Sahalee Country Club
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,068yds
- Holes
- 27
- Opened
- 1969
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Modern
History
Sahalee Country Club east of Seattle, designed by Ted Robinson and opened in 1969 amid the towering Douglas firs and cedars of the Sammamish plateau, has a legendary reputation for its intimate cathedral-like corridors and the relentless claustrophobia it creates for championship competitors. Its name means High Heavenly Ground in the Chinook language, and the dense old-growth forest makes it feel perpetually dramatic. The narrowest corridors on any U.S. Open venue sent scores soaring at the 1998 PGA Championship, won by Vijay Singh.
Signature Hole
7th hole, par 4, 399 yards — a tunnel-like corridor through 250-foot Douglas firs creating one of the most claustrophobic tee shots in championship golf
Notable Tournaments
- 1998 PGA Championship
- 2010 WGC-FedEx Invitational
- 2002 U.S. Senior Open
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sahalee Country Club public or private?
Sahalee Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Sahalee Country Club?
Sahalee Country Club was designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in 1969.
Where does Sahalee Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Sahalee Country Club ranks #86 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Sahalee Country Club?
The signature hole at Sahalee Country Club is the 7th hole, par 4, 399 yards — a tunnel-like corridor through 250-foot Douglas firs creating one of the most claustrophobic tee shots in championship golf.