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Best Private Golf Courses in Washington

The top 3 private and members-only golf courses in Washington, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

1

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.

1998 PGA Championship host2010 U.S. Senior Open venueCathedral-like old-growth forest setting
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.8/5
2

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.

Ultra-exclusive Tom Fazio designWalking-only policyOld-growth forest in Cascade foothills
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.7/5
3

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.

1998 PGA Championship and 2010 U.S. Senior Open hostCathedral-like Douglas fir forest settingPacific Northwest's premier championship venue
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.7/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private and members-only golf courses are in Washington?
We've identified 3 top-rated private and members-only courses in Washington. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.
What is the best private and members-only course in Washington?
Sahalee Country Club (Ted Robinson, 1969) is our top-ranked private and members-only course in Washington with a 4.8 rating.

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