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Chambers Bay is the rare course where the argument isn't whether it's good — it's which parts of it are great. The 2015 U.S. Open left a lot of people with a bad taste, most of it about greens that no longer exist. The poa conversion between 2017 and 2019 fixed the putting surfaces, and what's left is one of the best pieces of public golf ground in America: 250 acres of old gravel pit, no trees except one, and fairways wide enough that the fun comes from angles instead of sur

Every August, the Pacific Northwest gets its only PGA TOUR event: three days at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, a stunning Jack Nicklaus-designed course thirty miles east of Seattle. You can stand ten feet from major champions and watch a Boeing flyover to start and finish the tournament's play. The Boeing Classic is one of 28 PGA TOUR Champions events in the world, and the only annual PGA TOUR event in the Pacific Northwest. 2026 is its 21st year. This is our guide to doing it

The Pacific Northwest doesn't just have good muni golf, it's home to some of the best public golf in the entire country. From a former sand quarry that hosted a U.S. Open to a high desert layout carved out of lava rock, this region punches way above its weight when it comes to courses anyone can book a tee time on. Here's how we'd rank the top 15. 15. Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course You can't talk Northwest golf without talking about the Floating Green. The Coeur d'Alene Res

Course Overview Location: Olympia, Washington (Thurston County) — tucked into the old-growth forest southeast of downtown Olympia, roughly 60 minutes from Seattle and easily reachable off I-5 via SeaTac (~1 hour). Course Type: Semi-private. Long a members-only country club, Indian Summer opened its doors to limited public play in 2021. Members and their guests still come first, so tee times for the public can be tight, call ahead and book early. Managed by Oki Golf. Par & Yar

Oregon has quietly built one of the richest golf histories in the country. From a two-time U.S. Amateur champion who helped define the region's courses, to a Portland native who became one of the most beloved figures in the game, the Beaver State has produced elite golfers across every era. Here's our take on the 10 best golfers ever from Oregon, ranked from 10 to 1. Pro success is the primary criterion, with recency used as a tiebreaker when careers are close. 10. Bob Duden

The Pacific Northwest doesn't get enough credit as a golf destination. People know Bandon. But beyond that, most golfers outside the region couldn't tell you what else is out there — and that's a shame, because this corner of the country has some of the most varied, scenic, and underrated golf on the continent. We broke the PNW down into seven distinct regions and ranked them from top to bottom. Here's how it shakes out. #7 — Portland / Northwest Oregon Portland's headliner i

The PGA Tour is overhauling its 2028 schedule, and the Pacific Northwest is emerging as a top target for a new stop, with Sahalee Country Club near Seattle as the frontrunner. If you've ever played Sahalee Country Club tucked away in the tall timber of Sammamish, Washington, you know the place is special. Ancient Douglas firs looming over tight fairways, a course that demands precision over power, and an atmosphere that feels more like a cathedral than a country club. So when

Central Washington is quietly one of the best golf destinations in the Pacific Northwest, and most golfers from the west side still haven't made the trip. Gamble Sands, Bear Mountain Ranch, and Desert Canyon deliver three completely different golf experiences within 45 minutes of each other, all with lake and canyon views that don't quit. Here's your full guide to playing, staying, and eating in the Chelan Valley.

Lava rock, ancient junipers, Cascade Mountain views, and two of the most impeccably conditioned courses in the country. Pronghorn Golf Club outside Bend, Oregon is the kind of place you plan a whole trip around — and it earns every bit of the hype.

Spring is here, and courses across Western Washington are rolling out a full slate of tournaments, events, and promotions. We pulled together everything happening at our partner courses and facilities so you can plan your upcoming golf - whether you're looking for competitive events, casual scrambles, or ways to save on golf this season. These courses and facilities are a part of the Northwest Links Pass, our multi-course golf pass designed to help you explore golf across the

Spring golf in the Pacific Northwest means longer days, dry stretches, and courses finally firing on all cylinders — but it also means aerification season. If you've shown up to your home course only to find the greens freshly punched and putting like a dirt road, you know the frustration. We've put together the full 2026 Greater Portland area spring aerification schedule so you can plan around it, find courses that are already healed up, or at least know what you're walking

Spring in the Pacific Northwest means longer days, the return of evening rounds, and courses starting to come back to life. It also means aerification season. Right when the weather turns and you’re ready to get back out there consistently, you might roll up to the course and see freshly punched greens. Not ideal… but necessary. Golf Course Aerification Why Courses Aerify Each Spring Aerification (or aeration) is when courses punch small holes into the greens and remove plugs

The Idaho Club doesn't care about your handicap. Perched along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho with the Selkirk Mountains as your backdrop, this Jack Nicklaus Signature design is as visually stunning as it is brutally unforgiving. OB on nearly every hole, tight landing areas, and zero margin for lazy thinking — you will leave feeling like the course won. But that's exactly why it belongs on every serious Pacific Northwest golfer's bucket list.

If you missed Part 1, we ranked the top five public golf courses in Washington — from Chambers Bay to Salish Cliffs. Now we’re finishing the list with spots six through ten. These are still elite tracks that could easily be top-five anywhere else. The Home Course (DuPont): The Home Course is everything a public course should be — fair, fun, and consistently well-kept. It’s known as the “Home of Golf in the Northwest,” and it lives up to the name. The layout is wide and invit

British Columbia is home to some of the most memorable public golf in North America. From minimalist desert layouts to dramatic alpine courses, these five destinations stand out for their scenery, design philosophy, and sense of place. This ranking breaks down the best public golf experiences in BC — and why each one belongs at the top.

Widely regarded as the top public-access course in British Columbia, the Mountain Course at Bear Mountain delivers a bold, championship-caliber golf experience just a short trip north of the U.S. border. With dramatic elevation changes, immaculate conditioning, and a design that rewards commitment from tee to green, Bear Mountain stands as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most compelling public rounds.

The Pacific Northwest continues to quietly produce some of the strongest college golf programs on the West Coast. From national contenders to rising regional programs, these schools play an important role in shaping the PNW golf scene. Here's our ranking of the top 8 programs in the Pacific Northwest. 7. Boise State University Boise State has steadily built momentum as a Division I program. The Broncos regularly compete in regional and national collegiate invitationals and ha

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

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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