The intricate sport of golf has been played worldwide since it began hundreds of years ago, starting all the way back in the 1450s, to be precise. And it’s come a long way since those humble times, with the rules of the game finally being written in 1744 by the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. These rules, known as the Thirteen Articles, went on to be adopted by more than 30 clubs over the next 100 years. From there, they became the universal rules of the sport many know and love today. These local golf courses in the beautiful Yakima community are here to help us enjoy the brilliant sport of golf.
Black Rock Creek Golf Course
31 Ray Road, Sunnyside
509.837.5340
Opened in 1945, Black Rock Creek Golf Course is located between Sunnyside and Grandview off Wine Country Road. This 6,657-yard-long course from the longest tee has a par total of 72, a rating of 72.2, and a slope of 125. Their course is one of the finest 18-hole courses in the Yakima Valley that also hosts a driving range, golf lessons, restaurant and lounge, and practice green for those looking to take a couple of swings that won’t count on the scoreboard. They also offer a wide range of membership opportunities for those looking to really get in some good golf time.
Cherry Hill Golf Course
530 Cherry Hill Road, Granger
509.854.1800
Golf isn’t the only fun at Cherry Hill Golf Course’s 9-hole executive golf course and its driving range with cart rentals. The course also features a pizzeria that serves pizzas, sandwiches, salads, burgers, ice cream, soft drinks, beer, and wine, in addition to arcades, a miniature golf course, scooters, and open ballpark batting. All of this fun is open year-round with covered seating outside for up to 100 people, with seating for up to 160 inside. Ice-less ice skating was even introduced to the course in 2013 to add to the fun, and today, the course frequently hosts 50s-style tournament fundraisers and parties for all ages. It’s the perfect place to golf as there is fun for the whole family at Cherry Hill Golf Course, so mom and dad can enjoy the green while the kiddos enjoy the games.
Mt. Adams Country Club and Golf Course
1250 Rocky Ford Road, Toppenish
509.865.4440
A semi-private golf course considered a hidden gem in the Yakima area is Mt. Adams Country Club and Golf Course, just a short drive away in Toppenish. The greens at this course are quite challenging, with an 18-hole masterpiece of a course that is open to the public. This means that you can start off at the country club as a guest and go on to enjoy them even more as a member if you decide you like the layout of the green. They have various specials on set days throughout the week and events and specials they run separately throughout the year, such as couples golf that runs every Friday and third Sunday of March through October. It’s a perfect date night for those couples who share a passion for golf!
River Ridge Restaurant and Golf Course
River Ridge Golf Course and Restaurant
295 Golf Course Loop, Selah
509.697.8323
Offering low rates, fantastic scenery, and a competitive course layout that challenges beginners and veteran players alike is River Ridge Restaurant and Golf Course in Selah. Their 9-hole executive length course features a par of 31, a slope rating of 113, and a course rating of 30.0, where water is in play for seven of the nine holes, and their famous pond gives two water carry holes. Stop by and test your luck and see if you have what it takes to avoid all that water while trying to get that hole in one!
Apple Tree Resort
8804 Occidental Avenue, Yakima
509.972.2740
Apple Tree Resort‘s signature par 3 17th features the world-famous Apple Island Green and has been named among “The Best 9 Island Holes in Golf” by BackNineNetwork. This rolling terrain is carved from 100-year-old orchards with Apple Tree’s prestigious resume, including a 4-star rating by Golf Digest. This magnificent resort also holds the title of “Best Par Three” by the Seattle Times and “One of Washington’s Top 18 Holes” by Washington CEO. This championship track plays over 6,900 yards and features a variety of scenic challenges, including lakes, fountains, and a beautiful cascading waterfall. In fact, the grounds may look familiar upon your visit as the 17 has been showcased in countless regional and national golf magazines, calendars, and websites.
Suntides Golf Course
231 Pence Road, Yakima
509.966.9065
Surrounded by residential homes, fruit orchards, the Naches River, and nearby rock cliffs inscribed with ancient Indian petroglyphs, all nestled in a small valley just northwest of Yakima, is Suntides Golf Course. This beautiful 5,941-yard golf course was designed by Joe Greer and opened to the public in 1965. Today, it has a course rating of 66.4 and a slope rating of 110 on blue grass and features a golf shop, restaurant, and lounge on-site so that people can gear up before hitting the green and have a place to rest after making it through all 18 holes.
Whether you want to play the game for fun or follow the rules created so long ago in friendly competition, these Yakima community golf courses have got you covered! So, grab that club, hit the green, and enjoy a sport for the ages in the form of golf on these lush, challenging courses in the Yakima area.
