Eagle Bend Golf Club in Bigfork, Montana, is a public 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1984, spanning 6,800 yards with a par of 72, a rating of 71.8, and a slope of 128. Set along Flathead Lake with views of the Swan Mountains, it features wide fairways, strategic bunkers, and bentgrass greens, with water hazards on several holes. The club offers a pro shop, dining at the Eagle’s Nest, and a 9-hole Nicklaus Design course, earning praise from GolfPass for its scenic layout and public access.
The course plays as a balanced challenge, with open fairways encouraging aggressive drives but demanding accuracy on approaches, like the par-5 2nd with its water hazard. X users highlight the par-3 17th for its island green and stunning lake views, requiring precision under pressure. The greens are large but subtly contoured, testing short-game skills. Golfers on X call it “a Nicklaus classic,” playable for mid-handicappers but rewarding for those who navigate its hazards and leverage the scenic yet distracting backdrop.