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3.5
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
2.6
72.5%
Recommend this course
177 out of 205 reviews
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3.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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2.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.6%
Recommend this course
7 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
Discovery Bay delivers outstanding value with exceptionally friendly staff and a scenic layout featuring elevation changes and open fairways. The challenging back nine and well-maintained conditions make this course a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6641 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0

Opened in 1925, Discovery Bay Golf Club, formerly known as Chevy Chase Port Townsend Golf Course, has the distinction of being the oldest public golf course in Washington. Besides its long history, it has also garnered acclaim as one of the best golf courses on the Olympic Peninsula. Situated on the shores of Discovery Bay, the layout enjoys panoramic mountain views spanning the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. There is more to the course than scenery though. The classic design is challenging enough to appeal to low handicappers while still being accessible for beginners. The course's back nine is more challenging than the front, featuring challenging elevation changes and some tricky lies. Be sure to bring your camera for the breathtaking view on Discovery Bay Golf Club's 10th tee.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Golf Season Year round
Architect Michael Asmundson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - Subject to availability
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2023 #7)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2022 #17)
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Reviews

3.5
205 Reviews (205)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 16
Narrow Fairways 12
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Locals 11
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Bring a few extra balls

Fairways need attention. Lost a couple balls. Left a sour taste after a nice drive.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful scenery

The staff was very friendly. The fairways however were covered with little white flowers and in places it was quite long. This made finding your golf ball challenging at times.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful location, friendly staff, and not too crowded.

Discovery Bay is a beautiful spot for just about anything. A friendly accommodating staff and reasonable pricing make this a good golf spot. In the summer time the course tends to get a bit dry and can become much more challenging. This time of year (spring), it is still wet in a few places, but the greens are in great shape. The biggest challenge may be looking for a white ball among a lot of clover on certain fairways, though I'm told the grounds crew is trying to address this problem. The back 9 is particularly beautiful, but very hilly, and a cart is recommended unless you really like to hike. I like the fact it is rarely crowded and people are generally polite.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course ONLY IN THE SUMMER.....

Terrible conditions in the fairways. Long grass, wet and too much daises. Lose ball in middle of fairway.
Greens OK for this time of year and the weather we have had.
Will NOT play in winter again...
Looking forward to late Spring / Summer to play the course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Three great holes

I play this course occasionally because of the back nine, especially holes 10, 11 and 12, three of the best holes I've ever played. Course could be in better condition, but in this economy for a course that has changed hands/management alot and the price I paid, it was a deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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