The following list is in alphabetical order.
CAMAS MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
4105 NW Camas Meadows Drive, Camas, Washington
360-833-2000 or 800-750-6511
According to Portland Business Journal, Aug. 17, 2007, Camas Meadows Golf Club is ranked # 1 for the top public course by the readers.
And.... Camas Meadows is ranked # 1 for Tournament/Corporate Event. Let's not forget that Camas Meadows was also ranked # 1 in the Most Challenging Course category. Have you played here yet?
18 hole regulation length course; public golf course
72 par; 6,518 yards; 71 rating; 130 slope; Rye grass
Green fees: $68 on weekends*
$52 on weekdays*
$39 twilight fees*
* includes golf cart where available
Portland Business Journal readers rated Camas Meadows as the second best golf course in Oregon and Washington (behind Bandon Dunes) last year. This year is took first place. The championship, public course has a great mix of narrow treelined fairways, and winding fairways through grassy and flower-filled meadows. Hazards include 50 sand bunkers, water features, natural meadows, towering trees and many more. Camas Meadows is perfect for the experienced player, yet still offers a great time for the intermediate and beginning golfers.
This beautiful course opened in 2000.
There is a 50 tees driving range.
PERSONAL NOTE: We played Camas Meadows on August 23, 2007 and had a delightful experience. While Loren had played the course before it was Cheryl's first attempt. The report is that the scenery is gorgeous, the holes challenging and yet - for the most part - doable. Only a couple of balls were "lost". The staff is to be commended for the care given this course and the lovely club house. We couldn't have asked for a lovelier day as far as weather was concerned. Having GPS on the golf carts is a special treat and takes any guess work out of the "how far is it to the flag?" question. There are several holes where you must hit over a wildlife/nature area. Adds to the challenges.
THE CEDARS GOLF CLUB
15001 NE 181st Street
Brush Prairie, Washington 98606
360-687-4233
This target course has very large cedar trees lining its fairways and water coming into play on eight holes. Shot accuracy is at a premium in order to hit the very small greens. The most difficult hol is #2, a 435-yard, par 4, requiring a well-placed tee shot up a dogleg right fairway in order to have a clear approach shot to a well-bunkered green that slopes from back to front.
Holes: 18
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bluegrass
Greens Fees: $20-49
Season: Open all year
PERSONAL NOTE:
We played this course on September 13th. Absolutely gorgeous course. Several holes were especially challenging due to the water/sand/nature preserves hazards. How about hitting straight up hill? Come on.... you can do it.
CLUB GREEN MEADOWS
7703 NE 72nd Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98661
360-256-1510
This course has well-manicured, elevated greens. The fairways are narrow, an there are water hazards that come into play on a few holes. Many sand bunkers are scattered about the course, and the local scenery is breathtaking. Water comes into play a few times on the course. The 6,246-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 76.0 and slope 130.
Holes: 18
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bluegrass
Greens Fees: $20-49
Course Type: Private
FAIRWAY VILLAGE GOLF COURSE
15509 SE Fernwood Drive
Vancouver, Washington 98683
360-254-9325
This interesting course has either houses or trees lining all its fairways. The well-bunkered greens are medium in size and speed. Water hazards come into play on two holes. Junior discounts and special green fee rates for out-of-town visitors are available, please contact the pro shop for further details. There are additional sets of tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round.
Holes: 9
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Winter Rye
Greens Fees: $20 or less
Course Type: Semi-private
GREEN MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
2817 NE Ingle Road
Vancouver, WA 98682
360 - TEE-TIME (833-8463) or
888-453-4642
This beautiful golf course sits at the southern base of Green Mountain; a dormant volcanic cone in SW Washington (Camas/Vancouver border). This golf course is a former dairy farm. Nine holes were opened in November, 1999; 13 holes in May of 2000 and the full course Grand Opening took place in July, 2000.
In December of 2000 a driving range was opened to provide golfers a place to warm up, students a place to practice and the instructors a place to teach. A feature unique to Green Mountain Golf Course is that their range mats are placed on sand instead of cement, providing golfers an extra element of shock absorption.
Another great feature is that you are able to book your tee time on-line at the above address.
LAKEVIEW PAR 3 GOLF CHALLENGE
2425 NW 69th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98665
360-693-9116
The PGA rated this as the hardest par 3 course in the nation in 1990. There are sand bunkers and water hazards coming into play on every hole. The fairways are lined with a variety of trees, and the terrain is flat. All the small greens are crown shaped and fast. There are 200 trees on this course, so the fairways are narrow. Ladies tee off from the same set as the men. There are additional sets of tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. The scorecard doesn't show handicaps for individual holes.
Holes: 9
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bent Grass
Greens Fees: $20 or less
Course Type: Public
Season: Open all year
LEWIS RIVER GOLF COURSE
3209 Lewis River Road
Woodland, Washington 98674
360-225-8254
This course has narrow, tree-lined fairways. The greens are well manicured, and water hazards come into play on several holes. Junior and senior discount rates are available throughout the entire season. Please contact the pro shop for green fees and times of discount availability. The Friday green fee is slightly higher than the weekday rate.
Holes: 18
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bent Grass
Greens Fees: $20-49
Course Type: Public
Season: Open all year
ORCHARD HILLS GOLF CLUB
605 39th Street
Washougal, Washington 98671
This narrow course has pine trees lining all its fairways. However, the back nine fairways are more forgiving than the front nine. The greens are slightly sloped, average speed, and "postage stamp" sized. There are some sand bunkers positioned around the course, and water hazards come into play on five holes. The signature hole is #17, a 205-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water that runs the entire length of the hold. The terrain is flat and easy to walk. Tee times are only reserved for weekends and holidays.
Holes: 18
Greens: Poa Annua Grass
Fairways: Fescue
Greens Fees: $20-49
Course Type: Private
Season: Open all year
ROYAL OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
8917 NE. Fourth Plain Road
Vancouver, WA 98662
Royal Oaks Country Club has been rated # 8 by the Portland Business Journal readers for Tournament/Corporate Events. Also, Royal Oaks was rated # 10 in the Most Challenging Course category. Royal Oaks was bested only by the prestigious Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club for Top Private Course category - ending up # 2 in this area. What a great honor.
TRI-MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
1701 NW 229th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
This beautiful golf course is located in Ridgefield - only 20 minutes north of Portland, OR and only 10 minutes north of Vancouver.
Tri-Mountain is known for providing the utmost in personal service, a warm atmosphere and a beautifully conditioned course; at an affordable price.
Tri-Mountain is surrounded by Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood which allows for gorgeous scenery while enjoying your pastime. There are eleven lakes, 64 sand bunkers and greens that are award winning. Why not enjoy the fantastic course amid the beautiful scenery.
Holes: 18
Greens:
Fairways:
Greens Fees:: $17 - 40 - Special Twilight Tee-Off: $25 daily and $30 weekends and holidays
Cart Rate: $9 for 9 holes and $14 for 18 holes
Course Type: Public/Links style
Season: Open all year