To say our $360 round for four people was disappointing would be an understatement. We arrived on…read moretime, only to be wrongly accused of being late--yet still had to wait at the first hole. The experience went downhill from there. Despite constant delays ahead of us, the course ranger repeatedly approached us to speed up play. As I write this, we're waiting on the 11th hole--again. The irony is frustrating. It's clear assumptions were made about us based on our age and appearance. That judgment cost Cottonwood more than just our business--we frequently recommend courses to other players, and this one is now off the list. If you're looking for a relaxed and enjoyable game of golf, look elsewhere. We'll be doing the same--and encouraging others to follow suit.

The course had a lot of blind shots, but the greens were magnificent. The fairways were well kept…read moreand the staff was more than accommodating. In visiting from Texas, this place was one of the best courses I've played.

We were visiting Bozeman from out of state for a week, had some down time, and ended up here! Easy…read more30 min drive away. They had tee times available to book online day of on a Thursday. Groups were spaced out a bit oddly but overall we didn't run into too many groups! There's a driving range (limit 230 ish yards) and putting greens to practice on. They had lefty rental clubs that worked for a female and a janky but appreciated male set haha. We had to buy nice balls and tees to use - I was surprised they didn't have free wood tees or cheap used balls, but oh well! A nice, seemingly renovated club house with a bar area and apparel. Young friendly staff. The course itself was fun and well kept. Carts available, private parking. About $40 per person for 9 holes, cart and rentals, seemed like a good price relative to other courses in the area!

I took my dad out for Father's Day with a group of 5. We were told over the phone that a group of 5…read morewas perfectly fine. As soon as we get there, the lady working inside told us we were violating rules by having 5 people, so we split up into a group of 3 and a group of 2, with two tee times back to back. We all were able to tee off before she came riding up to us on a cart saying we weren't allowed to even be playing one group in front of the other. Once again we abide, and hang back while our second group gets 2 holes ahead. While we were leaving, the same lady took pictures of our license plates and called the sheriffs office, complaining that we were all intoxicated (I was DD). While pulled over by a very nice officer, he told us that she does this Atleast once a weekend and he let us go (because I was obviously not drinking). This woman should not represent Headwaters nor work there. won't go back.

Well Maintained course for the price. Was on vacation in Bozeman & glad we could play Bridger!read more

Pace of play is one of the worst I've ever seen. We are on pace for a 5 1/2 hour round. If that's…read moreyour kind of golf this is the place to be. No Marshall to keep things moving along. Definitely would not play it again. I would leave but I am playing with out of town friends and they are on vacation and want to stay. I guess I don't blame them.

Wow. This was the most pampering I have ever received at a ski club, particularly just as a guest…read moreand not a resident/member. My friends and I were staying at one of the Spanish Peaks cabins which provided full access to the Club. We were able to get delicious breakfast every morning before hitting the slopes, and were also excited to go back at the end of the day and grab some much needed drinks. Staff will help you remove your boots and will even heat your ski boots overnight! The locker rooms are also really nicely furnished. We learned while we were there that everything is only a few months old right now so we were really there in the ultimate peak condition. One of the other really cool things is that the Spanish Peaks resort is open only to guests. It has trails that connect you right into Big Sky so you can ski both resorts, but if you're staying at Spanish Peaks, the slopes there are included with your stay. Trails were wide open, freshly groomed, and it felt like we had our own private place to ski/snowboard. On Friday night there was a live band playing the bar area which was really nice. Also, I need to mention that our bartender Patrick (Murph!) was just phenomenal. He was friendly and attentive and clearly a great guy. He knows a lot about the area and gave us some good food suggestions. He also makes a mean Montana Mule. The Club was pure luxury and I would highly recommend visiting.

We just flew back home from this absolutely magical place after spending five days celebrating my…read morebirthday weekend. I can not say enough about this place, the staff, the skiing, the detail to every little thing, the food... Everything was absolutely outstanding. I can't wait to go back and visit again. This place makes this city girl want to be a country girl so I can enjoy the snow in the winter, skiing, snow mobile rides, and more. I wish I was still there. You must visit!

I loved playing this golf course. It was more challenging than I was expecting it to be but I was…read moreable to hold my own. I met and golfed with three people from area. It was a blast. I look forward to golfing this course again in the future.

horrible management and employees. We finished playing 9 holes and we're instantly met by a 55 year…read moreold lady and threatened to ban us from the course. we were very polite and trying to ask why and what happened. she refused to be rational and got very inappropriate an angry. Come to find out a group playing behind us though we hit their ball and when they came up and none of us was using their ball they called the club house. When we tried to explain she tried to call us Californians and tourists as an insult they were very unprofessional and unwelcoming. If I could give this place less than 1 star I would, if you are looking for a fantastic course with the friendliest workers head over to Ennis and play Madison meadows (cheaper for a nicer course too)

