Deer Park Golf Club

Deer Park Golf Club, opened in 1996 in Deer Park, Washington, has established itself as one of the premier golfing destinations in the greater Spokane area. This links-style 18-hole course plays to 6,751 yards from the back tees and suits a wide range of players. Large bentgrass greens and generous bluegrass fairways give beginners room to find their footing, while water on seven holes, thick rough, regular winds, and a strategic set of waste bunkers keep the course honest for experienced golfers. The signature 14th hole is a 416-yard dogleg-left par 4 with a narrow creek running the full length of the left side before crossing the fairway about 140 yards from the green. Long hitters are tempted to cut the corner, but O.B. left and a tight gap through tall trees make that a risky play. The approach then demands precision into a severely undulated green with a lake guarding the right side. Birdies are rare, and even par is hard-earned.