Salish Cliffs GC
Salish Cliffs golf course is part of Little Creek Resort & Casino.
91 WA-108, Shelton, Washington 98584, US
(800) 667-7711
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About Little Creek Casino Resort

The Little Creek Casino Resort feels worlds away from civilization in the rustic Kamilche Valley, but in reality is only 15 minutes south of Olympia and less than an hour from Chambers Bay, the 2015 U.S. Open host. The hotel offers newly renovated rooms and suites, the Seven Inlets Spa, an events center, five different restaurants, a coffee café and the casino, home to slots, table games, a cigar and wine bar and the Starlight Lounge featuring live music, DJs and karaoke. The Salish Cliffs Golf Club is one of the state’s premier courses, roaming across 600 feet of elevation changes and lush evergreen forests.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1995
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Little Creek Casino Resort

Reviews

4.3
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Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Phenomenal Course, but WINDY!!!

With fairways cut through forest, and privacy on every hole, Salish Cliffs is what you think of when you think PNW golf. The conditions were immaculate from tee to green, best greens I've putted on in WA. However, the prevailing strong (consistent at 20-30mph) headwind you play into on the majority of the holes made playing the course an exercise in frustration. If I could guarantee a calm day, this would be the best course I've ever played. But it sounds like those calm days are few and far between. Still, you should play this course to say you have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best one yet

We are in a weeklong trip to Seattle, playing each day.
We arrived early, and pro shop staff asked if we wanted to start early if he could fit us in..being already in the high 80's , we said yes!! Everyone was super friendly, you can see they are very interested in providing excellent customer service. The course was in spectacular condition. Some if the other courses we have played gave been totally baked out with terrible greens. Not here..excellent outing. No rating for beverage/ food as we had brought plenty of Gatorade

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is a lot of fun.

Loved the course - challenging, but fair. The greens were in great condition and the fairways were pristine. We will definitely go back before the end of the summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Expect windy conditions

Well maintained golf course, with nice 18 hole layout. There was swirling winds and found out that was the norm, so expect to lose a few balls, especially with dense borders along the fairways. Excellent food and staff was very courteous. The course is located on the backside of the casino. Give yourself a little time to get there and hit a bag of balls that are free with cart/green fees.

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

Excellent Conditions and Perfect Weather

This was my first time playing Salish Cliffs. The course was in excellent shape and the greens may have been the best I have ever played. This course ranks as a Top 5 course for me. And I have played several PGA Tour courses.

The bag drop is pretty straight forward and the assistants were helpful and friendly. I was able to get a pretty good rate through golfnow so that made me feel pretty good to start with.

The driving range was pretty small but it had multiple targets to aim at. The targets were close to the speed of a normal green so you could get some idea of how your shots would react to a full swing. The practice putting green was very much like the greens on the course so it gave you a good indication on what was in-store. The chipping area near 1 and 10 tee was as good as any I have seen. 3 greens to practice at with various conditions. Make sure you head up to the tee a few minutes early so you can take advantage of this area!

I thought there was a great mix of holes on the course and many stood out. All the holes were very fair. The par 3, 2nd hole was my favorite. It's a short par 4 that can be reached. I birdied that hole so of course it stood out. #1 is a par 5 and it can be reached in two but it's a very difficult tee shot. Make sure you are ready for that first hole. #18 is a great finishing hole that can be reached in two. It has some water to navigate on the approach.

I would suggest playing this course. The only negative was the pace of play. I played as a single and I had to wait on every shot and the round took almost 5 hours. I played a second 18 and no one was on the course. So if you go at the right time you can play in under 4 hours.

I can't wait to get back out to the Pacific NW so I can play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2015

If you played as a single, you should expect to wait on every shot unless the course is empty. I would agree that 5 hours is too long for a round of golf.

