Montana offers scenic golf courses with beautiful mountain, lake, and river views that provide both aesthetic value and a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The state produces competitive junior and amateur golf champions and teams that perform well nationally despite Montana's short golf season. Some of the top recommended courses include Old Works Golf Course, Whitefish Lake Golf Course, and Buffalo Hills Golf Course, with Old Works ranked in the top 100 by Golf Digest and Whitefish Lake offering 36 holes. Montana is home to highly ranked courses designed by renowned architects like Jack Nicklaus.