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4.4
527 Reviews (527)
5 Stars
330
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
88.1%
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494 out of 527 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
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2
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
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14 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.0%
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21 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
Whitehorse delivers a genuine challenge through its beautifully conditioned fairways and well-maintained greens that consistently impress recent players. Friendly staff, strong value, and a notably fast pace of play make every round here a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7093 yards
Slope 141
Rating 74.7

White Horse Golf Club has one of the toughest courses in the Northwest. Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula, the course is located just five minutes south of the Kingston ferry terminal. The course sits on the Puget Sound between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, offering panoramic views on every hole. When the Suquamish Tribe bought the club in 2010, one of their top priorities was to make the course more playable. They enlisted John Harbottle for the job, a local architect who has designed several layouts throughout the state. By taking out nearly half of the bunkers, he opened up the greens and made them more approachable. He also widened the fairways and made the landing areas more generous. Since the update, White Horse Golf Club has become one of the most popular on the peninsula.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Cynthia Dye McGarey (2007) John Harbottle III (2012)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
527 Reviews (527)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 34
19th Hole Scenic Views 30
Drinks 30
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Undulating Greens 41
Elevation Changes 36
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 38
Locals 32
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 10

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

horribly slow

A five hour round with carts. Waiting on every shot as people search for golf balls. Ranger did not arrive until back 9. ,

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

narrow fairways

Beautiful course. Bunkers enough to keep you on your game. Consistent greens. Restaurant could provide better/quicker service..

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course Slow Pace

The course was in great shape except for the greens which were a bit slow. Only real complaint was pace. The group in front of us was very slow. We only saw a marshal once and he was out looking for a lost cell phone. He did not seem interested in helping us. Never saw marshal again. Round took 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wow...

Course was in top notch condition... greens were a bit slow but rolled true and in great condition... very impressive. Great layout, clubhouse was nice... even the food cart was top notch. I will definitely be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the trip!

Took ferry across Puget Sound which was a great experience for someone not from the area. Ferry or driving this course is worth the trip. Friendly staff, great driving rance and practice areas. Challenging course but good selection of tee boxes for all handicaps. Fantastic scenery. A few narrow holes requiring targeted placement of drives. Biggest complaint was a few unforgiving greens with trouble around that made it difficult to stick. Many times in bunkers or facing blind chips and pitches uphill or over moguls. Definitely a short game test but overall a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

travel Edmonds - Kingston

The course was in great condition and very challenge most of the holes.
Only problem I concern is that traveling by ferry with high rate($50) for round trip was not very efficient and it took 3 hours to get back to Edmonds from Kingston due to a lot of cars lining up at the ferry terminal(Sunday afternoon).

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Pacific Northwest Gem

Can't say enough about how great this course was. Challenging but playable by the high handicappers. Lots of interesting tees shots, elevation changes, and the scenery is magnificent. Worth the drive from Seattle

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A jewel of the Kitsap

The course was in great shape. The greens were true. The pace was brisk. The tribe has done a wonderful job. And, as always, White Horse is a real challenge. I'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course!!!!

This course challenges your skills to the max. You need to know the distance to bunkers and boundaries
and play accordingly.
Very neat course!!!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Fine course

Had many golfers recommend this course to me, finally had the chance to play it...and it delivered. Modern course design with great variety of holes, elevation changes, tee options, and challenging yet playable greens. Pristine fairways. Greens, though recently punched, rolled well. The one knock against this course is the quality of the sand in the (plentiful) bunkers, but overall an exceptional value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Great course with a very challenging and undulating lay out. Get there early or stay late and enjoy the clubhouse! Great food and service!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plays well in the Spring

With all the rain that falls on the Pacific Northwest, we were impressed with the excellent drainage and nicely mowed course! No muddy shoes and the ball really rolled!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course in kitsap county

I am a 19 hip and at first was a little intimidated. This course was in summer condition in March. It is by far the best course I have played in kitsap county. I have played them all except the Olympic at gold mtn

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

I'd Heard This Was A Nice Course, But...

...It was amazing! Downright beautiful, firm and fast, with most of the holes protected by the forest.
The course was in excellent condition, with no marshy spots anywhere. Greens were similar to my home course, Chambers Bay; if you put too much pace on your chips, you'd find yourself playing from bunker to bunker.
Only downside was the glacial pace of play on the back nine. A couple of foursomes evidently took a leisurely lunch break, then merged on to the 10th in front of our twosome. My buddy and I completed the front nine in about 90 minutes, walking, but the back nine took over three and a half hours. The lone marshal didn't seem at all motivated to speed anyone up. Kind of sucked the enjoyment out of my first experience at White Horse, but I definitely plan to play there again...mid-week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fairways

The course was dry a day after heavy rain. The fairways cut short, hold the ball up. Enjoyed summer roll before spring started. I'll be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Kingston's finest!

White horse has changed in the past few year's, from one of the NW more difficult courses to a more friendly local's course. I had a great time with a friend, shot very well on the front, not so much on the back, that's on me, worth the trip ! take a friend & a cart! Not a walking course , 3 thumb's up !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great!!!

I loved the course!!! For it being January it was in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

very good course

The course was in very good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Winter Conditions

Me and a couple buddies played White Horse right before Christmas. We'd had a lot of wet weather but the course played great. Some areas were soggy but nothing that really effected play. One of the best courses I've played and an amazing value. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

November

Played the course the day after two days of rain. Course only had a couple of wet spots and it was "cart path only", but was better than you would expect after that much rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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