Top 5 Golf Courses Near Seattle
2015 US Open host on the shores of Puget Sound — Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s links-style design on a former gravel quarry is unlike any course in the Pacific Northwest.
Dense evergreen forest creates a uniquely claustrophobic beauty at Sahalee — PGA Championship host with the narrowest tree-lined fairways in major championship golf.
Jack Nicklaus design on the Snoqualmie Valley ridge with stunning Cascade Mountain views — the most accessible high-quality golf experience in greater Seattle.
Squaxin Island Tribe's magnificent golf resort near Olympia — Rees Jones design carved through old-growth forest with dramatic elevation changes.
Two courses (Olympic and Cascade) in Bremerton across Puget Sound — the Olympic Course is one of Washington's finest public designs with multiple award wins.
Getting There & Planning Your Visit
Seattle golf benefits from the region's spectacular scenery but requires rain gear year-round. The ferry system provides an alternative commute to Bremerton-area courses — a scenic 35-minute crossing.
Climate & Best Time to Play Near Seattle
Pacific Northwest golf is playable year-round with proper gear — rainfall keeps courses green and firm, and temperatures rarely drop below 35°F even in winter. Summer (June-September) offers 16 hours of daylight for extended rounds.
Prepare Your Swing Before You Play Near Seattle
Chambers Bay's firm, fast links surfaces require ground game expertise — GOATY coaching on bump-and-run approaches translates directly to scoring well on Puget Sound's windswept, bouncy terrain.
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