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Washington State Golf · 2026

The Ultimate Washington State Golf Course Tier List

46 courses ranked S through F with an interactive map by 6 real WA golfers from across the state, with green fees, cities, and new courses added as they keep playing.

By CaddieMatch Golf May 2026 46 Courses Ranked

We asked 6 Washington golfers spread across King County, Whatcom County, the Eastside, and eastern Washington to rank every public course they've played together. The result is the most honest, crowd-sourced golf course tier list in the state.

No sponsored posts. No PR visits. Just golfers arguing about whether Chambers Bay deserves to sit above The Home Course (it does) and which south King County muni is the most depressing place to lose a sleeve of balls (we'll let the tier list speak for itself).

"The best golf course is the one that makes you want to come back. These rankings settle the debate!"

How the Rankings Work

Six golfers. Dozens of rounds. One very heated group chat.

Our panel represents a range of handicaps, budgets, and corners of the state. They've played everything from Chambers Bay during a calm fall morning to a brutal February round at a D-tier muni where the fairways were 40% standing water. Every course on this list has been played by at least one member of the group.

Courses are rated across six tiers:

S — Elite A — Excellent B — Solid C — Average D — Below Average F — Skip It

Each course shows the city it's in and an estimated green fee range (18 holes with cart, peak season). Rates are approximate and vary significantly by day, season, and how far out you book. Always worth checking GolfNow or the course's website before you tee it up.

The Tier List

Below is the full ranking. It's a living document, as our 6 golfers play new courses around Washington, they'll be added. Check back for updates.

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WA Golf Tier List

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Washington State Course Rankings

Avg. green fees · 18 holes w/ cart · peak season · rates vary by day & demand

S
Chambers BayUniversity Place~$180–$325
Gamble SandsBrewster~$140–$250
Wine ValleyWalla Walla~$80–$130
3 courses
A
Gold Mountain OlympicBremerton~$65–$95
Desert CanyonOrondo~$100–$170
Salish CliffsShelton~$85–$130
ScarecrowBrewster~$140–$250
Palouse RidgePullman~$70–$130
5 courses
B
White HorseKingston~$65–$105
Sudden ValleyBellingham~$45–$70
ShuksanBellingham~$45–$70
Loomis TrailBlaine~$55–$85
The Home CourseDuPont~$65–$105
Druids GlenCovington~$95–$110
Trophy LakePort Orchard~$65–$95
Suncadia ProspectorCle Elum~$95–$160
Suncadia Rope RiderCle Elum~$95–$160
9 courses
C
North BellinghamBellingham~$40–$60
West SeattleSeattle~$40–$65
Mt SiNorth Bend~$45–$70
SnohomishSnohomish~$35–$55
AvalonBurlington~$40–$60
Battle CreekMarysville~$35–$55
Echo FallsMonroe~$45–$65
McCormickPort Orchard~$40–$60
NewcastleNewcastle~$55–$90
Port LudlowPort Ludlow~$55–$85
10 courses
D
BellevueBellevue~$30–$50
Lake PaddenBellingham~$30–$48
LegionEverett~$25–$40
Walter HallEverett~$30–$45
JacksonSeattle~$35–$55
CamalochCamano Island~$35–$55
SwinomishAnacortes~$35–$55
GleneagleMarysville~$30–$50
CedarcrestMarysville~$30–$45
Willows RunRedmond~$40–$60
JeffersonSeattle~$35–$55
RiverbendKent~$35–$55
MaplewoodRenton~$30–$48
AuburnAuburn~$30–$50
Snoqualmie FallsFall City~$40–$65
Redmond RidgeRedmond~$45–$70
16 courses
F
Blue BoyMonroe~$25–$40
Twin RiversFall City~$35–$55
FosterTukwila~$30–$48
3 courses
46 courses ranked  ·  updated as you play

Course Locations Across Washington

Hover any pin to see the course name and tier. Click to open the course website.

A Few Notes from the Panel

S Tier: Worth the Drive

If you're serious about golf in Washington, Chambers Bay (University Place), Gamble Sands (Brewster), and Wine Valley (Walla Walla) belong on your bucket list. Chambers Bay hosted the 2015 U.S. Open and plays like it. Links-style, windswept, and punishing if your iron game isn't sharp. Gamble Sands is a destination course that requires a road trip but absolutely delivers. Wine Valley is eastern Washington's gem and consistently underrated by west-siders who haven't made the trip.

A Tier: Great Days Out

The A tier is where value and quality intersect. Gold Mountain Olympic in Bremerton punches well above its price point and routinely lands on best-in-state lists. Scarecrow in Brewster and Palouse Ridge in Pullman reward golfers willing to leave the I-5 corridor. Desert Canyon and Salish Cliffs round out a strong group of courses worth building a weekend around.

B through C Tier: Your Reliable Saturday Round

This is the deepest tier on the list and probably the most useful for everyday golfers. Suncadia's Prospector and Rope Rider courses in Cle Elum are resort-quality mountain golf. Druids Glen in Covington and The Home Course in DuPont are among the best public layouts in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area. Trophy Lake, Loomis Trail, White Horse, and the Bellingham courses fill out a tier you'd be happy to play any weekend.

D Through F: Honest Takes

Not every round needs to be a bucket list experience. D-tier courses are perfectly fine for a casual nine, a twilight rate, or introducing a friend to the game. F tier exists, and that's okay, but now you know which ones to manage expectations on before you book.

🔄 This List Is Always Growing

Our 6 golfers are still playing. As they tee it up at new courses across Washington, from the San Juans to the Palouse, those courses will be added and ranked. If you're a WA golfer with strong opinions about a course that isn't on the list yet, we want to hear about it. Reach out through: caddiematchgolf.com

What This Has to Do with CaddieMatch Golf

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Green fee ranges are estimates for 18 holes with cart during peak season and are sourced from publicly available information as of early 2026. Actual rates vary by day, season, and demand. Always verify with the course before booking. Tier rankings reflect the personal opinions of our 6-golfer panel and are updated as new courses are played.