Lake Padden Golf Course

Phil Gaggero, the general manager of the course, banned us (some kids) from the course, because we violated the “no more than four players per group” rule. We had 2 separate groups, that we payed for separately of groups of 3 and 4. We had been playing behind an exceptionally slow group of adult golfers, causing our pace to slow significantly. In an effort to keep the people behind us from waiting and avoid further backup, we grouped up temporarily, playing with more than four just to stay in rhythm. But instead of addressing the pace-of-play issue with the slow adult group ahead, Gaggero targeted us, banning us from the course entirely. I strongly believe the move was made not as an effort to uphold rules, but as a blatant money grab. Adult golfers, after all, pay higher green fees, and generate more revenue overall. Phil Gagerro did not directly kick us off, but instead had the club house worker do it for him. Xander, the club house worker, was very nice and respectful and told us to call Phil’s public phone number. So we did, and we respectfully asked for an explanation and we explained our senario. Phil responded very upset and was shocked and confused that we called his number (It was a public number on the website that was kindly directed to us by Xander). Phil also confessed that he aims to discontinue the youth on course program, saying for “people like you”. Although I have never seen or spoken to Phil before our phone call, I was extremely respectful and he responded with anger. We feel as though because of Phil, the golf course and the youth on course program has become less about fostering love for the game and more about squeezing dollars from the most lucrative customers.

Great course but a 5 3/4 hour round is a bit much.

I was told this was really good. I was disappointed in the condition but the greens were puttable and that is all that really matters to me. I really enjoyed the layout and how most holes were separated from each other. The greens are gigantic so it’s not difficult to hit them. The practice facility is really good. It has everything you need to work on your game. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall, I really enjoyed my round here. It’s not overly difficult but really fun to play. If you can lag putt well, you should score well here.

Good basic course with friendly Staff and Patrons.

Got to ride 18 holes for $18.00.. Weather for the last 9 holes was horrible and the course was very damp.

This is spring, no ball washers anywhere on the course. Water on the drinking fountains were turned off. We were there one hour early, the course was virtually empty, but we were told that we had to tee off at our assigned time. as a result the group following us had to wait about every hole. No, there were no group ahead of us.

I love great greens and even with a recent aeration (3-4 weeks ago) Lake Padden has just that...and they were summer slick! Lots of elevation changes in the fairways adds a level of difficulty in club choice. No wind on our round, but with second growth forest through out the course, I doubt that it would've had a significant impact.

I play this couse at least two to three times a month and never get tired of the challenges !
Staff is super friendly especially Matt in the pro shop !
His service makes every trip to the course worthwhile !

Course drains well after heavy down poor.. Greens were still fast.

I have been playing Lake Padden for years. The improvements over the last 5 years have made this course a real treat, and the management has been able to keep fees modest. The last time I played here there had been heavy rain early in the morning. By noon the fairways were mostly dry, showing the effects of improved drainage. This is a very player-friendly course, not much sand and only one hole where there is water possibly in play. Very large greens, some with serious slope issues.(I have had putts break 180 degrees!) If you want to play in less than 4 hours, come early.

Weather was a 68 degree sunny day pin flags at ease. My wife and I had an amazing day. We will play lake padden again for sure!

Got a steal of a deal using golfnow! Our foursome saved over $50 on golf and that included carts. I will definitely use golfnow again. Lake padden is a beautiful course. Huge evergreen trees separate each fairway. You feel all alone on the course. It is very quiet, except for one hole that is next to the main road. Put this course on your list if you plan to visit northwestern Washington.

This course is thirty five miles from my house but I enjoy it so much that I play here most often. The two nines are distinct, one more hilly than the other, but what really makes the course work is the terrific layout and the lack of any housing. Most of the holes are cut out of virgin forest and rarely do you get more than a glimpse of adjacent fairways. If they charged a little more and spent a little more this track could be truly outstanding. But the Municipal course ambience simply adds to the charm.

I have been to padden many times and always had a great experience. However, this day was awful.... I had a 5 hour round with waits on every tee box and there was a lawnmower literally rolling greens in my backswing as I putted no further than 8 feet from me. Complete disrespect when I asked him if he'd wait until I was done putting before continuing. I feel bad for leaving a bad review but this guy just was icing on the cake to an already slow day of golf.