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Conditions
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Value
4.3
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6556 yards
Slope 115
Rating 70.4

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.

Course Details

Year Built 1931
Golf Season Year round
Architect Al Smith

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.7
130 Reviews (130)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Grass Clippings

Great value for the money, not a very serious challenge in regards to difficulty. The biggest hazard was all the grass clipping left on the fairway, seriously I was cleaning my cleats out on every hole, plus if you miss the first cut the second cut is very, very long - a bit too long. And after suffering through all the grass clipping accumulations the compressed air was broken - the valve was missing. All the Superintendant said was somebody must of stole it and they would get a new one - all the more reason to maybe cut the grass a bit more often and not have it swamping carts, shoes, etc.

All in all though I can't complain too much, it was quite the bargain. And the clubhouse, although dated, puts on quite a good meal.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course Conditions

I've come around on this course. It's got some quirks to it but the course conditions are so good right now they make up for it. Would recommend, a super fun course once you get used to the layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice parkland style course

Very nice course. Good price and the grill has very good food. I will be playing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice track

Course has water damage no biggie life in pnw

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was not truthful

Nothing was said or posted about many temporary greens that were set by bad conditions. My friend called to see how the coarse was playing, and specifically asked if there was any temporary greens and they said no.
I will not play here again, all they had to say was there are temporary greens . I talked to the fellow in the club house and he said he did not make those decisions.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the time of year

Very good job maintaing course for all the bad weather conditions we have had

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not too bad

First time playing here. Not to bad of a course. The rough was a little thick but added some challenge that the layout is missing. Straight ahead and not too challenging. A good course for beginners or high handicappers for sure. A few interesting holes with approaches that dropped to the greens. So a shot a little short bounds towards the hole. Another longer par 5 with tall pines on both sides and green tucked behind left set of trees. With this in mind I'd play a few holes differently. But you can score well here. 76 for my first time. Overall decent course. A few spots in the fairways were in need of some attention. Straight ahead wide fairways off the tee and plenty of room to approach the holes sans a few greens. Will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Great course!

Unfortunately they were doing some work on their back 9 so I only got to play the front 9. Besides the very sandy greens which made putting slightly unpredictable, it was a great time! Went as a single and joined up with the group that i followed, had a lot of fun, meeting new people made it that much more enjoyable! Will go back once the back 9 is done being worked on!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

They need benches at all the tee boxes

Great course ,they do a great job overall
Some times we get backed up on the course
THEY NEED BENCHES BY THE TEE BOXES !!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Friendly Golf Course

Enjoyed the par three's on the course, greens in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play excellent

Pace of play excellent. Not many hazards and open concept allowed for quick recovery when you strayed from fairways. Greens in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Brokdale GC

Open and friendly fairways, Some very tricky greens. A good value for the money. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great value and excellent practice for good golfers

This is not Chambers Bay, Salish Cliffs, or Whitehorse. It's a very nice muni course that offers a chance to air out the Big Dog on many fours and the fives. Forgiving for modest miss-hits, you can recover fairly well. Almost no water to speak of. The greens are in excellent shape for the hot-dry summer we have had. They hold well. One really long par three at 245+/- that makes the course unusual. Excellent value and friendly staff. Can't remember why I don't stop by more often.......too many good choices in the south sound area I guess. Easy walking course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid value

The course was in good shape. The greens were in very good condition. Overall a very good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great course for $17

If you don't hit the fairway the ball will skip for a while because it's so dry. Some greens are iffy. But if it's $17 it's worth it but more then that I wouldn't pay to play it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Relax and play

This is a local gem of course. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Wide open layout is fun for beginner to intermediate golfers. Nice course to walk, and the pace of play was great. We waited just a few minutes at 16, and there was never anyone breathing down our necks all day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

brookdale 7/18/15

Conditions were ok if you were on the fairways and most of the greens were in pretty good condition. If you were off the fairways the hardpan was tough to play off of. No marshalls to be seen keeping pace of play up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

This older tree lined course is fun to play. The place of play was OK for a Friday. The greens, for the most part, were in real good shape. This is not a difficult course and I enjoyed it very much.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Nice hole layout but in bad condition for price

I love the design of the holes, but the condition of the course (especially the greens) is not very good on a consistent basis. Spoke with someone named "Dave" in the pro shop over the phone before booking and he was VERY rude.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Fun course

An older course that was fun to play. Was treated well by everyone I met. Didn't grab any thing to eat or drink so cannot comment on that, but they looked busy when walking by. Already recommended course to coworkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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