Avalon Golf Club

Local Golf Courses for 2008

Avalon Golf Club

Driving Range

Avalon has three nine-hole courses, with each nine playing to a par 36. It is a very walkable course with gorgeous views of the Skagit Valley. There aren’t many water hazards, and trees line most fairways. Avalon also offers a caddie service that begins in June. If you have the time for a long day of golf, Avalon is a great destination. Brian Kruhlak, pro

Course location: Burlington
Address: 1717 Kelleher Road, 360-757-1900 or 1-800-624-0202
Par: 36
Yardage: Avalon is a 27-hole course. The average of each 9 holes is about 3,150 (green), 3,375 (black)
Weekday rate: Monday-Thursday in April $36, May $41, June $46; Fridays in April $41, May $46, June $51 (excludes tax; includes unlimited play)
Weekend rate: April $46, May $51, June $56 (excludes tax; includes unlimited play)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, twilight, annual, men’s club, social membership
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Ballinger Lake Golf Course
Ballinger Park continues to progress under operators Tyrone and Carol Hardy, who took over a few years ago after the course was closed for several months. Though not long, the course is moderately priced and convenient to folks who live in south Snohomish County.

Course location: Mountlake Terrace
Address: 23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace. 425-697-4653.
Par: 34
Yardage: 2,564
Weekday rate: $15 for nine holes, $19.50 for 18 holes (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: $17 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: $22 (excludes tax)
Discounts: seniors, juniors, early bird, twilight, annual pass
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes (summer)
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Battle Creek Public Golf Course

Driving Range

Battle Creek, which has an adjoining par-3 course, has rolling terrain with generally narrow fairways bordered by woodlands, though many of the trees that have bordered the fairways in recent years have been taken out. Take note of the No. 12 hole, the notorious “Rock Hole,” where a gigantic boulder guards the green.

Course location: Marysville
Address: 6006 Meridian Ave. N., Marysville 360-659-7931 or 1-800-655-7931
Par: 73
Yardage: 6,153 (white tees), 6,575 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $26 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: $33 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, season, twilight, early bird (weekdays), junior walk-on rate, active military
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Blue Boy West Golf Course
A short, challenging and scenic course. Eight of the nine holes have water. There are young trees lining the fairways. Ernie and Doug Smith, owners

Course location: Monroe
Address: 27927 Florence Acres Road, 360-793-2378 or 1-800-833-6310
Par: 33
Yardage: 2,199
Weekday rate: $14, $19 for 18 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $16, $21 for 18 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors (Mon.-Fri.), juniors (Mon.-Fri.), student, season
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Camaloch Golf Course

Driving Range

Camaloch is in the sun belt of Island and north Snohomish counties, meaning it receives less rain than courses closer to Seattle. The fairways are generally open and flat. The course has four ponds. Gary Schopf, pro

Course location: Camano Island
Address: 326 East Camano Drive, 360-387-3084 or 1-800-628-0469
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,814 (white tees), 6,247 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $29 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $35 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, military, twilight, late rate, annual pass
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Cedarcrest Golf Course
Cedarcrest has undergone considerable change in recent years, including drainage improvements that have helped make the course much drier and more playable than in years past. Cosmetic changes have also enhanced the appearance of the course significantly. Though not a long course, Cedarcrest is a nice challenge for any golfer.

Course location: Marysville
Address: 6810 84th St. NE, 360-363-8460
Par: 70
Yardage: 5,381 (white tees), 5,811 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $30 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $34 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, twilight, late rate, early bird, annual, active military, 10-round punch, junior three-month
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Eaglemont Golf Club

Driving Range

Power carts are mandatory at this scenic course and are included in the green fee. The fairways are tree-lined and hilly in places, and are strategically challenging. Eaglemont has installed some new tees and cleaned other places on the course, making it more golfer-friendly.
Mike O'Laughlin, pro.

Course location: Mount Vernon
Address: 4127 Eaglemont Drive, 360-424-0800 or 1-800-368-8876
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,766 (white tees), 6,659 (blues)
Weekday rate: Excluding Fridays: $55 (includes tax; includes power cart)
Weekend rate: Including Fridays: $65 (includes tax; includes power cart)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, early bird, twilight, annual
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Echo Falls Golf Club

Driving Range

Pretty Echo Falls is not a long course by its yardage, but it seems to play longer than it is because of its challenging layout. The course, which is not heavily wooded, has six par 3s, including the 18th hole, which has an island green, making it one of the most memorable closing holes in the county. Caleb Kraus, pro

