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4.0
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
85.5%
Recommend this course
124 out of 143 reviews
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2.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7100 yards
Slope 125
Rating 73.8
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Tumwater Valley Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Goss

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2023 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #22)

Reviews

4.0
143 Reviews (143)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 10
Drinks 9
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 9
Water Hazards 7
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 17
Locals 15
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 17

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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2.0
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Just sanded greens

Impossible to putt

I mean very very very sanded

Couple weeks probably be good

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Course is flat

The course was ridiculously wet and muddy. Feet were soaked from sinking into water constantly even on fairways. It was basically flooded. There were piles of sand on one fairway from river flooding I assume. The grass was long because I assume it was too wet to put mowers out there. We walked course as it was cart path only. We were all muddy and wet. Would not recommend playing until July-August. Course is pretty flat, decent course layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Early spring in Tumwater

Enjoyed it spectacular afternoon at Tumwater Valley golf course. Tumwater is damp during the winter but I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions. Roll was minimal, but no buried balls. Barely got 18 in before dark, but it was a great day and a great value, thanks to GolfNow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Had fun round with friend will definitely be back. Green are in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a bad track

Went on a rainy day and pretty much had the course to ourselves, we walked the course and despite the rain increasing the course stayed in pretty good shape, minimal puddles in the fairway and the greens rolled consistently throughout the round. I think only two holes had standing water on the greens but did not effect our putts. Winter golf is what it is so I went there not expecting us open conditions but was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely play again and would love to walk it in the summer time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring a kayak

Tumwater Valley is a great course June - September and into October. Super wet and saturated fairways / rough. Greens impressively were quick. Would not recommend golfing in the rainy season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course

Great day. Course in good condition and quick play. Good deal for price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course.

If it rains on any day prior to your round, or they've watered the fairways, better bring some boots. The front nine was nothing but mud.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very bumpy greens

Fun course, still soggy in the fairway. They’d just punched the greens, so putting sucked. Will come back when things dry out more.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring time golf

Very very wet, but in all fairness we’ve had a lot of rain.
Green still played fast. Even as wet as the fairways are still had a fun day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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