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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6305 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.9

North Shore Golf Course in northeastern Tacoma has been a local favorite since it first opened in 1956. It has built its reputation on the quality of the greens and fairways. The classic layout provides enough of a challenge for experienced golfers without being too intimidating for beginners. The layout will test your short-game skills with undulating greens that roll fast and true. Bunkers are also carefully placed around the greens and there are trees lining the narrow fairways. Accuracy is essential for a low score but it will also take some quick and strategic thinking since the setup on each hole presents a different challenge. North Shore is a tough, but fair course for players of all skill levels. There is also an all-grass driving range and practice facility available.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season Year round
Architect Al Smith

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

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3.7
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Handicap 10-14
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3.0
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Almost great...

I've played here a few times, always wonder why I don't come more often. Good Value but I always leave thinking what the course could be. The course itself always feels like it could be a top level course with just a little more care and some improvements to the range and facilities. Greens were smooth and well taken care of. It's long enough to have a couple challenging holes but most are a bit short, lots of 3 woods or less off the tee. Most holes have decent elevation changes adding a good variable. Overall it's worth a try or maybe two.

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Pace Good
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4.0
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course in good condition. rate of play was good

course in good condition. rate of play was good. food and drinks very good. The staff was friendly and nice to deal with.

Conditions Average
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Friendliness Average
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Difficulty Moderate
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