Riverbend: One of the NW’s most popular courses celebrates its 25th

There’s a reason that Riverbend Golf Course in Kent has been one of the most popular course in the Pacific Northwest since opening for play 25 years ago. The course is player friendly, the price is right and the location right off Interstate 5 is always an attractive option.

Riverbend Golf Course celebrates its 25th year in business this month and continues to lead the way in the Pacific Northwest in terms of public play. Riverbend offers something for every level of golfer. There is an 18-hole championship course, par-3 course, driving range, miniature golf and a retail merchandise center.

The 18-hole championship course was designed by Pacific Northwest architect John Steidel and is one of the main reasons the course continues to thrive in popularity. The course play from 4,500 yards from the “Tee It Forward” tees to 6,700 yards from the back tees making it attractive for all levels of golfers from beginners to high handicappers to scratch players.

The course is owned and operated by the City of Kent with Pete Petersen as Director of Golf Operations. In 2008 Steidel and Petersen remodeled several of the holes on the front nine as part of a Green River Levee improvement project. The remodel included three new greens, several new tees along with several new bunkers.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary on June 10th they will be rolling back prices to 1989 rates. If you haven’t played there since 1989, you’ll notice that the small trees planted 25 years ago are now big and in play.
For more information about Riverbend and the 25th anniversary at the golf course please call 253.854.3673.