Oakbrook Golf Club

The first time I ever got to play Oakbrook was in a WJGA tournament when I was 12 years old and I couldn't believe how fast and smooth their greens were. More than 15 years later, they are as good as ever.

Last year was a rebuilding year for Oakbrook when the owners decided to take out over 400 for trees. Many thought the course would never recover, but now over a year later, it is incredible to see how quickly the turf has bounced back and how healthy the course is. Previously, for months during the winter, multiple tee boxes, greens, and fairways would not see a single ray of sunlight November - Febuary. But now, thanks to the grasses increased exposure to sun and air flow, the tees and fairways are as healthy as ever and the greens are the best public course greens I've played in western Washington - and better than most private courses too.

The staff is friendlier than ever too. There is a new Director of Golf in the Golf Shop who is coming up with fun events for the members and a new Chef in the restaurant who is cooking fast and tasty food to go along with the already friendly staff of servers.

It's fun to hear all the members who have stuck around say that Oakbrook has turned the corner and is starting to truly return to its "glory days".

Oakbrook has been upgraded extensively since the tree removal project was completed. The greens and the fairways are the best I have seen them in my 20 years of playing this course.

I love walking this course. The fact that it used to be private shows in that the amenities are easy to get to. Evening golf is great. The greens are fast and a blast.

I've been a member since 2004. A couple years ago they took a lot of the Fir Trees out of the course. It was a large project and it left a large mess behind, but the course is now reaping the benefits. The greens are in great shape as a result. The course is in great shape, except the few outlaying areas that haven't recovered yet. There are also a few stumps that have yet to be grinded down. Otherwise, the course is in great shape and the greens are near perfect. Pace of play is good and the course is very walkable. the men's club is great and the year around tournaments are extremely fun. The one con I would say for a person playing for the first time is that many sprinkler head yardage tags have partially broken off so many of them are unreadable. If you have a range finder you don't have to worry about it. It's nice to see Oakbrook starting to get back to the shape it was when it was a Country Club

16 months ago, I would not have written this review, but this course is becoming a real gem. The greens were fantastic. Bunkers were raked and fairways were great. Pace of play was perfect.. If you have not been there in the last few months. Check it out. I think you will be very surprised at how this course is once again becoming one of the best in the state.

A recent tree removal isn't an issue, it's genius and should be lauded. Oakbrook is the best all weather course for the money in the Pudget Sound! The changes continue to come and I look forward to this courses future.

Oakbrook is an absolute diamond in the rough. My day there started off arriving to phenomenal hospitality in the pro shop. The staff ensured I was comfortable and acclimated to their grounds. Teeing off on time without delay, the course was immaculate. There's no questioning they take pride in everyday maintenance. After my round, I enjoyed a wonder lunch in the Oakhouse. Again, fantastic service with their staff. I would highly recommend any level of golfer to spend the day at Oakbrook. Hard to find people working on all levels passionate about what they do. It's beyond clear Oakbrook sets the bar very high for the state of Washington's courses.

After a period of poor conditions following an extensive tree removal program, Oakbrook is vastly improved. Always dry, this course has outstanding greens and firm fairways.

New management has brought a friendly attitude and appears committed to completing the clean up following the logging operation.

If you are a walker, this course is one of the best.

Over the past 6-8 months over 300 fir trees were removed from the property. Clean up is mostly completed and the course is healing nicely. Greens, fairways, and surrounds are responding to the increased light and air movement. Greens are health and FAST.

The bunkers are receiving much needed attention. They are still a hazard, but once you are in good technique gets rewarded.

This course has always been one of the best layouts in the local area and it is definitely on the road back to regaining a respected placed among the places to play in Tacoma.

I would highly recommend this one to you if you live in or are visiting the area.

I've played this course a number of times, the greens are as good as they get 10.5 plus. Fairways are improved with the tree thinning of several years ago. Brand new range balls and mats. The course conditions are very nice. Easy to see the improvements that have taken place in the last few months. Very enjoyable round in under 4-hours.

I just had a blast playing Oakbrook.

We played 18 holes in under 4 hours on a Saturday morning - the greens were smooth and quick! The clean up from the course renovation is nearly complete and the benefits from more air flow and sunlight are obvious! I can't wait to play again and I'm thinking about becoming a member!

Warm, sunny Saturday afternoon 315p tee off. Paired with one other single. No other groups on the course.

2 foursomes followed at 330pm. Leisurely walking pace of a little over 4 hours. Fine walking course.

Overall - excellent course, great greens. The layout has perhaps too many doglegs for my liking but its not a detriment.

Range, putting green and chipping area were above average.

Worth the value of Golf Now rates.

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The round started well until near by canon fire rang through out the first 9 holes due to local military ranges, followed by loud music from a near by house or pool party. Course was in great condition, disappointed that the bunkers felt like I was hitting of pavement .

The greens were fast, the course was in great condition. It feels more open since the trees were cut down. All 4 guys who played had a great time. The pace of play was slow, because of the group ahead of us and the group ahead of them. Otherwise it's a great place to play!

My buddy and I took advantage of the HotDeals offer from this a bit remote private course. The weather was overcast so usual members probably stayed home but we played a round in 4 hours on Sunday afternoon. Neaby public course (NorthShore, for instance) would have taken probably 5.5 hours so even though it took a bit to drive there, we really enjoyed our round. Course condition was excellent and pace of play was great. We wondered, though, why the handling charge was unusually high (they charged additional $12 plus for two-some). Maybe it is a higher tax imposed by the city of Lakewood. Who knows?

Challenging course, trees can come into play especially on the dog legs. Greens have quite a few slopes and are notoriously fast. But a fun course to play. Worth the trip to the 'burbs!

Played at noon on a cool March Saturday. Considering we were a threesome and were walking, I was pleased with the pace (a 4 hour round). The course is coming back after RMG removed many tall firs that were keeping the sun out and causing some issues on the greens. Most of the stumps have been turned to piles of wood chips. The greens were punched and sanded about a week prior, so were still a little slow from the sand. The sand traps need more sand in them, as the several times I was in them, my wedge bottomed out after 1/2 inch. Given some time to recover, this should be a fun course to play because it's not hilly and a good walk for senior players such as myself.

Oakbrook is a wonderful layout with subtle challenges off the tee. Great course to walk with firm fairways. This course drains exceptionally well. Well maintained and greens are fast, but fair. We played from white tees and it was above average in challenge - slope 126. I think it was designed by Ron Fream, and he knows how to design wonderful golf courses. This course is very enjoyable to play.

I went out on a blustery (and at times rainy) saturday. Understandably I pretty much had the course to myself, but that didn't stop it from being majestic and thoroughly enjoyable. Gorgeous layout and just challenging enough to be interesting without being frustrating.

Despite being one of the wettest winters on record i only had one plugged ball. Best winter conditions of any public course in western washington.