Best Private Golf Courses in Washington
The top 3 private and members-only golf courses in Washington, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.
Sammamish, Washington · Ted Robinson (1969) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,895 yards
Carved through towering Douglas firs and Western red cedars in the Pacific Northwest forest, Sahalee hosted the 1998 PGA Championship and 2010 U.S. Senior Open. The tree-lined corridors create an intimate, cathedral-like setting demanding accuracy off every tee.
Fall City, Washington · Tom Fazio (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,320 yards
An ultra-exclusive Tom Fazio design in the Cascade foothills east of Seattle, Aldarra features dramatic elevation changes through old-growth forest with Snoqualmie Valley views. The walking-only policy and limited membership create an intimate, unhurried atmosphere.
Sammamish, Washington · Ted Robinson (1969) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,928 yards
Host of the 1998 PGA Championship and the 2010 U.S. Senior Open, Sahalee is the Pacific Northwest's most decorated championship venue. The tight, tree-lined layout through towering Douglas fir and western red cedar creates a cathedral-like atmosphere that demands precision on every shot.
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