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Best Public Golf Courses in Washington

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  1. 1Chambers Bay Golf CourseUniversity Place · Municipal · Est. 2007Robert Trent Jones Jr.8.4Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    109 reviews from GolfPass
  2. 2Palouse Ridge Golf CoursePullman · Public · Est. 2008John Harbottle III8.0Destination★ 4.7Online Golfer Rating
    32 reviews from GolfPass
  3. 3Salish Cliffs Golf ClubKamilche · Public · Est. 2011Gene Bates7.9Destination★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    244 reviews from GolfPass
  4. 4Gold Mountain - Olympic CourseBremerton · Municipal · Est. 1996John Harbottle III7.8Destination★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    257 reviews from GolfPass
  5. 5Gamble SandsBrewster · Resort · Est. 2014David McLay Kidd7.8Destination★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    25 reviews from GolfPass
  6. 6Wine Valley Golf ClubWalla Walla · Public · Est. 2009Dan Hixson7.6Destination★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    19 reviews from GolfPass
  7. 7Gamble Sands - ScarecrowBrewster · Public · Est. 2025David McLay Kidd7.5Destination★ 5.0Online Golfer Rating
    3 reviews from GolfPass
  8. 8Suncadia Resort - Prospector CourseCle Elum · Resort · Est. 2004Arnold Palmer (Palmer Course Design)7.4Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    182 reviews from GolfPass
  9. 9Trophy Lake Golf & CastingPort Orchard · Public · Est. 1999John Fought7.1Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    13 reviews from GolfPass
  10. 10Loomis Trail Golf ClubBlaine · Public · Est. 1993Graham Cooke6.6Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    43 reviews from GolfPass
  11. 11Eagles Pride Golf CourseDuPont · Public · Est. 19296.6Memorable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    871 reviews from GolfPass
  12. 12White Horse Golf ClubIndianola · Public · Est. 20076.5Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    539 reviews from GolfPass
  13. 13Semiahmoo Golf & Country ClubBlaine · Resort · Est. 1987Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay6.5Memorable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    31 reviews from GolfPass
  14. 14Kalispel Golf and Country ClubFairwood · Semi-private · Est. 18986.5Memorable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    5 reviews from GolfPass
  15. 15Desert Canyon Golf ResortOrondo · Resort · Est. 1993Jack Frei6.3Playable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    7 reviews from GolfPass
  16. 16Canyon Lakes Golf CourseKennewick · Public · Est. 1981John Steidel6.3Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    50 reviews from GolfPass
  17. 17Highlands Golf CourseTacoma · Public · Est. 1968Ted Robinson6.3Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    245 reviews from GolfPass
  18. 18Apple Tree Golf Course & ResortYakima · Resort · Est. 1992John Steidel6.2Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    102 reviews from GolfPass
  19. 19Chewelah Golf & Country ClubChewelah · Semi-private · Est. 1976Keith Hellstrom; third nine by Jim Krause & Kim Walker (2001)6.2Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    58 reviews from GolfPass
  20. 20Port Ludlow Golf ClubPort Ludlow · Resort · Est. 1975Robert Muir Graves6.2Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    365 reviews from GolfPass
  21. 21Three Rivers Golf CourseKelso · PublicRobert Muir Graves6.2Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    523 reviews from GolfPass
  22. 22Avalon Golf LinksBurlington · Public · Est. 1991Robert Muir Graves6.2Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    203 reviews from GolfPass
  23. 23The Cedars at DungenessSequim · Resort · Est. 1970Jack Reimer6.2Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    88 reviews from GolfPass
  24. 24Tri-Mountain Golf CourseRidgefield · Public · Est. 1994Bill Robinson6.1Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    350 reviews from GolfPass
  25. 25The Home CourseDuPont · Public · Est. 2007Mike Asmundson6.1Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    178 reviews from GolfPass
  26. 26Lake Cushman Golf CourseHoodsport · Public · Est. 19676.1Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    347 reviews from GolfPass