Course location: Snohomish
Address: 20414 121st Ave. SE, 360-668-3030 or 1-877-395-2138
Par: 70
Yardage: 5,500 (white tees), 5,997 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: Through May 14 (excluding Fridays): $39 (excludes tax), beginning May 15 (excluding Fridays): $42 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: Through May 14 (including Fridays): $47 (excludes tax), beginning May 15 (including Fridays): $55 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors and juniors with players card, early bird (Mon.-Thu.), Club Card
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Flowing Lake Golf Course
Scenic Flowing Lake has a tight, tree-lined front nine, while the back nine is more open. The peaceful course has hills and 12 ponds. Marilyn Woolworth, manager

Course location: Snohomish
Address: 5001 Weber Road, 360-568-2753
Par: 68
Yardage: 4,514
Weekday rate: $21 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: $25 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: twilight, active military, seniors
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Gleneagle Golf Course

Driving Range

Gleneagle is not a long course, but the fairways are tight and there is water on all but three holes, making precise placement a must. The course does not have many hills, so it is very walkable and scenic.
Jeff Swanson, general manager

Course location: Arlington
Address: 7619 E. Country Club Drive, 360-435-6713
Par: 70
Yardage: 5,437 (gold tees), 5,851 (green tees)
Weekday rate: $18 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $23 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors, seniors, early bird
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Harbour Pointe Golf Course

Driving Range

One of the most challenging, scenic and enjoyable courses in the area, Harbour Pointe is beginning its first golf season under new owner Oki Golf. The front nine, which is tight with lots of water, demands accuracy while the back nine has more hills and puts more of a premium on length. Harbour Pointe is a first-class golfing experience by any measure.
Mark Rhodes, general manager

Course location: Mukilteo
Address: 11817 Harbour Pointe Blvd., 425-355-6060 or 1-800-233-3128
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,209 (white tees), 6,637 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: April $44 (excludes tax); after May 1 $52 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: April $51 (excludes tax); after May 1 $62 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: Oki Original Card, Oki Platinum Card, early bird (Mon.-Thu.), twilight, super twilight, juniors with Oki Card (Mon.-Thu. all day, Fri. Sun. after 1 p.m.), seniors, men’s club, ladies’ club
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Holmes Harbor Golf Course
Holmes Harbor is somewhere between an executive course and a full-length course. The challenging layout has nine par-3 holes, eight par-4s and one par-5. The fairways are tight and there are many hills and water hazards. There is also a nine-hole putting course. Bobby Brown, pro

Course location: Freeland
Address: 5023 Harbor Hills Drive, 360-331-2363
Par: 64
Yardage: 3,937 (white tees), 4,279 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $25 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $30 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors (Mondays), juniors, twilight, Whidbey Island residents
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Jackson Park Golf Course
Jackson Park underwent a major and much-needed renovation a few years ago and is again back in full swing. One of the busiest courses in the greater Seattle area, Jackson Park also offers a nine-hole par-3 course, which was recently lengthened. Pete Guzzo, pro

Course location: Seattle
Address: 1000 NE 135th, 206-363-4747
Par: 71
Yardage: 5,841 (white tees), 6,247 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $30 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $35 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors, seniors, early bird, dew sweeper, twilight, super twilight, active military, Premier Golf Program
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Kayak Point Golf Course

Driving Range

One of the top public courses in the area, Kayak Point is on a hillside with views of the Olympic Mountains. The fairways are among the most challenging in the county. It is also one of the most hilly courses in the area, so be prepared for a workout if you walk. Kayak Point also offers an 18-hole putting course.
General manager, Kathy Blumenstein

Course location: Stanwood
Address: 15711 Marine Drive, 360-652-9676 or 1-800-562-3094
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,109 (white tees), 6,719 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: Mon.-Thu. $27 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: Fri.-Sun. $42 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors (Mon.-Thu.), juniors (Mon.-Thu.), ladies (Mon.-Thu.), early bird, twilight, Access Card
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Kenwanda Golf Course
A fairly open course on rather hilly terrain, Kenwanda drains well and is a good course to play in rainy months. There are just two water hazards and there is bunkering behind many greens. Curtis Creighton, owner

Course location: Snohomish
Address: 14030 Kenwanda Drive, 360-668-1166 or 1-866-300-1166
Par: 69
Yardage: 5,336
Weekday rate: $22.50 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: $27.50 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: annual pass, six-month pass, seniors (Mon.-Fri.), juniors (after 10 a.m.), twilight
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Legion Memorial Golf Course
Legion Memorial, Everett’s original municipal course, underwent a major reconstruction several years ago and the improvements have made it one of the better municipal courses in the Puget Sound area. Legion Memorial is also under new management this year, with Premier Golf handling the operation.
Rex Fullerton, general manager

Course location: Everett
Address: 144 W. Marine View Drive, 425-259-4653
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,111 (white tees), 6,627 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $28 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $32 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors (Mon.-Fri.), Frequent Player card, twilight, super twilight, senior, early bird, military
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course

