This Terrific Small Town Golf Course is a Montana Hidden Gem

There's a small town in eastern Montana of about 6,000 people that sits along the Yellowstone River. You'll find a very cool golf course here, just 10 miles from the North Dakota border.

It's a fun course to play, that's kept in very good shape. A round of golf is affordable. Folks also rave about the food you can get here. So where is this small-town Montana golf course gem? Sidney. No, really.

Just wait until you see the details on this golf course/country club. For a town of this size, we were floored to find such a well-kept and affordable place to golf. It might be the best reason for a road trip to Sidney, Montana.

The Sidney Country Club is an interesting 18 hole semi-private club, yet it's open to the public. They have several levels of membership, the best value being the family membership - an impressive bargain for a family who loves to golf.

"Located in the beautiful Yellowstone Valley in NorthEast Montana, Sidney Country Club is the only 18 Hole golf course in the eastern half of the state. The Par 72 course features 6,986 yards of golf, with a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 131, played on Kentucky Bluegrass."

Since it's founding in 1929, the Sidney Country Club has continually evolved, grown, and improved. With a pro shop, a restaurant, and many hosted events throughout the year, this course gets rave reviews. People love this place.

• "Love this golf course, staff is helpful, the course is in great shape, great value for the money, I will keep coming back." (Google Review)
• "This was my go to course for the 10 years I worked in the oilfield up in Williston ND." (Google Review)
• "Very nice course! Really enjoyed the range and the clubhouse bar. Staff was very nice and made the day enjoyable." (Google Review)

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• "Tree-lined fairways that require an accurate shot off the tee and tough sloping greens. Two flat holes on the whole course, tons of elevation. Long par threes. Absolutely awesome. 5 stars." (Google Review)
• "The restaurant has REALLY good food." (Google Review)
• "One of the best courses I’ve played in Montana." (Google Review)

• Green Fees (7 days/week):
• 18 Holes: $65 / playing with a member $55
• 9 Holes: $40 / playing with a member $30
• Extra 18 Holes (Cart Not Included): $30
• Extra 9 Holes (Cart Not Included): $20
• 18 Holes Junior (18 & Under): $30
• 9 Holes Junior (18 & Under)): $20
• 18 Holes Military (Active): $35
• 9 Holes Military (Active): $20

The restaurant at the Sidney Country Club is called The Fringe. It's open 7 days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on a limited schedule during the winter off-season months.

The Fringe restaurant is open to the public, not just members. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11am to 2pm, and a bar menu for dinner Sunday through Wednesday during the summer season. They also have weekly happy hour drink specials, etc.