Things to do in Washington, United States: The Best Golf Courses

MeadowWood Golf Course is an 18-hole par 72 championship public municipal golf course located in beautiful Liberty Lake, Washington (18 miles east of Downtown Spokane). In 1985, the land on which MeadowWood Golf Course sits was used to grow alfalfa, wheat, and grass seed. With the generosity of Jeslyn Morris Schultz and in the interest of conservation, the Schultz family donated 150 acres to Spokane County on which to build MeadowWood Golf Course. MeadowWood is a Robert Muir Graves designed, Links style golf course. Opened in 1988, MeadowWood is mainly an open course with strategically placed trees, bunkers, and water features. With a varying set of tees, it can be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. The course can be played as short as 5709 yards or as far as 6900 yards for those golfers who want to be challenged. Golf Digest once ranked MeadowWood "One of the Top 10 Best Public Golf Courses in the State of Washington". Along with a full service restaurant and pro shop, it will be hard to find a better value or experience anywhere else.

Kamilche Valley by renowned course architect Gene Bates. The par-72 championship course will test your golf skills while exciting your senses as your traverse over 300 acres of lush bentgrass tees, fairways, and greens. Featuring stunning elevation changes of nearly 600 feet and surrounded by natural beauty and no homes, the course is challenging yet fun for all golfers. GPS-enabled golf carts, Titleist rental clubs, a fully-stocked award-winning golf shop, and a wonderful dining experience await your next, or first, visit to Salish Cliffs Golf Club at Little Creek Casino Resort.

The beautifully maintained Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club, member-owned and open to the public, is a hidden gem that is gaining fame. With five sets of tees the course is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. Alderbrook has been consistently recognized among the top courses in the King 5 annual Best of Western Washington contest 3 years in a row.

A municipal championship golf course designed by John Harbottle to resemble the King's Course at Gleneagles in Scotland.

Ranked second-best golf course in Washington by Golf Digest.

With tawny fescue grasses, towering sand dunes, massive fairways, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and snow-capped Olympic Mountains, Chambers Bay brings the traditions of Scottish linksland to the Pacific Northwest. Located in University Place, Washington, this 18-hole, walking-only course provides an authentic links experience for players of every ability. Chambers Bay Grill is known for both its delicious food and panoramic views which makes it the perfect place to celebrate the end of a round or simply enjoy the splendor of the Puget Sound, the majestic Olympic Mountains and expansive golf course views. Frequented by golfers and locals alike, the Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar service and an interesting list of Northwest wines. The Grill also hosts frequent specialty events including Winemaker, Brewmaster, and Distiller dinners. This 930-acre site also includes over two miles of saltwater shoreline, two and a half miles of urban creek and canyon. Enjoy a walk on the beach and over 5 miles of public trails or relax at Central or North Meadow.