
Fircrest Course
Fircrest Golf Club




About this course
Fircrest Golf Club, a cornerstone of the South Puget Sound golfing landscape, possesses a character steeped in Northwest tradition. Carved into gently rolling parkland just south of Tacoma, the course, while not considered a major championship venue, rewards strategic play over brute strength. Expect tree-lined fairways where precision is favored, and careful club selection is crucial to navigate its doglegs. Designed by A. Vernon Macan in the late 1920s, Fircrest exhibits the hallmarks of Golden Age architecture, with subtle contours and demanding green complexes. While no major professional championships have graced its fairways, Fircrest has been a proving ground for regional amateur talent, quietly shaping the competitive landscape of Pacific Northwest golf. The course's appeal extends beyond the links; it serves as a social hub for its membership. Generations of families have honed their games and fostered lasting connections within its bounds. Fircrest maintains its local charm, serving as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic course design.
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
- Fircrest, WA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1924
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Vernon Macan
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,685 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/124
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Fircrest Golf Club is most readily accessed via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), situated roughly thirty minutes north of the club by car through the suburban landscape of Pierce County. Private aviation options are available at nearby Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW), which serves as a convenient alternative for those arriving by charter. The drive south from SEA traces a straightforward path through the greater Seattle metropolitan area before entering the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of Fircrest, where the club's stately grounds emerge amid mature Douglas firs and manicured fairways - a serene pocket of golf tradition just beyond the urban sprawl.

FAQ
Common questions about Fircrest
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Fircrest has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Fircrest was designed by Vernon Macan.
Fircrest is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Fircrest is 71.
Fircrest plays 6,685 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Fircrest is 124.



