Seattle-Area Outdoor Golf Practice Facility Guide

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 mentions that are absolutely worth it — just not exactly “swing by for 30 minutes after work” distance.

We hit all the essentials: covered mats, heaters, short-game space, putting greens, winter-friendly turf, and places that actually stay playable when it’s pouring sideways.

Let’s get into it.

Interbay Golf Center — Seattle

Drive time from Seattle: …you're basically already there

Interbay is the capital of the winter grind. Not the fanciest. Not the biggest. But absolutely the most inevitable.

If you live in the city and want zero excuses, Interbay is the move. The range is fully covered, the mats are heated, and the lights stay on late enough for post-work sessions. The chipping and putting green is surprisingly solid for an urban facility, and the vibe is consistent: busy, casual, and full of people tuning up their moves before spring.

If your winter practice looks like “grab a bucket and squeeze in 45 minutes,” Interbay is the cheat code.

Willows Run — Redmond

Drive time: ~20–25 minutes

Willows is the Eastside’s winter HQ, and everyone knows it. If Interbay is convenience, Willows is volume: tons of bays, heaters, InRange shot-tracking, and two separate short-game areas. On good-weather days, the grass tees open up, but even when they’re closed you’ve got plenty of space to grind on mats.

The crowd ranges from total beginners to plus handicaps, which creates that “we’re all suffering together” winter vibe. If you want reps, feedback, and a reliable short-game station, Willows has everything you need.

The Golf Club at Newcastle — Newcastle

Drive time: ~20 minutes

Newcastle is the most complete practice setup anywhere near Seattle. Covered and heated mats, seasonal grass tees, multiple putting and chipping greens, bunkers, and even a wedge range when the East Tee is open. Add in skyline views, rolling hills, and the Calcutta Grill waiting above the range, and suddenly your winter grind starts to feel… kind of luxurious.

This is the place to go when you want to feel like you’re genuinely improving — not just surviving the rain.

If you’re building a new swing, dialing in wedges, or prepping for tournament season, Newcastle gives you options.

Columbia Super Range — Everett

Drive time: ~30–35 minutes

Short-game players, take note. Columbia Super Range quietly might be the best wedge/putting facility within an hour of Seattle.

You get:

• Heated, covered bays

• A huge putting green

• A real practice bunker

• An 8-hole chip-and-putt loop

• Plenty of space to hit partial wedges

It’s mats-only during winter, but you won’t care — the short-game infrastructure is elite for an off-course facility. If your goal this winter is to start the season at least three strokes better than last year, Columbia is where you get that done.

Meadow Park — Tacoma

Drive time: ~40 minutes

Meadow Park is the south-end workhorse. Covered mats, lights, a big putting green, and a surprisingly nice chipping area that holds up even in the rain. Nothing flashy, just consistent, playable winter practice conditions.

If you’re in Tacoma, Lakewood, or the south corridor, Meadow Park becomes your default winter training ground.

Snohomish Valley Golf Center — Snohomish

Drive time: ~40 minutes

This might be the most underrated range on the list. Tons of covered bays, Toptracer, a solid short-game setup, and a relaxed feel that’s perfect for two-hour practice sessions. It’s far less crowded than the Seattle/Eastside ranges, and the open layout means you can actually settle in, take your time, and work through a bucket without feeling rushed.

If you’re north of the city, this becomes your home base.

Honorable Mentions — Great Practice Spots but Farther Out

(These are incredible facilities… just not exactly “drive 20 minutes for a quick bucket.”)

We grouped these three because they’re all worth the trip, but definitely more of a half-day grind than a casual stop.

Chambers Bay — University Place (~55 minutes)

Chambers’ winter mats are solid, the putting green is massive, and the short-game creativity you can practice around the clubhouse is unmatched. Absolutely beautiful — but it’s a haul unless you’re local.

Gold Mountain — Bremerton (~1 hour)

Great mats, an excellent chipping/pitching zone, and one of the truest putting greens in Washington. Amazing for a full practice day. Less amazing if you only have 45 minutes.

The Home Course — DuPont (~1 hour)

Championship-level practice field with tons of room, a giant putting green, and mats that stay playable all winter. It’s seriously good — but realistically, a destination day trip unless you live nearby.

Final Thoughts: Pick Your Winter Grind Home Base

Whether you want pure convenience (Interbay), premium everything (Newcastle), shot-tracking tech (Willows Run), or elite short game reps (Columbia Super Range), there’s a perfect winter spot for every Seattle golfer.

Pick one. Commit to it. Show up once a week, rain or… more rain.

Come spring you will be very, very grateful.