Jefferson Park Golf Club

Jefferson Park Golf Club's Executive 9 occupies a compact footprint on the same Seattle property as the club's main 18-hole course, both designed by Thomas Bendelow in the 1910s. Bendelow, a prolific early American golf architect who laid out hundreds of courses across the country during the game's first expansion era, created Jefferson Park as a municipal facility serving Seattle's diverse golfing population. The Executive 9 provides a shorter alternative to the regulation course, typically featuring par-3 holes and a few short par-4s that allow players to complete a round in less time while still engaging with the property's natural terrain. The course sits on the western slope of Beacon Hill, offering views across the city and Puget Sound. The topography includes moderate elevation changes characteristic of Seattle's glacially-shaped landscape, with holes routed to take advantage of the hillside's natural contours. As an executive layout, it serves beginners, juniors, and golfers seeking practice or a quick nine holes after work. Jefferson Park has long functioned as an accessible public facility in Seattle's municipal golf system, maintaining the democratic spirit of early 20th-century public course development. The Executive 9 complements the main course by providing an entry point for new players and a convenient option for experienced golfers working on their short game or fitting golf into a busy schedule.