Best Course in Seattle area

[trackstar616898]

I'm fairly new to the area and am looking for opinions on the best course within an hour or so of Seattle. Thoughts?

 

[Getty]

1. Seatac
1A. Lakewood
2. Ft Steilcoom NW course (Tacoma(

There's lots of others, but these are the ones I'd ht first. There's lots more over on the west sound but tougher to get to.

 

[John M. Fretz]

The 3 courses Getty mentioned are awesome. Also, Lake Fenwick is a great course, and has been improved recently.

 

[Tim_the_Enchanter]

Yup, I agree with Getty. White River is also a good one, and of course if you're at Steilacoom you may as well play the SE course too. I like the NW better myself, but the SE is also good. I know some people prefer the SE (big arms).

West Sound is certainly worth the visit, NAD, Bud Pell, and Fairgrounds are all great courses.

 

[jeffmonty]

Shelton Springs should be on this list, but it's going to be a little over an hour from Seattle. I would play those others first, though, just to save time. All good courses.

 

[spinachd]

I like SeaTac the best

 

[Tacoma_Tom]

A shorter answer would be to ask which courses to avoid in the Seattle area...

 

[PBokor]

... Also, Lake Fenwick is a great course, and has been improved recently.

Thanks John, good to know as Fenwick is really close to my house. What improvements were made and when did it happen?

 

[trackstar616898]

courses i've played so far (I play often):

1. Lakewood (I live in West Seattle so it's close)
2. Seatac- Great but no elevation
3. White River- Pretty good mix, no elevation
4. Terrace Creek-normally underwater
5. Bud Pell- only played once will go back this spring/summer
6. Steliacoom- loved it
7. Tall Firs- good bomber but moslty often
8. Lake Fenwick- haven't been since I first got here and was real swampy

courses i'd I haven't played that i'd like to/ what else am I missing?

1. Shelton

Side note, I came from Minnesota and got pretty spoiled with how many great courses there are in a small area.

 

[jeffmonty]

Just so you know, Shelton has no elevation. Flat as a pancake, pretty much, but great course.

 

[SaROCaM]

Another vote for SeaTac here.

 

[Stardoggy]

I'm surprised Terrace Creek isn't getting more love. I very much enjoyed it...lots of interesting shots.

 

[chevis]

this site is great for finding courses
has a great map feature too