Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course
1050 Bear Mountain Ranch Road, Chelan
Public 18 holes
Season: April 30 – Nov. 1
Tee times: 509-682-8200
About the course
Recently named one of six favorite new golf courses in the country by PGA professionals, Bear Mountain sits above the south shore of Lake Chelan and every hole has incredible lake and mountain views. The course is cart only and carts are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS systems. Five tee boxes at each hole ensure an enjoyable experience for golfers at all skill levels.
Signature hole
The tee at hole 16 sits atop a hill at an elevation that provides a view of Lake Chelan and the entire golf course. Hole 18 is a 643-yard par 5. Players will need to carry their approach to the green through the pines and over a creek.
Scorecard summary |
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Tees |
Par |
Yards |
Rating |
Slope |
| Men | 72 | 7,231 | 75.0 | 137 |
| Women | 72 | 5,063 | 68.6 | 117 |
Golf pro: Von Smith
Rates |
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April 1-30 and Oct. 5-Nov. 1 |
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| Weekdays | $50 |
| Weekends | $60 |
May1-June 25 and Sept. 8-Oct. 4 |
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| Weekdays | $66 |
| Weekends | $84 |
June 26-Sept. 7 |
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| Weekdays | $79 |
| Weekends | $89 |
The 19th hole
Café with beer and wine; event planning; food and beverage cart; orders placed via GPS system in the golf cart.
Desert Canyon Golf Resort
1201 Desert Canyon Boulevard, Orondo
Resort 18 holes
Season: March – November
Tee times: 509-784-1111
About the course
Located just 23 miles north of East Wenatchee, Desert Canyon Golf Resort sits high atop basalt bluffs above the Columbia River, off Highway 97.
The target-style resort course opened in 1993. The fairways and greens are bordered by natural vegetation and offer breathtaking views of the Columbia River Valley and surrounding hills. Both the desert landscape and water come into play, with the front and back nines dubbed the Lakes and Desert courses, respectively.
Desert Canyon also features a par-70 Championship Putting Course with natural grass fairways and rough. With water, sand and other hazards coming into play this is a great family activity in which the non-golfer to the expert can have fun.
The course was purchased in December 2007 by Homestead Northwest Inc., which also owns 47 acres of property at the site with a hotel and condos. Renovations are underway on many of the course amenities, including the full-service restaurant and Canyon View Conference Center. Homestead plans to build a new waterpark with indoor pool and slides near the lodge.
Signature hole
Golf Digest ranked hole six at Desert Canyon as the seventh best par 5 in the nation in its March 1999 issue. With the hole measuring 679 yards from the Black Tees and more than 300 feet in elevation drop from tee to green, not only is it one of the longest in the nation, but definitely one of the most spectacular.
Scorecard summary |
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Tees |
Par |
Yards |
Rating |
Slope |
| Black | 72 | 7,285 | 75.63 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6,766 | 73.2 | 135 |
| White (M) | 72 | 6,144 | 70.1 | 127 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6,144 | 75.9 | 137 |
| Lilac | 72 | 5,553 | 72.4 | 128 |
| Gold | 72 | 5,200 | 70.2 | 123 |
Golf pro: Mark Rhodes
Rates |
18 holes |
Twilight |
| Monday – Thursday | $55 | $29 |
| Friday – Sunday | $79 | $29 |
The 19th hole
CJ’s Desert Oasis offers a variety of menu options. The lounge overlooks the course’s 10th tee.
Highlander Golf Club
2920 Eighth St. S.E., East Wenatchee
Public 18 holes
Season: Year-round
Tee times: 509-884-4653
About the course
Enjoy the characteristics of Scottish links-style golf — rolling hills, open fairways and greens, traditional pot bunkers and islands of strategically placed fescue.
Highlander Golf Club is perched on an east-facing bluff nearly a thousand feet above the Columbia River offering staggering views, open vistas and challenges to golfers of every ability.
The course, which opened in August 2002, was designed by John Steidel, architect for Canyon Lakes, Apple Tree and Eaglemont. James Haley of Chicago’s Highland Golf Services, the shaper for Bandon Dunes, shaped the course and directed construction. The course is owned by Wenatchee Golf Developers.
Signature hole
The ninth hole requires a 185-yard shot from the back tee over a 350-foot ravine that lands on a large sloping green. This hole requires an accurate tee shot as the green is flanked by pot bunkers — one to the left, which is about 15 feet deep, and one directly in front of the green. If the shot is short or to the left, the ball disappears into the ravine.
