
Foster Course
Foster Golf Links


About this course
Foster Golf Links occupies a compact site in Tukwila, a suburban city in the Seattle metropolitan area south of downtown. Designed by George Eddy and opened in the early 1960s, the course was built to serve the growing population of South King County during a period of significant regional expansion. Eddy, a Pacific Northwest architect active in the mid-twentieth century, created a straightforward layout suited to the flat terrain characteristic of the Green River valley. The course operates as a public facility and remains one of the more accessible options for golfers in the greater Seattle area. The routing works within modest acreage, with holes that are generally short and playable for a wide range of skill levels. The flat topography means elevation change is minimal, and the design relies on strategic bunkering and green contours rather than dramatic landforms. Trees frame many fairways, and water features come into play on several holes, reflecting the low-lying nature of the property. The course serves primarily as a neighborhood amenity, drawing local players and those seeking a quick round without the length or difficulty of championship layouts. Foster functions as a municipal-style course in a densely developed suburban corridor. Its location near major highways and its affordability make it a practical choice for casual golfers and those new to the game. The facility reflects the utilitarian design philosophy common to many public courses built during the postwar era in the Pacific Northwest.
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
- Tukwila, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1925
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Eddy
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 4,804 yards
- Difficulty
- 65.4/105
- Course Vaults score
- 5.4
Getting there
Foster Golf Links is reached most conveniently via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), situated roughly twenty minutes north of the club's location in Tukula's industrial corridor near the Green River valley. Private aviation traffic typically flows through Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle's downtown airfield, which offers a more discreet arrival for those traveling by charter. The drive from SEA winds south through the suburban sprawl that rings greater Seattle, transitioning from I-5 into local roads that descend toward the valley floor - a journey of perhaps thirty minutes that strips away the city's veneer to reveal the quieter, working landscape where Foster Golf Links awaits, its links-style routing carved into the understated terrain of the Pacific Northwest lowlands.

FAQ
Common questions about Foster
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Foster has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Foster was designed by George Eddy.
Yes. Foster is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Foster is 68.
Foster plays 4,804 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Foster is 105.



