Golfing In And Around Seattle | Visit Seattle

Harbour Pointe Golf Club

Offering panoramic views of Puget Sound from several fairways, this course 25 miles north of Seattle will test any golfer’s mettle when it comes to courage and accuracy— treacherous water hazards come into play on every hole on the front nine. 11817 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo; harbourpointegolf.com

The Golf Club at Echo Falls

Prepare for some sharp doglegs as well as tricky elevation changes on this gorgeously sculpted course with a stately Tudor-style clubhouse and a signature 18th finishing hole marked by a picturesque island green. *20414 121st Ave SE, Snohomish; echofallsgolf.com

The Golf Club at Newcastle

Home to a pair of 18-hole layouts, Coal Creek and China Creek, this public course with an elegant clubhouse is favored by wildlife-watchers, too—it adjoins Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. *15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle; newcastlegolf.com

Washington National

Known for its beautiful— though potentially frustrating—water hazards and exceptionally well-manicured greens and fairways, this John Fought–designed course hosts the University of Washington’s men’s and women’s teams. *14330 SE Husky
Way, Auburn; washingtonnationalgolf.com

West Seattle Course

The newest of three Seattle Parks and Recreation courses—Jackson Park and Jefferson Park each have their devotees—this picturesque 18-holer with downtown and Elliott Bay views was designed by legendary architect H. Chandler Egan, of Pebble Beach fame. *West Seattle: 4470 35th Ave; *Jackson Park: 1000 NE 135th St; *Jefferson Park: 4101 Beacon Ave S; premiergc.com

Chambers Bay

The 115th U.S. Open Championship—and the first in the Pacific Northwest—took place at Chambers Bay Golf Course in summer 2015. *6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place; chambersbaygolf.com

Driving Ranges

Hone your skills on driving ranges and practice greens around Seattle. Great options include Interbay Golf Center, with its 40 heated stalls, and University of Washington Golf Driving Range, featuring chipping and putting greens, plus 43 tees. *Interbay: 2501 15th Ave W; premiergc.com; UW Golf Driving Range: 4209 Mary Gates Memorial Dr NE; washington.edu/ima/golf

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