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1 • LakeLand Village Golf Course • Allyn
LakeLand Village Golf Course in Allyn, Wash., offers a unique 27-hole golfing experience across three nine-hole courses: Generation I, Generation II and Generation III.
The family ownership at LakeLand Village, established in 1972, has maintained a commitment to preserving the natural landscape for the enjoyment of golfers and residents.
Located between Hood Canal and Puget Sound’s Case Inlet, overlooking the town of Allyn, the golf course winds through a seasoned and unobtrusive residential community.
Check in the pro shop for information about the aquatic practice range and the new short game practice facility.
The Generation I course, completed in 1972, was turned into a standalone executive-style course in recent years. It is suitable for beginning players but packs some punch over its 2,584 yards.
Generation II (opened in 1983) and Generation III (opened in 1997) are generally played together to make one 18-holer known as the Ranch Course. When played together, they stretch to 6,471 yards, with a course rating of 71.5 and a slope of 140. Each nine features distinctive topography, with Generation II (front nine) known for its strategic bunkering and water hazards, and Generation III (back nine) offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.
Notable holes include the challenging par-3 8th on Generation II, requiring a precise tee shot over water, and the par-4 6th on Generation III, which demands accuracy off the tee to avoid dense tree lines.
Supremely affordable golf is a prime virtue at LakeLand. Generation I, played by itself, costs only $22 for nine holes. The Ranch Course offers weekday play for $34 for 18 holes, $22 for nine; weekends and holiday fees are $42 for 18, $28 for nine. A 27-hole special spanning the three generations costs $60 with power cart on weekdays, $80 on weekends.
Twilight rates start at $21. For frequent players, a 10-round punch card for 18 holes costs $285 for weekdays and $330 for weekends.
LakeLand Village offers a diversity of golf experiences over its 27 holes, and the price is right there in the Hood Canal region for players of every skill level.
YARDAGE (PAR 72) 5,227-6,471 yards
RATES $21-$42
TEL (360) 275-6100
* Check website for current rates
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2 • Cliffs Golf Club • Shelton
Salish Cliffs Golf Course offers plenty of challenges for any golfer and there’s no denying how good it looks with turf conditions that are rivaled by few.
Designed by Gene Bates and opened in September 2011, the course spans 7,269 yards from the championship tees and is renowned for its ups and downs and its thick and sticky roughs and waste areas.
The layout features dramatic elevation changes, with the par-4 12th hole standing out. This hole’s tee box sits about 650 feet above sea level, providing golfers with panoramic views and a challenging descent.
Holes 9 and 18 share a unique 15,000-square-foot double green, separated by a wetland preserve, enhancing both the challenge and the visual appeal.
Salish Cliffs offers competitive pricing, with peak season rates ranging from $105 to $150, including a GPS-equipped cart, range balls, and tax. Residents of Mason and Thurston counties can enjoy discounted rates, and military personnel receive a 10 percent discount every day.
The course also provides stay-and-play packages in partnership with the adjacent Little Creek Casino Resort, combining golf with accommodations for a comprehensive experience.
Salish Cliffs caters to golfers of all skill levels, offering five sets of tees ranging from 5,313 to 7,269 yards.
The course’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its recognition as the first golf course in the world to earn Salmon Safe certification, awarded in 2012 when the course was barely a year old. The organization’s certification had previously been given mainly to farms or vineyards, as well as urban or rural open spaces other than golf courses. The Salmon Safe award recognizes the protection and enhancement of habitat for all the wildlife species living on and near the course.
With its visually stunning design, supreme golf challenges and solid value, Salish Cliffs Golf Club stands as a premier destination for golfers in the Pacific Northwest.
Salish Cliffs is a fan favorite and host of the Cascade Golfer Match Play finals.
YARDAGE (PAR 72) 5,313-7,269 yards
RATES $99-$150
TEL (360) 462-3673
WEB salishcliffs.com
* Check website for current rates
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3 • Trophy Lake Golf & Casting • Port Orchard
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting is just what its name implies: a place to play championship golf and get your fly fishing on, too, if that’s what your heart desires.
Fishing gets second billing here, and for good reason. This is a golf course, offering a serene if sometimes testy experience traversing the rugged beauty of the Kitsap Peninsula in Port Orchard.
Designed by renowned architect John Fought and opened in 1999, Trophy Lake’s 18 holes span 7,206 yards from the back tees, with abundant water features and dense forests. The layout features sloping fairways, expansive greens, and more than 80 strategically placed white-sand bunkers, all set against lush views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.
The 17th hole, a 135-yard par-3, is often highlighted as the signature hole, requiring a precise tee shot over wetlands to a small, elevated green, guarded by deep bunkers on both sides. Other notable holes include the par-5 7th, where a massive center-cut bunker bisects the fairway, and the par-4 16th, which plays downhill to a green surrounded by water on both sides. The par-3 3rd demands accuracy with its deep bunkers and rolling green, and the par-4 6th offers some of the best views on the property.
Trophy Lake has made a move to implement dynamic pricing. This buying model ensures that golfers can look at tee times in real-time and then pick the time, fee and date that suits their needs, with multiple pricing options every day.
Under the dynamic pricing model, green fees range from $55 to $125, including a cart. The course offers several membership options, such as the Club Pass, which offers discounted rates and access to Oki Golf events.
As for the fishing, Trophy Lake features two well-stocked trout ponds located adjacent to the 18th green and 6th tee, providing a spectacular setting for anglers. The hourly fishing rate is $15, with half-day and full-day rates available.
Trophy Lake offers a one-day flyfishing school for beginners. It covers essential equipment for fly fishing, basic casting techniques and practice in the four fundamental fly-tying knots. Cost is $175 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch and use of a fly rod.
YARDAGE (PAR 72) 5,287-7,119 yards
RATES Dynamic pricing, see website for details
TEL (360) 874-8337
* Check website for current rates
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