Portland in the spotlight at LPGA’s Senior Women’s Open

If there was one thing in ample supply at the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open, it was experience. On Sunday, a trio of players with a handful of near-misses in this...

9-hole courses are seeing a resurgence in play

While 18-hole golf courses are the preferred course, 9-hole and Par-3 courses still have an important place in today’s golf landscape. There are over 300 9-hole courses in Washington, state and...

Oregon boasts some top golf resorts

Wildhorse Resort and Casino Many golfers talk about the “game within the game,” the mental challenges that make each round so enjoyable. But at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton,...

Joint Base Lewis McChord: two outstanding golf courses to try

Eagle’s Pride Golf Course is part of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and open to the public. The course features 27 holes, which are divided into three distinct nine-hole layouts: Red,...

Touring Central Washington

There might not be a better area for a golf getaway than Central Washington, with its sunny weather and variety of golf courses. Just over the Cascade Mountain Range, the scenic...

Central Washington: Golf courses with RVs

The summer is the perfect time for RVs and golf to mix. And the Central Washington area has several choices for overnight camping. The popularity of Golfers traveling in RVs is...

A Tour of the Olympic Peninsula courses

If you are heading toward the Olympic Peninsula for a golf trip, there are several terrific courses to choose from. Here are a few to consider when looking for a place...

Welcome to the 2023 golf season in the Northwest

There is always plenty like about golf in the Pacific Northwest. As the calendar turns to March and the weather improves, it means that golf is here. And around the Northwest...

Golf needs more courses like Nile Shrine

The Nile Shrine Golf Course has been providing golfers of all ages and ability a challenging place to knock the ball around without driving a long ways for 55 years (opened...

2023 Golf Teachers Directory

A close-up look at Lake Padden Golf Course

With so many golf courses in the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue area, many golfers would be surprised at the number of high-quality golf courses north of Everett. Specifically, the Bellingham area. It has been...

USGA, R&A update rules of golf for 2023 season

The USGA and The R&A have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will...

Test your knowledge the rules

Question: Your tee shot comes to rest in a red penalty area.  When you arrive in the penalty area you see an area inside the penalty area marked as a “no...

Technology and the changing landscape of golf

Technology has significantly changed golf as we know it today, from the tools we use to the way we learn to play it. Let’s take a look at some of the...

Take the tour of Central Washington’s golf courses

Kahler Mountain Club Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort became Kahler Mountain Club after being purchased by Scott Pyree, a local businessman and developer. The name change is just the beginning:...