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Pumpkin Ridge – Ghost Creek is one of Oregon’s most consistent and thoughtfully designed public golf courses. Located just outside Portland, this classic Pacific Northwest parkland layout rewards accuracy, smart positioning, and strategic approach play rather than brute power. While it may not deliver the coastal drama of Bandon or the high-desert spectacle of Central Oregon, Ghost Creek excels in the areas that matter: strong routing, subtle green complexes, and excellent y

5 of our least favorite golf holes in Washington State

Oregon’s golf history dates back well over a century, with the game spreading from coastal links and river valleys into towns across the state. Below is a researched list of the 10 oldest golf courses in Oregon that are still operating today , ranked by the year their first course opened , starting with #10 and working down to the oldest. 10. Coos Golf Club   (formerly Coos Country Club) Coos Golf Club Location:  Coos Bay, OR First Course Opened:   1923 Founded in 1923 , Coos

Closing Out the Best Public Golf Holes in the State If the Front 9 of our Washington Dream 18 was about setting the tone, the Back 9 is about finishing strong . This stretch leans into everything that makes golf in Washington special, dramatic elevation, water-lined fairways, bold par 3s, strategic par 4s, and unforgettable closing holes. The Back 9 plays to a par 34 and 3,112 yards from the tips , featuring holes from every corner of the state. HOLE 10 — Par 4 (408 Yards) Su

Course Overview Location:  Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — located directly on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, about 40 minutes east of Spokane. Course Type:  Public / resort-access Par & Yardage:  Par 71. Yardage ranges from approximately ~7,132 yards from the championship tees down to ~5,300 yards from the forward tees. Designer & Opened:  Designed by Scott Miller, opened in 1991 Notable Features: The world-famous floating island green on Hole #14, accessed by boat. Driving range

Washington golf is endlessly diverse — links, mountain, desert, forest, canyon, and everything in between. So we set out to build something special: a Dream 18 made entirely from real, signature holes at public courses across the state. Below is the Front 9 , a par-37 layout stretching 3,684 yards  from the tips. HOLE 1 — Par 4 (484 Yards) Palouse Ridge — Hole 3 Starting the Dream 18 with Hole 3 at Palouse Ridge feels perfect. Hole 3 is a long, sweeping par 4 carved through t

Washington state has quietly produced some of the most accomplished and influential golfers in the game’s history. From public-course legends to major champions and dominant amateurs, the Evergreen State punches well above its weight. Here’s our take on the 10 best golfers ever from Washington , ranked from 10 to 1, with an emphasis on professional success, major championships, and sustained impact at the highest levels of the game. 10. Kermit Zarley (Seattle) Kermit Zarley A

Seattle golf isn’t cheap, especially in the summer. We’ve picked some of our favorite tracks for the value, the ones that consistently deliver strong layouts, good conditions, and fair pricing during peak season. Here are five that stand out. Willows Run — Redmond Willows Run Golf Course - Eagle's Talon Willows Run offers two full 18s, a par-3 course, and one of the best practice facilities in the region—making it one of the most accessible golf hubs on the Eastside. It can g

Washington’s golf history runs deeper than most people realize. By the time Pebble Beach opened in 1919, Washington already had multiple courses with active clubs, dedicated members, and busy fairways. Below is a list of the 10 oldest golf courses in Washington that are still operating today. 10. Jefferson Park Golf Course (Bill Wright Golf Complex) Jefferson Golf Course in 1966 Location:  Seattle, WA First Course Opened:  1915 Jefferson Park opened in 1915 as Seattle’s first

If you’re a Seattle golfer, you already know the drill: the rain comes, the daylight disappears, and suddenly the range turns from “nice-to-have” to “non-negotiable.” Winter is where handicaps are built (or rebuilt), and having the right practice spot is the difference between starting spring hot… or wondering why your 7-iron suddenly goes 15 yards shorter. Here’s our full breakdown of the best winter grind driving ranges within ~40 minutes of Seattle , plus a few honorable m

