Kenwanda Golf Course

Kenwanda Golf Course sits in Snohomish, Washington, a small city northeast of Seattle in the Snohomish River valley. The course was designed by Ken Harris, a Pacific Northwest architect whose work includes several municipal and daily-fee layouts in the region during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Harris typically worked within modest budgets to create accessible golf that served local communities rather than destination players. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the valley floor, with routing that reflects the agricultural and residential character of the area. Trees frame many holes, and water features appear on several, typical of courses built on former farmland in western Washington. The layout serves as a straightforward test for recreational golfers, with yardage and hazard placement that accommodates a range of skill levels. Kenwanda functions as a public facility, drawing primarily from Snohomish County residents and visitors to the area. The course provides an alternative to busier Seattle-area tracks, offering a quieter round in a small-town setting. The club maintains a casual atmosphere consistent with community-oriented golf courses throughout the Puget Sound region, where accessibility and pace of play take precedence over tournament pedigree or architectural distinction.