
Bellevue Municipal Course
Bellevue Municipal Golf Club
About this course
Bellevue Municipal Golf Course operates as a public facility in Bellevue, Washington, serving the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Designed by David W. Kent, the course occupies land in a city that has transformed dramatically over the decades from a quiet suburb into a major urban center with significant commercial and residential development. The layout reflects the municipal golf model common to the Pacific Northwest, providing accessible golf to a diverse population of players. The course sits in the Puget Sound region, where the terrain typically features modest elevation changes, Douglas fir and cedar forests, and the temperate maritime climate that keeps conditions playable year-round. Municipal courses in this area often navigate residential boundaries and utility corridors while maintaining tree-lined fairways and straightforward green complexes suited to players of varying skill levels. Bellevue Municipal serves as a community amenity for local golfers, offering a setting where the game remains affordable and approachable. The facility caters to regular play, junior programs, and casual rounds rather than tournament competition or destination golf. As Bellevue has grown into one of Washington's largest cities, the course represents a preserved green space amid ongoing urban expansion, maintaining its role as a public recreational resource in a region where golf real estate faces constant development pressure.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WA
Quick facts
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- David W. Kent
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,945 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.5/116
- Course Vaults score
- 5.6
Getting there
Bellevue Municipal Golf Club sits in the heart of the Pacific Northwest's most dynamic corridor, accessible via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly thirty minutes north, or the closer Seattle-Bellevue route that bypasses downtown congestion entirely. From SEA, the drive traces Interstate 5 south before peeling eastward across the Lake Washington floating bridges, a transition that marks the shift from urban Seattle into Bellevue's manicured, tech-forward landscape. Private aviation options exist at nearby Boeing Field (BFI) and Paine Field (PAE) for those seeking a more direct arrival, each positioned within twenty to thirty minutes of the club. The final approach winds through Bellevue's tree-lined residential neighborhoods before arriving at the course, where mature Douglas firs and the subtle undulation of the Puget Sound terrain create an unexpectedly serene counterpoint to the city's gleaming skyline visible in the distance.

FAQ
Common questions about Bellevue Municipal
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bellevue Municipal has a Course Vaults score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Bellevue Municipal was designed by David W. Kent.
Yes. Bellevue Municipal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bellevue Municipal is 71.
Bellevue Municipal plays 5,945 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bellevue Municipal is 116.



