Best Golf Courses in Seattle, Washington

University Place, Washington · Robert Trent Jones Jr. (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,585 yards

Host of the 2015 U.S. Open, Chambers Bay is a links-style municipal course built on a former gravel quarry along Puget Sound. The fescue-covered layout features dramatic elevation changes, panoramic water views, and firm-and-fast conditions rare in the Pacific Northwest.

Sammamish, Washington · Ted Robinson (1969) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,895 yards

Carved through towering Douglas firs and Western red cedars in the Pacific Northwest forest, Sahalee hosted the 1998 PGA Championship and 2010 U.S. Senior Open. The tree-lined corridors create an intimate, cathedral-like setting demanding accuracy off every tee.

Newcastle, Washington · Robert Cupp & Fred Couples (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,024 yards

Co-designed by Seattle native Fred Couples, China Creek sits on a forested ridge between Lake Washington and the Cascades. On clear days, golfers enjoy views of Mount Rainier, the Seattle skyline, and the Olympic Mountains from multiple holes.

Auburn, Washington · John Fought (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,304 yards

A John Fought design built on rolling terrain in Auburn, Washington National features wide fairways, bold bunkering, and panoramic views of Mount Rainier. The championship layout consistently ranks among the top public courses in the Pacific Northwest.

Fall City, Washington · Tom Fazio (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,320 yards

An ultra-exclusive Tom Fazio design in the Cascade foothills east of Seattle, Aldarra features dramatic elevation changes through old-growth forest with Snoqualmie Valley views. The walking-only policy and limited membership create an intimate, unhurried atmosphere.

Port Orchard, Washington · John Fought (2005) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,206 yards

A John Fought design on the Kitsap Peninsula, Trophy Lake combines championship golf with a fly-fishing lake and outdoor recreation. The layout rolls through native Pacific Northwest terrain with wetlands, mature evergreens, and Olympic Mountain views.

DuPont, Washington · Mike Asmundson (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,208 yards

Built as the home of Washington junior golf, The Home Course in DuPont offers championship-caliber golf at accessible pricing. The layout winds through native prairie grasses with Puget Sound and Mount Rainier views, hosting numerous USGA and Washington State Golf Association events.

Shelton, Washington · Gene Bates (2011) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,269 yards

Part of the Little Creek Casino Resort on the Squaxin Island Tribe reservation, Salish Cliffs winds through dense Pacific Northwest forest with towering evergreens, native ferns, and moss-covered rock outcroppings. The Gene Bates design has earned numerous best-in-state accolades.

DuPont, Washington · Mike Asmundson (2007) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,208 yards

Home of the Washington State Golf Association, The Home Course in DuPont delivers championship-caliber public golf south of Seattle. The links-influenced layout through Puget Sound lowland features firm fescue fairways, strategic bunkering, and views of Mount Rainier on clear days at outstanding value.

Auburn, Washington · John Fought (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,304 yards

A John Fought design south of Seattle in Auburn, Washington National features a dramatic routing through the Green River Valley with views of Mount Rainier and the Cascades. The 7,304-yard championship layout has hosted U.S. Open qualifiers and provides one of the strongest public golf tests in the Seattle metro area.

Sammamish, Washington · Ted Robinson (1969) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,928 yards

Host of the 1998 PGA Championship and the 2010 U.S. Senior Open, Sahalee is the Pacific Northwest's most decorated championship venue. The tight, tree-lined layout through towering Douglas fir and western red cedar creates a cathedral-like atmosphere that demands precision on every shot.