In the 1930's, Whitefish Lake Golf Club, originally planned as a golf-baseball-airport complex, was built with much thanks to FDR's "New Deal" and the Works Progress Administration.

Local fundraising, contributions and enthusiasm helped raise the $1,600 needed to purchase the 104-acre tract. The WPA funded the labor and locals built the original nine-hole course and airstrip.

Construction of the club house or "administration building for a nine-hole airport" began in 1936. Using timbers from the surrounding forest, the lodge pole pines were crafted to create the crisscrossed beams overhead along with the walls and ceiling. The original clubhouse extended only to the far side of the bar and was completed in 1937.

On August 3, 1939 the first airplane landed at the course causing considerable speculation for golfer safety. Planes continued to use the course into the early 1940's even during golf tournaments, but golf soon took priority. The course was still designated as an emergency landing field into the 50s and 60s.

A second nine-holes was added in 1962 to create the woods/lake eighteen on the North Course. The South Course was built in the early 80s and 90s.

The Whitefish Lake Golf Association completed a clubhouse renovation in 1999 that not only added necessary amenities, but also enhanced the beauty of the original structure. Today, owner/operator Douglas Reed and chef/partner Daniel Crumbaker operate the restaurant and uphold its reputation as one of the Flathead Valley's best. With over twenty years combined working experience at the club they will accommodate your every need from dining to a special party. We trust you will enjoy your visit to this historic Montana setting.

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