  27. 27Lake Padden Golf CourseBellingham · Public · Est. 1971Roy Goss & Glen Proctor6.0Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    71 reviews from GolfPass
  28. 28The Links At Moses PointeMoses Lake · Public · Est. 1999Mike Moore & Dave Soushek; redesigned by Dan Hixson (2003)6.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    73 reviews from GolfPass
  29. 29Gold Mountain - Cascade CourseBremerton · Municipal · Est. 1971Ken Tyson6.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    239 reviews from GolfPass
  30. 30Mint Valley Golf CourseLongview · Public · Est. 1976Ron Fream6.0Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    521 reviews from GolfPass
  31. 31Peninsula Golf ClubPort Angeles · Semi-private · Est. 1926Frank James; later work by Jack Reimer6.0Playable★ 4.6Online Golfer Rating
    34 reviews from GolfPass
  32. 32Lake Spanaway Golf CourseTacoma · Public · Est. 1967A. Vernon Macan5.9Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    320 reviews from GolfPass
  33. 33Camaloch Golf CourseCamano Island · Public · Est. 1972Bill Overdorf (second nine)5.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    252 reviews from GolfPass
  34. 34Elk Ridge Golf CourseCarson · ResortRussell Sheehan (2006 redesign)5.9Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    295 reviews from GolfPass
  35. 35Auburn Golf CourseAuburn · Municipal5.9Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    898 reviews from GolfPass
  36. 36Indian Canyon Golf CourseSpokane · Municipal · Est. 1935H. Chandler Egan5.9Playable★ 3.3Online Golfer Rating
    9 reviews from GolfPass
  37. 37Skamania Lodge Golf CourseStevenson · Resort · Est. 2021Brian Costello (JMP Golf Design)5.9Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    232 reviews from GolfPass
  38. 38Camas Meadows Golf CourseCamas · Public · Est. 2000Andy Raugust5.8Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    147 reviews from GolfPass
  39. 39Lewis River Golf ClubWoodland · Public · Est. 1967Ralph Stading5.8Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    517 reviews from GolfPass
  40. 40Riverbend Golf ComplexKent · Public · Est. 1989John Steidel5.8Playable★ 4.1Online Golfer Rating
    886 reviews from GolfPass
  41. 41Whidbey Golf ClubOak Harbor · Semi-private · Est. 19615.8Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    44 reviews from GolfPass
  42. 42Walter E. Hall Memorial Golf CourseEverett · Public · Est. 19725.8Playable★ 4.3Online Golfer Rating
    62 reviews from GolfPass
  43. 43Lake Limerick Country ClubShelton · Semi-private · Est. 19675.8Playable★ 4.5Online Golfer Rating
    148 reviews from GolfPass
  44. 44Lake Land Village Golf CourseAllyn · Semi-private5.8Playable★ 4.4Online Golfer Rating
    515 reviews from GolfPass
  45. 45The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie - The WoodlandsLacey · Public · Est. 19955.7Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    123 reviews from GolfPass
  46. 46The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie - The LinksLacey · Public · Est. 1999Peter Thompson5.7Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    221 reviews from GolfPass
  47. 47West Seattle Golf CourseSeattle · Municipal · Est. 1940H. Chandler Egan5.7Playable★ 4.2Online Golfer Rating
    6 reviews from GolfPass
  48. 48Foster Golf LinksTukwila · Municipal · Est. 1925George H. Eddy5.6Playable★ 4.0Online Golfer Rating
    953 reviews from GolfPass
  49. 49Interbay Family Golf CenterSeattle · Municipal · Est. 1997Jack NicklausUnchartedYet to do the math. Go see for yourself.
  50. 50The Golf Club at NewcastleNewcastle · Public · Est. 1999Robert E. Cupp with Fred Couples5.2Unsolved★ 3.7Online Golfer Rating
    19 reviews from GolfPass

How we rank

Public courses only — anyone can book a tee time (public, municipal, resort, semi-private, university). Each course gets a Formula 18 Golf Total Score out of 10 with one word (Legendary, Destination, Memorable, Playable, Unsolved), cited on its page. Not enough to go on yet? It reads Uncharted. Expert lists, golfer stars, challenge, access and threads make the score. A notable architect and a real story add bonus points, and missing ones never count against a course. See the full formula →
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