About
Blue Heron Golf Course, formerly known as Carnation Golf Course, first opened in 1967 but underwent a major renovation, in addition to the name change, after it was bought in 2011. Located in the Snoqualmie Valley, the course would occasionally be overrun by the Snoqualmie River but thanks to improved drainage and irrigation features added in the renovation, the course is able to drain remarkably fast. At just a few yards shy of 6,000 yards, Blue Heron G.C. is on the shorter side but that is no indication of its level of difficulty. Golfers will face a variety of challenges including an abundance of bunkers strategically placed throughout. One of the toughest holes is the par-5 17th, which is a blind tee shot where a long iron might come in more handy than a driver.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2016 #7)
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this is a typical green Photo submitted by u314160491576 on 09/03/2024
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“Greens” Photo submitted by mwonks on 08/07/2024
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Photo submitted by BigEStein on 04/21/2024
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Photo submitted by jackalan1 on 06/09/2023
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Photo submitted by GregRomanoff on 10/23/2020
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#9 Photo submitted by u000005694710 on 02/24/2020
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Nice Photo submitted by u000005694710 on 02/24/2020
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Beautiful day. Photo submitted by u000005694710 on 02/24/2020
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Golfer Reviews
Much improved
You can really tell ownership is putting the time and resources into this course. Greens were recently sanded but going to be great in a week or two. Lots of work going on with the Tee boxes. While not great yet it’s nice to see that they care and really working hard to get it shaped up. Only bad part were some golfers who had no regard to keeping the course nice, taking huge divots on the tee box. No repair attempts.
Staff is awesome. I will give this place my business for the pure fact of the effort going into making it a better course.
Improving but still needs work.
I have been playing here since 1999, when it was Carnation Golf Course. The Remlinger ownership is clearly making improvements to the overall aesthetics of the course but one of the most important aspects of the game itself is putting. There are more strokes taken on the greens than any where else on the course. The greens still need a LOT of work. I hope they are able to improve these before next season. Otherwise the increase in greens fees is not worth it.
Disappointing
Glad to hear the course has new owners and is in the process of doing upgrades. The course still needs a lot of work. Greens rough & patchy, fairways are even worse. Green fees not worth the price they are currently charging. Mt.Si & Snoqulamie falls are a better choice at the moment. This course could a great alternative and would play again next year if more improvements are made to the greens & fairways.
First Impressions
Tee boxes, fairway, and greens definitely needed improvements to fair up with other nearby courses considered the green fees.
I like the layout
I liked the layout. But the greens and tees need a lot of work. Greens are sloooow, and a few have spots that were replaced and it shows.
Course layout was nice but not well kept up.
First time playing this course. It was either muddy in spots or very hard. Lacking actual grass. Ball was bouncing on the greens!
Terrible conditions
The course could be beautiful- calm and serene, lots of beautiful trees - but is in terrible condition. Fairways bone dry or wet muddles from sprinkler, greens tons of patches - almost impossible to put with any precision. Would play here for $25 a round but not $65, some other people paid $90 including cart. Not worth it, sorry.
Much improved
The new owners are doing a great job reviving this place. The greens are so much better it’s night and day. It will only keep improving from here. Thank you to the new owners for restoring my childhood course!
Potentially a good course
For the money it definitely wasn’t worth $69 I think it is a course worth about $40 a round with a cart. It isn’t a bad course and I know they are under new management so as long as they keep improving the course than it definitely has potential. For an average golfer you will lose a lot of balls. There is no forgiveness even a foot off the fairways and the greens are very slow. I think under the new management it can be a very nice course and the clubhouse is great!
Course conditions need work
The front 9 on this course need more work to get them in a good playable condition the back 9 weren’t terrible and the also need some bag lawnmower because where they cut and left cut grass it’s really easy to lose your golf balls!
Getting better
Greens are getting better. Rough is a little less rough. The team is making visible improvements. Clubhouse, food and drinks were great.
Overall a Fun Course
Course was closed for a couple of years and just opened back up about a month ago. A fun layout. Greens getting back into shape so slow but I would imagine better as time goes on.
Fun course. Friendly staff
I don’t know the full history of this course other than it’s had its struggles. New owners seem to be doing a great job with it. The front parking area and clubhouse are really nice. The driving range has screens and the bays are spread out. The course is tough. If you miss the fairway, you’re going to be searching for your ball in THICK grass. Greens are a little rough but they’re working on them. Staff was professional and friendly… Will be back.
Almost there
This course has a lot of potential. The previous owner really let the place go unfortunately a couple years ago. Its very clear the new owner is making a big effort to get the place in good order. The amenities upgrades so far like the driving range are top tier. It would be great if the course was getting the same TLC. If you dont stay in the fairway you'll be spending some time searching for your ball even if its just a small miss. The grass was 6+" in most areas. The greens definitely need some work, but they are way better than the burnt dead pads they used to be. I'll bet this place will be amazing mid to late 2026.
Needs a lot of work
I’m giving this place a lot of grace mentally because I know it just opened but it’s in rough shape at the moment. The greens are awful, like unplayable, patchy and bouncy. The fairways and rough are way too long, I lost numerous balls that should’ve been in plain sight. I think this place has a lot of potential and I plan on going back in a few months to see what they do with the place. The staff and a lot of the new stuff such as the clubhouse and driving range lead me to believe they are putting the work in.
Check out Tolt Golf Club
Keep in mind that the reviews on here are OLD. You need to go check out the newly restored Tolt Golf Club. the new ownership has really turned this place around with emphasis on the overall experience. They have a top golf style range and all the amenities you could ever want. Give it a shot, you won't regret it.
Backyard has better greens
All the greens were dried up so you were basically putting on dirt. One of the holes was so bad they just put the play in the middle of the fairway. Fairways also in horrible condition. Location is nice but the way they course is right now it’s horrible