Scorecard summary |
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Tees |
Par |
Yards |
Rating |
Slope |
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Men |
Black | 72 | 6,555 | 70.9 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 5,947 | 119 | 68.7 | |
Women |
White | 72 | 5,947 | 75.1 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 4,991 | 69.5 | 117 | |
Golf pro: John Christensen
Rates |
18 holes |
9 holes |
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Regular |
Mon.-Thurs. | $55 | $29 |
| Fri.-Sun. | $61 | $32 | |
Local discount rates
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Mon.-Thurs. | $41.50 | $23.50 |
| Fri.-Sun. | $47.50 | $27 | |
The 19th hole
The clubhouse features beautiful views of the Wenatchee Valley, Columbia River and the ninth hole. The restaurant features fine wines and an assortment of domestic, imports and microbrews as well as a full-service bar.
Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort
20700 Clubhouse Drive, Leavenworth
Resort 18 holes
Season: April – October
Tee times: 509-763-4025
About the course
This scenic mountain course opened nine holes in 1989 and became 18 holes in 1995, along with the addition of the pro shop and restaurant.
The fairways are tight, and most are tree-lined, demanding accuracy and sound course management. Water hazards come into play on six holes, and sand bunkers are sprinkled throughout. The bentgrass greens are mostly small, with subtle and deceptive breaks.
Kahler Glen is a resort course open to the public and accepts tee times up to 90 days in advance. Groups and tournaments are welcome and can secure tee times up to a year in advance. The area surrounding the resort also has tennis, basketball, horseback riding, water skiing, water rafting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and beachfront at nearby Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Signature hole
Kahler Glen’s fourth hole is a 500-yard par 5 with a double dogleg. The second shot is to a narrow fairway left of the green with a pond bordering the fairway and the front of the green. Feel daring? Try a straight shot over the water hazard or wait until your third shot.
Scorecard summary |
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Tees |
Par |
Yards |
Rating |
Slope |
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Men |
Blue | 70 | 5,893 | 68.5 | 122 |
| White | 70 | 5,579 | 67.1 | 118 | |
| Red | 70 | 4,737 | 67 | 110 | |
Women |
Blue | 70 | 5,893 | 73 | 129 |
| White | 70 | 5,579 | 71.9 | 126 | |
| Red | 70 | 4,737 | 67.3 | 116 | |
Golf pro: Joe Turner
Rates |
18 holes |
9 holes |
| Weekend | $40 | $28 |
| Weekday | $29 | $22 |
| Golf car fee/person | $15 | $9 |
| Club rental | $22 | $14 |
The 19th hole
Restaurant and lounge.
Leavenworth Golf Club
9101 Icicle Road, Leavenworth
Semi-private 18 holes
Season: April – October
Tee times: 509-548-7267
About the course
This scenic course, started in 1927, is located alongside the Icicle River. It is surrounded by mountains and is full of wildlife. The course is short enough to be enjoyed by all players and narrow enough to challenge the best of players. The course has narrow fairways, small greens of bentgrass and water coming into play. The sight of deer, eagles, osprey and even bear is not uncommon.
The facility is a semi-private club, with the public welcomed every day. As can well be imagined, the course is busy during the summer. Reservations are made two weeks in advance of the day you want to play. Call for tee times. Local hotels have discount coupons for play available. Twilight rates also are offered. The golf course is expecting to open April 8 this year, depending on how fast the snow melts.
The club is taking applications for membership. Membership rates (annual dues) are $648 for an individual or $972 for a family, with a one-time joining fee of $500 plus tax.
Signature hole
The sixth hole is simply beautiful, allowing golfers to appreciate the game no matter their score. The river runs down the right side with the fairway sloping toward the river.
Scorecard summary |
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Tees |
Par |
Yards |
Rating |
Slope |
| White | 71 | 5,699 | 66.7 | 111 |
| Red | 71 | 5,316 | 69.3 | 113 |
Golf pros: Jim Van Tuyl, Ed Paine
Rates |
18 holes |
9 holes |
| Weekend | $42 | $26 |
| Weekday | $35 | $21 |
| Cart rental (gas) | $28 | $16 |
10-round punch cards are available. Twilight rates for afternoon play. Visa, Mastercard accepted.
The 19th hole
The Leavenworth Golf Club Grill is a full-service restaurant, with beer, wine and spirits, open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven-days-a-week year-round. The restaurant will be open later during the summer months. The LCG Grill also provides beverage and snack cart service on the course.