Driving Range

Lynnwood, located adjacent to Edmonds Community College, is short and tight. Accuracy is a must on this tree-lined course, which has excellent drainage and stays relatively dry during periods of heavy rain. Dan Smith, pro

Course location: Lynnwood
Address: 20200 68th Ave. W., 425-672-4653
Par: 65
Yardage: 4,741
Weekday rate: Excluding Fridays: $27 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: Including Fridays: $31 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, twilight, family golf hour
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: No
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Nile Country Club
Scenic Nile was once a private course, but now is open to the public. Nile has many hills and tight fairways, and wayward shots are often punished. It can be seen from I-5 at the Snohomish-King county line. Randy Puetz, pro

Course location: Mountlake Terrace
Address: 6601 244th St. SW, 425-776-5154
Par: 67
Yardage: 5,000
Weekday rate: $27 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $33 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors, seniors (Mon.-Fri.), twilight (Fri.-Sun.), early bird (Mon.-Fri.)
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Snohomish Public Golf Club

Driving Range

Snohomish combines all the elements for a fine round of golf. The course has long, tree-lined fairways. There are several slopes, though some holes are flat, and many holes have water and other hazards.
John Brandvold, pro

Course location: Snohomish
Address: 7806 147th Ave. SE, 360-568-2676 or 1-800-560-2676
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,325 (white tees), 6,813 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $26 (excludes tax); Fridays from June 1 to Aug. 31 at weekend rate
Weekend rate: $33 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors (weekdays), juniors (weekdays), twilight, early bird, military
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Walter E. Hall Memorial Golf Course
Walter Hall has mostly flat and spacious fairways that are generally forgiving for the golfer with occasionally wayward shots. It is a comfortable and very popular municipal course, and is also one of the most affordable. Like its sister course, Legion Memorial, Walter Hall will be managed this year by Premier Golf.
John Domann, pro

Course location: Everett
Address: 1226 West Casino Road, 425-353-4653
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,817 (white tees), 6,211 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: $20 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $24 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors, annual (residents of Everett), twilight, super twilight, early bird, seniors, military
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Wayne Public Golf Course
Compact Wayne straddles the Sammamish River in north King County. Its short, tight layout requires accurate placement of shots. Steve Richards, pro

Course location: Bothell
Address: 16721 96th NE, 425-486-4714
Par: 65
Yardage: 4,326
Weekday rate: $20 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: $23 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors, juniors, Monday & Wednesday special (until noon), annual
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Wellington Hills Golf Course
A longtime course near the very southern edge of Snohomish County, Wellington Hills has a rolling terrain and small greens. Only a handful of hazards, two bunkers and water on one hole come into play. Jan Japar and Mimi Racicot, operators

Course location: Woodinville
Address: 7026 240th SE, 425-485-5589
Par: 34
Yardage: 2,608
Weekday rate: $10.75, $17.50 for 18 (includes tax)
Weekend rate: $11.75, $18.50 for 18 (includes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: seniors (weekdays), juniors (weekdays), annual passes, 20-round punch cards
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: No
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

White Horse Golf Club

Driving Range

New to the region’s golf lineup last year, White Horse presents a unique challenge on every hole, whether it is water, elevation changes or delicate approach shots. Also, brush up on your sand shots before heading to White Horse; there are more than 130 bunkers to snag wayward shots. White Horse also offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the golf course at the Kingston ferry terminal (call ahead for details).

Course location: Kingston
Address: 9260 NE White Horse Dr., 360-297-4468
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,673 (white tees), 6,234 (blue tees)
Weekday rate: Excluding Fridays: $47 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: Including Fridays: $63 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: juniors, twilight, military (Mon.-Thu.), replay rate
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: No
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes

Willows Run Golf Course

Driving Range

Willows Run offers two flat, challenging courses. The Eagles Talon layout is the longer of the two, while Coyote Creek places more of a premium on accuracy than distance. There are few trees and the greens are large and tricky. There are ponds and creeks that come into play on several holes. Willows Run also has added a nine-hole par-3 Heron Links course and an 18-hole putting course. Shawn Beattie, pro

Course location: Redmond
Address: 10402 Willows Road, 425-883-1200
Par: 72
Yardage: Eagles Talon 6,238 (white tees), 6,803 (black tees); Coyote Creek 5,826 (white tees), 6,344 (black tees)
Weekday rate: Excluding Fridays: $43 (excludes tax)
Weekend rate: Including Fridays: $56 (excludes tax)
Holiday rate: Same as weekend
Discounts: early bird (Mon.-Fri.), seniors (Mon.-Thu.), ladies (Mon.-Thu.), twilight, super twilight, early nine, Friday cart special, Mon.-Tue. cart special, midday special, Platinum Card, Access Card
Chipping green: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Power carts to rent: Yes
Pull carts to rent: Yes