
Kenwanda Course
Kenwanda Golf Course
About this 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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Snohomish, WA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1963
- Designer
- Ken Harris
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 5,336 yards
- Difficulty
- 69/109
Getting there
Kenwanda Golf Course sits in the verdant foothills east of Seattle, most readily accessed via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly forty-five minutes south by car through the suburban sprawl that gradually yields to the quieter valleys of Snohomish County. The final leg of the journey traces northward along Highway 2 before turning into the rolling terrain where the Cascade foothills begin their rise, the landscape shifting from developed lowland to the dense Pacific Northwest forest that frames the course. For those seeking a more direct arrival, Paine Field (PAE) in nearby Everett offers a convenient alternative for private aviation, cutting the ground transfer to mere minutes. The approach to Kenwanda itself unfolds through tree-lined roads that signal the transition from the Puget Sound region into genuine golf country, where the course emerges as a quietly refined destination amid the emerald backdrop of western Washington's natural beauty.

FAQ
Common questions about Kenwanda
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kenwanda was designed by Ken Harris.
Yes. Kenwanda is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kenwanda is 69.
Kenwanda plays 5,336 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kenwanda is 109.
Kenwanda is a 18-hole course.



