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Editor's Note: Course closed for residential development in 03/2019
Opened in 1931, Brookdale Golf Course has a classic design that has hosted generations of local golfers. The course features large, undulating greens and wide, rolling fairways lined with old-growth firs. The player-friendly layout is ideal for beginners with wide, open fairways and generous landing areas, but there are still challenges in store on the greens, which are bordered by thick rough and strategically placed bunkers. There are several interesting holes with downhill approaches to the green. It may not be what you're looking for if you want a truly formidable test, but Brookdale is a fun and forgiving golf course where high handicappers can build their confidence. Located just 20 minutes south of Tacoma, it is one of the most affordable rounds in the area.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 71 | 6556 yards | 70.4 | 115 |
| Back (W) | 74 | 6556 yards | 76.4 | 127 |
| Middle | 71 | 6242 yards | 69.1 | 113 |
| Middle (W) | 74 | 6242 yards | 74.9 | 122 |
| Red | 71 | 5834 yards | 67.4 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 74 | 5834 yards | 72.9 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back M: 69.7/114 W: 75.3/123 | 374 | 381 | 423 | 489 | 151 | 395 | 339 | 518 | 237 | 3307 | 352 | 448 | 173 | 506 | 368 | 170 | 386 | 416 | 284 | 3103 | 6410 |
| Middle M: 68.5/112 W: 73.8/120 | 363 | 370 | 405 | 480 | 138 | 385 | 332 | 515 | 243 | 3231 | 341 | 406 | 160 | 490 | 348 | 163 | 347 | 393 | 265 | 2913 | 6144 |
| Forward/Middle M: 67.4/109 W: 72.7/118 | 363 | 362 | 395 | 480 | 138 | 365 | 332 | 515 | 237 | 3187 | 341 | 374 | 137 | 490 | 348 | 163 | 255 | 393 | 257 | 2758 | 5945 |
| Forward M: 66.3/110 W: 71.5/116 | 341 | 362 | 395 | 472 | 112 | 365 | 316 | 507 | 237 | 3107 | 332 | 374 | 137 | 480 | 301 | 154 | 255 | 349 | 257 | 2639 | 5746 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 |
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Reviews
Not bad given recent weather
The course was not too bad given the excessive rain the area has had recently.
Course Condition
Course Condition was good except for two fairways, #2 and 4. These two were severely affected by the consistent rain. Two had a temp green while the tee box for 4 (par 3) was moved to within 100 yards from the green with a hitting mat. Other than that, the course was great and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the round. Would definitely recommend the course to anyone because it has something for every level of player.
Rain check
We played only 9holes because rain.but rain check not free.I have to pay 20:00more and play 18 hole.other golf course play free 9hole because rain.I think that's not fair.
Greens excelent
The greens were in great shape for this time of year very fast, & the rest of the course was pretty good for as much rain we've had just a few moist spots.
With the amount of rain we had the two previous day the course still played quite well. It did have standing water in places and three temp green, but that was to be expected. All in all a good time was had by all.
Great first round of the year course
The course is very wide open with limited danger. A bad tee shot is not punished on most holes. Big fairways and greens have a decent pace. It is a great course to work on driver. There are some long par 4's which will require long irons into the green for average drives. There were 3 holes with temporary greens. I always enjoy this course and usually score well.
Great Day at the course
Had a fun day at this course. Weather was good and the course was in good shape. It is mostly a wide open course that is perfect for the average golfer. Food was good in the bar. Only drawback was no driving range.
Good confidence course
I play this course fairly often when I need to feel good about my game. The fairways are pretty straightforward and wide, there aren't a lot of trees, the greens are big (but not overly so) and it is usually dry even when it's wet outside. My handicap is about 2 strokes less on this course than anywhere else. It's not that it's an easy course, as much as it is VERY forgiving. Errant drives aren't automatic bogeys and the greens roll great.
Value for the money
Enjoyed playing Brookdale. Had not played it for a few years but found that the course was in very good shape and the greens were nice. The only issue is all the Canadian Geese droppings. If you are a walker be prepared to clean your personal push cart.
Greens Unplayable
Hot deal. However, did not know until after purchasing round of golf for four that greens had been plugged and sanded. Not only that but found out once at the course that back nine was closed. At the turn very backed up. To be candid this was unacceptable. Ask if we could get a credit rather than wait 30 min to tee off we were told know. Extremely disappointed.
Brookdale
I really enjoyed this course! It does have nice wide open fairways, but some very challenging holes. I was surprised at the 245 yard par 3!
Fun track
A fun course with a nice view of Mt Rainier. A course marshal to speed up the gives one of beginners would have been appreciated. Course was in good shape, greens ran true.
No driving range
This course only has putting greens... Greens were like cement... Layout was challenging but not worthy of playing again
Great pace, under 4 hours!!
The course was in good condition, greens were well kept. Great marshal who was friendly and kept the pace efficiently. Nothing better than playing 18 holes in under 4 hours!!
Extremely slow!
Not a bad course by any means, decent conditions for early in the year. But pace of play was close to 6 hours. I understand it's going to be a little slow at midday on a weekend but 6 hours for a round is crazy!!! Will not be going back unless it's extremely early
Great friendly course
Brookdale is a nice track that proves to be more difficult then you might think. Mostly flat course that make it a nice course for those who like to walk. Greens were in great shape.
thay look lick thay are putting more work back into the course and it shows
I here thay have new grounds person the course shows that. I was so surprised by the change awsome
the course is on the turn
It is the best I can remeber the course showes thay care and are putting the work into it AWSOME
Quality
Good quality course for money
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