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4.2
436 Reviews (436)
5 Stars
170
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
88.1%
Recommend this course
380 out of 436 reviews
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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4.4
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 80 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5937 yards
Slope 126
Rating 74.4

Located just 45 minutes southwest of Tacoma, Tahoma Valley Golf Course has garnered a reputation for being the driest course in the Puget Sound. The course boasts well manicured greens that putt fast and true. The greens showcase the best of the Northwest's undulating, bump-and-run golf. Its location provides every hole with a stunning view of Mount Rainier. Just shy of 6,000 yards from the back tees, it's not an especially long layout but it is narrow enough to present a challenge. The wide fairways are forgiving, making it player friendly enough for beginners, and there are enough challenges to please high handicappers as well. With an abundance of mature trees throughout, Tahoma Valley Golf Course demands accuracy. The par 3s are particularly memorable for both their views and level of difficulty.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.2
436 Reviews (436)
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

A fun day

This was my first time playing this course. I had read previous reviews that compared it to a pasture. I disagree. I found it to be a good course at a great value. I thought the course was challenging. The greens aren’t very large. I played the blue tees for some added difficulty. Pace of play was good. The course does lack a driving range. That was the only thing that I found negative, but I’ve played other courses in Seattle with no driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent pace of Play

My Pastor friend and I played this Course.

It was a great time out.

It’s a nice Course, the gentleman at the Pro Shop was very nice and friendly to us.

In addition, the pace of Play was excellent.

We asked, but there was no Driving range where we had wanted to warm up before our round of Golf.

Altogether, it was great!

Thank you very much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course.

This course is a 60 minute drive for me, so this was my first time playing. Will definitely play again if I can get a GolfNow price break. Nice layout, well maintained, and the greens were excellent. Negatives: the traps were pretty hard and several of the greens were not visible until you got close (I don't like hidden greens).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens rough on some holes and no where near what practice green is so be cautious when putting. Have to look at condition to evaluate stroke. Course plays harder than think lots of blind shots and trees to manipulate makes course tougher than you think.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 186
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice little course

First time playing this course. Course was in good shape, except the fairways were a bit long so you don't get much role. Greens a little bumpy, but rolled fairly well. Would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great day for golf , the course was not very crowded. The tee boxes are not very level but otherwise the course was in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

December golf

The worst part of this course no matter the season is the tee boxes, they have more undulation than the course. Good luck finding a level spot to tee from.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Greens were fairly consistant

For the weather conditions, 34 deg F and slight overcast, it was a good round. Pace was fast, 3hr 45min 18 holes walking. Fairways were soggy as to be expected for this time of year. All in all it was a good day for golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 71
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Another great day

I've been playing this course almost weekly this summer. The course remains in very good condition. The fairways are green, the greens roll mostly true. A couple greens are patchy. This course has lots to offer.

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

I'm lucky to have a nice course so close

Many of would like to meet with friends on a regular basis and have a fun, informal round of golf. While I am not an avid golfer, I love the fun, try to improve and love the overall experience. Because this nice course is so close, my outing is even more fun.

Our group always has fun at a few of the holes, trying to make a good shot over the hazards, and enjoying a moderate rolling terrain. I walk it easily at 64 yo and actually get a bit of exercise without being a drag on the group. Lately we have stopped in and had lunch/dinner and a beer and made the fun last a little longer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly course

Decent length and forgiving, fun for all player skill sets. Small and fast greens with minimal course hazards.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The opening holes (#1&2 both par 5's) are unique and help to spread the groups of players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Undulated tee boxs

Tee boxes are the worst I have ever seen. There is more undulations then the fairways. Other short comings are no place to loosen up, no driving range, no chipping.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nk 1st course I ever played and I was hooked. Course plays nicely. The greens are tough though. Nothing flat about them. Hadn't been here in ab 10 years, I'll be back though!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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