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Discovery Bay Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6641 yards | 71.0 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6138 yards | 68.1 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5170 yards | 69.1 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.6/124 | 393 | 364 | 165 | 471 | 536 | 419 | 492 | 205 | 279 | 3324 | 287 | 555 | 416 | 405 | 163 | 378 | 183 | 417 | 537 | 3341 | 6665 |
| White M: 68.9/123 W: 74.9/133 | 367 | 302 | 156 | 408 | 513 | 360 | 461 | 164 | 263 | 2994 | 253 | 519 | 365 | 368 | 126 | 330 | 177 | 392 | 500 | 3030 | 6024 |
| Gold M: 66.9/117 W: 72.4/128 | 359 | 280 | 146 | 395 | 479 | 310 | 450 | 159 | 254 | 2832 | 248 | 481 | 321 | 360 | 109 | 271 | 159 | 367 | 430 | 2746 | 5578 |
| Red M: 64.4/105 W: 69.2/119 | 294 | 210 | 138 | 394 | 437 | 307 | 408 | 156 | 226 | 2570 | 204 | 431 | 317 | 308 | 101 | 266 | 122 | 326 | 424 | 2499 | 5069 |
| Silver M: 60.0/94 W: 61.7/104 | 216 | 180 | 111 | 307 | 339 | 200 | 275 | 101 | 170 | 1899 | 165 | 363 | 208 | 222 | 81 | 206 | 75 | 243 | 337 | 1900 | 3799 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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A hilly course in the woods
The course was in excellent shape (especially the greens) considering it’s January in rainy NW WASHINGTON The staff was friendly given the COVID-19 restrictions. There are currently no amenities due to COVID-19 restrictions. I love this course because it’s seldom crowded and there are no houses around. I enjoy walking in the woods and I enjoy playing golf—here I can do both at the same time.
Great walk in the woods
This is my favorite course in the area. It’s well-maintained and never too crowded. I’ve learned to use less than driver on the narrower fairways because you really are in the woods (especially the back nine) and balls that go out of bounds are usually gone for good. The carts that are available for rent are relatively new, and the ride around this hilly, winding course is entertaining in and of itself. I used to have a hamburger or a wrap between nines, but now with COVID-19, the amenities are limited to a restroom.
Dog Friendly
What’s better than golfing with your dog? Maybe a view and a good deal on green fees? This is a great place to play, for you and your furry friend.
A (golf) tale of two courses
Besides the pleasant and professional pro shop clerk, the well maintained golf course and a well stocked pro shop, my round today at Discovery Bay was like playing two entirely different “nines”. You may like one better than the other, or as I ‘discovered’, the contrast was really fun. The front nine is open and fairly typical in design, with doglegs, sand traps and some water to respect. The back nine consists of carved, narrow fairways in the woods. Hitting your drive straight will help you survive. Don’t miss out on this gem when golfing in the Port Townsend area.
outstanding greens
fast with lots of undulation....roll really nice. challenging for sure.
Forget it
Unbelievably slow. No marshals and no "adults" visible. Nice course but unless you have 6 to 8 hours of free time available you will want to find other options. The course is full of dogs and kids and other people just walking with. I guess a great place for beginners but if you are a serious golfer don't play here.
BEST HIDDEN JEM this side of the Puget sound.
1st golf course ever made in Washington state. Great history, staff, greens keepers, views, putting greens and o yeah.... DOGS ARE allowed! Every time we go there is wildlife present, from deer to the occasional coyote and always hawks and birds. The fly overs from public air craft on the back 9 makes for a unique setting coupled with views of the sound. Even though we are an hour away from where we live we would proudly claim this as OUR home course!
Nice course!
Discovery Bay is rarely overly busy, the layout is challenging yet fair, the staff very friendly and helpful. Greens are quick but not overly so, and smooth. I really like playing here!
