Pnw Golf Courses

The Pacific Northwest of North America offers some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world. From the myriad of courses in and around Seattle to the laid-back, coastal courses of Oregon and British Columbia, the sprawling and varied landscape of the region provides plenty of variety for golfers of all skill levels. The courses in Seattle range from traditional, country club-style courses to challenging, championship-level offerings. The Broadmoor, in Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum, offers a tight, treelined front nine and a wide open and scenic back nine. Or, for a challenging public course, try Interbay Golf Course, which features an 18-hole, par-72 layout with water features and an encroaching wooded backdrop. For a more a less-traditional style, the Sand Point Country Club in the Sand Point neighborhood is a unique links-style course situated on a peninsula, offering stunning panoramic views of Lake Washington. Just south of the city, Snohomish County courses offer magnificent layouts along pristine shoreline and rolling hills. Great Bear Golf Course, located near Preston, is particularly notable, with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascades and Puget Sound. For more rolling terrain, Cedarcrest Golf Course, near Duvall, offers a remarkable 18-hole layout with expansive fairways, dramatic elevation changes and undulating greens. Heading further south into Oregon, golfer will discover a variety of oceanside courses. Bandon Dunes, located near the beach town of Bandon, is a celebrated course designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson. Hidden away on the Oregon Coast, the course features ocean views, huge fescue-framed fairways and strategic bunker placement. Another seaside option includes Salishan, located in Gleneden Beach, which features a combination of rolling hills and scenic coastal views. For something a bit more unique, try Alderbrook Resort and Golf Course, a waterfront layout at the edge of Hood Canal. Finally, for the most adventurous of golfers, the courses of British Columbia can’t be beaten. The incredible coastal views of the region are amplified by the layouts of courses such as Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, with scenic mountain backdrop, and the gorgeous Gary Player-designed Nicklaus North Golf Course at the edge of Green Lake. Both are breathtaking in every way and provide a truly unforgettable golf experience. Overall, with its numerous courses of stunning variety and challenge, the Pacific Northwest provides a golfing experience like no other—for the novice and experienced golfer alike.