtown Jackson, 3 Creek Ranch is the only member-owned private golf and country club community in Jackson Hole. The Rees Jones-designed course sits on 710 acres within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, routed alongside natural creeks, wetlands, and native grasslands. Travel + Leisure Golf named it one of the Top Ten Best New Courses and placed it on its Top 100 Golf Courses list. Blue-ribbon fishing waters on the property are natural tributaries of the Snake River, and winter programming includes more than 12 kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails.
What Members Have Access To
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Rees Jones 18-hole championship course on 710 protected Wyoming ranch acres
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Blue-ribbon fly fishing on Snake River tributaries running through the property
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75-foot heated outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, and clay tennis courts
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12-plus kilometers of groomed Nordic trails, skating rink, and sleigh rides in winter
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Member-owned clubhouse with fine dining and panoramic Teton views
Teton Pines Country Club: The Valley's Longest-Established Club
Teton Pines has been part of Jackson Hole since 1987. The Arnold Palmer Signature course, designed by Palmer and Ed Seay, stretches more than 7,400 yards at 6,200 feet of elevation, with lakes, streams, and marshes coming into play on the majority of holes. The course completed a full renovation in 2023 and is currently ranked fifth in Wyoming by Golf Digest. Located six miles west of Jackson near Wilson, Teton Pines runs Jackson Hole's only indoor racquet sports dome, and a groomed 14-kilometer Nordic ski track tours the property each winter.
What Members Have Access To
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Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole course, fully renovated in 2023, ranked fifth in Wyoming
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Indoor racquet dome with tennis and pickleball courts — the only one of its kind in Jackson Hole
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Year-round heated lap pool, hot tubs, and fitness center
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14-kilometer Nordic ski track and ski shuttle to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
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Kids programming, summer activities, and year-round fine dining
Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club: Semi-Private Access with Grand Teton Views
For buyers who want a world-class course without the exclusivity of a private club, Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club offers semi-private access with some of the best Teton views in the valley. The Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course sits six miles north of Jackson, just south of Grand Teton National Park, and plays to 7,325 yards. A $15 million renovation completed in 2007 brought the course to its current form. Non-members can book daily afternoon tee times — making this the most accessible club in the valley.
What Members and Guests Have Access To
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Robert Trent Jones Jr. 18-hole course with unobstructed Grand Teton views
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Semi-private access with non-member tee times available from 1pm daily
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North Grille restaurant with fireside patio, outdoor pool, fitness center, and four tennis courts
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Groomed winter Nordic track on the property
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Situated just outside Grand Teton National Park's southern boundary
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country club is best for real estate buyers in Jackson Hole?
It depends on what you are looking for. Shooting Star and 3 Creek Ranch are fully integrated residential communities where club membership is part of the ownership experience. Teton Pines has a strong residential component near Wilson. Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club is a standalone club with nearby real estate not tied directly to membership. We can walk you through how each community works and which aligns with the way you want to live here.
Can non-members play golf at Jackson Hole country clubs?
Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club is semi-private and open to non-members for daily afternoon tee times. Shooting Star and 3 Creek Ranch are fully private — play is reserved for members and their guests only.
Do country club memberships transfer with a home sale?
It varies by club. At 3 Creek Ranch, membership is tied to property ownership within the community. At Shooting Star, membership is invitation-only regardless of where you live, and a property purchase does not guarantee access. We always clarify membership transferability before our clients make an offer on any club community property.
Find the Right Club Community in Jackson Hole
The country clubs in Jackson Hole shape neighborhoods, anchor lifestyles, and in many cases directly influence what a property is worth. Whether you are drawn to the exclusivity of Shooting Star, the member-ownership model at 3 Creek Ranch, or the year-round programming at Teton Pines, we know these communities from the inside.
When you are ready to explore club communities and the homes surrounding them, reach out to us,
Jeff & Kelli Ward. We will make sure you find the right fit for how you want to spend your time in this valley.
