
Cascade Course
Gold Mountain Golf Club

About this course
Gold Mountain Golf Club's Cascade course sits in Bremerton, Washington, on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle across Puget Sound. Designed by Ken Tyson and opened in the mid-1990s, it serves as the companion layout to the club's Olympic course, which preceded it by several years. The facility operates as a municipal complex managed by the city, providing public access to both courses in a forested setting characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. The Cascade routing works through dense stands of Douglas fir and other native conifers, with elevation changes that create a hillier playing experience than many lowland courses in the region. Tyson's design incorporates the natural topography, asking players to navigate uphill and downhill lies while managing tree-lined corridors that reward accuracy over distance. The course measures over 6,700 yards from the back tees, though multiple tee boxes accommodate a range of skill levels. Cascade has hosted various regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years, taking advantage of the conditioning standards maintained across the Gold Mountain property. The layout complements the Olympic course—which has received more national attention and rankings—by offering a distinct test that emphasizes shot-making through the trees rather than open, links-inspired terrain. Together, the two courses make Gold Mountain a notable public golf destination in western Washington, drawing players from the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond who seek well-maintained forest golf at accessible rates.
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
- Bremerton, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ken Tyson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,775 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/125
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Gold Mountain Golf Club begins at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, followed by a scenic hour-long passage west that trades urban sprawl for the maritime character of the Kitsap Peninsula. Most travelers cross Puget Sound via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, where the roadway arcs high above churning tidal waters before descending into dense Douglas fir forests and rolling terrain. The final miles wind through Bremerton's wooded outskirts, climbing gradually into the foothills of the Olympic Mountains until the clubhouse emerges amid towering evergreens - a Pacific Northwest sanctuary where salt air meets alpine tranquility.

FAQ
Common questions about Cascade at Gold Mountain Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cascade at Gold Mountain Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 30 logged golfers.
Cascade was designed by Ken Tyson.
Yes. Cascade at Gold Mountain Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cascade is 72.
Cascade plays 6,775 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cascade is 125.