When the rain settles in and daylight disappears before 5 p.m., finding a place to keep your swing in shape is key. Luckily, Seattle golfers have a ton of great indoor options — from serious practice facilities to social simulator hangouts. This isn’t a ranking, just a list of spots worth checking out within about 30 minutes of Seattle. Evergreen Golf Club – Redmond & Tacoma Evergreen Golf Club Tacoma Location You can’t beat Evergreen. With TrackMan simulators, full short-gam

Furry Creek Hole 1 Tee Box Course Overview Location:  Furry Creek, British Columbia Canada (About 45 minutes north of Vancouver via the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, and roughly an hour from Whistler) Course Type:  Public Par & Yardage:  Par 72. Yardage ranges: ~6,017 yards from gold tees, ~5,876 from blue tees, ~5,442 yards from white tees, ~4,749 yards from red/forward tees.   Designer & Opened:  Designed by Robert Muir Graves, opened in 1993 Notable Features:   Dramatic eleva

Washington is loaded with incredible public golf — from coastal links and mountain layouts to desert-style courses that feel straight out of Arizona. Whether you’re a competitive player chasing championship conditions or just someone who loves a scenic walk, the state’s public golf scene punches way above its weight. Here’s how we’d rank the top public courses in Washington, starting with the very best. Chambers Bay (University Place): Chambers Bay is Washington’s crown jewel

In 1992, a 16-year-old Tiger Woods visited Seattle’s Beacon Hill to host a junior golf clinic at Jefferson Park Golf Course alongside his father, Earl. The event was organized by the Fir State Golf Club — a pioneering organization that has spent decades creating opportunities for minority golfers in the Pacific Northwest. At the time, Tiger was already one of the most talked-about young players in the country. He’d won the U.S. Junior Amateur and had even competed in a PGA To

If you’ve teed it up around Seattle, you know the muni scene is a mixed bag—some rounds are a blast, others feel like a slog between soggy fairways and six-hour pace. But that’s part of the charm. These are the places where most Seattle golfers cut their teeth, sneak in twilight rounds, and play rain or shine. Here’s how we’d rank the main Seattle-area munis, starting from the bottom and working our way to the best. 6. Lynnwood Golf Course Lynnwood is short (just under 4,800

Course Overview Location:  Shelton, WA (Kamilche Valley), about 20 minutes from Olympia and roughly 70 minutes from Seattle Course Type:  Public, resort-access (part of the Little Creek Casino Resort property) Par & Yardage:  Par 72, up to 7,269 yards from the back tees Designer & Opened:  Gene Bates, opened in 2011 Notable Features:  600 feet of elevation changes, a 15,000 sq-ft double green (holes 9 and 18), bentgrass across tees/fairways/greens, and the first “Salmon-Safe”

Location:  Kingston, WA Course Type:  Public Par & Yardage:  Par 72, 7,080 yards from the tips Rating & Slope:  74.5 / 141 from the tips...

Ah, fall golf in the Pacific Northwest: crisp mornings, changing leaves, and perfect sweater weather. Just when you’re ready to squeeze in those last sunny rounds, you step onto the green and… thud. Your putt bounces like it’s rolling over popcorn. That’s right, it’s aerification season. Why Courses Aerify Each Fall Aerification, or aeration, is the process where golf courses punch small holes in the greens and remove plugs of turf. While it might look like the aftermath of a

Looking for your next Idaho golf trip ? Coeur d’Alene is one of the best-kept secrets in Northwest golf — a destination where stunning lake views, small-town charm, and championship-caliber courses all come together. Within an hour’s drive, you can play three of the best golf courses in Idaho : the wilderness escape of Circling Raven Golf Club , the iconic Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course  with its floating green, and the mountain beauty of The Idaho Club , a Jack Nicklaus si

Location:  Worley, Idaho (about 45 minutes south of Spokane) Course Type:  Public / Resort (part of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort) Par &...