Golf Course Guide

When compared to other destinations, across the United States, the two things that stand out about golf travel in Western Washington is the unique combination of incredible quality and unbeatable value  . 

The incredible quality is a function of our year-round mild weather, some great recent design efforts, and the spectacular scenery that abounds in the region.  Of course, even having the best piece of land doesn't guarantee a great golf course.  For that, the talent and experience of the designer are essential -- and course owners in the Northwest have engaged some of the biggest names in the business to design the select group of courses we represent.  Here are some of the golf architecture giants whose designs you can play:

• Robert Trent Jones II 
• Robert Cupp/Fred Couples 
• John Fought 
• Robert Muir Graves 
• Arthur Hills   
• John Harbottle 

In addition to great design, our cool winters limit play such that even the most popular courses host only 30,000 to 40,000 rounds a year, which is a fraction of the play more sourtherly courses are forced to endure.  From lush forested layouts  like Port Ludlow and Gold Mountain to the spectacular links of Chambers Bay, the beauty, challenge, and variety of our courses will NOT disappoint.  

There is an old saying that, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," and while that may be true, a good deal is usually self-evident.  Well, golf in Western Washington is one of those good deals that even the most jaded traveller must admit to.  Even at the peak of the summer season, most of our select courses charge less than $80 for greens fee and cart -- and several are closer to $60!  We challenge you find a golf vacation that comes close.  For value, for beauty, for quality and challenge the select courses of Northwest Golf Tours, will leave you breathless, and wishing you had a few more days to spend on the links.  But, never fear, there's always next year!

Northwest Golf Tours has partnered with these daily fee courses and a number of local private country clubs to ensure you get the best tee times available at the lowest possible rate.  Let us build a vacation for you that you'll never forget!

Explanation of golf costs - All prices include greens fees + 1/2 power cart (except at Chambers Bay). Sales tax not included:

$ = under $70, $$ = $71 - $90, $$$ = 91 - $120, $$$$ = over $120

- Twilight hours vary depending on time of year and  are not always available on weekends.