Elk Ridge Golf Course at Carson Hot Springs

Elk Ridge Golf Course at Carson Hot Springs, located in Carson, Washington, has earned a reputation as the best Northwest golf course you've probably never heard of — a title given by The Oregonian. It's a popular round among Hole19 golfers in Washington, and it's easy to see why. The links-style layout stretches across rolling hills with mature forestation and sweeping views of the Columbia Gorge. Forty carefully placed bunkers add strategic challenge throughout the 18 holes, which play as a par 71. From the back tees the course measures over 6,500 yards, while the forward tees come in at 4,372 yards — a range that makes it genuinely welcoming for golfers at every level.