
Aldarra Course
Aldarra Golf Club

About this course
Aldarra Golf Club, carved into the foothills outside Fall City, Washington, serves as a testament to Northwestern golf's rugged spirit. Its members embrace the Pacific Northwest weather, where the course reveals its subtle challenges even on clear days. Designed by Scott Miller in the late 1990s, Aldarra is a modern course that subtly echoes traditional parkland layouts. Rolling hills, native fescue grasses defining fairways, and strategically placed bunkers demand thoughtful play rather than brute force. Many approaches are uphill and demand an extra club, and the subtle breaks on the undulating greens can confound even the most seasoned player. Aldarra favors golfers who can strategically shape their shots. While not a regular stop on the professional tour, Aldarra is respected regionally and has hosted significant amateur events, solidifying its place among the Northwest's best tests of golf. A tight-knit membership is noted, marked by its active Men's and Women's clubs that play year-round.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WA
Quick facts
- Location
- Fall City, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Fazio
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,885 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/150
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
Most visitors to Aldarra Golf Club arrive through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), then embark on a striking 45-minute drive eastward that traces the arc of suburban sprawl giving way to the forested foothills of the Cascade Range. The route follows Interstate 90 before peeling off onto winding country roads that climb gently through stands of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the air growing noticeably cooler and crisper as the Snoqualmie River valley opens below. For those arriving by private aircraft, the proximity of Boeing Field offers a discreet alternative, shaving precious minutes from the journey while preserving the sense of retreat into Washington's verdant backcountry. The final approach delivers you to Aldarra's gates with the quiet understanding that you've left the city behind for something altogether more secluded and refined.

FAQ
Common questions about Aldarra
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Aldarra has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 34 logged golfers.
Aldarra was designed by Tom Fazio.
Aldarra is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Aldarra is 71.
Aldarra plays 6,885 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Aldarra is 150.



