
Executive 9 Course
Jackson Park Golf Club

About this course
The Executive 9 at Jackson Park Golf Club occupies a compact footprint within Seattle's historic municipal golf complex in the city's northeast corner. Bob Johnstone and Frank James designed this short course to serve as an accessible introduction to the game and a quick-play option for golfers with limited time. The layout consists entirely of par-3 holes, with yardages typically ranging from short pitch shots to mid-irons, making it suitable for beginners, juniors, and experienced players working on their short game. Jackson Park itself dates to the early twentieth century and has long been part of Seattle's public golf infrastructure, sitting near the shores of Lake Washington. The Executive 9 shares the property with the facility's regulation course, and the terrain reflects the area's gentle topography with modest elevation changes and mature tree cover. The holes play through corridors lined with Pacific Northwest vegetation, and the straightforward design emphasizes playability over complexity. The course functions primarily as a practice and learning venue within the Seattle Parks and Recreation system. It sees steady use from local residents, families, and golfers seeking a relaxed round without the time commitment of a full eighteen holes. The facility maintains an unpretentious character consistent with municipal golf operations, focusing on accessibility and community service rather than tournament play or championship conditions.
Quick facts
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1930
- Designer(s)
- Bob Johnstone, Frank James
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 1,032 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 3.6
Getting there
Jackson Park Golf Club sits just minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), accessible via a straightforward drive south through the city's industrial waterfront before the route opens into the verdant residential neighborhoods of South Seattle. The journey traces the edge of Puget Sound's eastern shore, where glimpses of water and the Olympic Mountains appear between mature Douglas firs and the modest homes that define this quietly established corner of the city. From downtown Seattle, the club lies roughly twenty minutes south, a transition from urban grid to tree-lined streets that culminates at the club's entrance on the grounds of this historic municipal gem. For those seeking the discretion of private aviation, Seattle's Boeing Field (BFI) offers a closer alternative, positioning arrivals just ten minutes north of Jackson Park Golf Club.

FAQ
Common questions about Executive 9 at Jackson Park Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Executive 9 at Jackson Park Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 3.6 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Executive 9 was designed by Bob Johnstone and Frank James.
Yes. Executive 9 at Jackson Park Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Executive 9 is 27.
Executive 9 plays 1,032 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Executive 9 is a 9-hole course.


