Ranking the Best Public Golf Courses in Washington (Part 2)

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.

6. 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 inviting off the tee, with enough challenge around the greens to keep you sharp. The conditioning is top-tier for a public track, and the views of Puget Sound seal the deal.

7. Gold Mountain Golf Club (Bremerton): Gold Mountain has two strong layouts, but the Olympic Course is the star. It’s long, challenging, and carved through dense forest — a true test of accuracy and patience. The greens are some of the best you’ll find at a public course, and the overall experience feels like private-club golf at public-course prices.

8. Suncadia Resort (Cle Elum): Suncadia offers two courses — Prospector and Rope Rider — both surrounded by mountain scenery. Prospector is the standout: tree-lined fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and immaculate conditions from start to finish. It’s the perfect blend of resort comfort and championship golf. Whether you’re staying the weekend or driving over from Seattle, it’s always worth the trip.

   

9. White Horse Golf Club (Kingston): White Horse is a fan favorite among locals for good reason. It’s playable for all skill levels but still keeps you on your toes with elevation changes and slick greens. The course weaves through the forest with no parallel fairways, so every hole feels like its own little world. The conditions are excellent year-round, and the value is hard to beat.

   

10. Washington National Golf Club (Auburn): Home to the University of Washington golf teams, Washington National has big-time energy — long holes, bold bunkering, and a championship feel throughout. It’s challenging but fair, with enough variety to keep you coming back. For Seattle-area golfers looking to test their game, it’s the perfect finale to the state’s top ten.

Final Thoughts: From DuPont to Cle Elum, these five courses round out Washington’s best public golf lineup. They’re the perfect mix of accessibility, scenery, and challenge — proof that you don’t need a country club membership to play great golf in this state.

If you haven’t yet, check out Part 1 for the top five — and start planning your own Washington golf road trip.