Played On
Reviews 288
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Alberta Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Salish Cliffs Golf Course

I drove down from Alberta to attend the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay and figured I'd play Salish Cliffs again as it was in the area. I've played here several times in the past few years (5 rounds in April) and have never been disappointed with the course. I have high praise for the golf course but a lot of golfers, myself included were pretty disappointed during a visit the week of the 2015 US Open at nearby Chambers Bay.

This visit was an exception, because the US Open was being played in the area golf course management took it upon themselves to "rip off the tourists" by charging $150 dollars instead of the usual $95 summer rate. The three ball I joined on the second hole & golfers I spoke with in the clubhouse after the round had choice words about the "gouging". Yes, I could have refused to pay their BS rate but I played anyway after having driven 2 days. Bottom line is...I won't be spending any money at Salish Cliffs when I take my annual spring golfing trip next year or the next.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2015

Hotels jacked their rates from $150 to $500 a night during the US Open, but a golf course can't raise their rate?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

Great course and nice staff. Would recommend to anyone who is in the area and looking for a beautiful place to go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

Was able to book a "Hot Deal" on Golf Now. It is about an hour and 15 min drive from Renton to Shelton. Course conditons were great tee to green. One of my favorites in the Puget Sound area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect conditions

Sailors clips was a treat. The course was in excellent condition. It plays pretty fair but can come up and bite you at any time. A great challenge and I highly recommend playing it. I will definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course and hit it straight

Played Salish Cliffs, as it was mid point for me (from Portland) and a buddy from Seattle.. Figured Mother's Day would be a good day as it wouldn't be too busy... Course greens were some of the best bent grass I have seen in the NW... The fairways are bent grass too! We flew around in just under 4 hours and it was nice to have the carts off the paths. Pretty hilly track with a lot of elevation change.... Only knock was the starter started his "Welcome" to the course rather abruptly with a "Where's your receipt?" and a mild discipline of my buddy who hit 4 chips on the putting green, who didn't see the sign "putting only"... ok dude, got it.. can't hit any bump and runs... Rest of the staff was awesome and had some food and drink in the restaurant afterwards... overall Great spot!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pre Mother's Day outing

an awesome day from start to finish. Mike, the starter, was extremely friendly and took pride in "his" course. The greens were in amazing shape. Joanie, the cart girl, was right on the spot. I shot my PR with a birdie and 2 pars. Don't get too attached to your balls tho' - if they go in the rough, they are gone. The key - stay in the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beauty!

Great layout with a great mix of hole difficulty. Almost like we had the course to ourselves. If you are a RV er stay right at the casino park. Washroom had marble counters & tiled showers... beautiful & clean. The course is a half mile away. Drove 40 mins & played Chambers Bay.. another beauty!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Venue!

Salish is one of our favorite courses! Staff, facilities and course condition were wonderful. Takes a while to play it, though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play

The course is a beautiful track........challenging from the tournament tees..........greens were recovering from being punched so they were a little rough but come middle spring and summer the greens will be phenomenal............the staff is good but their dress code is too strict..........I had expensive under Armour mesh active wear pants on with a collared shirt............I was told they were sweat pants because they had an elastic waist band so they gave me a pair of rain pants...........this course is a must play for anyone

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Great course. Very challenging. Wet due to recent rain was the only drawback

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

sandy greens

only 4 holes were cart path only, other than the par 3's. they had punched the week before, but greens were still sandy, alot of three putts. if you are not long of the tee{gold} move up to the next box you won't be sorry, it is suppose to be fun, right

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course was fun to play

course was in great shape and a moderate challenge. The worst thing was the recently sanded greens, should be great in another week or two. I still had an enjoyable time and was worth the drive.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Amazing golf course

Course had the greens punched and sanded, which made putting difficult, but we were told prior to paying for our rounds and it made no difference in our overall enjoyment. The golfnow deal is what got us there ,but will return when prices return to normal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great time but

Wasnt told about the over seeding. It was the only thing that made it not the greatest experience. But had a good time overall.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

WOW!

Playing like it was early June! What more can I Say?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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