Foster Golf Links
About
Foster Golf Links is the course to play golf with friends, shoot your lowest score, or take up this fabulous game. With 18 holes situated along the Duwamish River, players can observe wildlife and enjoy the natural scenery. As players move along the course, they will get the opportunity to shoot across the river on two par 3 holes.
The course offers a fantastic place to learn, practice and improve your game, as well as on-course lessons, group clinics, and custom programs from our PGA Professional. Players can also improve their skills and skill development at the chipping and putting practice greens, purchase any essentials at the Foster Golf Shop, and grab a bite to eat at Billy Baroo’s
Foster Golf Links is just minutes from I-5 and I-405 in Tukwila. Just 10 minutes south of Seattle and a short distance away from SeaTac International Airport. The clubhouse includes the 1,200 square foot Golf Shop, meeting and banquet rooms for up to 220 guests, and outdoor patio and pavilion seating for an additional 220 guests. With delicious menu offerings from Billy Baroo's and spectacular views overlooking the golf course, Foster is the perfect place to hold your tournament, wedding or special event. The inviting space, luscious green course and friendly staff will elevate your visit at Foster Golf Links.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Blue | 68 | 4804 yards | 62.8 | 101 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4529 yards | 65.4 | 105 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 62.5/99 W: 66.8/109 | 324 | 300 | 295 | 302 | 144 | 420 | 334 | 268 | 124 | 2511 | 445 | 135 | 326 | 290 | 248 | 224 | 120 | 220 | 285 | 2293 | 4804 |
| Red M: 61.6/98 W: 65.4/105 | 314 | 290 | 285 | 288 | 134 | 402 | 316 | 252 | 114 | 2395 | 435 | 121 | 297 | 277 | 223 | 202 | 104 | 210 | 265 | 2134 | 4529 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 |
Course Details
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Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2023 #17)
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u4647987 on 07/13/2025
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Photo submitted by xrZKyxmQVu3j9QXcMqzH on 06/28/2025
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Photo submitted by xrZKyxmQVu3j9QXcMqzH on 06/28/2025
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Photo submitted by CB082M on 03/14/2025
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nice drive :0) Photo submitted by Lewbo1 on 04/06/2016
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12's were out Photo submitted by notriples on 02/04/2015
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Very sunny for a fall day Photo submitted by Narkolepse on 09/26/2013
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The Green River Fosters CG Photo submitted by PaulBader on 06/04/2013
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Backside view of the clubhouse Photo submitted by Spencer3502694 on 11/01/2012
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The green river splitting a 125 yard par 3. Photo submitted by Spencer3502694 on 11/01/2012
Only playable when dry
This course is a lot of fun during the dryer seasons, but is absolutely awful in wetter times of year. For $19 with a cart, it's still worth just getting out to play, but it's a mud pit right now, a few of the greens hold standing water, much of the ground just falls apart under the ball so you lose 20-30 yards a shot much of the time. Some of my best rounds have come here, but I can't imagine paying to play it during the winter unless there is a stretch of dryer weather. Greens are in rough shape, lots of repair right now, in preparation for the spring in sure, but again you can find deals to play this course that make it worth a day out with some buddies. Food is really good too!
no mowing?
When arriving at the course, I knew that it would be a bit wet, however I was more than surprised to see that the grass wasn't mowed for some time and the leafs were not blown off the fairways. It was nearly impossible to find balls after teeing off as they were either buried in mud or under leaves.
Scenic Course Could Use a Haircut
Cool, beautifully sunny (and very windy) at Foster G.C. on Veteran's Day. The only negative was how long the grass was in so many locations. Balls were lost often, and a few other players I talked with said the same. Even when I checked in, the staff at the desk was apologetic about the unmowed conditions.
(This is the first review I've ever written, so I'm not some chronic complainer.)
Great staff
Friendly staff. Given 2 golf balls for free cause of muddy conditions. I think the price was a bit steep $30 walking for how muddy it was. Every hole someone was looking for their ball in the mud.
Perfect golf day!
I was a little upset about the lack of respect the group in front of us had for the grounds. Never fixed huge divots, slammed flag pin on the greens...
There was a lot of ground under repair.
So Pleasant
My partner and I were running about 20 minutes late and although we made a reservation on Golf.now, the course accomodated us and said it was not a problem that we were missing our original tee time. Great day!
Dump the stupid foot golf
Easy access from any direction.Number 3 green has some problems,two large bare patches. they over watered the course and there were some not muddy but too damp in the fairways.Greens were slower than normal but rolled true.Good pace,had to wait 5 minutes on a few holes. Used a lot of short irons.played midweek and the always friendly staff got me out early.Nice course for what it is.I have a problem with the foot golf thing It is a dumb idea and I won;t play there while it's going on.
Good to Practice Short Game
Fair!! Could use a little more love on fairways. Overall a decent place! Price is high $37 for a short course with poor conditions
CARTS
If you have to pay extra for a cart do not do it. Unless they upgrade it is not worth the money. My carts front wheel was about to fall off, and when I brought it back to the club house to switch, the cart guy tried to blame it on me. Not worth the headache when the course is easy enough to walk. If you do get a cart check it before you head out.
Keep your woods in the bag...
This is a decent course, the condition could be in better shape. A lot of soggy spots on the course, yet some greens are dried out. It is a short course, so good for iron play, no need to hit anything but irons. However for what you get, it should be a $25 course, especially compared to all the standard size courses. They are talking of upping the rates even more, poor decision! Don't bother with the food there. It has a nice patio for a cold beer, but the food is horrid. The pro shop boss has finally retired after 30 yrs or so, so hopefully things will change for the better.
Good place to play
Foster is a short narrow course with small greens I enjoy playing here. It is very convent if you work in south Seattle
Great for quick 9 holes
Have played Fosters several times. Pretty easy course to navigate and easy to walk. No hills to climb. Great to work on short to intermediate game. Overall, nice course with practice green and even practice bunker and short chip shots.
Fun, Fun, Fun
I had a blast playing this course yesterday. This has been one of my "go to" courses over the years. Staff was great. Got me out early and I never had to wait on one hole. Since I am disabled and have to ride that was a real plus. A nice place to golf!
This cours is well maintained.
Course is in good condition, not very difficult, back and forth hole placement.
Excellent value
The course offers great bang for your buck value. Conditions are well maintained and while it's not the most challenging, it is a great golf experience for both newcomers and lifers.
Good course
Overall all well kept course. Price seems fair although I have only ever golfed there with the hot deals from golf now. Not a hard course but may be difficult for beginners as water comes into play quite a bit with the river bordering and cutting through two of the par threes on the back nine.
All course are fairy flat and easy fine balls.
I like the course because short distance and a good clean field, somehow quiet of peace area.