Unveiling the Greens: Golf Courses and Driving Ranges in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington, a city renowned for its natural beauty, offers golfers a range of options to practice their swing, refine their skills, and enjoy the serene surroundings of the Pacific Northwest. From meticulously designed private golf clubs, to scenic public courses and driving ranges, Vancouver provides an inviting haven for golfers of all levels and budgets to get out and play golf.
Golf Courses
Vancouver boasts a diverse selection of golf courses, each with its own distinct layout and challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a newcomer to the game, you’ll find courses tailored to your preferences.
Tri-Mountain Golf Course
Description: Located about 15 miles north of Downtown Vancouver, this well maintained course has excellent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is fairly challenging and a joy to play. It also has a welcoming clubhouse to relax, have a drink or a bite to eat after your round.
Holes: 18
Type: Public
Address/Map: 1701 NW 299th St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Camas Meadows Golf Club
Description: A picturesque course with water features and challenging holes. The course is incredibly scenic and has all of the amenities you would expect from a top-tier course including a clubhouse and pro shop. This course is a gem.
Holes: 18
Type: Public
Address/Map: 4105 NW Camas Meadows Dr, Camas, WA 98607
Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club
Description: Located just a few miles east of Camas, this private golf club has a rich history and is well-maintained. It has a very exclusive feel with a tight-knit community of members. It also has a pool and tennis courts.
Holes: 18
Type: Private
Address/Map: 605 39th St, Washougal, WA 98671
Pine Crest Golf Course
Description: I love this relaxed, family-owned course! Greens fees are affordable for a quick nine. This hidden gem doesn’t have many flat lies which can make it a little bit challenging and great for working on your short game.
Holes: 9
Type: Public
Address/Map: 2415 NW 143rd St, Vancouver, WA 98685
Royal Oaks Country Club
Description: Located in the heart of Vancouver, Royal Oaks is a premier private country club with top-tier amenities. The course is immaculate year-round and has top-notch facilities, pro-shop, restaurants, bar, pool/lazy river, event hosting and fitness center.
Holes: 18
Type: Private
Address/Map: 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662
Club Green Meadows
Description: This course is the centerpiece of the Club Green Meadows athletic club, which has been locally owned since 1961. The centrally located course has well-maintained fairways and greens and is a good value in the private golf club market. The course is moderately challenging and has a bit of everything.
Holes: 18
Type: Private
Address/Map: 7703 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661
Fairway Village Golf Course
Description: A challenging 9-hole course is located within a retirement community. The community of regulars is friendly and you can sneak a quick round in without spending the whole day.
Holes: 9
Type: Public
Address/Map: 15509 SE Fernwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98683
Lewis River Golf Course
Description: Located about 20 minutes northeast of Vancouver, in Woodland, WA, this is one of my absolute favorite courses. This river-side course has beautiful views of the Lewis River and surrounding hills. It is well-maintained and has challenging holes that cater to both beginners and experienced golfers.
Holes: 18
Type: Public
Address/Map: 3209 Old Lewis River Rd, Woodland, WA 98674
Driving Ranges/Golf Instruction
For those of us aiming to increase driving distance and accuracy, Vancouver’s instructional facilities, driving ranges and putting greens offer a dedicated space to hone these skills either on your own or with a professional instructor.
Westside Golf Academy
Description: Located in Salmon Creek, this range has all of the amenities you would expect from a stand-alone driving range. The range has plenty of good targets, lights for evening practice, a pro shop and on-site instruction.
Address/Map: 14205 NE 3rd Ct, Vancouver, WA 98685
Vanco Golf Range
Description: This old-school, lighted, covered driving range is reasonably priced and conveniently located off of Mill Plain in South Vancouver.
Address/Map: 703 N Devine Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661
Camas Meadows Driving Range
Description: A companion to the Camas Meadows Golf Club, this driving range offers a long (350 yard) range, hi-tech range balls that give accurate distance and feedback, private lessons, as well a covered tee-box area and overhead lighting.
Address/Map: 4105 NW Camas Meadows Dr, Camas, WA 98607
Tri-Mountain Golf Course Driving Range
Description: A spacious driving range is adjacent to the Tri-Mountain Golf Course. It has a good range of targets for different distances and a friendly staff.
Address/Map: 1701 NW 299th St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Pine Crest Golf Course Driving Range
Description: An affordable, no-frills driving range located at the Pine Crest 9-hole golf course has a relaxed atmosphere.
Address/Map: 2415 NW 143rd St, Vancouver, WA 98685
Colwood Golf Center (Portland)
Description: A short drive from Vancouver, this range offers a modern practice facility with varied targets and well-maintained teeing grounds. It also has a pro shop and lessons available on-site.
Address/Map: 7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218
Vancouver, is a great place for golf lovers. It has many golf courses and places to practice your swing. The courses are well-made, and you can get lessons from pros. Plus, you can meet other people who love golf too. Whether you play a lot or just want to enjoy the game and the views, Vancouver’s golf spots are a fun place to be.