We attended a prix fixe Valentine dinner at RCC. First of all, service is the most important…read morecriteria for me in rating any restaurant. To summarize, I wasn't greeted by a seaonal employee but by the Food and Beverage Manager. Arkinda's professional demeanor blended with her personal, warm, familiar demeanor made the whole night start on the right note. On the subject of service, I need say no.more than it was flawless in timing, information, and grace. That sort of service reflects training and discipline. Kudos to the staff trainer!. Just remember that the rest of my review Ok, on to the culinsry part: The first course was asparagus, frizee, and poached egg with black truffle. Let me say, when I prepare asparagus at home, I only aim for the right texture If I have the right texture, I automatically have the perfect flavor. I would gladly take lessons from the chef because the asparagus was as close to perfect as I could ever imagine. Likewise, I have consumed hundreds of poached wggs in my lifetime. None of them matched the balance of fluid and solid in my dish. It wasn't enough to prepare the right "doneness ";the sprinkle of black truffle was a subtle yet salient addition that would have won some TV chef show the blue ribbon. The second course was essentially grilled scallops with a ginger-carrot sauce. OK, scallops done to my standard are golden brown on the top and bottom and just a bit translucent in the middle. The scallops are half dollar size and just a pair for the perfect portion size. Mark a checkmark in all tnose boxes! Add extra marks for one of the most understatedly elegant sauces to match a simple, elegant, delicious, marquee entry. Our third course was Montana Wagyu beef with that black ("Forbidden"?) rice. Again, I didn't order medium rare, but what arrived was exactly what I wantedat hoho. Maybe they were lucky, or,more likely, they knew how to prepare the best beef dish I ever had at Riverside. That is a long record of steaks, prime ribs and chops to compare but I don't recall better flavor or texture than this preparation. So, you'd think we would decline dessert after that perfect dinner. If you know my wife's chocolate proclivity and my sweet tooth, you'd more likely, correctly assume that we ordered dessert. I apologize for only giving a description, but the main part of dessert was a bar of ground Hazelnuts in light caramel covered with melted dark chocolate. Think of the Stradivarius of Rice Crispy treats

First they forgot we'd been seated, had to go find a server. The food in the dining room is OK…read moreat best, certainly not fine dining they really need to up their game. The offerings at the pool are your best bet. We're 12 year members and quite disappointed with the food service.

This is a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course near Big Sky Montana with expansive mountain views and…read morelots of elevation changes. It's built on the side of the mountain so there are deep drops from many tee boxes and long holes. It's also at high elevation so the ball flies farther. My favorite might be the 17th which is 777 yards from the tips. You might need a 777 to fly the ball to the hole. Friendly staff, good food and a nice clubhouse made this a fun experience.

If I could give this gem of a place 100 stars, I would…read more What people say about the excellence in service, food and amenities are all true. YC is adjacent to the Big Sky Resort in Montana, about 8- 10 minutes drive, depending on where you are staying. The Yellowstone Club private ski and golf community has a main lodge which is the heart of the Club. Love that this community has its own shops, restaurants & bars, lounge areas, spa, fitness center which has a big load of complimentary goodies, swimming pool , business center, concierge services, fire department and more. One of the major perks for members is the activities for children. Too many activities to name! Here's a few to keep busy: movie theatre, rock climbing wall, basketball court, arts, and crafts, and an arcade all at the the youth center. Staff will also provide supervised activities and day care. We love the Michelin quality dishes that comes out from the YC. The Clubhouse offers delectable meals and our go to spot from breakfast to dinners and great afternoon drinks with expansive Mountain View's. The fire pits makes fir a cozy ambiance and the outdoor pizza oven is pretty cool. The barn also is an extraordinary place for events! Love love love everything here at the YC!

I was disappointed by my experience working at Yellowstone Club this past season. For a property…read morethat caters to billionaires, it often felt like corners were cut at the expense of staff and facility standards. Equipment and amenities were frequently broken or poorly maintained--from a leaking roof and towel shortages to a malfunctioning pool and delayed rink openings. Promises made to employees--like ski days or full-club tours--were not upheld, and communication from leadership often shifted to fit the narrative. Despite working hard and receiving praise, I experienced a lack of transparency, fairness, and consistency--especially around service charges, insurance eligibility, and end-of-season scheduling. I do not recommend working for the Health and Wellness team under Serene's management. Her leadership style fostered confusion, stress, and unnecessary conflict. I hope YC leadership takes staff feedback seriously and prioritizes a more respectful, supportive work environment going forward.

New management has this place in incredible shape. #7 as mentioned from a previous user has been…read morecompletely redone and is one of the cooler holes on the course. I would highly recommend this course to anyone passing through or coming from Bozeman.

I played at Madison Meadows yesterday and after reading other reviews I wasn't expecting much. Boy,…read morewas I pleasantly surprised...and then some. First, as others had written, the staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. My friends and I all were renting clubs, they were in a power cart and I used a 3 wheeled push cart. The clubs were all top brand clubs in top brand bags. The power cart was as expected and the push cart they provided was excellent. I have an old 2 wheeler and after using the one at Madison Meadows I may buy a new one. We kind of expected the course to be in less than top notch condition. Au Contraire. The course was in perfect condition. The fairways had rich grass that let the ball sit up nicely. The rough was a penal height but not ridiculous. You could find your ball but it might be nestled down a bit...as it should be off the fairway. The greens had been aerated a week and a half ago but the aeration marks were just about gone. But boy, were those greens fast. You could stop the ball with a well struck shot but man you had to be careful on getting your speed right. Since it was a 9 hole course, I played from the white tees first then the blue tees on the second nine. Those back tees were a challenge. The course sits along a hillside and the views of the mountains, across the valley, were spectacular. I really can't say enough good things about our round there. We all loved it. In fact, one of my friends went back there today to play again. We live in central California where we have really great course. I'd put Madison Meadows up against any of them. Lastly, the price is right. Thanks Madison Meadows for a great day!